EXHIBIT 23.1

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  registration  statement of
MasTec, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated February 28, 1997, on our audits of
the consolidated  financial  statements of MasTec,  Inc. as of December 31, 1996
and 1995, and for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, which report
is included in the Annual  Report on Form 10-K for the year ended  December  31,
1996.


/s/ Coopers & Lybrand

Coopers & Lybrand

Miami, Florida
June 30, 1997