Condensed Unaudited Financial Statements, Supplemental Guarantor Information [Abstract]
-- None. No documentation exists for this element. --
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Reportable Legal Entities [Member]
Eliminations [Member]
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
MasTec, Inc. [Member]
Parent Company [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Unaudited Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue
Revenues
Costs of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization
Cost of Goods and Service, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
General and administrative expenses
General and Administrative Expense
Interest expense (income), net
Interest Revenue (Expense), Net
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Other expense (income), net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income (loss) before equity in income from subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Equity in income (losses) from subsidiaries, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to MasTec, Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Chairman, Board of Directors [Member]
Board of Directors Chairman [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Executive Officers [Member]
Executive Officer [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments for life insurance policies
Payment to Acquire Life Insurance Policy, Investing Activities
Life insurance assets, carrying amount
Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
EBITDA Reconciliation:
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract]
Interest expense, net
EBITDA
EBITDA
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure.
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior Notes [Member]
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
4.875% Senior Notes [Member]
Four Point Eight Seven Five Percent Senior Notes [Member]
4.875% Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate (percentage)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Commitments, Finance Leases
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Commitments, Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Oil and Gas [Member]
Oil And Gas 1 [Member]
Engineering, construction and maintenance services for oil and natural gas pipelines and processing facilities for the energy and utilities industries.
Communications [Member]
Communications [Member]
Engineering, construction, maintenance and customer fulfillment activities related to communications infrastructure primarily for wireless and wireline/fiber communications and install-to-the-home customers, and, to a lesser extent, infrastructure for utilities, among others.
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
2019 Acquisitions [Member]
2019 Acquisitions [Member]
Acquisitions completed during the year 2019.
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Expected Term [Member]
Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Business Combinations [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combinations, number of acquisitions
Number of Businesses Acquired
Business combinations, cash paid
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Business combinations, contingent consideration, earn-out liabilities
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Business combinations, contingent consideration, earn-out period (in years)
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability, Measurement Input
Business combinations, contingent consideration liabilities, range of potential undiscounted earn-out liabilities, high
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Non-cash interest expense, net
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and Discounts
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Provision for deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Gains on sales of assets, net, including fixed assets held-for-sale
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges
Other non-cash items, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other assets, current and long-term portion
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Billings in excess of costs and earnings
Increase (Decrease) in Billing in Excess of Cost of Earnings
Other liabilities, current and long-term portion
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payments for other investments
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Proceeds from other investments
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from credit facilities
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Repayments of credit facilities
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Repayments of other borrowings, net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Other Long-term Debt
Payments of finance lease obligations
Finance Lease, Principal Payments
Payments of acquisition-related contingent consideration
Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Financing Activities
Proceeds from (distributions to) non-controlling interests
Proceeds from (Payments to) Noncontrolling Interests
Proceeds from stock-based awards, net
Proceeds, Issuance of Shares, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Including Option Exercised
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Other financing activities, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of currency translation on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period
Supplemental cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Income tax payments (refunds), net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash information:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Additions to property and equipment from finance leases
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation plans, number of shares available for future grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Stock-based compensation, income tax benefits
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit
Stock-based compensation, vested awards, net tax benefits
Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Net Tax Benefit (Deficiency) From Vesting Of Share-Based Payment Awards
Amount of net tax benefit (deficiency) from vesting of share-based payment awards.
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Unvested stock awards (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Treasury stock, shares
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land [Member]
Land [Member]
Building and Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Office Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information
Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments Contingencies and Guarantees [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Unaudited Consolidating Financial Information [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Non-Recurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Waha JVs [Member]
Waha JVs [Member]
Trans-Pecos Pipeline, LLC ("TPP") (business name) and Comanche Trail Pipeline, LLC ("CTP") (business name), together referred to as the "Waha JVs".
CCI [Member]
Cross Country Infrastructure [Member]
Cross Country Infrastructure Services, Inc. ("CCI") (business name).
