Case Study: Kirby Group Engineering achieves real-time project visibility with 4PS Construct

Kirby powers growth with the help of 4PS

Kirby Group Engineering, a major mechanical and electrical engineering contractor, faced challenges with its outdated and fragmented systems, which consisted of a basic general ledger, a standalone procurement tool, and spreadsheets. As the company grew rapidly, this patchwork system struggled to provide the timely and integrated information needed for complex projects and risk management, hindering the consistent application of their internal "Kirby Way" methodology. They sought a new digital solution and selected 4PS Construction Solutions Limited over competitors to address this core challenge.

The solution implemented was the 4PS Construct system, which was rolled out in a phased approach starting with a pilot in Finland. Despite complications from rapid growth and the COVID-19 pandemic, the remote implementation was successful, providing Kirby with an integrated, end-to-end platform. The results include real-time visibility across finance, procurement, and site operations, significantly improved project traceability, and the ability to enforce their standard methodology. 4PS provided the crucial digital foundation to support Kirby's 300% growth and manage more complex, international projects.

Kirby Group Engineering

Niall Heffernan

Senior Project Manager – ERP Implementation