Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew by 32% year-over-year, driven by a 58% increase in the e-infrastructure solutions segment and a 10% increase in the transportation segment [5][6] - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 58% to $3.48, while adjusted EBITDA rose by 47% to $156 million [5][6] - Gross profit margins expanded by 280 basis points to 24.7% [5] - Operating cash flow for the quarter was strong at $84 million, with backlog totaling $2.6 billion, a 64% year-over-year increase [5][6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - E-infrastructure solutions revenue grew by 58% year-over-year, with a 42% organic growth rate [5][6] - Transportation solutions revenue increased by 10%, with adjusted operating profit growing by 40% [9] - Building solutions segment revenue declined by 1%, with adjusted operating income down by 10% due to challenges in the housing market [10][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - E-infrastructure backlog reached $1.8 billion, up 97% year-over-year [6] - Transportation solutions backlog was $733 million, a 23% year-over-year increase [9] - The overall demand for homes has been impacted by affordability challenges, leading to a 17% decline in revenue from the legacy residential business [10][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its service portfolio and leveraging the recent CEC acquisition to enhance growth opportunities [8][16] - The strategy emphasizes a commitment to infrastructure development while maintaining a focus on high-margin end markets [6][18] - The company anticipates continued growth in e-infrastructure, particularly in data centers and semiconductor fabrication facilities [14][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the multi-year opportunities across markets, particularly in e-infrastructure and transportation solutions [14][17] - The company expects e-infrastructure revenue growth of 30% or higher on an organic basis for 2025, with adjusted operating profit margins approximating 25% [16] - Transportation solutions are projected to grow in the low teens on an adjusted basis, with margins expected to improve significantly [17][18] Other Important Information - The company has a strong liquidity position with $306.4 million in cash and $294.6 million in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $11.8 million [12] - Full-year guidance for 2025 has been increased, projecting revenue between $2.375 billion and $2.39 billion, representing over 5% growth at the midpoint [12][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Growth in CEC signed and unsigned work - Management noted strong bookings in the data center market and expressed excitement about the reception from customers regarding the CEC acquisition [23][24] Question: Margin expansion opportunities - Management highlighted that larger project sizes and improved productivity from recent acquisitions contribute to expected margin expansion [26][27] Question: Composition of the $4 billion forward pipeline - The majority of the forward pipeline is in e-infrastructure, particularly data centers, which are expected to drive significant growth [43] Question: Impact of government shutdown on transportation funding - Management confirmed no impact from the government shutdown, as funding for current jobs has already been allocated [60] Question: Data center growth breakdown - Growth is attributed to a combination of new projects and the successful conversion of future phases into backlog [64]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew by 21% in the quarter, with adjusted earnings per share increasing by 41% to $2.69 and adjusted EBITDA rising by 35% to $126 million [7][8] - Gross profit margin expanded by 400 basis points to 23.3%, and operating cash flow was strong at $85 million [8] - Backlog at the end of the quarter totaled $2 billion, a 24% year-over-year increase [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Infrastructure Solutions revenue grew by 29% year-over-year, with adjusted operating income increasing by 57% and operating margins reaching 28% [11][12] - Transportation Solutions revenue increased by 24%, with adjusted operating profit growing by 78% [13] - Building Solutions segment revenue declined by 1%, and adjusted operating income fell by 28% due to challenges in the housing market [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The data center market was a primary growth driver, with revenue from this market more than doubling year-over-year [12] - E-commerce distribution backlog saw a significant increase of nearly 700% in the quarter [36] - Transportation Solutions backlog was $715 million, reflecting a 5% year-over-year increase but a 17% sequential decline [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its geographic footprint and enhancing service offerings through the acquisition of CEC Facilities Group [10][27] - The strategy emphasizes building upon existing strengths in high-margin markets and pursuing attractive growth opportunities [8][24] - The company aims to capture more value across the full life cycle of facilities by integrating services [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains positive about the future, citing strong demand in e-infrastructure and transportation markets [8][22] - The company anticipates continued growth in e-infrastructure revenue of 18% to 20% and adjusted operating profit margins in the mid to high 20% range [24] - Building Solutions is expected to face challenges, with a forecasted mid to high single-digit decline in revenue [26] Other Important Information - The company has a strong liquidity position with $699.4 million in cash and a net debt balance of $401.2 million [19] - The guidance for 2025 has been increased, projecting revenue of $2.1 billion to $2.15 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $438 million to $453 million [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will significant data center projects land in core markets? - Management believes they are well-positioned for a large percentage of the data center capital coming out, with data centers now representing 62% of total backlog in e-infrastructure [34][35] Question: Will additional acquisitions be needed for expansion into Texas and the Northwest? - The company plans to pursue both organic growth and potential acquisitions to establish a presence in these markets [37][38] Question: How are mission-critical projects evolving? - Management is confident that margins will continue to expand due to the complexity and size of upcoming projects [44] Question: What is the status of e-commerce opportunities? - Several e-commerce projects are expected to start in the back half of the year, with larger warehouse projects anticipated to provide significant revenue [50] Question: What is the outlook for Building Solutions? - The segment is expected to face a low to mid-teens decline in the second half of the year, but management remains optimistic about maintaining margins [55]