Equity Investee [Member]
Investee [Member]
Fair Value, Financial Instruments Measured on a Non-Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Equity investments, adjusted cost basis, amount
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount
Equity investments, carrying value
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Equity investments, impairments
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Impairment Loss, Annual Amount
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Restricted Shares [Member]
Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock including a provision that prohibits sale or substantive sale of an equity instrument for a specified period of time or until specified performance conditions are met ("Restricted Stock") or share instrument which is convertible to stock or an equivalent amount of cash, after a specified period of time or when specified performance conditions are met ("Restricted Stock Units"). Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units are together referred to as "Restricted Shares".
Stock-Based Compensation and Other Employee Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation awards, unearned compensation
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Stock-based compensation awards, unearned compensation, weighted average expected recognition period (in years)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Stock-based compensation, vested awards, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance, and Contract Assets [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current [Abstract]
Contract billings
Contract Receivable, Due in Next Twelve Months
Less allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
Contract Receivables, Net Of Allowance
Amount billed to customers under contracts or programs to be collected in the next twelve months, reduced by amount of allowance for credit loss. Excludes contract assets.
Retainage
Contract Receivable Retainage, Next Twelve Months
Costs and earnings in excess of billings
Costs in Excess of Billings, Current
Retainage and costs and earnings in excess of billings (together, “contract assets”)
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Lifeshield [Member]
Lifeshield [Member]
Lifeshield, LLC ("Lifeshield") (Business name)
Fair Value, Financial Instruments Measured on a Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value investment, carrying amount
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Fair value investment, ownership percentage
Equity Investment Fv-Ni, Ownership Percentage
The percentage ownership of investment in equity security measured at fair value with change in fair value recognized in net income (FV-NI).
Other investment, proceeds
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassifications
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Policy Text Block]
Unincorporated Entities, Proportionate Consolidation
Interest in Unincorporated Joint Ventures or Partnerships, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Translation of Foreign Currencies
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Management Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Canadian Acquisition Arbitration [Member]
Canadian Acquisition Arbitration [Member]
Canadian acquisition arbitration.
Nature of Expense [Axis]
Nature of Expense [Axis]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Domain]
Interim Period, Costs Not Allocable [Domain]
Legal Fees [Member]
Legal Fees [Member]
Reimbursement of legal fees.
Interest Costs [Member]
Interest Expense [Member]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Performance and Payment Bonds [Member]
Performance Guarantee [Member]
Financial Guarantees [Member]
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
Surety Bonds [Member]
Surety Bond [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Subsidiaries [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Self-Insurance [Member]
Uninsured Risk [Member]
Insurance Policies By Type [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Insurance Policies By Type [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Workers' Compensation, General and Automobile Policies [Member]
Property, Liability and Casualty Insurance Product Line [Member]
Employee Group Medical Claims [Member]
Group Insurance Policy [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member]
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Other Long-Term Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Cash [Member]
Cash [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Favorable arbitration award
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded from Other Party
Collections of arbitration award
Proceeds from Legal Settlements
Letters of credit issued
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Outstanding bonds, amount
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted
Bonded projects, estimated costs to complete
Estimated Costs To Complete Projects Secured By Bonds
Reflects the amount of estimated costs to complete projects that are secured by outstanding performance and/or payment bonds as of the balance sheet date.
Self-insurance reserve
Self Insurance Reserve
Self-insurance reserve, non-current
Self Insurance Reserve, Noncurrent
Cash collateral held by insurance carriers
Deposit Assets
Schedule of Activity, Restricted Shares
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Activity [Table Text Block]
Finance leases, assets, gross
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Finance leases, assets, net
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Finance leases, assets, depreciation
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Amortization
Schedule of Carrying Values of Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Unaudited Consolidating Balance Sheets [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property and equipment, net
Operating lease assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Including Goodwill)
Investments in and advances to consolidated affiliates, net
Due from Affiliate, Noncurrent
Other long-term assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, including finance leases
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Capital Surplus [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total MasTec, Inc. Shareholders' Equity [Member]
Parent [Member]
Non-Controlling Interests [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, common shares outstanding (in shares)
Beginning balance
Beginning balance, treasury shares (in shares)
Cumulative effect of adoption, Topic 606
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Non-cash stock-based compensation
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Issuance (forfeiture) of restricted shares, net (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Issuance (forfeiture) of restricted shares, net
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Other stock issuances, net of shares withheld for taxes (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Other
Other stock issuances, net of shares withheld for taxes
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other
Acquisition of treasury stock, at cost (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Acquisition of treasury stock, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Contributions from non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Ending balance, common shares outstanding (in shares)
Ending balance
Ending balance, treasury shares (in shares)
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill, Gross [Member]
Goodwill, Gross [Member]
Amount before accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.
