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Data Structures @ Onshore Wind Conference 2026

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:40:37 +0000

Data Structures are delighted to be attending the Onshore Wind Conference 2026, hosted by Scottish Renewables and RenewableUK in Edinburgh on 1st and 2nd September.

Our Managing Director and Partner, Graham Akroyd, will be attending throughout the event to discuss your Met Mast, LiDAR and Wind Resource Measurement requirements. Whether you’re planning a new project, looking at measurement options or have a specific site challenge to discuss, Graham will be available for one-to-one conversations at our Stand J10.

To arrange a meeting in advance, please email us at hello@datastructures.co.uk.

We look forward to seeing existing clients, meeting new contacts and catching up with colleagues from across the onshore wind sector.

Find out more about Onshore Wind Conference 2026 here: https://www.scottishrenewables.com/events/302-onshore26

Data Structures | Experts in Elevated Engineering since 1998.

120m Permanent Met Mast in Lanarkshire by Data Structures

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:56:16 +0000

Check out our 120m (394ft) self-supporting lattice met tower, expertly designed & installed by our team here at Data Structures. At some 45T in weight, this project required meticulous lift plan & operations which were expertly undertaken by Forsyth of Denny Limited. Their team & ours working together as one to ensure safety & compliance from start to finish.

📍 Project Location: South Lanarkshire 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🏗️ Tower Type: SLX5W permanent self-supporting met Mast.

⬆️ Height: 120m top measurement height.

⚖️ Weight: 45T.

📶 Purpose: Onshore wind data correlation.

Data Structures | Experts in Elevated Engineering since 1998.

28 Years of Elevated Engineering Solutions

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:19:53 +0000

Twenty-eight years ago, Data Structures was founded with a commitment to delivering high-quality elevated engineering solutions. Today, that same commitment continues as we celebrate another milestone while looking ahead to the next chapter of the business.

Over the past year, Data Structures has continued to strengthen its position across the renewable energy, telecommunications and broadcast sectors, expanding our capabilities and investing in both our people and our services.

As we continue to grow across Ireland and the UK, we've strengthened our leadership team with:
• Graham Akroyd becoming a Partner
• Seán Martyn appointed Construction Manager
• Bartosz Nahajowski joining as Director of Operations

Together, these appointments reinforce our commitment to delivering the highest standards of engineering, project delivery and customer service across the renewable energy, telecommunications and broadcast sectors.

A sincere thank you to our clients, partners, suppliers and our dedicated team for being part of our journey.

Here's to the next chapter!

Data Structures | Experts in Elevated Engineering since 1998.

Data Structures Featured in reNEWS Ireland Report 2026

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:27:04 +0000

Data Structures are pleased to be featured in the reNEWS Ireland Report 2026, a leading publication covering the latest developments in the renewable energy sector.

From permanent met towers and met masts to advanced LiDAR solutions, Data Structures helps developers obtain the reliable wind resource data needed to progress projects with confidence. Our experienced teams deliver tailored measurement solutions that meet the highest technical standards across Ireland and the UK.

We are proud to support the continued growth of the wind energy industry with proven in-house engineering expertise and dependable project delivery.

Data Structures | Experts in Elevated Engineering since 1998.

Data Structures Welcomes New Director of Operations

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:41:41 +0000

Data Structures are delighted to announce the appointment of Bartosz Nahajowski as our new Director of Operations.

Bartosz’s considerable experience in Telecoms Infrastructure & Network builds brings enormous benefit to our company as we continue to expand our businesses in Ireland & UK.

Data Structures | Experts in Elevated Engineering since 1998.

Permanent Met Mast contracts Ireland

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:55:08 +0000

Data Structures are delighted to confirm that contracts are signed for the design, installation and commissioning of three new SLX5W PMM towers for delivery this Summer / Autumn in Ireland.

Cleanrath Windfarm by Enerco Energy is a 46.2MW development in Co. Cork.
Knockranny Windfarm by Enerco Energy is a 48MW development in Co. Cork.
Drumnahough Windfarm by SSE & FuturEnergy is a 58MW development in Co. Donegal.

