Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Consulting Engineers for High-Tech Facilities
CM Engineers is a consulting firm dedicated to serving the pharmaceutical, industrial, healthcare, and commercial markets. Our principals, Patrick J. Cody, P.E., and Joseph T. Mistretta, P.E., bring over 55 years of combined experience in designing creative, reliable, and efficient HVAC systems. Both are licensed professional engineers in multiple states and LEED accredited design professionals. We prioritize personal and collaborative service, ensuring our clients' success through tailored solutions. Our expertise extends to high-tech facility design, energy evaluations, and construction support.We partner with architectural and specialty consulting firms to assemble ideal teams for complex projects. Founded in 2006, we have completed over 800 projects and maintain a 95% repeat client rate. Our mission is to align client goals with engineering excellence, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and results. We provide comprehensive support from project planning to commissioning, ensuring systems meet performance objectives. Our teams deep industry knowledge and commitment to innovation position us as a trusted partner for challenging engineering needs.
Services
MEP/FP Design
Feasibility Studies
Energy Evaluations
Construction Support
Commissioning
Risk Assessment
Lockout-Tagout Plans
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 55+ years of combined HVAC design expertise in high-tech facilities.
- Our principals are LEED accredited and licensed in multiple states.
- We provide end-to-end project support from planning to commissioning.
- We partner with top architectural firms for comprehensive project teams.
- Our 95% repeat client rate reflects long-term client satisfaction.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
Services
MEP/FP Design
We develop detailed mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection designs for high-tech facilities. Our approach balances engineering precision with budget constraints, ensuring long-term system performance. Clients benefit from code-compliant, energy-efficient solutions tailored to pharmaceutical, healthcare, and industrial applications.
Energy Evaluations
Our team conducts facility surveys and system simulations to identify energy conservation opportunities. We help clients reduce operating costs and carbon emissions while pursuing utility incentives. This service provides actionable data for upgrading mechanical and electrical systems in commercial and industrial settings.
Construction Support
We manage contractor selection and on-site implementation to ensure project success. Our construction management services maintain safety and quality standards while keeping projects on schedule and within budget. Clients gain peace of mind knowing their facility upgrades are executed flawlessly.
Commissioning
We verify building systems function as designed through comprehensive commissioning processes. Our independent oversight identifies issues before occupancy, ensuring optimal performance for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems in new and existing facilities.
Risk Assessment
We identify and prioritize operational risks for mechanical and electrical systems. Our assessments include mitigation strategies for safety, environmental, and business continuity concerns. Clients receive actionable plans to minimize risks throughout the facility lifecycle.
People
Patrick J. Cody
Principal / Founding Partner
Patrick Cody co-founded CM Engineers with 15+ years at a national design-build firm. He specializes in HVAC systems, holds multiple PE licenses, and is LEED accredited. He graduated from Rutgers with a mechanical engineering degree and has advanced training from ASHRAE and NFPA.
Joseph T. Mistretta
Principal / Founding Partner
Joseph Mistretta brings 20+ years of mechanical system design experience. Licensed in four states, he focuses on pharmaceutical and laboratory facilities. He holds an MBA from Rutgers and specializes in commissioning complex building systems for optimal performance.
James Dutco
Manager / Engineering Services
James Dutco leads engineering for healthcare and pharmaceutical projects. A LEED Accredited Professional, he designs mechanical and plumbing systems for clean rooms and medical facilities. He holds a mechanical engineering degree from Rutgers and PE licenses in multiple states.
Questions
What industries does CM Engineers specialize in?
We focus on pharmaceutical, industrial, healthcare, commercial, and municipal projects.
What services do you offer beyond MEP design?
We provide feasibility studies, energy evaluations, commissioning, risk assessments, and construction management.
How do you handle complex facility challenges?
Our principals combine 55+ years of experience to create tailored solutions for high-tech environments.
Can you support projects requiring specialized expertise?
Yes, we partner with architectural and specialty consulting firms to assemble optimal project teams.
Are your engineers licensed and certified?
Our principals hold professional engineering licenses in multiple states and are LEED accredited.