Goodwill, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Member]
Goodwill, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Member]
Amount of accumulated impairment loss for an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, additions from new business combinations
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Goodwill, measurement period adjustments
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, currency translation gains (losses)
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Amortization expense, intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Equity [Abstract]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
September 2018 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
September 2018 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Share repurchase program authorized by the board of directors in September 2018.
2016 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
2016 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Share repurchase plan authorized by the board of directors in 2016.
March 2018 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
March 2018 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Share repurchase program authorized by the board of directors in March 2018.
December 2018 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
December 2018 Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Share repurchase program authorized by the board of directors in December 2018.
Equity, Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Treasury stock acquired (in shares)
Treasury stock acquired, value
Share repurchase program, amount authorized, value
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Share repurchase program, amount available for future share repurchases, value
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net (Note 5)
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Goodwill, net
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other long-term assets
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Current portion of long-term debt, including finance leases
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Current
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued salaries and wages
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Other accrued expenses
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Billings in excess of costs and earnings
Billings in Excess of Cost, Current
Other current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value: authorized shares - 5,000,000; issued and outstanding shares – none
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, $0.10 par value: authorized shares - 145,000,000; issued shares - 91,654,158 and 91,327,009 (including 1,148,043 and 1,251,533 of unvested stock awards) as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Capital surplus
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury stock, at cost: 15,344,917 and 15,329,817 shares as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
Treasury Stock, Common, Value
Total MasTec, Inc. shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Multiemployer Plans [Abstract]
Schedule of Covered Employees and Contributions, Multiemployer Plans [Table]
Schedule of Multiemployer Plans [Table]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements [Member]
Workforce Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Unionized Employees [Member]
Unionized Employees Concentration Risk [Member]
Low [Member]
High [Member]
Multiemployer Plan Type [Axis]
Multiemployer Plan Type [Axis]
Multiemployer Plans Type [Domain]
Multiemployer Plans Type [Domain]
Multiemployer Plans, Pension [Member]
Multiemployer Plans, Pension [Member]
Multiemployer Plans, Other Multiemployer [Member]
Multiemployer Plans, Postretirement Benefit [Member]
Covered Employees and Contributions, Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multiemployer plans, covered employees (in number of employees)
EntityNumberOfEmployeesDuringPeriod
Number of employees employed by the entity over a period of time.
Multiemployer plans, contributions (in dollars)
Multiemployer Plan, Contributions by Employer
Segments and Related Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Pro Forma Financial Information and Acquisition Results [Abstract]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Business combinations, unaudited supplemental pro forma revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Business combinations, unaudited supplemental pro forma net income (loss)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Business combinations, consolidated acquisition-related revenue
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Business combinations, consolidated acquisition-related income (loss)
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Lease Obligations
Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Revenue Benchmark [Member]
Concentration Risk from Type of Arrangement [Member]
Product Concentration Risk [Member]
Type of Agreement [Axis]
Type of Agreement [Domain]
Master Service and Other Service Agreements [Member]
Master Service And Other Service Agreements [Member]
Master service and other service agreements.
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Axis]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Timing of Transfer of Good or Service [Domain]
Point in Time [Member]
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Plan [Member]
Scenario, Plan [Member]
Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage of total
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Revenue recognition, changes In contract estimates, cost-to-cost method, financial effect, percentage
Changes In Contract Estimates, Cost-To-Cost Measure Of Progress, Financial Effect, Percentage
Disclosure of the percentage effect on project profit (defined as project revenue less project costs of revenue, including depreciation) during the reporting period of changes in contract estimates for projects that were in process as of the end of the prior year and are accounted for under the cost-to-cost method.
