PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed as the main mechanical and electrical contractor on a 60MW hyperscale data centre project in Dublin for a leading cloud computing provider. Project Aries involved the construction of two new data centres including commissioning to level 3 and support to client during level 4 and 5. Challenging deployment dates drove …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed as the main electrical contractor on a 60MW hyperscale data centre project in Finland. The project included the cable installation, containment installation, lighting and general services, earthing and bonding, ELV services and testing up to L3 completion and electrical services associated with a Sea Water intake building, Central Utility Building …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed to complete the retrofit network upgrade on this hyperscale data centre project. The project involved the retrofit and upgrade of an existing data centre building to accommodate a proprietary higher bandwidth topology and upgrade of the building by increasing power and cooling requirements. Works were completed in a live facility. …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project completed by Kirby Group Engineering consisted of electrical works for 18MW Tier 3 Data Centre as well as full civil & electrical turnkey delivery of the transmission connection – A contestable TSO 110kV indoor Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation, 2 number 110kV underground grid line circuits, approx. 1km and 2.5km in …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was responsible for the mechanical and electrical scope of works for a new engineering building and cooling upgrade to an existing Data Centre. The project involved the construction of the new building facility whilst simultaneously carrying out critical cooling upgrades to their live European Headquarter Data Centre and maintaining 100% resilience at …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was responsible for the delivery of full MEP services for a new 4MW Tier III data centre facility in West Dublin. The project involved the construction of a single storey data centre with services above and plant at roof level, an ESB substation as well as a three-storey office block. The project …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Telecity Group were converting an existing warehouse facility in Dublin to a 6MW Tier 3 designed Data Centre and Kirby was appointed as lead design and build MEP contractor, with manpower peaking at 120 people. Kirby also led the 3D model development and coordination for the project. We utilised Autodesk Naviswork and Revit …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby completed the Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical works for a multinational blue chip client on a live Data and Disaster Recovery Facility in West London increasing the IT capacity to 6MWe. Due to the location of the project being within a conservation area and the building being grade 2 listed it …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed as the main mechanical and electrical contractor for a data centre expansion project in Slough, England. This project involved the expansion of an existing data centre facility and the introduction of a new switchroom, 27 CRAH units and 12 PDU’s. Kirby successfully integrated all services in a live environment with …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed as the main mechanical and electrical contractor for a data hall in a new facility for a leading data centre provider. Kirby applied Building Information Modelling (BIM) throughout this project and implemented Lean construction principles. All pipework was successfully prefabricated off-site, this optimised project delivery and ensured efficiency. SCOPE OF …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed to complete the turnkey design and build from RIBA Stage 3 involving the CSA and MEP fit-out of an existing suite within a live data centre. The project involved the integration of services within a live facility, modifications to existing owner furnished equipment and the supply and installation of new …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was responsible for the electrical services installation in the recommissioning and upgrading of an existing Data Centre. Works also included refurbishment of the administration offices, an extension for a loading bay and a 500kV white space fitout requiring temporary MEP infrastructure. Through effective coordination and an efficient construction schedule, all installation and …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION This high density Tier 2 data centre solution for Ericsson was delivered entirely as a modular build. Kirby was responsible for the M&E project delivery, including model coordination and off-site manufacture of the containerised data centre, all associated civil works and complete integrated systems testing and commissioning. Kirby prefabricated modularised switch rooms and …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed to complete the electrical scope of works for a new manufacturing facility at Edwards Lifesciences. The project involved the supply, testing and commissioning of the MV / LV systems, Data, BMS and QMS systems. Early contractor engagement ensured the project was delivered safely and on time. BIM was used to …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed to complete the mechanical, electrical and CSA scope of works for upgrade works to the existing cleanroom manufacturing area within the Zoetis facility. The project involved mechanical installations including WIFI cooling