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ID65+8.9AZ86+8.4UT69+7.1TN76+6.9NV67+6.4TX94+6.2NC79+5.7SC73+5.2FL89+5.1GA81+4.3CO70+3.6OH56+3.3VA66+3.1IN55+2.8AL50+2.6WA71+2.4WI58+2.2OK48+2.1OR62+1.9NM39+1.8MO54+1.7KY49+1.5MN57+1.4AR41+1.3MD52+1.2IA47+1.1MT33+1.1PA53+0.9MS38+0.9KS46+0.8NE44+0.7MI51+0.6SD36+0.6ND35+0.5LA40+0.4WY28+0.4WV34+0.3DE30+0.2AK27+0.1IL50-0.3NH32-0.4ME31-0.5NJ43-0.6VT26-0.6RI29-0.7HI25-0.8CT37-0.9MA42-1.1CA74-1.8NY45-2.4ID65+8.9AZ86+8.4UT69+7.1TN76+6.9NV67+6.4TX94+6.2NC79+5.7SC73+5.2FL89+5.1GA81+4.3CO70+3.6OH56+3.3VA66+3.1IN55+2.8AL50+2.6WA71+2.4WI58+2.2OK48+2.1OR62+1.9NM39+1.8MO54+1.7KY49+1.5MN57+1.4AR41+1.3MD52+1.2IA47+1.1MT33+1.1PA53+0.9MS38+0.9KS46+0.8NE44+0.7MI51+0.6SD36+0.6ND35+0.5LA40+0.4WY28+0.4WV34+0.3DE30+0.2AK27+0.1IL50-0.3NH32-0.4ME31-0.5NJ43-0.6VT26-0.6RI29-0.7HI25-0.8CT37-0.9MA42-1.1CA74-1.8NY45-2.4
National Opportunity$209.0BIdentified pipeline
Avg CDI51.750 states tracked
High-Demand States11Above CDI 68
Utility Projects2,443Active nationwide
DOT Projects1,689Active nationwide
Forecast Demand18,598 FTENext 12 months

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Demand Profile · Texas

USPS TX
94CDI Score
High Demand

Texas is tracking +6.2pt YoY on the Construction Demand Index.

Opportunity Value$18.4B
Staffing Forecast2,140 FTE+12.4% YoY
Backlog14.2 mo
Active Projects309

Utility Expansion Projects

142 active

Grid Hardening & Substation Upgrade

TX Power & Light Authority

Bid· Q2 2026
$444M

Transmission Line Expansion

TX Regional Electric Co-op

Planning· Q1 2027
$575M

Water Treatment Plant Modernization

TX Municipal Water District

Planning· Q1 2027
$143M

Wastewater Capacity Expansion

TX County Sanitation Dept.

Design· Q1 2026
$292M

Natural Gas Distribution Upgrade

TX State Energy Commission

Design· Q1 2027
$234M

Broadband Middle-Mile Buildout

TX Rural Connectivity Authority

Planning· Q1 2026
$660M
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DOT Projects

96 active

Interstate Corridor Widening

TX Dept. of Transportation

Bid· Q3 2026
$369M

Bridge Replacement Program

TX State Highway Division

Design· Q1 2026
$730M

Transit Hub Reconstruction

TX Regional Transit Authority

Construction· Q1 2026
$708M

Freight Interchange Improvement

TX Dept. of Transportation

Design· Q3 2026
$466M

Airport Taxiway Rehabilitation

TX Airport Authority

Construction· Q3 2026
$412M
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Capital Improvement Plans

71 active

Public Schools Modernization

TX Board of Education

Planning· Q4 2026
$363M

Regional Medical Center Expansion

TX Health System

Planning· Q1 2026
$88M

Justice & Public Safety Complex

TX County Government

Design· Q2 2026
$603M

Civic Center Redevelopment

TX City Capital Programs

Planning· Q4 2026
$586M

Parks & Recreation Master Plan

TX Parks Authority

Construction· Q1 2027
$100M
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Recommended Actions

Texas
1
Critical

Stand up a TX capture team

CDI of 94 with +6.2pt YoY momentum. Allocate senior pursuit leads to defend share in a tightening market.

2
High

Accelerate hiring by 2,140 FTEs

Forecasted staffing demand is up 12.4%. Begin recruiting structural, civil, and PM roles to protect a 14.2-month backlog.

3
High

Pre-position on utility & DOT pipelines

142 utility and 96 DOT projects are active. Engage owners during planning to shape scope.