Revenue recognition, performance obligations satisfied in previous periods, revenue recognized (in dollars)
Contract with Customer, Performance Obligation Satisfied in Previous Period
Revenue recognition, performance obligations, completion period (in years)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Contract with customer, unapproved change orders and/or claims, amount (in dollars)
Contracts Receivable, Claims and Uncertain Amounts, Expected to be Collected in Next Twelve Months
Change order or claim approval process, term within which expected to be completed (in years)
Unapproved Change Orders And/Or Claims, Expected Term For Approval
Expected length of time within which an unapproved change order or claim is approved by the customer, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Lessee Disclosure [Abstract]
Lessee Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Leases [Table]
Schedule of Operating Leased Assets [Table]
Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Prospective Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Accounting Guidance [Domain]
Accounting Guidance [Domain]
ASU 2016-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating lease assets
Operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Cover page.
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Segments and Related Information [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States [Member]
UNITED STATES
Foreign Operations [Member]
Non-US [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Net, Less BIEC [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Segments and Related Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Intangible assets and goodwill, net
Goodwill, Net [Abstract]
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Abstract]
Electrical Transmission [Member]
Electrical Transmission [Member]
The engineering, construction and maintenance of electrical transmission lines and substations, primarily for the energy and utility industries.
Power Generation and Industrial [Member]
Power Generation and Industrial [Member]
Installation and construction of power facilities, including renewables, related electrical transmission infrastructure, ethanol/biofuel facilities and various types of heavy civil and industrial infrastructure, primarily for the energy, utility and other end-markets.
Goodwill, gross
Goodwill, Gross
Accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, net
Schedule of Goodwill by Segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Rollforward of Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Revenue [Member]
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Credit Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Customers with Largest Net Accounts Receivable Positions [Member]
Disclosed Customers With Highest Net Accounts Receivable Positions [Member]
Disclosed customers who accounted for the highest/largest net accounts receivable positions, which represents accounts receivable, net, less billing in excess of costs and earnings.
Customer with Largest Net Accounts Receivable Position [Member]
Customer With Highest Net Accounts Receivable Position1 [Member]
Customer who accounted for the highest/largest net accounts receivable position, which represents accounts receivable, net, less billings in excess of costs and earnings.
Customer with Second Largest Net Accounts Receivable Position [Member]
Customer With Second Highest Net Accounts Receivable Position [Member]
Customer who accounted for the second highest/largest net accounts receivable position, which represents accounts receivable, net, less billings in excess of costs and earnings.
Customer with Third Largest Net Accounts Receivable Position [Member]
Customer With Third Highest Net Accounts Receivable Position [Member]
Customer who accounted for the third highest/largest net accounts receivable position, which represents accounts receivable, net, less billings in excess of costs and earnings.
Customer With Fourth Largest Net Accounts Receivable Position [Member]
Customer With Fourth Highest Net Accounts Receivable Position [Member]
Customer who accounted for the fourth highest/largest net accounts receivable position, which represents accounts receivable, net, less billings in excess of costs and earnings.
Ten Largest Customers [Member]
Ten Largest Customers1 [Member]
Ten largest customers.
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of customers
Number Of Customers1
Number of customers.
Debt instruments, accrued interest payable (in dollars)
Interest Payable, Current
Credit Facility [Member]
Domestic Line of Credit [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Loans [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Loans Payable [Member]
Line of credit facility, maturity date
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date
Long-term debt obligations
Long-term Debt, Gross
Debt instrument, maturity date
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date
Finance lease and other obligations
Finance Lease And Other Obligations
The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date for the aggregate of finance lease and other obligations. Finance lease obligations represents the present value of lessee's discounted obligation for lease payments from finance leases. Other obligations represents the carrying amount of debt obligations classified as other.
Total long-term debt obligations
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Including Current Maturities, Gross
Amount, before unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt and capital lease obligations including current maturities.
Less unamortized deferred financing costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total debt, net of deferred financing costs
Long-term Debt and Lease Obligation, Including Current Maturities
Current portion of long-term debt
Long-term debt
Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation and Other Employee Benefit Plans
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Reportable Segments [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate [Member]
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Other [Member]
Other Segments [Member]
Depreciation and Amortization:
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reportable Segment [Table]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table]
AT&T (including DIRECTV) [Member]
AT&T1 [Member]
AT&T (including DIRECTV) (business name).
