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CELEBRATING 75 YEARS IN BUSINESS.

The year 2021 marks a major milestone for Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ. Weā€™re so proud of this milestone accomplishment weā€™re celebrating all year.

We have made it to this juncture thanks to all the people of Irby. Exceptional tenure, leadership, and daily commitment to safety and our company values are essential ingredients to the Irby success story.

Likewise, we owe gratitude to our clients and partnersā€”many of whom we have worked with frequently over the course of decades. We consider ourselves fortunate to have earned your trust.

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LOOKING BACK

We started as pioneers in our industry and that spirit prevails at Irby today.

Our company built the electric grid weā€™re expanding and upgrading today. We created construction processes that have been adopted as industry standards. And we continue to push boundaries.

This company has built electric power infrastructure all over the United States and abroad. From Alaska to Africa ā€“ we became known for our ability to tackle the biggest challenges and develop solutions.

STRONG AT 75

At 75 years old, this companyā€™s experience is storied, and our track record is solid.

Today we are standing on the solid foundation our history provides. But we refuse to rest. Itā€™s not in this companyā€™s DNA.

Weā€™re growing like never before. Weā€™re expanding our scope of services. Weā€™re employing new technology. And weā€™re continuously raising the bar for safety, training, and productivity.

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LOOKING AHEAD

Our industry will continue to change but one thing will always stay the same. Irbyā€™s approach to absolute performance and our family-first culture is forever here. Itā€™s what shapes the experience of working with our team. Count on it.

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True to our past

Decades after the last Irby family member retired and now more than two decades following corporate purchase ā€“ Irby remains true to our roots.

Our Tenure is unmatched

The tenure of our team is icing on this 75th birthday cake. Weā€™re so grateful to everyone thatā€™s part of the Irby family.

1919

Stuart C. Irby founded Stuart C. Irby Company, which specialized in wholesale electrical supplies and electrical contracting...
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1946

Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Company was chartered as a separate organization headed by Stuart C. Irby, Jr., son of the founder...
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1965

Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Company had successfully constructed projects in 36 states, and by 1966, it had constructed more...
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1966

Irby utilized helicopters for the first time to assist in power line construction...
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1971

Irby constructed the first 765kV project in the U.S. in 1967, completing the project in 1971.
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1975

Irby constructed transmission, distribution, and substation projects in Java, Indonesia...
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1977

Irby constructed a 112-mile, 400kV transmission line project in South Africa. This same year, Irby also began 12....
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1985

Irby constructed 98 miles of 345kV transmission in the environmentally sensitive...
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1986

Irby constructed a 112-mile, 400kV transmission line project in South Africa...
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1987

A leader in safety, Irby established a lineman apprenticeship program that received certification from the U.S...
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1993

Irby received certification from the U.S. Department of Labor.
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1995

Irby completed construction of an EHV transmission line in Belize, Central America.
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2000

Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Company was acquired by Quanta Services, Inc. on July 10, 2000.
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2003

Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Company completed a 192-mile 345kV transmission line for NV Energy...
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2006

Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Company completed an energized transmission project in Chad...
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2008

Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Company was awarded a 5 year transmission line construction and maintenance contract for...
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2009

Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Company constructed a 230-mile 345kV transmission line for...
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2011

Quanta Services merged Okay 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ operations into Irby. This same year, Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Company...
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2012

Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Company moved into our new corporate headquarter in Richland, Mississippi.
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2015

Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ completed the 230-mile Central Loop of Maine Power Reliability Program (MPRP)... Read more

2016

In December of 2015, Quanta Services announced its appointment of Mr. Lee Jones as President of Irby... Read more

2017

Continuing its tradition of innovation and expansion, Irby launched its outdoor lighting service in 2017... Read more

2017

June 22, 2017: Irby was recognized at the 2017 Best Places to Work luncheon hosted by the Mississippi Business Journal.
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2017

November 10, 2017 Irby opened a new 14,000 sq ft office in Lockhart, Texas. The office serves LCRA ad other clients in central Texas and features 4,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of warehouse.
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2017

December, 2017 Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ expanded its offering by creating an underground construction division.
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2018

Irbyā€™s parent company, Quanta Services, acquired Northwest Lineman College. NLC is the electric power industryā€™s largest educational and training institution.
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2019

March 27, 2019 Irby President, Lee Jones, was recognized by the Mississippi Business Journal as one of the stateā€™s Top CEO's for 2019, by the Mississippi Business Journal.
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2019

August 5, 2019 Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ acquired Marathon 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Services, expanding itā€™s foundation capabilities. Marathon operates as a division of Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ.
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2019

October 7, 2019 Legend Foundation Services (ā€œLegendā€) was created after the acquisition of several foundation crews. A division of Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Company, Legend is a 50-employee company based in Broussard, Louisiana with specialized experience and capabilities working on complex projects in foundation construction, caisson installation, pole setting, as well as especially challenging amphibious foundation construction activities.
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2021

In December 2021, Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ completed work on-site at Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center (BESS) and substation, which consists of 132 new battery line-ups connected to a new 230/34.5 kV substation. The Florida Power andĀ LightĀ project included the placement of 53,144 individualĀ battery modules on a siteĀ that is the size of 3 football fields. At the time of completion, Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center was the worldā€™s largest solar-powered battery. Read more

2022

Jason Clayton was promoted to President of Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Company, effective January 31, 2022 Read more

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Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Company

2 days ago

When the unexpected strikes, Irby is ready to lend a hand. šŸ’ŖOur Transmission crews mobilized from across Texas this spring to tackle the repair of a lattice tower and multiple arms on this transmission line damaged by a powerful tornado.A huge thank you to Chris Swindoll and Brandon Cox for leading our crews to work swiftly and safely, ensuring this community got back on its feet! ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago

Congratulations to Irby lineman Salvatore Distefano for winning the Irby Pics Contest! Salvatore captured this awesome shot while setting up for a homeā€™s underground power conversion in Port Charlotte, Florida. šŸŒˆ Irby employees, be sure to share any Irby-related photos with [email protected], and you could win a $150 Amazon Gift Card! #IrbyPicsContest ... See MoreSee Less

6 days ago

Irby 51ĀŅĀ×»»ĘŽ Company is hiring an Overhead Distribution Journeyman Lineman in the Lake Charles, LA, and Baton Rouge, LA areas! To apply, you need at least two years' experience as a journeyman lineman, a CDL, and be available for long-term work with typically 50-hour weeks. To learn more about the position and to apply, go to: www.irbyconstruction.com/careers/ ... See MoreSee Less

6 days ago

The people of Irby sure know how to get into the Halloween spirit! šŸŽƒ Check out some of our employees showing off their awesome costumes. Thanks to everyone who joined the fun and made it a spooktacular day! ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago

Happy Halloween, Team Irby! Make sure to stay safe during your spook-tacular festivities! šŸ‘» ... See MoreSee Less

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Irby Transmission crews are reaching new heights on Job 3331 in Dalton, Georgia. šŸ—ļøThis job includes replacing 20.92 miles of overhead ground wire and reinsulating 92 structures from Dalton to the Tennessee state line. ... See MoreSee Less

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