CEC

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.

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

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

• Electrical contracting services
• Mechanical construction services
• Structured cabling installation
• Data center infrastructure
• Specialty construction contractor

Headquarters

HQ city

Irving

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 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
2. Mechanical Contracting Services: HVAC, plumbing, and building mechanical systems installation and maintenance for commercial and industrial facilities
3. Structured Cabling and Technology Solutions: Low-voltage structured cabling, fiber optics, AV solutions, and data center infrastructure services
4. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise sold through company e-commerce store including apparel, gear, and accessories

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core 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

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KLJ EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with KLJ Engineering on the Billings, Montana FTTH project bringing high-speed internet to 44,000 addresses across 500 miles.
• Blattner EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Oklahoma wind turbine project spanning 23 square miles with 200MW distribution equipment installation.
• ClaycocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated 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 EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to build two solar projects in West Texas consisting of 400+ MW solar systems deployed in 9 months.
• NCCERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCCER 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEC's Electrical apprenticeship program approved through TDLR as Texas Electrician Apprenticeship Program with CE credit for license requirements.
• Team Cadence Skyline Encore p/bminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional cycling team sponsorship supporting athlete excellence beyond the job site.
• John Short (Motocross)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMotocross athlete sponsorship supporting excellence in sports.
• Texas InstrumentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade partner since 2009 with over $100 million in various projects; awarded Supplier of the Year twice for quality, schedule, and price performance.
• Pratt IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted 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

Direct 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

• Xx.com/CEC_Facilities
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cec.facilities
• Facebookfacebook.com/cecfacilitiesgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cecfg
• Instagraminstagram.com/cec.facilities

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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