Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 29% to $1.63, with adjusted EBITDA rising by 31% to $80 million [8][10] - Revenue grew by 7% on a pro forma basis, with gross profit margins expanding over 400 basis points to reach 22% [9][10] - Operating cash flow was strong at $85 million, and backlog totaled $2.1 billion, a 17% year-over-year increase [10][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - E Infrastructure Solutions segment revenue grew by over 18%, driven primarily by a 60% increase in the data center market [9][14] - Transportation Solutions revenue increased by 9%, with adjusted operating profit growing by 60% due to strong market demand [14][15] - Building Solutions segment revenue declined by 14%, impacted by affordability challenges in the housing market [15][27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - E Infrastructure Solutions backlog reached $1.2 billion, up 27% year-over-year, with significant growth in data center projects [11][12] - Transportation Solutions backlog was $861 million, an 11% year-over-year increase [15] - Overall backlog totaled $2.23 billion, a 21% increase from year-end 2024 [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on high-return opportunities and plans to enhance long-term value through strategic acquisitions, particularly in e infrastructure [10][28] - The acquisition of Drake Concrete for $25 million is expected to contribute $55 million in revenue and $6.5 million in EBITDA in 2025 [10] - The company is optimistic about future growth in e infrastructure, anticipating mid to high teens revenue growth and adjusted operating profit margins in the mid-20% range [24][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strong backlog and future phase opportunities, despite uncertainties in trade policies and the economy [10][22] - The company is optimistic about the ongoing strength in data center demand and anticipates continued growth in core markets [22][24] - Management noted that while the residential market is currently soft, there is significant pent-up demand that could drive future growth [52][53] Other Important Information - The company expects full-year 2025 revenue guidance to range from $2.05 billion to $2.15 billion, with adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $8.40 to $8.90 [21] - The effective income tax rate for the first quarter was 26.1%, with expectations for the full year to remain around 26% [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on the 35% of backlog not related to data centers - Management feels positive about the backlog, with steady manufacturing and increasing e-commerce activity contributing to growth [31][32] Question: Exposure to tariffs and cost perspective - Management indicated minimal exposure to tariffs due to fixed pricing in contracts and indexing mechanisms in place [34][35] Question: Drivers of margin performance in Transportation Solutions - Margin improvements are primarily due to a shift towards higher-margin services rather than the low bid strategy [46][47] Question: Comfort in bidding for new projects - Management remains optimistic about bid activity and is focusing on long-term project visibility [50][52] Question: Future infrastructure bill expectations - Management noted positive bipartisan activity in Congress regarding the next infrastructure bill, indicating a proactive approach to future funding [68][70] Question: Capacity constraints related to biopharma projects - Management expressed confidence in handling new projects and indicated readiness to expand capacity if necessary [74][76]

Financial Highlights - Full year revenue reached a record of $123 billion[3] - Non-Pipeline revenues also reached a record level[3] - Total Backlog increased to $143 billion, a sequential increase of $440 million and a year-over-year growth of $19 billion[3] - Record FY Adjusted EBITDA increased 19% year-over-year, with margins improving 110 bps[3] - FY Adjusted EPS increased $214, or 118%, year-over-year[3] - Record Cash Flow from Operations reached $11 billion[3] Segment Results (2024) - Communications revenue was $346 billion[7] - Clean Energy and Infrastructure revenue was $2682 billion[7] - Power Delivery revenue was $4092 billion[7] - Pipeline Infrastructure revenue was $2134 billion[7] Q4 2024 Backlog - Total backlog reached $143 billion, up 15%, or $19 billion year-over-year, and $440 million, or 3% sequentially[11] - Clean Energy and Infrastructure backlog grew by ~$11 billion year-over-year to ~$42 billion[11] 2025 Guidance - Revenue is projected to be $1345 billion[19] - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $11 billion and $115 billion[19] - Adjusted Diluted EPS is projected to be between $535 and $584[19] - Cash flow from operations is anticipated to approximate $700 million[24]