Record Backlog and Upgraded Guidance
Backlog reached a record ~$653 million (up ~56% year-over-year and ~36% sequentially). Management raised full-year 2026 net revenue guidance to $520M–$540M (now expecting >20% revenue growth) and guided adjusted EBITDA margin of 17.25%–17.5%, with midpoint implication of nearly 28% year-over-year adjusted EBITDA growth.
Top-Line Growth — Gross Contract Revenue and Net Service Billing
Gross contract revenue was $126.5 million, a 12% increase year-over-year. Net service billing was $114.2 million, up 14% year-over-year, with a reported 90% net-to-gross ratio in the quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA Expansion and Strong Cash Conversion
Adjusted EBITDA was $16.8 million, up 14.7% year-over-year, with margin expansion versus prior year. Cash from operations was $11.6 million, representing roughly 70% conversion of adjusted EBITDA to cash.
Sector-Level Outperformance
Power was the fastest-growing sector with gross revenue up 37% year-over-year; transportation grew 13%; natural resources 6%; building infrastructure 1%. Organic net service billing growth by sector: natural resources +16%, transportation +13%, power +5%, building infrastructure +2%. Data center-related activities have more than doubled to just over 6% of revenue.
Balanced Growth from Organic Execution and M&A
Quarterly growth was driven by 6% organic net service billing growth plus contributions from recent acquisitions. Management emphasized both organic expansion (expecting >20% organic net revenue growth for the year) and targeted acquisitions (e.g., Smith and Associates) to deepen local capabilities and client relationships.
Strengthened Liquidity and Strategic Investments
Expanded revolving credit facility to $250 million to support continued acquisitions and incremental CapEx. The company repurchased ~$9.2 million of stock in the quarter and invested in geospatial/data-capture assets, automation, and internal-use software to support future revenue growth.
Technology and Differentiation Strategy
Firm is investing in AI, automation, and proprietary tools (over 25 proprietary tools released) and an integrated operating environment aimed at delivering higher-value, faster client outcomes rather than commoditizing hourly work — positioning technology as a differentiator for long-term client value and margin expansion.