Construction & Engineering
Case studies in construction & engineering.
Cardinal Infrastructure Group: integrate Allied or keep acquiring?
You advise Cardinal Infrastructure Group’s leadership on October 2, the day after Allied Paving closed. Cardinal has spent the past year expanding its site-civil platform and now has a newly amended acquisition facility. Read case
Comfort Systems USA — Governing Growth Without Losing the Local Edge
On July 1, Craig Sasser’s appointment as chief operating officer took effect at Comfort Systems USA. President Trent McKenna continued in his role, and Briston Blair became chief strategy and innovation officer. Read case
EMCOR Group: What Does the Backlog Say?
EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) installs, renovates and maintains electrical and mechanical systems in commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. On July 30, 2026, the company reported record second-quarter revenue and operating income, alongside a record $17.1 billion of remaining performance obligations (RPO). Read case
Everus Construction Group: The Final Approval Gate
On 12 September 2024, Everus Construction Group, Inc. filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Its attached information statement was labeled preliminary and subject to completion. Everus was still a wholly owned subsidiary of MDU Resources Group. Read case
Quanta Services: Where Should the Next Crew Go?
On July 30, Quanta Services reported $53.4 billion of backlog as of June 30, 2026. The company had raised its 2026 expectations and described demand across utility infrastructure, power generation, renewables, and large-load projects. Read case
SOLV Energy: Where Should the Next Growth Effort Go?
SOLV Energy had spent two years widening its position in power infrastructure. Its public presentation in September 2026 described five priorities: target large solar and battery-storage projects, grow operations and maintenance (O&M), expand into markets that use existing capabilities, use innovation to improve growth and margins, and make strategic acquisitions. Read case