CEC
CEC Facilities Group is a Dallas-based specialty electrical, mechanical, and structured cabling contractor serving semiconductor fabs, hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and commercial clients across the United States, with in-house prefabrication and 24/7 service.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersIrving, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What CEC does
CEC Facilities Group, LLC is a Dallas-based specialty contractor providing electrical, mechanical, structured cabling, AV, and design-build services for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities across the United States. The company operates eight integrated service lines spanning the full project lifecycle — from design-assist and preconstruction through construction and 24/7/365 service and maintenance — with primary concentration in semiconductor fabrication, hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing (including EV gigafactories), renewable energy, healthcare, and government projects. Notable engagements include the Tesla Texas Gigafactory ($70M of electrical work in 8 months), Texas Instruments and Samsung Semiconductor fabs, the AWS Mississippi $3B data center development, and Baylor Scott & White medical facilities.
Underlying delivery is enabled by a state-of-the-art prefabrication platform anchored by the 379,009 SF Grand Prairie facility and the CEC Integrated Modular Solutions (IMS) operation in Irving, TX, combined with BIM/VDC and Trimble geolocation tooling that supports design-build and design-assist delivery models. A self-supplied skilled trades workforce is built through NCCER-accredited apprenticeship programs, CEC University training, and TDLR-approved electrician apprenticeships, addressing the construction industry's chronic labor shortage. The CEC S.A.F.E. safety management system and Operational Risk Management (ORM) process have produced an EMR well below national average and serve as a credentialed differentiator on safety-prequalified hyperscale and semiconductor scopes.
The business is a project-based B2B specialty contractor monetizing through multi-year contracts, design-build proposals, and competitive bids with enterprise clients including hyperscalers, semiconductor manufacturers, general contractors (Clayco), and developers. Following its September 2025 acquisition by Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ: STRL) for $505M ($450M cash + $55M Sterling stock plus earn-out), CEC operates as the core of Sterling's E-Infrastructure segment, with Q1 2026 revenue contribution of $156.1M and reported 32% adjusted revenue growth. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales; a small branded merchandise e-commerce stream exists but is immaterial to revenue.
CEC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CEC
- Legal name
- CEC Facilities Group, LLC
- Website
- https://cecfg.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- CEC Facilities Group is a Dallas-based specialty electrical, mechanical, and structured cabling contractor serving semiconductor fabs, hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and commercial clients across the United States, with in-house prefabrication and 24/7 service.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CEC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Electrical and Mechanical Contracting
- NAICS
- Engineering Services (541330)
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Utility-Scale PV EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) (EUACAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ)
Keywords
Where CEC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Irving
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices8 records
Markets served
CEC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Electrical Contracting Services: Electrical installation, design-build, and maintenance services for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities including data centers, semiconductor fabs, and renewable energy projects
- Mechanical Contracting Services: HVAC, plumbing, and building mechanical systems installation and maintenance for commercial and industrial facilities
- Structured Cabling and Technology Solutions: Low-voltage structured cabling, fiber optics, AV solutions, and data center infrastructure services
- Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise sold through company e-commerce store including apparel, gear, and accessories
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based contracting services |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Branded merchandise |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels8 records
CEC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CEC is a specialty construction contractor providing electrical, mechanical, structured cabling, AV, design-build, prefabrication, and 24/7 service/maintenance solutions for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. It serves data centers, semiconductor fabrication plants, EV manufacturing sites, renewable energy installations, healthcare, education, government, hospitality, and corporate office projects nationwide. The company operates a state-of-the-art prefabrication facility and Integrated Modular Solutions (IMS) platform to accelerate schedules and lower material costs.
Product overview
CEC (CEC Facilities Group) is a Dallas-based specialty contractor offering comprehensive construction services throughout the nation. The company operates as a multi-service provider with eight core service lines: Electrical Services, Mechanical Services, Structured Cabling, AV Solutions, Design & Preconstruction, Infrastructure OSP/ISP, Corporate Interiors, and Service/Maintenance. These services span the full project lifecycle from design and preconstruction through construction and ongoing maintenance, serving diverse industries including advanced manufacturing, mission critical data centers, infrastructure, sustainable/renewable energy, corporate offices, education, healthcare, hospitality, government, and athletics. The company also operates prefabrication facilities and an Integrated Modular Solutions (IMS) platform to enhance construction efficiency.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- CEC University: CEC's internal training and development program providing apprenticeship programs, leadership training, and workforce development through partnerships with NCCER and local educational institutions.
- CEC S.A.F.E.
- CEC Integrated Modular Solutions
Products and services
- Electrical Services Comprehensive electrical installation and construction services including engineering, BIM, prefabrication, medium-voltage installation, and renewable energy solutions for commercial and industrial projects.
- Mechanical Services HVAC build solutions, plumbing services, and mechanical system installations for commercial and industrial facilities including data centers and manufacturing plants.
