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james@whitakerc.com
44 S 1050 W
Brigham City UT
84302
647-409-4407
Health Breakdown
Avg Left
-20
Success
30
Avg Avg
10
Year Proj
-30
2 Year Prior Proj
-30
Qual Based
0
Cash Flow
50
 
10%
10%
Health
AI Cash Flow & Backlog Analysis
Whitaker Construction - UT (Powered by Grok AI)
When Will Cash Flow Drop?
Cash flow will likely begin to drop in the second half of 2027 as several large 2025 projects reach substantial completion and the current backlog of 316 million dollars burns down without enough replacement volume from recent low win rates.
Short-term (next 3-6 months) cash flow outlook
Over the next 3 to 6 months cash flow should stay positive and steady supported by active billings from the large I-15 interchange project along with multiple sewer water and culvert jobs that are still in early to mid execution phases.
Medium-term (6-12 months) outlook
From 6 to 12 months ahead cash flow remains adequate but begins to soften as shorter duration projects finish and the thin 2026 win rate of only two jobs provides limited new revenue streams to offset ongoing work.
Potential major risk period
The primary risk window opens in mid to late 2027 when the existing backlog could fall below sustainable levels if bidding success does not improve beyond the recent 16 to 18 percent range leaving gaps between project completions.
Recommended actions for securing new work
Increase bidding activity to 35 or more submissions annually with emphasis on mid-sized infrastructure projects that match current crew and equipment capacity to rebuild a steadier flow of awards.
How much new backlog is needed to maintain monthly cash flow
Roughly 45 to 55 million dollars of new backlog must be added every six months to keep monthly cash flow consistent given the average durations and burn rate implied by the existing 316 million dollar backlog.
Specific recommendations for backlog targets and timelines
Target 120 million dollars in new awards by the end of 2026 followed by another 160 million dollars by the middle of 2027 to maintain continuous operations and avoid cash shortfalls.
 
JOBS LOW
  • I 80 MP 131 180 Culvert Rehab F-I80-3(224)131
  • UDOT
  • 5/5/26
  • UTN Colorado River Trail Gap S-TR04(4)
  • UDOT
  • 1/15/26
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JOBS BID
  • Quail Creek Water Treatment Plant 90 Mgd Expansion Ozone Addition Phase 3
  • Washington County Water Conservancy District
  • $114,255,440
  • 5/28/26
  • I 80 MP 131 180 Culvert Rehab F-I80-3(224)131
  • UDOT
  • $991,576
  • 5/5/26
  • Iron Springs Road Reconstruct F-LC21(21)
  • UDOT
  • $5,605,412
  • 5/5/26
  • Country Club Water Tank
  • St George
  • $3,386,127
  • 4/28/26
  • SR 177 SR 193 1800 N S-R199(381)
  • UDOT
  • $119,336,917
  • 4/21/26
  • SR 16 Bridges Culverts Replacement F-0016(12)7
  • UDOT
  • $7,418,701
  • 3/24/26
  • JBWRF Improvements
  • Jordan Basin Improvement District
  • $3,941,214
  • 3/2/26
  • SR 7 Passing Lane MP 15 8 17 5 F-0007(31)15
  • UDOT
  • $2,695,345
  • 2/19/26
  • Provo Westside Sewer Outfall Lakeview Parkway Gravity Sewer 620 N Bulldog Lane
  • Provo
  • $4,199,250
  • 2/18/26
  • UTN Colorado River Trail Gap S-TR04(4)
  • UDOT
  • $9,719,190
  • 1/15/26
  • Virgin River South Trail Phase 3 Sewer Expansion
  • St George
  • $2,644,895
  • 1/15/26
  • 7800 S SR154 Sewer Upgrade WJPU25120501
  • West Jordan
  • $1,342,775
  • 1/7/26
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CASH FLOW
  • 7800 S SR154 Sewer Upgrade WJPU25120501
  • UDOT
  • $9,719,190
  • 03/16/26
  • 300
  • 31.7%
  • $971,919
  • $6,641,447
  • 7800 S SR154 Sewer Upgrade WJPU25120501
  • UDOT
  • $5,998,190
  • 01/17/26
  • 560
  • 27.3%
  • $321,332
  • $4,359,399
  • 7800 S SR154 Sewer Upgrade WJPU25120501
  • UDOT
  • $207,440,964
  • 03/24/25
  • 1220
  • 37.0%
  • $5,101,007
  • $130,585,787
  • $6,394,258
  • $142,578,209
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