Watch on earnings:Total backlog and remaining performance obligations (RPOs) - indicator of future revenue visibilitySegment operating margins (U.S. Construction vs. U.S. Building Services) - margin mix and execution qualityOrganic revenue growth rates by segment and end market exposure (data center, manufacturing, healthcare percentages)Days sales outstanding (DSO) and working capital efficiency - project cash conversionBook-to-bill ratio and new project awards - forward demand indicators
Key metrics:Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) - leading indicator of nonresidential construction project planning · U.S. nonresidential construction spending (Census Bureau) - total addressable market size · Hyperscaler capex announcements (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta quarterly earnings) - data center demand proxy · Copper futures (HGUSD) - input cost for electrical contracting and industrial activity indicator