Over the past couple of weeks, one of our transportation interns, Shane Kearns, visited two schools as part of Engineers Ireland’s STEPS Young Engineers Programme 2022. Shane gave a short presentation to each of the classes about his life as an engineer, followed by presentations of each of the students’ engineering projects they had been hard at work on. We’re delighted Shane …

Last week, our team at J. B. Barry and Partners Limited attended the two-day European Biosolids & Bioresources Conference in Birmingham. The conference was led by Biosolids specialists from across the industry who shared their knowledge with attendees. Our wastewater team will incorporate their newfound knowledge into their work on all our Irish Water Sludge Treatment Projects as part of our efforts to continually …

Last week, members of our J. B. Barry and Partners Limited Water Team were given a tour of the Lee Road Water Treatment Plant. Our team has been integral to the design capacity upgrade of the water treatment plant to 40 MLD starting in the 2000s through the present day as Employer’s Representative, originally for Cork City Council – Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí and more …

Our very own Anne-Marie Conibear was recently on a panel of experts at the Enterprise Ireland sponsored Conference with International Financial Institutions (IFI). While on the panel, Anne Marie shared an “Irish Industry” perspective on how to win and deliver IFI projects. The purpose of the conference was to raise awareness of the international IFI-funded contracts available for tendering for Irish companies. …

On Wednesday the 19th of October, our very own Avril McCarthy and Miguel Ángel Gutiérrez Flórez represented J. B. Barry and Partners Limited at the Annual Engineers Ireland Conference. The theme of this year’s conference was ‘Engineering in a time of challenge; innovation, decarbonisation and the role of engineers.’ During the conference, presentations were given on national energy and climate action plans due to take effect …

Our bridge design team had the opportunity to visit the N22 Baile Bhuirne to Macroom project on 6 October 2022 to see their designs being constructed. It was a great opportunity for our design team to meet in person, meet with the site team and see their work in action. The team is pictured on the deck of the Sullane …

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, it’s time to ‘Care for Your Pair.’ One in nine women and one in 1000 men in Ireland will develop breast cancer in the course of their lifetime. To help increase awareness and support for early detection of breast cancer, one of our Senior Resident Engineers, Gerry O’Looney, his son along with team members from the Ringsend WwTW Upgrade …

Last week, one of our Directors, Eamon Daly, and one of our Design Engineers, Arethusa Goedert, had the fantastic opportunity to present to Civil Engineering students completing their master’s degrees in University of Galway. Eamon and Arethusa’s presentation encompassed the option selection process for transportation schemes. Afterwards, they discussed potential career paths for the students in the industry and led a Q&A session. …

We’re delighted to note the opening of the Carrigaline Western Relief Road in Cork. This road, now known as The Pottery Road, will provide several benefits to the local community. These benefits include:- The facilitation of future housing projects- A safer environment for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists- Sustainable active travel options for local residents- Improved connectivity and …

We’re delighted to share our Managing Director Liam Prendiville was a guest speaker on Engineers Ireland’s Engineers Journal Podcast: AMPLIFIED with Dusty Rhodes. We’re grateful to have the opportunity to take part in this fantastic platform for voices within the engineering community. The podcast episode is available to listen to now for members of Engineers Ireland. Tune in to hear more about Liam’s …