Derek Barry

Derek Barry joined our team in 2024 to work in our Tri-State office. A native of Ireland, he came to the U.S. in the early 1990s as a motor mechanic and developed an interest in the construction industry. He worked for nearly a decade as a carpenter and became a foreman before shifting into the managerial aspect of the business, including project manager and director of construction roles. Now living in Rockland County, New York, Derek and his wife Sharon have two grown sons. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, riding motorcycles and playing golf.

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Baystate Behavioral Health Hospital, Holyoke, MA
General Contractor: DPR Construction
Square Feet: 122,000
Services Provided: Cold-formed metal framing, rough carpentry/sheathing, gypsum wall assemblies, doors and hardware, toilet partitions and accessories, gypsum board.

As the largest construction project in Holyoke at the time, the Baystate Behavioral Health Hospital campus was designed to expand access to critical mental health services across Western Massachusetts. The facility includes three buildings: a four-story, 95,000 sq ft inpatient center, a 23,000 sq ft continuing care unit and a 4,000 sq ft therapy gym—all designed to support healing and long-term recovery.

Our team was proud to support this essential healthcare project with a wide range of trade services. We provided cold-formed metal framing, rough carpentry and sheathing, gypsum wall assemblies and full gypsum board installation. Our scope also included doors and hardware, as well as toilet partitions and accessories. Through precise, high-quality interior systems work, we helped build a safe, functional and welcoming environment for patients and providers alike.