Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.

What Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. does

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. (CES Mechanical) is a privately held, family-owned mechanical and plumbing contractor founded in 1992 by Todd and Shelly Morgan in Longwood, Florida. The firm self-performs commercial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and open-source building automation services for design-build-maintain projects across healthcare, higher education, entertainment/theme parks, industrial/manufacturing, commercial buildings, hospitality, data centers, and the public sector throughout Florida. Service delivery is anchored by 400+ full-time employees — including factory-trained technicians, journeymen plumbers, 6G certified pipe welders, and a full-time Safety Director — distributed across six regional branches in Orlando/Longwood, Gainesville, Tampa, Jacksonville, Pompano Beach (South Florida), and Titusville (Space Coast), with a 24/7 emergency dispatch network.

The company's technical platform centers on an open-source Building Automation System (BAS) built on DISTECH, with interoperability across LonWorks, BACnet, Modbus, and legacy protocols, and integration with HVAC equipment from Carrier, Trane, Daikin, Bosch, AAON, Lennox, Rheem, and Honeywell. Documented outcomes include 20%+ energy savings from sustainability retrofits, 18%+ operational savings from proactive maintenance versus reactive repair, and 40% reduction in commercial HVAC maintenance costs. Specialty capabilities include Medical Gas system certification for healthcare facilities and ride/show special effects mechanical contracting for theme parks.

CES generates revenue primarily through professional services (project-based construction installation, HVAC and plumbing installation, building automation design and integration) and a growing subscription/managed-services layer (preventative maintenance programs, sustainability/energy management services). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no publicly disclosed rate cards. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales through direct relationships with owners, developers, general contractors, and facility managers, supplemented by general-contractor subcontracting channels; the firm is recognized as ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractor and ABC Business of the Year (2024) with dozens of ABC Eagle Awards over 30 years.

Name

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.

Legal name

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.

Website

https://cesmechanical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. is a Florida-based, family-owned mechanical and plumbing contractor that self-performs design-build-maintain commercial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and open-source building automation services across healthcare, entertainment, higher education, and industrial sectors throughout the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Longwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. HVAC/R Services: Commercial HVAC and refrigeration installation, repair, and maintenance services. Factory-trained technicians provide emergency service and regular maintenance for commercial buildings.
2. Commercial Plumbing Services: Full-service commercial plumbing including journeymen plumbers, pipefitters, 6G certified pipe welders, hydro jetting, and 24/7 emergency service.
3. Construction Installation: Self-performed sheet metal fabrication, piping, plumbing, and building automation services for new construction and retrofit projects ranging from small tenant finishes to multimillion-dollar theme park attractions.
4. Preventative Maintenance Programs: Proven preventative maintenance programs that extend HVAC/R system equipment life and ensure energy-efficient operation. Programs can include cost allocations for material, repair labor, and replacement parts.
5. Sustainability Solutions: Energy savings solutions leveraging Energy Star Portfolio Manager, HVAC systems knowledge, and utility rebate expertise. Implemented solutions have generated over 20% energy savings.
6. Building Automation Systems: Design, installation, and ongoing maintenance of open-source building automation systems using DISTECH and other platforms for commercial, healthcare, and industrial facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CES is a self-performing mechanical and plumbing design-build-maintain contractor providing commercial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and building automation services for commercial, healthcare, industrial, institutional, and entertainment customers across Florida. Service delivery spans pre-construction engineering and BIM, new construction installation, preventative maintenance programs, 24/7 emergency response, and sustainability solutions via six strategically placed branch offices and a 400+ person in-house workforce. The firm also delivers specialized capabilities such as Medical Gas system certification and theme park ride/show controls.

Product overview

Comprehensive Energy Services (CES) offers a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical and plumbing services primarily for commercial facilities across Florida. The core offerings include Commercial HVAC Services and Commercial Plumbing Services as the primary service lines, supplemented by Preventative Maintenance Programs to extend equipment life and ensure efficiency. Building Automation Solutions powered by DISTECH open-source platform enable centralized HVAC control with over 20% efficiency gains. Sustainability Solutions and Indoor Air Quality Services help facilities reduce energy consumption and maintain healthy indoor environments. Pre-Construction Services (Design-Build, Design-Assist, BIM) support project planning, while Commercial System Solutions and Construction Installation Services deliver upgrades and new installations. Specialized offerings include Hydro Jetting for plumbing maintenance and Refrigeration Services. All services are delivered through a self-performing model with in-house teams across six Florida branch locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 20%+ energy savings through implemented sustainability solutions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DISTECHcoreTechnology or IntegrationDISTECH is a key technology partner for building automation systems. CES is Central Florida's largest DISTECH systems and Open-Source BAS integrator company, utilizing DISTECH's open-source platform to provide web-based building automation frameworks that integrate with multiple building systems.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partnership with ABC Central Florida Chapter for industry growth. CES participates in Excellence in Construction Awards, industry events, and safety programs. Won Subcontractor of the Year 2018 and dozens of Eagle Awards over 30 years.
• ASHRAEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASHRAE is an industry association that CES supports and participates in, contributing to industry growth and following ASHRAE Guideline 36 compliance for building automation.
• AdventHealth FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTodd and Shelly Morgan serve on the AdventHealth Foundation Board supporting oncology needs. CES's annual Charity Golf Tournament (15th year) has raised over $300,000 for this healthcare institution.
• NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCES actively participates in NAWIC and Women in Construction Week celebrations. Company has 40+ women across construction and service divisions led by co-owner Shelly Morgan.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: Largest publicly traded mechanical and electrical construction services firm in the U.S. Provides HVAC, plumbing, controls, and energy services at national scale; broader portfolio but directly competes on large Florida design-build pursuits.
• APi Group: Public safety, specialty, and industrial services holding company with mechanical services exposure. Less direct overlap but competes in similar end markets and is an active acquirer of regional mechanical contractors.

Regional players

• B&I Contractors: Florida-based mechanical and plumbing contractor serving commercial, healthcare, and institutional customers across the state. Directly comparable regional competitor operating in the same Florida end markets.
• Kelso Industries: Multi-regional mechanical and electrical contractor with growing Florida presence. Comparable self-perform mechanical services model targeting similar commercial and institutional customers.

Direct peers

• TDIndustries: Texas-based employee-owned mechanical contractor providing plumbing, HVAC, and building automation with strong design-build-maintain model. Comparable service mix, customer vertical diversification, and self-perform culture.
• Comfort Systems USA: NYSE-listed mechanical contractor providing HVAC, plumbing, and building automation services across the U.S. Closest publicly traded comparable in business model, with similar design-build-maintain offering and recurring service mix.
• Limbach Holdings: Public specialty mechanical contractor focused on design-build HVAC, plumbing, and building automation with strong recurring service revenue. Closest direct peer given overlapping self-perform model and BAS integration emphasis.
• Lee Company: Large private mechanical and facility services contractor headquartered in Tennessee. Comparable in self-performing mechanical services, multi-vertical mix, and recurring maintenance revenue emphasis.
• Murphy Company: Multi-regional mechanical contractor offering HVAC, plumbing, and process piping across commercial and industrial markets. Comparable private, relationship-driven mechanical contractor with similar self-perform and design-build approach.
• ACCO Engineered Systems: Western U.S. mechanical contractor delivering HVAC, plumbing, building automation, and energy services for commercial and industrial customers. Closely analogous in design-build-maintain scope and BAS integration capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cesmechanical
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comprehensive-energy-services-inc.
• Xx.com/compenergysrvs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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