Business Details
Your Trusted Mechanical Contracting Partner in Brisbane, CA
Cal Pacific Systems is a leading Mechanical Contractor based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in plumbing, hydronic piping, HVAC, and related systems. Our team combines decades of field experience with advanced technologies like BIM, AutoCAD, and Revit to deliver innovative solutions for complex projects. We hold licenses in Plumbing, Mechanical, General Engineering, and General Contracting, serving both public and private sectors through Design-Build and Plans & Specifications methodologies. Our engineering team brings over 50 years of combined field expertise and 40+ years of BIM knowledge, ensuring precision in design and fabrication-ready models. With a focus on safety, accountability, and collaboration, we prioritize client goals while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.Our field crew, led by superintendents with 60+ years of collective experience, executes installations with unmatched coordination and teamwork. We serve clients ranging from the City of San Francisco to educational institutions and major airports, handling projects from tens of thousands to tens of millions of dollars. Our commitment to continuous improvement extends to workplace safety, training, and community well-being, reflecting our motto, We Make It Together. As a locally owned business employing over 200 residents, we pride ourselves on fostering long-term client relationships through reliability and excellence.
Services
Plumbing
Hydronic Piping
HVAC Systems
Boilers
Sheet Metal
Fuel Oil Systems
Site Utilities
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of plumbing and construction expertise since 1996.
- Our team uses BIM technology for precise system design and coordination.
- We provide end-to-end accountability from project conception to completion.
- Our safety program prioritizes team member well-being and community health.
- We handle projects ranging from $10K to $10M across diverse sectors.
Services
Plumbing Systems
Our plumbing services cover commercial and residential projects with precision installation and maintenance. We handle complex piping systems for new constructions and renovations, ensuring code compliance and long-term reliability. Our team's expertise reduces leaks and maintenance issues through proper material selection and installation techniques.
Hydronic Piping
We design and install hydronic piping systems for efficient heating applications in large-scale buildings. Our BIM-enabled planning ensures optimal pipe routing and integration with other building systems. The team's experience with commercial hydronic systems delivers energy-efficient temperature control solutions for various facility types.
HVAC Systems
Our HVAC solutions include system design, installation, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties. We implement energy-efficient heating and cooling systems tailored to building requirements. Using advanced modeling software ensures proper system sizing and ductwork configuration for optimal performance.
Design-Build Services
We collaborate with architects and engineers from project inception through completion, providing cost-effective solutions during pre-construction planning. Our approach streamlines decision-making and reduces project timelines by combining design and construction phases under one accountable entity.
BIM Engineering
Our engineers use Building Information Modeling for precise system visualization and coordination. This technology enables clash detection before construction, reducing rework and material waste. With 40+ years of combined BIM expertise, we create fabrication-ready models that improve project accuracy and efficiency.
People
Robert Lo
President
A San Francisco native with over 20 years in construction, Robert Lo leads Cal Pacific Systems as President. He began his career in 1996 with Local 38 Plumbers Union before growing CPS into one of San Francisco's largest plumbing contractors employing 200+ locals.
Questions
What services does Cal Pacific Systems offer?
We specialize in plumbing, hydronic piping, HVAC systems, boilers, sheet metal work, fuel oil systems, and site utilities for commercial and public projects.
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and surrounding communities.
How does your safety program work?
Our safety-first culture includes hazard training, compliance enforcement, anonymous reporting, and continuous program improvements to protect all team members.
What's the difference between your Design-Build and Plans & Specifications services?
Design-Build involves collaborative early-stage planning with stakeholders, while Plans & Specifications focuses on executing predefined project designs with problem-solving expertise.