system and WIFI skid on the process pipework with alterations to the existing pipework, strip out of existing electrical …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was responsible for the installation of all electrical services at the new MSD facility CUB (Central Utilities Building), MS & T Lab, Warehouse, Fallow Fit-out and external locations. The new facility plays a key role in the manufacture of biologics-based medicines. Off-site fabrication was utilised on this project which ensured that the …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed to complete the mechanical, electrical and CSA works for a new clean room at an existing biotech facility producing a range of animal health vaccines. Works included the demolition of existing clean room wall partitions and installation of new clean room with reconfiguration including associated HVAC, lighting and utilities; new …
Kirby has completed a number of projects for Alexion Pharmaceuticals at their facilities in Westmeath and Dublin, Ireland. The total value of projects completed for Alexion by Kirby is €35m. Please see below details of two recent projects that Kirby has completed for Alexion. Alexion Pharmaceuticals BDS, CUB and Warehouse, Ireland MAIN CONTRACTOR: PM …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed to complete the full electrical and instrumentation installation for a new API purification plant at a confidential client’s facility in Ireland. The project was completed within a live pharmaceutical site with no interruption to production, while delivering the scope in an extremely congested ATEX zone 1 & 2 area to …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed as the MEP contractor for a new production capacity expansion for GSK. This project was a combination of new build external areas and building extensions to existing production areas, all undertaken within a live production environment with ATEX/hazardous area zoning. Our work-scope included the fabrication and installation of piping, ductwork …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Schwarz Pharmaceuticals invested €120m at its facility in Clare. Kirby was responsible for the installation of electrical and instrumentation services for the API building, electrical distribution centre, TOU, tank farm, drum store, waste water treatment plant and site services, with manpower peaking at 150. Kirby successfully managed the asset logging of all field …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed as the main mechanical and electrical contractor for a Life Sciences facility upgrade. Kirby was responsible for the installation and commissioning of mechanical and electrical services and BMS upgrade in 2 new labs, workshops and administration areas. Craft on site peaked at 110. Kirby implemented LEAN construction techniques throughout the …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION This AbbVie project was a secondary pharmaceutical production expansion, which was completed over two phases. Phase 1 involved the MEP fit-out of the existing fallow production space and Phase 2 involved the MEP fit-out of the new extension, both of which were converted to ISO 7 and 8 cleanrooms. The existing office and …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION This Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals project was a new bio-pharmaceutical facility built on an 11 acre greenfield site in West Dublin. Kirby was responsible for the installation and commissioning of all electrical and instrumentation services for the manufacturing building, utility building, admin building and R&D building, with total manpower peaking at 97. Kirby also managed …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby, in partnership with GDF-Suez Energy Services subsidiary, INEO, delivered the entire electrical and instrumentation work scope for this project; a new €200m cell culture manufacturing facility on a brownfield site. Kirby was responsible for receipt of all instruments, benchmarking prior to release to the mechanical contractor, subsequent cold and hot loop checking …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was responsible for all mechanical and electrical services associated with a new High Bay Warehouse Facility, including offices, QA/QC area, plantrooms and production area. Manpower on site peaked at 105. Kirby implemented Building Information Modelling (BIM) which ensured the project was successfully delivered and facilitated early client access. SCOPE OF WORK The …
Kirby has completed a number of projects for Allergan Biologics at their facilities in Westport and Dublin, Ireland. The total value of projects completed for Allergan by Kirby is €25m. Please see below details of two recent projects that Kirby has completed for Allergan Biologics. Allergan Biologics MAIN CONTRACTOR: Sisk CONSULTANT: RPS Engineering PROJECT: Biologics …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was responsible for the full 3D coordination and construction of mechanical, electrical/instrumentation and process pipework services for this project, which was an extension of an existing manufacturing facility. The project consisted of a production suite and laboratory which included the installation of an extraction skid and evaporator skid. Kirby engaged with WSP …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed as MEP contractor for the installation of a new production line for processing plasma products within an existing manufacturing facility. Kirby implemented LEAN construction techniques throughout the project and prefabricated CHW and LPHW pumps skids. This minimised interruption to the client and optimised efficiency. SCOPE OF WORKS Kirby scope of …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed to complete the mechanical, electrical and CSA scope of works for a new manufacturing facility and supporting utilities at Ortec Newcastle West in Limerick. Early contractor engagement, BIM and pre-fabrication was utilised to ensure the project was delivered safely and on time. SCOPE OF WORK Kirby was responsible for the …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was awarded the contract to install all electrical, LSS, communications, instrumentation and controls services associated with a wafer fabrication process conversion project. The project contained a number of challenges, including fast track project nature, live plant environment containing potentially hazardous chemicals / gasses and management of a large number of directly employed …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project involved the complete remodelling of an existing production facility to accommodate Zimmer’s second manufacturing facility in Ireland. As principal contractor, Kirby had overall responsibility for design, engineering and construction services for the full fit-out of the new 100,000sq. ft manufacturing facility. Kirby employed Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) tools and Building Information …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby delivered full Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation and Process Piping services for a new purpose-built Adhesive manufacturing facility and had a significant involvement from project initiation right through to handover stage. Kirby worked closely with Fluor in bringing the principal M&E design from IFT stage to construction. This involved engaging with Fluor in …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Brown Forman invested €44m in Slane Castle, County Meath. The investment included the construction of a new distillery, co-products building and visitors centre. Kirby was responsible for installation and commissioning of mechanical and electrical services within the distillery, co-products building and the visitors centre. Kirby implemented Building Information Modelling in order to successfully integrate …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed as the main mechanical and electrical contractor for Wembley Energy Centre. This energy centre is responsible for the distribution of heating to approximately 7,000 new homes. Kirby successfully managed the installation of key plant for this facility including 2 number 75,000 litre thermal stores, 3 number 9 MW boilers to …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION CRH invested €200 at their cement manufacturing facility in Drogheda, Co. Louth. The Kiln 3 expansion project increased the plant output capacity from 1.3m tonnes to 2.2m tonnes per annum, operating at world class standards in energy efficiency and environmental performance. Kirby were contracted to complete all the electrical and instrumentation services …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Pernod Ricard undertook a €100m investment at its plant in Midleton, Co. Cork in order to increase production capacity. The investment included the building of a new brewhouse, column stillhouse and distillation columns building. On this project, Kirby installed the electrical and instrumentation services within the stillhouse and distillation columns building. This involved …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby installed all electrical and instrumentation services associated with this project; an expansion to an existing elastomer production facility to include an additional (4th) finishing line. Some of the works undertaken by Kirby include the removal of existing 11kV MV infrastructure and replacing it with new 11kV boards and cabling, all associated LV …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Wyeth Nutrition, an infant and maternal nutrition company which is part of Nestlé, has made an investment at its facility in Limerick as part of the New Card Project. Kirby was responsible for the mechanical and electrical services for the new production building, administration building and the existing operational plant. A key element …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was awarded the contract to upgrade all instrumentation systems associated with an automation renewal programme for two process trains on site. In addition to the cable and containment installation, preparatory work was required to fully assemble instrument housings for installation and subsequent termination during the shut-down period. There was also significant glanding …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed as the electrical contractor for the Townsend Street commercial development in Dublin City Centre. The 22,000m² multi-use development is made up of 3 nr. 8 storey hotel blocks and 1 nr. 7 storey apartment block. The development features a Travelodge Hotel, Staycity Aparthotel, residential block for Dublin City Council and …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby delivered full mechanical and electrical services on Adare Manor, a five star award-winning hotel redevelopment within a highly complex protected building structure. The labour on site peaked at 215 and the project involved works on 9 buildings – the redevelopment of existing manor house, construction of a new 90-bedroom wing, energy centre, …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was contracted to undertake the complete mechanical and electrical services fit-out of 10,200m² commercial office space over 7 floors in a Dublin city centre location. The project also involved the fit-out of a 1MW data centre on the 1st floor with integrated