Ty Byrd

Ty Byrd is an experienced professional in the construction and editorial sectors, currently serving as a freelance writer at EMAP since September 2018. Prior to this role, Ty was the Director and shareholder at Barrett, Byrd Associates from 1994 to 2008, leading an agency specializing in editorial, publicity, and advertising for high-end clients in construction, steel, and transportation. Ty's extensive editorial experience includes an 18-year tenure as Editor of New Civil Engineer from 1976 to 1994 and a role as Technical Editor at Construction News from 1971 to 1976. Ty began a career in the industry as a trainee at George Wimpey & Co from 1967 to 1971 after earning a Higher National Diploma in Building Construction Technology from Medway College of Technology, complemented by foundational education at Maidstone Technical High School.