Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2026 was $211.9 million, a 28% increase from $165.6 million in Q1 2025, driven by larger new construction projects [14] - Consolidated gross profit increased 82% to $14.2 million compared to $7.8 million in the prior year, with gross margin improving to 6.7% from 4.7% [14] - Net loss for Q1 2026 was $3.7 million, an improvement from a $9.2 million net loss in Q1 2025, with GAAP EPS loss narrowing to $0.13 from $0.33 [16] - Adjusted EBITDA was positive at $2.5 million compared to a loss of $5.9 million in the same quarter last year [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Storage and terminal solutions segment revenue was $109.5 million, a 40% increase from $78.2 million last year, representing 52% of consolidated revenue [17] - Utility and power infrastructure segment revenue increased 33% to $74.5 million, accounting for 35% of consolidated revenue, with gross profit rising 419% to $5.5 million [18] - Process industrial facility segment revenue decreased to $27.9 million from $31.4 million, representing 13% of consolidated revenue, with gross profit declining to $0.6 million [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total opportunity pipeline is currently at $6.7 billion, primarily in storage and related facilities for LNG, NGLs, and ammonia [8] - Bidding activity remains healthy across segments, with a book-to-bill ratio of 0.9 and a total backlog of $1.2 billion [7][20] - The company anticipates a re-acceleration in award activity for larger multi-year projects starting in late fiscal 2026 [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company emphasizes safety as a core value, which strengthens competitive edge and client relationships [4][5] - Focus areas include expanding markets, client base, and backlog in process and industrial facilities, with a disciplined approach to bidding and contracting [10][11] - The company is committed to disciplined capital allocation and aims to return to sustained profitability while targeting growth opportunities [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving full-year revenue guidance of $875-$925 million based on strong backlog and first-quarter performance [6][23] - The company expects continued margin improvement as backlog converts to revenue, with a focus on execution excellence [12][23] - Management noted that the competitive landscape is not becoming tougher, as the removal of projects was due to client strategy changes rather than market conditions [26][28] Other Important Information - The company incurred $3.3 million in restructuring costs in Q1, with minimal costs expected for the remainder of fiscal 2026 [15][32] - Cash decreased to $217 million, with liquidity remaining strong at $249 million and no outstanding debt [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Regarding the two projects removed from backlog - Management clarified that the removals were not indicative of a tougher competitive landscape but rather client strategy changes [26][28] Question: Timing for large project awards - Management indicated that larger projects take longer to develop, but they are tracking several opportunities and expect a re-acceleration in awards [29][30] Question: Impact of restructuring on break-even dynamics - Restructuring has lowered the break-even revenue point to $210-$215 million, improving earnings power [32] Question: Target projects within the gas power project space - The company has capabilities in gas power plant construction and anticipates increased project opportunities in this area [35][37] Question: Future backlog expectations - Management expects backlog to remain strong, with the recent removals viewed as one-off situations rather than a trend [39][40]