Equitrans Midstream Corporation/EQT Corporation [Member]
Equitrans Midstream Corporation/EQT Corporation [Member]
Equitrans Midstream Corporation/EQT Corporation (business name).
Energy Transfer Affiliates [Member]
Energy Transfer Affiliates [Member]
Energy Transfer affiliates (business name).
Revenue, Significant Customers [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Proportionately Consolidated Non-Controlled Joint Venture [Member]
Corporate Joint Venture [Member]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Joint Ventures That Provide Electrical Transmission Infrastructure Services [Member]
Joint Ventures That Provide Electrical Transmission Infrastructure Services [Member]
Joint venture(s) that provide(s) electrical transmission infrastructure services.
Pacer [Member]
Pacer [Member]
Pacer Construction Holdings Corporation and its affiliated operating companies ("Pacer") (business name).
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Proportionately consolidated non-controlled joint venture, ownership percentage
Proportionately Consolidated Joint Venture Ownership Percentage
The percentage interest in a proportionately consolidated joint venture.
Cash
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested restricted shares, beginning balance (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Canceled/forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Non-vested restricted shares, ending balance (in shares)
Per Share Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Non-vested restricted shares, per share weighted average grant date fair value, beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Canceled/forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested restricted shares, per share weighted average grant date fair value, ending balance (in dollars per share)
Debt
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Schedule of Covered Employees and Contributions, Multiemployer Plans
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block]
Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance, and Contract Assets and Liabilities
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets [Table]
ScheduleOfIntangibleAssets [Table]
Schedule of intangible assets, excluding goodwill.
Non-Amortizing Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Non-Amortizing Intangible Assets [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trade Names [Member]
Trade Names [Member]
Pre-Qualifications [Member]
Contractual Rights [Member]
Amortizing Intangible Assets [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Amortizing Intangible Assets [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer Relationships and Backlog [Member]
Customer-Related Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Amortizing Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Line items for intangible assets, excluding goodwill.
Other intangible assets, non-amortizing
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Other intangible assets, amortizing, gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Other intangible assets, gross
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Other Intangible Assets [Rollforward]
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Roll Forward]
Rollforward of intangible assets, excluding goodwill.
Other intangible assets, non-amortizing, beginning balance
Other intangible assets, net, amortizing, beginning balance
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Other intangible assets, net, beginning balance
Additions from new business combinations, non-amortizing intangible assets
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Additions from new business combinations, amortizing intangible assets
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Additions from new business combinations
Intangible Assets Acquired, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Amount of increase in intangible assets, excluding goodwill, from an acquisition.
Measurement period adjustments, non-amortizing intangible assets
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Measurement period adjustments, amortizing intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Measurement period adjustments
Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Amortization expense
Currency translation adjustments, non-amortizing intangible assets
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Currency translation adjustments, amortizing intangible assets
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Currency translation adjustments
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill), Translation Adjustments
Amount of foreign currency translation gain (loss) which increases (decreases) intangible assets, excluding goodwill.
Other intangible assets, non-amortizing, ending balance
Other intangible assets, net, amortizing, ending balance
Other intangible assets, net, ending balance
Income Statement [Abstract]
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Other expense (income), net
Provision for income taxes
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Earnings per share (Note 2):
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Construction Management Firm Specializing in Steel Building Systems [Member]
Construction Management Firm Specializing In Steel Building Systems [Member]
A construction management firm specializing in steel building systems.
2018 Acquisitions [Member]
2018 Acquisitions [Member]
Acquisitions completed during the year 2018.
Business combinations, percentage of interests acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Unaudited Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows [Line Items]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of acquisition-related contingent consideration
Net financing activities and advances from (to) consolidated affiliates
Net Financing Activities And Advances From (To) Consolidated Affiliates
The cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities and (advances to) collection of money previously advanced to consolidated entities.
