EHS and Quality

View of Kirby’s Aberarder project for SSE Renewables in Scotland, showing construction progress on the wind turbine control centre building, September 2025.

“Dedication to quality makes Kirby a great place to work,” says Kirby’s Patricia Costa

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In this #PeopleFirst, we speak to Patricia Costa. As our Power and Renewables Quality Control Lead, Patricia works across departments, and with our clients and supply chain partners, to ensure we deliver on our commitment to ‘Getting it Right First Time’.   With projects across Ireland and the UK, she supports up to 20 sites alongside a growing team of skilled professionals, across renewable energy and utility grid connection projects, […]

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Luka Putrić, Senior EHS Advisor at Kirby

Leading in Safety: “We are one team, cheering each other on,” says Luka Putrić, Senior EHS Advisor

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Every October, our industry focuses in on safety, and for two weeks this year, our teams will go “Back to Basics” as part of the CIF Safety Campaign. In this #PeopleFirst, we interview Luka Putrić, Senior EHS Advisor on our high-profile data centre project in London. He tells us what it means to lead in

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Ryan Scott talks about using digital efficiency to boost safety

How Digital Efficiency And Active Engagement Is Driving Safety Forward At Kirby

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Ryan Scott is the Senior EHS Manager, ROI/UK for Kirby Group Engineering. He oversees the company’s Irish and UK involvement in the CIF Construction Safety Campaign. In preparation for the CIF Construction Safety Campaign, Ryan says that: “Our aim is to deliver a programme that will engage, inform and resonate with our colleagues. Safety is

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Kirby RoSPA Award Winner 2025

Kirby earns prestigious global health and safety award from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

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Kirby Group Engineering has won its 16th consecutive Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), demonstrating its ongoing commitment to health and safety excellence. This achievement underpins the company’s dedication to Zero Harm, ensuring that all staff go home safely at the end of the working day.    As a

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Giedre Visockaite, Kirby EHS & Sustainability Director

CIF at 90, Celebrating Women in Construction

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As the Construction Industry Foundation celebrates 90 years, they have put the spotlight on women shaping Ireland’s built environment. From sites to offices, their careers reflect the evolving construction industry and the vast opportunities it offers. Giedre Visockaite, Kirby EHS & Sustainability Director, shares her thoughts on the industry approach to diversity and the future

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Giedre Visockaite speaks with Construction Magazine about embracing excellence and sustainability

Embracing Excellence: Kirby’s Commitment to Safety and Sustainability

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Giedre Visockaite is EHS and Sustainability Director at Kirby Group Engineering, a firm she joined 13 years ago. The Limerick-headquartered company is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. It has experienced significant growth, currently employing over 1,800 people across Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe, and South Africa and is on track to achieve revenues exceeding

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RoSPA Order of Distinction Award.

Kirby earns prestigious global health and safety award from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

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Kirby Group Engineering has won a prestigious RoSPA Award, demonstrating its commitment to health and safety excellence. Kirby was awarded an Order of Distinction Award in the Industry category, demonstrating its dedication to ensuring its staff get home safely at the end of every working day. It’s a remarkable achievement as the company has now

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Yvonne McCawley, EHS Regional Manager

“Construction Safety Month has seen us focus in on project-specific, critical risks,” says Kirby’s EHS Regional Manager, Yvonne McCawley

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We spoke to EHS Regional Manager Yvonne McCawley about the importance of the CIF’s Construction Safety Month and her role in ensuring a safety-first culture at Kirby. “This is the first year that the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) is running its safety campaign over a full month. Four weeks gives us the chance to explore

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Kirby wins the President’s Award at the internationally recognised RoSPA – Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Awards

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Kirby Group Engineering is proud to announce that it has achieved the President’s Award at the internationally recognised RoSPA, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Awards. It’s a remarkable achievement as the company has now achieved this Gold Standard for twelve consecutive years. Kirby is a values-driven business, and at its heart are the

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