systems testing (IST). There was a strong focus on LEAN …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed to complete the mechanical and electrical office fit-out to four floors. Each floor consisted of various sized meeting rooms and open plan desks. SCOPE OF WORKS Kirby was responsible for the mechanical and electrical scope of works. The electrical systems installed by Kirby included: LV Distribution General and Emergency Lighting …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was commissioned to complete an office refurbishment in an existing office building, converting traditional office blocks into high security offices. Kirby was the Principal Contractor for the project overseeing and managing all aspects and disciplines. Five floors of 7,230m² office space were successfully converted and handed over for beneficial use. Included within the …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project involved new build and retrofit (including swing space) of 18,000m² high specification offices for Google EMEA Headquarters in Dublin Gordon House. The works included the demolition and alterations of existing services and installation of new mechanical and electrical systems. This was a LEED project, requiring Kirby to work within strict LEED …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was contracted to undertake the complete mechanical and electrical services fit-out of 11,000m² office space in an existing vacant office building on the IBM campus in Dublin, Ireland. As lead services coordinator, Kirby had to ensure that all high level services were completed to the highest possible standard. SCOPE OF WORKS Kirby …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed as electrical contractor for a 25,000m² office fit-out for WeWork. The projected consisted of fully exposed high level services installation, underfloor services, structural cabling and mechanical power across 8 floors. Kirby completed the project successfully within a challenging schedule, with manpower peaking at 60. SCOPE OF WORK Kirby scope of …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was responsible for the installation and commissioning of all mechanical and electrical services as part of a high end office fit-out for Autodesk, a leading design software and services company. This projected consisted of two seperate phases. Kirby utilised the expertise of our in-house design team and a 3D model was created …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was contracted to undertake complete Cat A and Cat B electrical services fit-out of 25,000m² office space in an existing shell building in Beckett House, Dublin, which was built several years ago but was kept vacant. The project was completed under a tight schedule and to an extremely high-specification standard. SCOPE OF …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was responsible for the commercial fit-out of a high level 20, 650m² office block development. The project involved the shell and core commercial Cat A fitout with lighting, lighting control, geni, PV, car chargers, MV/LV equipment, power services, bus bar, switch gear and BMS. SCOPE OF WORKS Kirby was responsible for the …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed to deliver complete electrical and controls/instrumentation services as well as full mechanical HVAC building services and electro-chlorination piping services for a new 431MWe CCGT gas fired power plant in Cork, Ireland. Kirby was also responsible for the detailed design of HVAC building services to conform to client functional specifications as …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was contracted to Siemens to undertake all electrical and instrumentation works associated with the construction of a new 842MW CCGT gas fired power station in Newport, Wales. With manpower peaking at 100, the works undertaken by Kirby on this particular project included the installation of all electrical containment systems, MV/LV/EV cabling and …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was contracted by Siemens to undertake all electrical and instrumentation works associated with the construction of a new 842MW CCGT gas-fired power station. With manpower peaking at 90, the works undertaken by Kirby on this particular project included the installation of all electrical containment systems, MV/LV/EV cabling and terminations, instrumentation piping and …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was appointed main contractor for Kylemore Way Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Station project. Kirby carried out the civil and electrical design, construction of the electrical balance of plant works (eBoP) and commissioning associated with the Kylemore Way Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Station project. This included the design and build of …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby was awarded the EPC contract of a 26.6MWh battery storage project connected to the grid at 33kV voltage. Under the contract awarded Kirby responsibilities included the design, procurement, installation of the electrical balance of plant works (EBoP) including civil works, supply and install of electrical services including Packaged Electrical Substation and the …
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Kirby completed the full HV electrical installation of all HV apparatus for the new 400kV 1,000MW HVDC Interconnector. SCOPE OF WORKS Kirby was responsible for the electrical scope of works. The electrical systems installed by Kirby included: • 400kV Gas-Insulated Switchgear, AC • Full Control System and Equipment • Station Service LV AC …
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