Finance Leases
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
2019, remaining three months
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2021
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2022
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2023
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Finance Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total minimum lease payments
Finance Lease, Liability, Payment, Due
Less amounts representing interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total lease obligations, net of interest
Finance Lease, Liability
Less current portion
Finance Lease, Liability, Current
Long-term portion of lease obligations, net of interest
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Operating Leases
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
2019, remaining three months
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total minimum lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less amounts representing interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total lease obligations, net of interest
Less current portion
Long-term portion of lease obligations, net of interest
Schedule of Accounts Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Accounts Receivable Financing Arrangements [Member]
Financing Receivable [Member]
Schedule of Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance, and Contract Assets and Liabilities [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Retainage, percentage of contract billings
Retainage, Percent Of Contract Billings
Percentage of contract billings that a customer is permitted to retain until the final contract settlement because of retainage provisions in a contract.
Retainage, expected collection period (in years)
Retainage, Expected Collection, Period
Period in which billed retainage amounts are expected to be collected, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Provisions for doubtful accounts
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Revenue recognition, BIEC, revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Contract liabilities
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Net income attributable to MasTec:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Diluted [Abstract]
Net income - basic (in dollars)
Net income - diluted (in dollars)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
Dilutive common stock equivalents (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Earn-Out Liabilities [Member]
Earn-out Arrangements [Member]
Acquisition-related contingent consideration, or “earn-outs,” represent the estimated fair value of future amounts payable for acquisitions of businesses and other interests.
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Acquisition-related contingent consideration liabilities, estimated fair value
Obligations, Fair Value Disclosure
Acquisition-related contingent consideration liabilities, range of potential undiscounted earn-out liabilities, low
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low
Acquisition-related contingent consideration liabilities, range of potential undiscounted earn-out liabilities, high
Acquisition-related contingent consideration liabilities, additions from new business combinations
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Purchases
Acquisition-related contingent consideration liabilities, net increase (decrease), fair value adjustments, expense (income)
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Acquisition-related contingent consideration liabilities, net increase (decrease), measurement period adjustments
Acquisition-related contingent consideration liabilities, payments
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements
Schedule of Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance, and Contract Assets
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation (losses) gains, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrealized (losses) gains on equity investee activity, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Comprehensive income
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to MasTec, Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Earnings Per Share Information
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Foreign Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit [Member]
Weighted Average [Member]
Weighted Average [Member]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Canadian Dollars [Member]
Canada, Dollars
Letters of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of credit facility, interest rate (percentage)
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, letters of credit issued
Condensed Unaudited Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed Unaudited Consolidating Balance Sheets
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Condensed Unaudited Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lease Arrangements [Axis]
Lease Arrangements [Axis]
Information by group of related lease arrangements. For example, but not limited to, leases grouped by asset class and/or contractual terms.
Lease Arrangements [Domain]
Lease Arrangements [Domain]
Group of related lease arrangements. For example, but not limited to, leases grouped by asset class and/or contractual terms.
Equipment Leases [Member]
Equipment Leases [Member]
Amount pertaining to leasing of equipment.
Facility Leases [Member]
Facility Leases [Member]
Amount pertaining to leasing of facilities.
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Leases, remaining lease terms
Lessee, Lease, Term Of Contract
Term of lessee's lease, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Leases, renewal term
Lessee, Lease, Renewal Term
Term of lessee's lease renewal, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Finance leases, weighted average remaining lease term (in years)
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Finance leases, weighted average discount rate, percent
Finance Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating leases, weighted average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating leases, weighted average discount rate, percent
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Leases not yet commenced, future lease obligations
Lessee, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Obligation
Obligation of lessee's lease that has not yet commenced.
Leases not yet commenced, lease terms
Lessee, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Term Of Contract
Term of lessee's lease not yet commenced, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.
Management [Member]
Management [Member]
Immediate Family Member of Management [Member]
Immediate Family Member of Management or Principal Owner [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Equipment, Supplies and Services [Member]
Equipment, Supplies And Services [Member]
Purchases, rentals and lease of equipment and purchases of various types of supplies and services.
Acquisition of Non-Controlling Interest [Member]
Acquisition Of Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Acquisition of the remaining noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary.
