Ireland’s largest multi-disciplinary engineering and operating firms.
From 10th July, JB Barry will adopt the Egis name in the final step of the integration of the two firms.
United Brand for Enhanced Services
Under a united brand, we now offer a unique end-to-end engineering and operations service in Ireland, combining local expertise and experience or JB Barry, and its subsidiary Barry Transportation, with the global reach and strength of Egis.
Better Positioned for Major Projects
The move means we are better positioned to deliver major infrastructure projects for our clients, and as part of Project Ireland 2040. It also makes us the largest multi-disciplinary consultancy, engineering and operations firms in the country, positioning us better to deliver major infrastructure projects in Ireland.
Decades of Engineering Excellence
Established in 1959, JB Barry and Partners has a track record spanning decades of involvement in some of Ireland’s major engineering projects including the upgrade of Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dublin, the N17/N18 Gort to Tuam PPP motorway scheme in Galway as well as international projects including water projects in Croatia, UK and Lesotho. The Barrys team has grown over the decades since its foundation, and includes 180 talented engineers, technicians and project managers.
Expanding Egis in Ireland
Egis in Ireland now operates across 16 offices and sites, with over 600 direct and indirect employees. Egis activity in Ireland extends back to 1994, and includes the operation and maintenance of 470km of Ireland’s motorways, the Dublin Tunnel, Jack Lynch Tunnel, and Limerick Tunnel, as well the national Motorway Traffic Control Centre, and Ireland’s mobile road safety camera network.
CEO’s Vision for Integration
Commenting on the integration of the firms, Steve Preece, CEO of Egis in Ireland said: “There are many synergies between Egis and JB Barry & Partners, and a history of success and mutual respect in our markets. Since the acquisition, we have continued to grow our revenues, staff and services to our clients and looking ahead, we see a bright future combining the expertise and experience of Barry’s team with the vision and strength of our global organisation.”
Shared Values and New Opportunities
Liam Prendiville, Managing Director of JB Barry & Partners said: “With Egis we have found a company that shares our values, dedication to excellence in standards, and delivering high-quality projects. Under one brand we are better equipped to respond to larger domestic and international tenders, offering our clients new added value services, particularly in digital transformation, asset management, smart cities, and sustainability. We’re now the largest multidisciplinary consultant, engineering, and operations firms in the country, and we can use that scale to make a significant impact through our projects.”
As the newly enlarged Egis in Ireland, we will bring this fresh perspective, wide-ranging experience, and strong local relationships spanning the full breadth of project lifecycle to support our clients in addressing the challenges and opportunities of today - and together we’ll shape tomorrow.