- Structured Cabling
- AV Solutions
- Design & Preconstruction
- Infrastructure OSP/ISP
- Corporate Interiors
- Service/Maintenance
- CEC Branded Merchandise
Quantifiable outcome
- EMR (Experience Modifier Rate) well below national average
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use CEC
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
CEC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
CEC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- KLJ EngineeringminorPartnered with KLJ Engineering on the Billings, Montana FTTH project bringing high-speed internet to 44,000 addresses across 500 miles.
- Blattner EnergyminorPartnership on Oklahoma wind turbine project spanning 23 square miles with 200MW distribution equipment installation.
- ClaycocoreCollaborated with Clayco as general contractor on Canadian Solar photovoltaic module manufacturing plant in Texas and Project Galaxy 133 MW data center project for AI-enabled infrastructure.
- Signal EnergyminorPartnership to build two solar projects in West Texas consisting of 400+ MW solar systems deployed in 9 months.
- NCCERcoreNCCER Accredited Training Sponsor using NCCER curriculum as base for trades training. NCCER curriculum is recognized worldwide and training is reported in a national registry.
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)coreCEC's Electrical apprenticeship program approved through TDLR as Texas Electrician Apprenticeship Program with CE credit for license requirements.
- Team Cadence Skyline Encore p/bminorProfessional cycling team sponsorship supporting athlete excellence beyond the job site.
- John Short (Motocross)minorMotocross athlete sponsorship supporting excellence in sports.
- Texas InstrumentscoreTrade partner since 2009 with over $100 million in various projects; awarded Supplier of the Year twice for quality, schedule, and price performance.
- Pratt IndustriescoreTrusted trade partner since 2011 delivering over 5 million square feet of manufacturing space across multiple states.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
CEC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Faith Technologies: Top 5 U.S. electrical and specialty systems contractor with strong prefab capabilities serving data centers, semiconductor, healthcare, and industrial clients — directly comparable in scale, service mix, and mission-critical focus to CEC.
- Rosendin: Employee-owned electrical contractor with nationally recognized data center, renewable energy (utility-scale solar), and semiconductor practices; competes head-to-head with CEC on hyperscale and semiconductor scopes.
- IES Holdings: Public holding company of electrical and mechanical contractors serving data centers, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets; comparable in scale, multi-trade model, and southern U.S. project concentration.
- Comfort Systems USA: Public multi-trade mechanical and electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and data center customers across the U.S.; comparable multi-trade model and customer mix to CEC.
- MYR Group: Public specialty electrical construction services provider covering T&D, commercial, and industrial markets including renewable energy and data center scopes; comparable in electrical contracting focus.
- Helix Electric: Privately held national electrical contractor with strong presence in data center, healthcare, and commercial construction; similar scale and geographic focus in the Southwest.
Broad incumbents
- EMCOR Group: Large publicly traded mechanical and electrical construction services firm with a national footprint across data center, industrial, healthcare, and government markets — a broader incumbent competing for many of the same marquee projects.
- Quanta Services: Largest U.S. infrastructure pure-play with electric power, renewable energy, and communications construction; overlaps with CEC on solar BoP, wind, and T&D-adjacent scopes through its Blattner Energy subsidiary.
Regional players
- Sturgeon Electric: MYR Group subsidiary providing commercial and industrial electrical contracting across the western U.S.; competes with CEC on western-region industrial and infrastructure work.
Others
- Sterling Infrastructure: Parent company since September 2025 acquisition; relevant context for CEC's go-forward corporate strategy as the E-Infrastructure segment alongside Plateau, Petillo, and Tealstone.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CEC social profiles
Digital presenceCEC financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
CEC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
CEC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CEC M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about CEC
What does CEC do?
CEC is a specialty construction contractor providing electrical, mechanical, structured cabling, AV, design-build, prefabrication, and 24/7 service/maintenance solutions for commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. It serves data centers, semiconductor fabrication plants, EV manufacturing sites, renewable energy installations, healthcare, education, government, hospitality, and corporate office projects nationwide. The company operates a state-of-the-art prefabrication facility and Integrated Modular Solutions (IMS) platform to accelerate schedules and lower material costs.
Is CEC a public or private company?
CEC is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was CEC founded?
CEC was founded in 2009. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is CEC based?
CEC is headquartered in Irving, United States, in the North America region.
How does CEC make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Electrical Contracting Services are the primary driver. The others are mechanical Contracting Services, structured Cabling and Technology Solutions and merchandise Sales.
Who are CEC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Faith Technologies, Rosendin, IES Holdings, Comfort Systems USA, MYR Group and Helix Electric. Broad incumbents are EMCOR Group and Quanta Services. Sturgeon Electric is listed as a regional player. Sterling Infrastructure is listed as an others.
Does CEC have an API?
No public API is recorded for CEC.
What industry is CEC in?
CEC's product category is Specialty Electrical and Mechanical Contracting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUACAGAB, Utility-Scale PV EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction), with a secondary code of EUAEADAJ, Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks). Its NAICS code is 541330 and its SIC code is 3531.