Equipment [Member]
Equipment [Member]
Equity investment, ownership percentage
Equity Investment Without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Ownership Percentage
The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in an investee which does not have a readily determinable fair value. Excludes proportionately consolidated investees and investees accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Payments, net of rebates, related party
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Payments, related party
Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party
Payables, related party
Accounts Payable, Related Parties
Revenue, related party
Revenue from Related Parties
Receivables, net, related party
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties
Number of subsidiaries
Number Of Subsidiaries
Number of consolidated subsidiaries reported by the Company.
4.875% Senior Notes, gross carrying amount
Senior Notes
4.875% Senior Notes, estimated fair value
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Lease Term in Excess of One Year [Member]
Lease Term In Excess Of One Year [Member]
Lease term in excess of one year.
Lease Term of One Year or Less [Member]
Lease Term Less Than One Year [Member]
Lease term of one year or less.
Operating leases, additions
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Operating leases, term of contract (in years)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Operating leases, expense
Operating Lease, Expense
Operating leases, variable lease costs
Variable Lease, Cost
Operating leases, short-term leases, expense
Short-term Lease, Cost
Operating leases, rent and related expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Consolidated effective tax rate, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Stock-based compensation, vested awards, excess tax benefits (in dollars)
Change in tax rate, non-cash tax benefit (expense) (in dollars)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount
Subcontracting Arrangements [Member]
Subcontracting Arrangements [Member]
The performance of services under a subcontracting arrangement.
Lease Agreements [Member]
Lease Agreements [Member]
Construction Services [Member]
Construction Services [Member]
Construction services.
Related Customer [Member]
Related Customer [Member]
Customer that has a related party relationship with the entity, either by ownership or management affiliation.
Number of additional management employees, subcontracting arrangement
Entity Number of Employees
Payments or expenses, related party
Charges, related party
Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party
Receivables, related party
Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Employee Stock Purchase Plans [Member]
Employee Stock [Member]
Cash proceeds (in dollars)
Common shares issued (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Weighted average price per share purchased under employee stock purchase plans (in dollars per share)
Weighted Average Price Per Share Purchased Under Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Share-based payment arrangement, weighted-average price per share purchased under employee stock purchase plans.
Weighted average per share grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Weighted Average Per Share Grant Date Fair Value
The weighted average per share grant date fair value of shares issued under the employee stock purchase plans during the reporting period.
Swing Line Loans [Member]
Bridge Loan [Member]
Forecast [Member]
Forecast [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Eurocurrency Rate [Member]
Eurocurrency Rate [Member]
Interest rate at which a bank borrows funds from other banks in a foreign market.
Base Rate [Member]
Base Rate [Member]
Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Federal Funds Purchased [Member]
Commercial and/or Financial Standby [Member]
Performance Standby [Member]
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Permitted Acquisition [Member]
Permitted Acquisition [Member]
A permitted acquisition or series of permitted acquisitions as defined in the Credit Facility agreement.
Line of credit facility, term loan, amount of quarterly principal installment payments
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal
Line of credit, revolving loan sublimit, canadian dollars or mexican pesos
Line Of Credit, Revolving Loan Sublimit, Canadian Dollars Or Mexican Pesos
Sublimit or portion of maximum borrowing capacity available on an existing line of credit in Canadian dollars and/or Mexican pesos.
Line of credit, letter of credit sublimit, canadian dollars or mexican pesos
Line Of Credit, Letter Of Credit Sublimit, Canadian Dollars Or Mexican Pesos
The portion of the maximum amount of borrowing capacity under a line of credit that is available as of the balance sheet date for letters of credit that is available in Canadian dollars and/or Mexican pesos.
Line of credit, revolving loan sublimit
Line of Credit, Revolving Loan Sublimit
Sublimit or portion of maximum borrowing capacity available on an existing line of credit.
Line of credit facility, interest rate description
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Base rate option one, debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate
Base Rate Option One, Debt Instrument, Basis Spread On Variable Rate
Percentage added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. The reference rate or base rate for this option equals the Federal Funds Rate plus a certain percentage.
Base rate option three, debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate
Base Rate Option Three, Debt Instrument, Basis Spread On Variable Rate
Percentage points added to the reference rate to compute the variable rate on the debt instrument. The reference rate or base rate for this option equals the Eurocurrency Rate plus a certain percentage.
