# Granite Targets Federal Construction Opportunities

Granite Construction reported a record $7.5 billion backlog and 23% year-over-year revenue growth in the third quarter of 2026, citing continued transportation spending. Its federal backlog is approximately $1.3 billion, and Granite expects to bid on billions of dollars in federal work over the next several years, including military construction using flexible delivery methods authorized in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The reported portfolio includes airfield and runway paving, roads, site infrastructure, military campus support, water infrastructure, and facilities.

- Granite’s backlog and anticipated bidding point to continuing federal construction demand, including military and transportation-related infrastructure.
- The 2026 NDAA-authorized approaches include progressive design-build and construction manager at risk. Contractors should assess their ability to compete or team on projects using these delivery methods.
- Firms providing construction, engineering, and infrastructure services can evaluate how their capabilities align with the stated work areas and Granite’s expected federal pursuits.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. federal government
- U.S. Congress

### Vendors
- Granite Construction (federal construction contractor)

### Sources
- [Granite rides infrastructure spending to revenue growth, record backlog | Construction Dive](https://www.constructiondive.com/news/granite-earnings-infrastructure-spending-record-backlog/873282) - Construction Dive