Key Takeaways Sterling Infrastructure saw 32% revenue growth and a 64% backlog jump, led by data-center demand.MasTec's 18-month backlog hit $16.8B, with pipeline infrastructure backlog more than doubling.EMCOR and Jacobs posted record backlogs, margin strength and strong visibility into 2026.U.S. construction activity is entering a more durable expansion phase as federal infrastructure spending, grid modernization, energy transition projects and data-center development converge. Multi-year funding under th ...