CONSENT OF ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Published on April 2, 2001


EXHIBIT 23.1



CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference of our report included in this Form 10-K, into Quanta Services,
Inc.'s previously filed Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos.
333-47069, 333-56849 and 333-86375) and Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-81419, 333-90961
and 333-39744).



ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Houston, Texas
March 28, 2001