SLX met masts are designed in accordance with IEC61400-50-1.2022 (technical) and Eurocodes (structural) and can be supplied with OEM warranty to 10-years, providing long-term wind measurement to support windfarm operational performance.

These projects further strengthen Data Structures' growing portfolio of met mast installations in Ireland & the UK.

Data Structures | Experts in Elevated Engineering since 1998

Data Structures Presents New Jerseys to U13 Ninjas

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:24:40 +0000

Data Structures was proud to support the U13 Ninjas as Directors Shirley Kelly and John Kelly joined the team for the presentation of their new match jerseys.

It was a pleasure to join the team and celebrate the occasion as the players received their new kit. Supporting local clubs and young athletes is an important part of our commitment to the communities in which we live and work.

We wish the U13 Ninjas every success for the season ahead and look forward to following their progress.

Data Structures | Experts in Elevated Engineering since 1998.

Navigating Site Restrictions Through Phased Delivery

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:01:55 +0000

Data Structures continues to progress the replacement of an existing 62m UM50 radio mast in the Midlands of Ireland with a new 62m SLX4T Radio Mast, due for completion this summer.

The project has involved several significant site restrictions, requiring careful planning, phased delivery works and continuous engagement with both our client and their customers to ensure minimal disruption throughout the programme.

Key challenges on site included:

Restricted site access due to a low SWL stream crossing, preventing concrete trucks, delivery vehicles and crane access. To overcome this, the mast installation is being carried out using double-certified gin poles to maintain lifting SWL compliance.
Antenna line-of-sight and path profile constraints, requiring detailed coordination to determine the optimum mast elevation and phased installation sequencing alongside planned radio outages.
Maintaining and improving existing radio coverage throughout the transition phase, involving commissioning of the new mast and RF antenna arrays before the phased decommissioning of the existing structure.

The completed infrastructure will support improved communications capability while ensuring continuity of service during the transition period.

Interestingly, the existing UM50 mast being replaced was originally installed more than 30 years ago by members of the current Data Structures team, highlighting decades of experience in delivering critical communications infrastructure across Ireland and the UK.

Data Structures | Experts in Elevated Engineering since 1998

Data Structures at All-Energy Exhibition and Conference 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:15:40 +0000

Data Structures is pleased to confirm our attendance at the All-Energy Exhibition and Conference 2026, taking place in Glasgow on 13–14 May 2026.

Our Managing Director, Graham Akroyd, will be available for one-to-one meetings on 13 May from 10:30 to 17:00 to discuss Data Structures’ full range of wind measurement and data gathering solutions, including:

120m+ Met Mast installations
LiDAR rental fleet solutions
Wind resource measurement campaigns
Remote data gathering technologies

Recognised as one of the leading events in the renewable energy calendar, All-Energy brings together companies and professionals from across the sector for two days of discussions, workshops and networking focused on the future of renewable infrastructure and technology.

The event provides an excellent opportunity to reconnect with existing clients, develop new relationships and discuss the evolving requirements of the renewable energy sector across Ireland and the UK.

We look forward to another productive event in Glasgow.

Data Structures | Experts in Elevated Engineering since 1998

36m Telecoms Tower Installed in Co. Cork

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:21:14 +0000

The telecoms tower build season is ongoing for Data Structures, with several major infrastructure projects progressing across Ireland and the UK.

Here we can see our team complete our latest installation of a 36m SLX5T multi-user mobile and telecoms tower near Mallow, Co. Cork to provide additional payload capacity and replace an existing 18m slim-line lattice tower later this summer.

Alongside these telecoms and broadcast installations, our met mast teams remain active across Ireland and Scotland, delivering multiple 80m–120m structures, while our LiDAR rental fleet continues supporting wind measurement campaigns throughout the region.

With a strong pipeline of projects across telecoms, broadcast and renewable energy infrastructure, the coming months continue to be a busy period for our crews on the ground.