Line of credit facility, unused facility fee (percentage)
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage
Line of credit facility, amount of borrowings denominated in foreign currencies
Line Of Credit Facility, Amount Denominated In Foreign Currencies
The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the portion of the revolving credit facility obligation which is denominated in foreign currencies.
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit facility, capacity available for letters of credit
Line of Credit Facility, Capacity Available for Specific Purpose Other than for Trade Purchases
Line of credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity available in either Canadian dollars or Mexican pesos
Line Of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity In Foreign Currency
Amount of borrowing capacity currently available in either Canadian dollars or Mexican pesos that is included in the total amount of borrowing capacity currently available under the credit facility (current borrowing capacity less the amount of borrowings outstanding).
Percentage of consolidated EBITDA threshold, combined subsidiary guarantors
Percentage Of Consolidated EBITDA Threshold, Combined Subsidiary Guarantors 1
Ratio of Loan Party EBITDA as of the most recent four quarters to Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA as of the most recent four quarters.
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Consolidated interest coverage ratio
Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio
The ratio which is calculated by dividing earnings before interest and taxes for a period by interest expense for the same period.
Permitted acquisitions amount
Permitted Acquisitions Amount
Minimum threshold amount of consideration for permitted acquisition or series of permitted acquisitions during a fiscal quarter in order to permit a higher consolidated leverage ratio range for such a fiscal quarter and the subsequent two fiscal quarters.
Number of times right may be exercised
Number Of Times Right May Be Exercised
Number of times during the term of the Credit Facility that the right to permit the consolidated leverage ratio to exceed a specified threshold may be or has been exercised.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
EBITDA:
Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract]
Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract]
Other Guarantees [Table]
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Other Guarantees [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
General warranty, period (in years)
Warranty Period, Expected Term
Period the Company generally warrants the work it performs following substantial completion of a project, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months and thirteen days.
Eliminations [Member]
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Utilities [Member]
Utilities [Member]
Customers of the business entity whose end-market products or services are in the utilities industry.
Revenue:
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Revenue (in dollars)
Utilities customers, percentage of Communications segment revenue
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Financial Information by Reportable Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Consolidated Income before Income Taxes to EBITDA
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Significant Customers, Revenue Concentration Information
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]
Revenue recognition, remaining performance obligations, contract price allocated (in dollars)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue recognition, remaining performance obligations, completion period (in months)
Other Retirement Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Business combinations, notes payable assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities
Business combinations, interest accrued on notes payable assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accrued Interest Payable
The amount of accrued interest payable assumed which has been recognized as of the acquisition date.
Repayments of notes payable and interest accrued
Repayments of Notes Payable
Advances outstanding, related party
Due from Affiliates
Rebates receivable, related party
Rebates Receivables, Related Parties
Rebates receivables from related parties.
Property and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Capitalized internal-use software, gross
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross
Capitalized internal-use software, net
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Accrued capital expenditures
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Number of pipelines in operation
Number Of Pipelines In Operation
Number of pipelines in operation at the balance sheet date.
Equity method investments, equity contributions
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Equity method investments, equity in earnings (losses)
Equity method investments, cumulative undistributed earnings
Retained Earnings, Undistributed Earnings from Equity Method Investees
Equity method investments, distributions of earnings received, operating cash flows
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Equity method investments, net investment
Unrealized gains (losses) on equity investee activity, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, before Tax
Unrealized gains (losses) on equity investee activity, net of tax
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Pensare [Member]
Pensare [Member]
Pensare Acquisition Corp. ("Pensare") (business name)
Investment [Axis]
Investment Issuer [Axis]
Investment [Domain]
Investment Issuer [Domain]
Equity investment and warrants, amount paid (in dollars)
Payments to Acquire Long-term Investments
Derivative instruments, number held
Derivative, Number of Instruments Held
Investment, restriction period (in years)
Investment Restriction Period
Period of restriction related to the sale or transfer of an investment, after the completion of a business combination by the investee.
Warrants, exercise price (in dollars per share)
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments