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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2010

Commission file number: 1-13011

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		76-0526487 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
675 Bering Drive Suite 400 Houston, Texas 77057 (713) 830-9600 (Address and telephone number of Principal Executive Offices)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Name of Each Exchange on which Registered

Common Stock, $.01 par value		New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No ý

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No ý

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation SK is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company," in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):


Large accelerated filer o		Accelerated filer ý		Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)		Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes o No ý

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant at June 30, 2010 was approximately $366.4 million, based on the $9.66 last sale price of the registrant's common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30, 2010.

As of February 25, 2011, 37,901,590 shares of the registrant's common stock were outstanding (excluding treasury shares of 3,221,775).

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The information required by Part III (other than the required information regarding executive officers) is incorporated by reference from the registrant's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days following December 31, 2010.

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Part I
Item 1.	Business	2
Item 1A.	Company Risk Factors	12
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	18
Item 2.	Properties	19
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	19
Item 4.	[Removed and Reserved]	19
Part II
Item 5.	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	19
Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	22
Item 7.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	23
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	39
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	41
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	82
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	82
Item 9B.	Other Information	82
Part III
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	83
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	83
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	83
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	83
Item 14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	83
Part IV
Item 15.	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules	84

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the current plans and expectations of future events of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future activities and results of operations to be materially different from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ include, among others, the use of incorrect estimates for bidding a fixed-price contract, undertaking contractual commitments that exceed our labor resources, failing to perform contractual obligations efficiently enough to maintain profitability, national or regional weakness in construction activity and economic conditions, financial difficulties affecting projects, vendors, customers, or subcontractors, our backlog failing to translate into actual revenue or profits, difficulty in obtaining or increased costs associated with bonding and insurance, impairment to goodwill, errors in our percentage-of-completion method of accounting, the result of competition in our markets, our decentralized management structure, shortages of labor and specialty building materials, retention of key management, seasonal fluctuations in the demand for HVAC systems, the imposition of past and future liability from environmental, safety, and health regulations including the inherent risk associated with self-insurance, adverse litigation results and other risks detailed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other factors are discussed under "Item 1A. Company Risk Factors." These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this filing. Comfort Systems USA, Inc. expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, developments, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

PART I

The terms "Comfort Systems," "we," "us," or "the Company" refer to Comfort Systems USA, Inc. or Comfort Systems USA, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, as appropriate in the context.

ITEM 1. Business

Comfort Systems USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation, was established in 1997. We provide comprehensive heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") installation, maintenance, repair and replacement services within the mechanical services industry. We have 39 operating units in 70 cities and 84 locations throughout the United States.

We operate primarily in the commercial, industrial and institutional HVAC markets and perform most of our services within office buildings, retail centers, apartment complexes, manufacturing plants, and healthcare, education and government facilities. In addition to standard HVAC services, we provide specialized applications such as building automation control systems, fire protection, process cooling, electronic monitoring and process piping. Certain locations also perform related activities such as electrical service and plumbing. Approximately 99% of our consolidated 2010 revenues were derived from commercial, industrial and institutional customers and large multi-family residential projects. Approximately 47% of our revenues were attributable to installation services in newly constructed facilities and 53% were attributable to maintenance, repair and replacement services. Our consolidated

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2010 revenues were derived from the following service activities, all of which are in the mechanical services industry, the single industry segment we serve:

Service Activity

HVAC	76	%
Plumbing	16	%
Building Automation Control Systems	4	%
Other	4	%

Total	100	%

Our Internet address is http://www.comfortsystemsusa.com. We make available free of charge on or through our website our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our website also includes our code of ethics, titled "Corporate Compliance Policy: Standards and Procedures Regarding Business Practices," together with other governance materials including our corporate governance guidelines and our Board committee charters. Printed versions of our code of ethics and our corporate governance guidelines may be obtained upon written request to our Corporate Compliance Officer at our headquarters address.

Industry Overview

We believe that the commercial, industrial, and institutional HVAC industry has historically generated annual revenues in excess of $40 billion. HVAC systems are necessary to virtually all commercial, industrial and institutional buildings as well as homes. Because most buildings are sealed, HVAC systems provide the primary method of circulating fresh air in such buildings. In many instances, replacing an aging system with a modern, energy-efficient HVAC system significantly reduces a building's operating costs and improves air quality and HVAC system effectiveness. Older commercial, industrial and institutional facilities often have poor air quality as well as inadequate air conditioning, and older HVAC systems result in significantly higher energy costs than do modern systems. These factors cause many facility owners to consider replacing older systems before the end of their functioning lives.

Many factors positively affect HVAC industry growth, particularly (i) population growth, which has increased the need for commercial, industrial and institutional space, (ii) an aging installed base of buildings and HVAC environmental and energy efficiency equipment, (iii) increasing sophistication, complexity, and efficiency of HVAC systems, (iv) growing emphasis on environmental and energy efficiency, and (v) reduction or elimination of the refrigerants commonly used in older HVAC systems. We believe these factors should increase demand for the reconfiguration or replacement of existing HVAC systems and may also mitigate, to some extent, the effect on the HVAC industry of the cyclicality inherent in the traditional construction industry.

The HVAC industry can be broadly divided into two service functions:

•: installation in newly constructed facilities, which provided approximately 47% of our revenues in 2010, and
•: maintenance, repair and replacement in existing facilities, which provided the remaining 53% of our 2010 revenues.

Installation Services—Installation services consist of "design and build" and "plan and spec" projects. In "design and build" projects, the commercial HVAC company is responsible for designing,

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engineering and installing a cost-effective, energy-efficient system customized to the specific needs of the building owner. Costs and other project terms are normally negotiated between the building owner or its representative and the HVAC company. Companies that specialize in "design and build" projects generally have specially trained HVAC engineers, CAD/CAM design systems and in-house sheet metal and prefabrication capabilities. These companies use a consultative approach with customers and tend to develop long-term relationships with building owners and developers, general contractors, architects, consulting engineers and property managers. "Plan and spec" installation refers to projects in which a third-party architect or consulting engineer designs the HVAC systems and the installation project is "put out for bid." We believe that "plan and spec" projects usually take longer to complete than "design and build" projects because the system design and installation process generally are not integrated, thus resulting in more frequent adjustments to the technical specifications of the project and corresponding changes in work requirements and schedules. These adjustments can occur during the bid process or during the project itself, in either case adding weeks or months to the project schedule. Furthermore, in "plan and spec" projects, the HVAC company is not responsible for project design and other parties must also approve any changes, thereby increasing overall project time and cost.

Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Services—These services include maintaining, repairing, replacing, reconfiguring and monitoring previously installed HVAC systems and building automation controls. The growth and aging of the installed base of HVAC systems and the demand for more efficient and sophisticated systems and building automation controls have fueled growth in this service line. The increasing complexity of these HVAC systems is leading many commercial, industrial and institutional building owners and property managers to increase attention to maintenance and to outsource maintenance and repair, often through service agreements with HVAC service providers. In addition, further restrictions have been placed on the use of certain types of refrigerants used in HVAC systems, which, along with indoor air quality concerns, may increase demand for the reconfiguration and replacement of existing HVAC systems. State-of-the-art control and monitoring systems feature electronic sensors and microprocessors. These systems require specialized training to install, maintain and repair, and the typical building engineer employed directly by a building owner or manager has not received this training. Increasingly, HVAC systems in commercial, industrial and institutional buildings are being remotely monitored through computer-based communications systems to improve energy efficiency and expedite problem diagnosis and correction, thereby allowing us to provide maintenance and repair services at a lower cost.

Strategy

We focus on strengthening operating competencies and on increasing profit margins. The key elements of our operating strategy are:

Achieve Excellence in Core Competencies—We have identified six core competencies that we believe are critical to attracting and retaining customers, increasing operating income and cash flow and creating additional employment opportunities. The six core competencies are: (i) customer cultivation and intimacy, (ii) design and build expertise, (iii) estimating, (iv) job costing and job measurements, (v) safety, and (vi) service capability.

Achieve Operating Efficiencies—We think we can achieve operating efficiencies and cost savings through purchasing economies, adopting "best practices" operating programs, and focusing on job management to deliver services in a cost-effective and efficient manner. We have placed great emphasis on improving the "job loop" at our locations—qualifying, estimating, pricing and executing projects effectively and efficiently, then promptly assessing project experience for applicability to current and future projects. We also use our combined purchasing to gain volume discounts on products and services such as HVAC components, raw materials, services, vehicles, bonding, insurance and employee benefits.

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Attract, Retain and Invest in our Employees—We seek to attract and retain quality employees by providing them an enhanced career path from working for a larger company, the opportunity to realize a more stable income and attractive benefits packages. Over the past few years we have made substantial investments in training, including programs for project managers, field superintendents, service managers, sales managers, estimators, and more recently, leadership and development of key managers and leaders. We believe these programs can lead to significantly increased efficiency and growth.

Focus on Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Markets—We primarily focus on the commercial, industrial and institutional markets, with particular emphasis on "design and build" installation services, and on maintenance, repair and replacement services. We believe that the commercial, industrial and institutional HVAC markets are attractive because of their growth opportunities, large and diverse customer base, reduced weather exposure as compared to residential markets, attractive margins and potential for long-term relationships with building owners, property managers, general contractors and architects. We believe that although the end-use is ultimately residential, large multi-family projects have many of the same characteristics as commercial construction and we participate in this market when conditions are favorable. Approximately 99% of our consolidated 2010 revenues were derived from commercial, industrial and institutional customers and large multi-family residential projects.

Leveraging Resources and Capabilities—We believe significant operating efficiencies can be achieved by leveraging resources among our operating locations. For example, we have shifted certain prefabrication activities into centralized locations thereby increasing asset utilization in these centralized locations and redirecting prefabrication employees into other operational areas. We also allocate our engineering, field and supervisory labor from one operation to another to more fully use our employee base, meet our customers' needs, and share expertise. We believe we have realized scale benefits from combining purchasing, insurance, benefits, bonding, and financing activities across our operations. We also believe larger regional and national commercial, industrial and institutional entities can benefit from consolidating their HVAC needs with service companies that are capable of providing those services regionally or nationally. In response to this opportunity, we operate a national call center to dispatch technicians to regional and national sites requiring service and use web-based proprietary information systems to maintain information on the customer's sites and equipment.

Maintain a Diverse Customer, Geographic and Project Base—We have what we believe is a well-diversified distribution of revenues across end-use sectors that reduces our exposure to negative developments in any given sector. We also believe we have a reasonable degree of geographical diversification, again reducing our exposure to negative developments in any given region. Our distribution of revenues in 2010 by end-use sector was as follows:


Education	20	%
Healthcare	17	%
Manufacturing	16	%
Government	14	%
Office Buildings	11	%
Retail/Restaurants	8	%
Multi-Family	4	%
Lodging and Entertainment	2	%
Religious/Not for profit	2	%
Distribution	1	%
Residential	1	%
Other	4	%

Total	100	%

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Approximately 82% of our revenues are earned on a project basis for installation of HVAC systems in newly constructed facilities or for replacement of HVAC systems in existing facilities. As of December 31, 2010, we had 4,456 projects in process with an aggregate contract value of approximately $1,839.0 million. Our average project takes six to nine months to complete, with an average contract price of approximately $415,000. This relatively small average project size, when taken together with the approximately 18% of our revenues derived from maintenance and service, provides us with what we believe is a broad base of work for a company involved in the construction services sector. A stratification of projects in progress as of December 31, 2010, by contract price, is as follows:

Contract Price of Project		Aggregate Contract Price Value (millions)

Under $1 million	4,215	$	753.2
$1 million - $5 million	177		446.0
$5 million - $10 million	39		260.8
$10 million - $15 million	17		196.7
Greater than $15 million	8		182.3

Total	4,456	$	1,839.0

Seek Growth Through Expansion and Acquisitions—We believe that we can increase our operating income by opportunistically entering new markets or service lines through expansion and acquisition. We have based such expansion on existing customers, relationships or expertise, and expect to selectively pursue such opportunities in the future. We continually seek opportunities to acquire businesses that have attractive valuations and meet other criteria involving financial, operational, management and geographic considerations.

We are investing in initiatives to expand the proportion of our revenues that are service based. We are actively concentrating our existing managerial resources on training and hiring experienced employees to procure and profitably perform service work. In some locations we have added service capability, and we believe our investments and efforts will stimulate growth in all aspects of the commercial HVAC and service and repair business.

Operations and Services Provided

We provide a wide range of installation, maintenance, repair and replacement services for HVAC and related systems in commercial, industrial and institutional properties. We manage our locations on a decentralized basis, with local management maintaining responsibility for day-to-day operating decisions. Our local management is augmented by regional leadership that focuses on core business competencies, regional financial performance, cooperation and coordination between locations, implementing best practices and on major corporate initiatives. In addition to senior management, local personnel generally include design engineers, sales personnel, customer service personnel, installation and service technicians, sheet metal and prefabrication technicians, estimators and administrative personnel. We have centralized certain administrative functions such as insurance, employee benefits, training, safety programs, marketing and cash management to enable our local operating management to focus on pursuing new business opportunities and improving operating efficiencies. We also combine certain back office and administrative functions at various locations.

Installation Services—Our installation business related to newly constructed facilities, which comprised approximately 47% of our consolidated 2010 revenues, involves the design, engineering, integration, installation and start-up of HVAC, building automation controls and related systems. We provide "design and build" and "plan and spec" installation services for office buildings, retail centers, apartment complexes, manufacturing plants, healthcare, education and government facilities and other

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commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. In a "design and build" installation, working with the customer, we determine the needed capacity and energy efficiency of the HVAC system that best suits the proposed facility. We then estimate the amount of time, labor, materials and equipment needed to build the specified system. The final design, terms, price and timing of the project are then negotiated with the customer or its representatives, after which any necessary modifications are made to the system plan. In "plan and spec" installation, we participate in a bid process to provide labor, equipment, materials and installation based on plans and engineering specifications provided by a customer, general contractor or consulting engineer.

Once an agreement has been reached, we order the necessary materials and equipment for delivery to meet the project schedule. In many instances, we fabricate the ductwork and piping and assemble certain components for the system based on the mechanical drawing specifications, eliminating the need to subcontract ductwork or piping fabrication. Then we install the system at the project site, working closely with the general contractor. Our average project takes six to nine months to complete, with an average contract price of approximately $415,000. We also perform larger project work, with 241 contracts in progress at December 31, 2010 with contract prices in excess of $1 million. Our largest project currently in progress has a contract price of $41.6 million. Project contracts typically provide for periodic billings to the customer as we meet progress milestones or incur cost on the project. Project contracts in our industry also frequently allow for a small portion of progress billings or contract price to be withheld by the customer until after we have completed the work, typically for six months. Amounts withheld under this practice are known as retention or retainage.

We also install process cooling systems and building automation controls and monitoring systems. Process cooling systems are used primarily in industrial facilities to provide heating and/or cooling to precise temperature and climate standards for products being manufactured and for the manufacturing equipment. Building automation control systems are used in HVAC and process cooling systems to maintain pre-established temperature or climate standards for commercial or industrial facilities. Building automation control systems are capable not only of controlling a facility's entire HVAC system, often on a room-by-room basis, but can also be programmed to integrate energy management, and monitoring for purposes of security, fire, card key access, lighting and other building systems. This monitoring can be performed on-site or remotely through a computer-based communications system. The monitoring system communicates an exception when a system is operating outside pre-established parameters. Diagnosis of potential problems and remedial adjustments can often be performed remotely from system monitoring terminals.

Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Services—Our maintenance, repair and replacement services comprised approximately 53% of our consolidated 2010 revenues and include the maintenance, repair, replacement, reconfiguration and monitoring of HVAC systems and industrial process piping. Approximately two-thirds of our maintenance, repair and replacement revenues were derived from replacing and reconfiguring existing HVAC systems for commercial, industrial and institutional customers. Replacement and reconfiguration are usually performed on a project basis and often use consultative expertise similar to that provided in the "design and build" installation market.

Maintenance and repair services are provided either in response to service calls or under a service agreement. Service calls are coordinated by customer service representatives or dispatchers that use computer and communication technology to process orders, arrange service calls, communicate with customers, dispatch technicians and invoice customers. Service technicians work from service vehicles equipped with commonly used parts, supplies and tools to complete a variety of jobs. Commercial, industrial and institutional service agreements usually have terms of one to three years, with automatic annual renewals, and typically with thirty- to sixty-day cancellation notice periods. We also provide remote monitoring of temperature, pressure, humidity and air flow for HVAC systems. If the system is not operating within the specifications set forth by the customer and cannot be remotely adjusted, a service crew is dispatched to analyze and repair the system.

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Sources of Supply

The raw materials and components we use include HVAC system components, ductwork, steel, sheet metal and copper tubing and piping. These raw materials and components are generally available from a variety of domestic or foreign suppliers at competitive prices. Delivery times are typically short for most raw materials and standard components, but during periods of peak demand, may extend to one month or more. Over the last several years, many steel, iron and copper products, in particular, have experienced significant price fluctuation and some constrained availability. We estimate that direct purchase of commodities and finished products comprises between 10% and 15% of our average project cost. We have procedures to reduce commodity cost exposure; early buying of commodities for particular projects, or for general inventory, as well as including escalation and escape provisions in project bids and contracts wherever possible. The negative effects of unrecovered commodity cost inflation in our project results have been modest, and are reviewed further in Item 7 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" later in this report.

Chillers for large units typically have the longest delivery time and generally have lead times of up to six months. The major components of commercial HVAC systems are compressors and chillers that are manufactured primarily by Carrier, Lennox, McQuay, Trane and York. The major suppliers of building automation control systems are Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, York, Automated Logic, Novar and Andover Control Corporation. We do not have any significant contracts guaranteeing us a supply of raw materials or components.

We administer a portion of our procurement activities with Emcor Group, a larger publicly-held provider of electrical and mechanical services and facilities management. This coordination includes contractual arrangements with Emcor under which certain Emcor employees provide procurement management services to us.

Cyclicality and Seasonality

Historically, the construction industry has been highly cyclical. As a result, our volume of business may generally be adversely affected by declines in new installation and replacement projects in various geographic regions of the United States during periods of economic weakness.

The HVAC industry is subject to seasonal variations. Specifically, the demand for new installation and replacement is generally lower during the winter months (the first quarter of the year) due to reduced construction activity during inclement weather and less use of air conditioning during the colder months. Demand for HVAC services is generally higher in the second and third calendar quarters due to increased construction activity and increased use of air conditioning during the warmer months. Accordingly, we expect our revenues and operating results generally will be lower in the first and fourth calendar quarters.

Sales and Marketing

We have a diverse customer base, with no single customer accounting for more than 3% of consolidated 2010 revenues. Management and a dedicated sales force are responsible for developing and maintaining successful long-term relationships with key customers. Customers generally include building owners and developers and property managers, as well as general contractors, architects and consulting engineers. We intend to continue our emphasis on developing and maintaining long-term relationships with our customers by providing superior, high-quality service in a professional manner. We believe we can continue to leverage the diverse technical and marketing strengths at individual locations to expand the services offered in other local markets. With respect to multi-location service opportunities, we maintain a national sales force in our national accounts group.

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Employees

As of December 31, 2010, we had 6,569 employees. We have collective bargaining agreements covering six employees. We have not experienced and do not expect any significant strikes or work stoppages and believe our relations with employees covered by collective bargaining agreements are good.

Recruiting, Training and Safety

Our continued success depends, in part, on our ability to continue to attract, retain and motivate qualified engineers, service technicians, field supervisors and project managers. We believe our success in retaining qualified employees will be based on the quality of our recruiting, training, compensation, employee benefits programs and opportunities for advancement. We provide on-the-job training, technical training, apprenticeship programs, attractive benefit packages and career advancement opportunities within our company.

We have established comprehensive safety programs throughout our operations to ensure that all technicians comply with safety standards we have established and that are established under federal, state and local laws and regulations. Additionally, we have implemented a "best practices" safety program throughout our operations, which provides employees with incentives to improve safety performance and decrease workplace accidents. Regional safety directors establish safety programs and benchmarking to improve safety within their region. Finally, our employment screening process seeks to determine that prospective employees have requisite skills, sufficient background references and acceptable driving records, if applicable. Our rate of incidents recordable under the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") per one hundred employees per year, also known as the OSHA recordable rate, was 3.09 during 2010. This level was 42% better than the most recently published OSHA rate for our industry.

Insurance and Litigation

The primary insured risks in our operations are bodily injury, property damage and workers' compensation injuries. We retain the risk for workers' compensation, employer's liability, auto liability, general liability and employee group health claims resulting from uninsured deductibles per incident or occurrence. Because we have very large deductibles, the vast majority of our claims are paid by us, so as a practical matter we self-insure the great majority of these risks. Losses up to such per-incident deductible amounts are estimated and accrued based upon known facts, historical trends and industry averages using the assistance of an actuary to project the extent of these obligations.

We are subject to certain claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of business. We maintain various insurance coverages to minimize financial risk associated with these claims. We have estimated and provided accruals for probable losses and related legal fees associated with certain litigation in our consolidated financial statements. While we cannot predict the outcome of these proceedings, in our opinion and based on reports of counsel, any liability arising from these matters individually and in the aggregate will not have a material effect on our operating results or financial condition, after giving effect to provisions already recorded.

In addition to the matters described above, we have accrued $6.5 million as of December 31, 2010 for potential and asserted backcharges from several customers of our large multi-family operation based in Texas. The additions and reductions to the accrual were included in "Cost of Services." The accrual is included in "Other Current Liabilities." We believe these accruals reflect a probable outcome with respect to such backcharges and potential backcharges, however, if we are not successful in resolving these disputes, we may in the future experience a material adverse effect on our operating results.

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The following table summarizes the backcharge activity for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 (in thousands):

		December 31,

		2008			2009			2010
Balance at beginning of year		$	6,181		$	5,838		$	6,489
	Additions		4,133			2,350			—
	Reductions		—			(650	)		—
	Settlements		(4,476	)		(1,049	)		—

Balance at end of year		$	5,838		$	6,489		$	6,489

We typically warrant labor for the first year after installation on new HVAC systems and pass through to the customer manufacturers' warranties on equipment. We generally warrant labor for thirty days after servicing existing HVAC systems. We do not expect warranty claims to have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

Competition

The HVAC industry is highly competitive and consists of thousands of local and regional companies. We believe that purchasing decisions in the commercial, industrial and institutional markets are based on (i) competitive price, (ii) long-term customer relationships, (iii) quality, timeliness and reliability of services provided, (iv) an organization's perceived stability based on years in business, financial strength and access to bonding, (v) range of services provided, and (vi) scale of operation. To improve our competitive position we focus on both the consultative "design and build" installation market and the maintenance, repair and replacement market to promote first the development and then the strengthening of long-term customer relationships. In addition, we believe our ability to provide multi-location coverage, access to project financing and specialized technical skills for facilities owners gives us a strategic advantage over smaller competitors who may be unable to provide these services to customers at a competitive price.

We believe that we are larger than most of our competitors, which are generally small, owner-operated companies that typically operate in a limited geographic area. However, there are divisions of larger contracting companies, utilities and HVAC equipment manufacturers that provide HVAC services in some of the same service lines and geographic areas we serve. Some of these competitors and potential competitors have greater financial resources than we do to finance development opportunities and support their operations. We believe our smaller competitors generally compete with us based on price and their long-term relationships with local customers. Our larger competitors compete with us on those factors but may also provide attractive financing and comprehensive service and product packages.

Vehicles

We operate a fleet of various owned or leased service trucks, vans and support vehicles. We believe these vehicles generally are well maintained and sufficient for our current operations.

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Governmental Regulation and Environmental Matters

Our operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations, including: (i) licensing requirements applicable to engineering, construction and service technicians, (ii) building and HVAC codes and zoning ordinances, (iii) regulations relating to consumer protection, including those governing residential service agreements, and (iv) regulations relating to worker safety and protection of the environment. We believe we have all required licenses to conduct our operations and are in substantial compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. If we fail to comply with applicable regulations we could be subject to substantial fines or revocation of our operating licenses.

Many state and local regulations governing the HVAC services trades require individuals to hold permits and licenses. In some cases, a required permit or license held by a single individual may be sufficient to authorize specified activities for all of our service technicians who work in the state or county that issued the permit or license. We seek to ensure that, where possible, we have two employees who hold any such permits or licenses that may be material to our operations in a particular geographic region.

Our operations are subject to the federal Clean Air Act, as amended, which governs air emissions and imposes specific requirements on the use and handling of chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, and certain other refrigerants. Clean Air Act regulations require the certification of service technicians involved in the service or repair of equipment containing these refrigerants and also regulate the containment and recycling of these refrigerants. These requirements have increased our training expenses and expenditures for containment and recycling equipment. The Clean Air Act is intended ultimately to eliminate the use of CFCs in the United States and to require alternative refrigerants to be used in replacement HVAC systems. We do not believe these regulations involving CFCs will materially affect our business on the whole because, although they require us to incur modest ongoing training costs, our competitors also incur such costs, and the regulations may encourage our customers to update their HVAC systems.

Executive Officers

We have five executive officers.

William F. Murdy, age 69, has served as our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer since June 2000. Prior to this he was Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Club Quarters, a privately-owned chain of membership hotels. From January 1998 through July 1999, Mr. Murdy served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of LandCare USA, a publicly-traded commercial landscape and tree services company. He was primarily responsible for organizing LandCare USA and its listing as a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in July 1998. LandCare USA was acquired in July 1999 by another publicly-traded company specializing in services to homeowners and commercial facilities. From 1989 through December 1997, Mr. Murdy was President and Chief Executive Officer of General Investment and Development Company, a privately-held real estate operating company. From 1981 to 1989, Mr. Murdy served as the Managing General Partner of the Morgan Stanley Venture Capital Fund. From 1974 to 1981, Mr. Murdy served as the Senior Vice President, among other positions, of Pacific Resources, Inc., a publicly-traded company involved primarily in petroleum refining and marketing.

Brian Lane, age 53, has served as our President and Chief Operating Officer since March 2010 and as a director since November 2010. Mr. Lane served as our Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President from January 2009 until March 2010. Previously, he was our Vice President and then Senior Vice President for Region One of the Company from October 2003 to December 2008. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Lane spent fifteen years at Halliburton, a global provider of products and services to energy, industrial, and government customers, including employment by Brown and Root, an engineering and construction company. During his tenure, he held various positions in business

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development, strategy, and project activities, including the position of Regional Director of Europe and Africa. Additionally, he held the position of Vice President at Kvaerner, an international engineering and construction company.

William George, age 46, has served as our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since May 2005, was our Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from May 1998 to May 2005, and was our Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary from March 1997 to April 1998. From October 1995 to February 1997, Mr. George was Vice President and General Counsel of American Medical Response, Inc., a publicly-traded healthcare transportation company. From September 1992 to September 1995, Mr. George practiced corporate and antitrust law at Ropes & Gray, a Boston, Massachusetts law firm.

Julie S. Shaeff, age 45, has served as our Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since May 2005, was our Vice President and Corporate Controller from March 2002 to May 2005, and was our Assistant Corporate Controller from September 1999 to February 2002. From 1996 to August 1999, Ms. Shaeff was Financial Accounting Manager—Corporate Controllers Group for Browning-Ferris Industries, Inc., a publicly-traded waste services company. From 1987 to 1995, she held various positions with Arthur Andersen LLP. Ms. Shaeff is a Certified Public Accountant.

Trent T. McKenna, age 38, has served as our Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since May 2005 and was our Associate General Counsel from August 2004 to May 2005. From February 1999 to August 2004, Mr. McKenna was a practicing attorney in the area of complex commercial litigation in the Houston, Texas office of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, an international law firm.

ITEM 1A. Company Risk Factors

Our business is subject to a variety of risks. You should carefully consider the risks described below, together with all the information included in this report. Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by the occurrence of any of these events, which could cause actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results, and the trading price of our common stock could decline.

Because we bear the risk of cost overruns in most of our contracts, we may experience reduced profits or, in some cases, losses under these contracts if costs increase above our estimates.

Our contract prices are established largely upon estimates and assumptions of our projected costs. These include assumptions about future economic conditions; prices, including commodities prices; availability of labor, including the costs of providing labor, equipment, and materials; and other factors outside our control. If our estimates or assumptions prove to be inaccurate, if circumstances change in a way that renders our assumptions and estimates inaccurate or we fail to successfully execute the work, cost overruns may occur and we could experience reduced profits or a loss for projects. For instance, unanticipated technical problems may arise, we could have difficulty obtaining permits or approvals, local laws, labor costs or labor conditions could change, bad weather could delay construction, raw materials prices could increase, our suppliers' or subcontractors' may fail to perform as expected or site conditions may be different than we expected. We are also exposed to increases in energy prices, particularly as they relate to gasoline prices. Additionally, in certain circumstances, we guarantee project completion or the achievement of certain acceptance and performance testing levels by a scheduled date. Failure to meet schedule or performance requirements typically results in additional costs to us, and in some cases we may also create liability for consequential and liquidated damages. Performance problems for existing and future projects could cause our actual results of operations to differ materially from those we anticipate and could damage our reputation within our industry and our customer base.

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Many of the markets we do work in are currently experiencing or have recently experienced an economic downturn that may materially and adversely affect our business because our business is dependent on levels of construction activity.

The demand for our services is dependent upon the existence of construction projects and service requirements within the markets in which we operate. Any period of economic recession affecting a market or industry in which we transact business is likely to adversely impact our business. Many of the projects we work on have long lifecycles from conception to completion, and the bulk of our performance generally occurs late in a construction project's lifecycle. We experience the results of economic trends well after an economic cycle begins, and therefore will continue to experience the results of an economic recession well after conditions in the general economy have improved. Further, some of the local or regional markets we do work in have yet to enter a period of sustained recovery.

We cannot predict the severity or lasting effects of the recent recession, particularly in some local or regional markets that have not yet entered a period of sustained recovery. We believe that the current uncertainty about economic conditions caused by the recent recession means that many of our customers are likely to continue to postpone spending while credit markets remain disinclined to fund commercial and industrial developments. The industries and markets we operate in have always been and will continue to be vulnerable to these general macroeconomic downturns because they are cyclical in nature. The recent recession caused a drop off in the demand for projects within our markets and industries in some regions and continues to cause a similar drop off in other regions. The drop off in demand has led to and will likely continue to lead to greater price competition as well as decreased revenue and profit. The lasting effects of the recent recession have increased economic instability with our vendors, subcontractors, developers, and general contractors, which has caused us greater liability exposure and has resulted in us not being paid on some projects, as well as decreasing our revenue and profit. Further, to the extent more of our vendors, subcontractors, developers, or general contractors seek bankruptcy protection, the bankruptcy will likely force us to incur additional costs in attorneys' fees, as well as other professional consultants, and will result in decreased revenue and profit.

The percentage of our profits and revenues attributable to projects performed directly or indirectly for federal, state, and local government entities has increased during and as a result of the recent economic downturn, in part because the private-sector decreased its investment in construction and building projects. A decrease in federal, state, or local government spending in our industries and markets could result in decreased revenue and profit.

Our backlog is subject to unexpected adjustments and cancellations, which means that amounts included in our backlog may not result in actual revenue or translate into profits.

The revenue projected from our backlog may not be realized, or, if realized, may not result in profits. Projects may remain in our backlog for an extended period of time or project cancellations or scope adjustments may occur with respect to contracts reflected in our backlog. The revenue projected from our backlog may not be realized or, if realized, may not result in profits.

A significant portion of our business depends on our ability to provide surety bonds. Any difficulties in the financial and surety markets may adversely affect our bonding capacity and availability.

In the past we have expanded, and it is possible we will continue to expand, the number of total contract dollars that require an underlying bond. Historically surety market conditions have experienced times of difficulty as a result of significant losses incurred by many surety companies and the results of macroeconomic trends outside of our control. Consequently, during times when less overall bonding capacity is available in the market, surety terms have become more expensive and more restrictive. As such, we cannot guarantee our ability to maintain a sufficient level of bonding capacity in the future, which could preclude our ability to bid for certain contracts or successfully contract with some

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customers. Additionally, even if we continue to be able to access bonding capacity to sufficiently bond future work, we may be required to post collateral to secure bonds, which would decrease the liquidity we would have available for other purposes. Our surety providers are under no commitment to guarantee our access to new bonds in the future; thus, our ability to access or increase bonding capacity is at the sole discretion of our surety providers. If our surety companies were to limit or eliminate our access to bonds, our alternatives would include seeking bonding capacity from other surety companies, increasing business with clients that do not require bonds and posting other forms of collateral for project performance, such as letters of credit or cash. We may be unable to secure these alternatives in a timely manner, on acceptable terms, or at all. As such, if we were to experience an interruption or reduction in the availability of bonding capacity, it is likely we would be unable to compete for or work on certain projects.

Goodwill impairment charges negatively impacted our earnings in 2010 and in previous years. Earnings for future periods may be impacted by additional charges for goodwill and intangible assets.

Goodwill is the excess of purchase cost over the fair value of the net assets of acquired businesses. We carry a significant amount of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Goodwill is required to be tested at least annually for impairment. We perform a goodwill impairment review in the fourth quarter of every fiscal year. Additionally, we perform a goodwill impairment review whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of our assets may not be recoverable. The recent recession, along with other factors, caused the carrying value of some of our assets to be lower than their fair value, resulting in an impairment to goodwill. We may determine at a future date that an additional significant impairment has occurred in the value of our unamortized intangible assets or fixed assets, which could require us to write off an additional portion of our assets and could adversely affect our financial condition or our reported results of operations.

Our use of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting could result in a reduction or reversal of previously recorded revenues or profits.

A material portion of our revenue is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, which results in our recognizing contract revenues and earnings ratably over the contract term in the proportion that our actual costs bear to our estimated contract costs. The earnings or losses recognized on individual contracts are based on estimates of contract revenue, costs and profitability. We review our estimates of contract revenue, costs and profitability on an ongoing basis. Prior to contract completion, we may adjust our estimates on one or more occasions as a result of change orders to the original contract, collection disputes with the customer on amounts invoiced or claims against the customer for increased costs incurred by us due to customer-induced delays and other factors. Contract losses are recognized in the fiscal period when the loss is determined. Contract profit estimates are also adjusted in the fiscal period in which it is determined that an adjustment is required. As a result of the requirements of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, the possibility exists, for example, that we could have estimated and reported a profit on a contract over several periods and later determined, usually near contract completion, that all or a portion of such previously estimated and reported profits were overstated. If this occurs, the full aggregate amount of the overstatement will be reported for the period in which such determination is made, thereby eliminating all or a portion of any profits from other contracts that would have otherwise been reported in such period or even resulting in a loss being reported for such period. On a historical basis, we believe that we have made reasonably reliable estimates of the progress towards completion on our long-term contracts. However, given the uncertainties associated with these types of contracts, it is possible for actual costs to vary from estimates previously made, which may result in reductions or reversals of previously recorded revenue and profits.

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Intense competition in our industry could reduce our market share and our profit.

The markets we serve are highly competitive. Our industry is characterized by many small companies whose activities are geographically concentrated. We compete on the basis of our technical expertise and experience, financial and operational resources, nationwide presence, industry reputation and dependability. While we believe our customers consider a number of these factors in awarding available contracts, a large portion of our work is awarded through a bid process. Consequently, price is often the principal factor in determining which contractor is selected, especially on smaller, less complex projects. Smaller competitors are sometimes able to win bids for these projects based on price alone due to their lower cost and financial return requirements. We expect competition to intensify in our industry, presenting us with significant challenges in our ability to maintain strong growth rates and acceptable profit margins. We also expect increased competition from in-house service providers. Some of our customers have employees who perform service work similar to the services we provide. If we are unable to meet these competitive challenges, we will lose market share to our competitors and experience an overall reduction in our profits. In addition, our profitability would be impaired if we have to reduce our prices to remain competitive.

We are a decentralized company and place significant decision making powers with our subsidiaries' management, which presents certain risks.

We believe that our practice of placing significant decision making powers with local management is important to our successful growth and allows us to be responsive to opportunities and to our customers' needs. However, this practice presents certain risks, including the risk that we may be slower or less effective in our attempts to identify or react to problems affecting an important business than we would under a more centralized structure.

If we are unable to attract and retain qualified managers and employees, we will be unable to operate efficiently, which could reduce our profitability.

Our business is labor intensive, and many of our operations experience a high rate of employment turnover. At times of low unemployment rates in the United States, it will be more difficult for us to find qualified personnel at low cost in some geographic areas where we operate. Additionally, our business is managed by a small number of key executive and operational officers. We may be unable to hire and retain the sufficient skilled labor force necessary to operate efficiently and to support our growth strategy. Our labor expenses may increase as a result of a shortage in the supply of skilled personnel. Labor shortages, increased labor costs or the loss of key personnel could reduce our profitability and negatively impact our business.

Past and future environmental, safety and health regulations could impose significant additional costs on us that reduce our profits.

HVAC systems are subject to various environmental statutes and regulations, including the Clean Air Act and those regulating the production, servicing and disposal of certain ozone-depleting refrigerants used in HVAC systems. There can be no assurance that the regulatory environment in which we operate will not change significantly in the future. Various local, state and federal laws and regulations impose licensing standards on technicians who install and service HVAC systems. And additional laws, regulations and standards apply to contractors who perform work that is being funded by public money, particularly federal public funding. Our failure to comply with these laws and regulations could subject us to substantial fines, the loss of our licenses or potentially debarment from future publicly funded work. It is impossible to predict the full nature and effect of judicial, legislative or regulatory developments relating to health and safety regulations and environmental protection regulations applicable to our operations.

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Our insurance policies against many potential liabilities require high deductibles, and our risk management policies and procedures may leave us exposed to unidentified or unanticipated risks. Additionally, difficulties in the insurance markets may adversely affect our ability to obtain necessary insurance.

Although we maintain insurance policies with respect to our related exposures, these policies are subject to high deductibles; as such, we are, in effect, self-insured for substantially all of our claims. We hire an actuary to determine any liabilities for unpaid claims and associated expenses for the three major lines of coverage (workers' compensation, general liability and auto liability). The determination of these claims and expenses and the appropriateness of the estimated liability are reviewed and updated quarterly. However, insurance liabilities are difficult to assess and estimate due to the many relevant factors, the effects of which are often unknown, including the severity of an injury, the determination of our liability in proportion to other parties, the number of incidents that have occurred but are not reported and the effectiveness of our safety program. Our accruals are based upon known facts, historical trends (both internal trends and industry averages) and our reasonable estimate of our future expenses. We believe our accruals are adequate. However, our risk management strategies and techniques may not be fully effective in mitigating our risk exposure in all market environments or against all types of risk. In January 2009 our company-wide risk manager left the company, and his former job responsibilities continue to be shared between several of our officers. If any of the variety of instruments, processes or strategies we utilize to manage our exposure to various types of risk are not effective, which could include a failed transition of the prior risk manager's work duties, we may incur losses that are not covered by our insurance policies or that exceed our accruals or coverage limits.

Additionally, we typically are contractually required to provide proof of insurance on projects we work on. Historically insurance market conditions become more difficult for insurance consumers during periods when insurance companies suffer significant investment losses as well as casualty losses. Consequently, it is possible that insurance markets will become more expensive and restrictive. Also, our prior casualty loss history might adversely affect our ability to procure insurance within commercially reasonable ranges. As such, we may not be able to maintain commercially reasonable levels of insurance coverage in the future, which could preclude our ability to work on many projects. Our insurance providers are under no commitment to renew our existing insurance policies in the future; thus, our ability to obtain necessary levels or kinds of insurance coverage is subject to market forces out of our control. If we were unable to obtain necessary levels of insurance, it is likely we would be unable to compete for or work on most projects.

If we experience delays and/or defaults in customer payments, we could be unable to recover all expenditures.

Because of the nature of our contracts, at times we commit resources to projects prior to receiving payments from the customer in amounts sufficient to cover expenditures on projects as they are incurred. Delays in customer payments may require us to make a working capital investment. If a customer defaults in making their payments on a project in which we have devoted resources, it could have a material negative effect on our results of operations.

Actual and potential claims, lawsuits and proceedings could ultimately reduce our profitability and liquidity and weaken our financial condition.

We are likely to continue to be named as a defendant in legal proceedings claiming damages from us in connection with the operation of our business. Most of the actions against us arise out of the normal course of our performing services on project sites. We also are and are likely to continue to be a plaintiff in legal proceedings against customers, in which we seek to recover payment of contractual amounts we are owed as well as claims for increased costs we incur. When appropriate, we establish provisions against possible exposures, and we adjust these provisions from time to time according to ongoing exposure. If our assumptions and estimates related to these exposures prove to be inadequate or wrong, we could experience a reduction in our profitability and liquidity and a weakening of our

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financial condition. In addition, claims, lawsuits and proceedings may harm our reputation or divert management resources away from operating our business.

Our recent and future acquisitions may not be successful.

We expect to continue pursuing selective acquisitions of businesses. We cannot assure you that we will be able to locate acquisitions or that we will be able to consummate transactions on terms and conditions acceptable to us, or that acquired businesses will be profitable. Acquisitions may expose us to additional business risks different than those we have traditionally experienced. We also may encounter difficulties integrating acquired businesses and successfully managing the growth we expect to experience from these acquisitions.

We may choose to finance future acquisitions with debt, equity, cash or a combination of the three. We can give no assurances that any future acquisitions will not dilute earnings or disrupt the payment of a stockholder dividend. To the extent we succeed in making acquisitions, a number of risks will result, including:

•: the assumption of material liabilities (including for environmental-related costs);
•: failure of due diligence to uncover situations that could result in legal exposure or to quantify the true liability exposure from known risks;
•: the diversion of management's attention from the management of daily operations to the integration of operations;
•: difficulties in the assimilation and retention of employees and difficulties in the assimilation of different cultures and practices, as well as in the assimilation of broad and geographically dispersed personnel and operations, as well as the retention of employees generally;
•: the risk of additional financial and accounting challenges and complexities in areas such as tax planning, treasury management, financial reporting and internal controls; and
•: we may not be able to realize the cost savings or other financial benefits we anticipated prior to the acquisition.

The failure to successfully integrate acquisitions could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our common stock, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has from time-to-time experienced significant price and volume fluctuations. These fluctuations are likely to continue in the future, and our stockholders may suffer losses.

The market price of our common stock may change significantly in response to various factors and events beyond our control. A variety of events may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate significantly, including the following: (i) the risk factors described in this Report on Form 10-K; (ii) a shortfall in operating revenue or net income from that expected by securities analysts and investors; (iii) changes in securities analysts' estimates of our financial performance or that of our competitors or companies in our industry generally; (iv) general conditions in our customers' industries; (v) general conditions in the securities markets; (vi) our announcements of significant contracts, milestones, acquisitions; (vii) our relationship with other companies; (viii) our investors' view of the sectors and markets in which we operate; and (ix) additions or departures of key personnel. Some companies that have volatile market prices for their securities have been subject to security class action suits filed against them. If a suit were to be filed against us, regardless of the outcome, it could result in substantial costs and a diversion of our management's attention and resources. This could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

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If we do not effectively manage our growth, our existing infrastructure may become strained, and we may be unable to increase revenue growth.

The growth that we have experienced in the past, and that we may experience in the future, may provide challenges to our organization, requiring us to expand our personnel and our operations. Future growth may strain our infrastructure, operations and other managerial and operating resources. If our business resources become strained, our earnings may be adversely affected and we may be unable to increase revenue growth. Further, we may undertake contractual commitments that exceed our labor resources, which could also adversely affect our earnings and our ability to increase revenue growth.

Failure or circumvention of our disclosure controls and procedures or internal controls over financial reporting could seriously harm our financial condition, results of operations, and our business.

We plan to continue to maintain and strengthen internal controls and procedures to enhance the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting. Any system of controls, however well designed and operated, is based in part on certain assumptions and can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurances that the objectives of the system are met. Any failure of our disclosure controls and procedures or internal controls over financial reporting could harm our financial condition and results of operations.

Our charter contains certain anti-takeover provisions that may inhibit or delay a change in control.

Our certificate of incorporation authorizes our board of directors to issue, without stockholder approval, one or more series of preferred stock having such preferences, powers and relative, participating, optional and other rights (including preferences over the common stock respecting dividends and distributions and voting rights) as the board of directors may determine. The issuance of this "blank-check" preferred stock could render more difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control by means of a tender offer, merger, proxy contest or otherwise. Additionally, certain provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law may also discourage takeover attempts that have not been approved by the Board of Directors.

Failure to successfully comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 on a timely basis could seriously harm our business.

Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires our management to report on our internal controls over financial reporting and also requires our independent registered public accountants to attest to this report. Although we have historically complied with Section 404, we may not successfully comply with Section 404 on a timely basis in the future. The failure to comply with Section 404 could harm our financial condition and results of operations.

ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

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ITEM 2. Properties

We own four properties, two of which we acquired through acquisition and two which we formerly leased. Other than these four properties, we lease the real property and buildings from which we operate. Our facilities are located in twenty-eight states and Puerto Rico and consist of offices, shops and fabrication, maintenance and warehouse facilities. Generally, leases range from three to ten years and are on terms we believe to be commercially reasonable. A majority of these premises are leased from individuals or entities with whom we have no other business relationship. In certain instances these leases are with current or former employees. To the extent we renew, enter into leases or otherwise change leases with current or former employees, we enter into such agreements on terms that reflect a fair market valuation for the properties. Leased premises range in size from approximately 1,000 square feet to 130,000 square feet. To maximize available capital, we generally intend to continue to lease our properties, but may consider further purchases of property where we believe ownership would be more economical. We believe that our facilities are sufficient for our current needs.

We lease our executive and administrative offices in Houston, Texas.

ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings

ITEM 4. [Removed and Reserved]

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ITEM 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table sets forth the reported high and low sales prices of our Common Stock for the quarters indicated as traded at the New York Stock Exchange. Our Common Stock is traded under the symbol FIX:

	High		Low		Cash Dividends Declared

First Quarter, 2009	$	11.44	$	8.20	$	0.045
Second Quarter, 2009	$	11.47	$	8.89	$	0.045
Third Quarter, 2009	$	12.63	$	9.73	$	0.050
Fourth Quarter, 2009	$	12.76	$	10.69	$	0.050
First Quarter, 2010	$	13.26	$	11.23	$	0.050
Second Quarter, 2010	$	14.48	$	9.66	$	0.050
Third Quarter, 2010	$	11.76	$	9.69	$	0.050
Fourth Quarter, 2010	$	13.39	$	10.68	$	0.050

As of February 25, 2011 there were approximately 409 stockholders of record of our Common Stock, and the last reported sale price on that date was $12.80 per share.

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We expect to continue paying cash dividends quarterly, although there is no assurance as to future dividends because they depend on future earnings, capital requirements, and financial condition. In addition, our revolving credit agreement limits the amount of dividends we can pay at any time that the ratio of our Adjusted Indebtedness to our Credit Facility Adjusted EBITDA exceeds 1.0.

The following Corporate Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.

COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Comfort Systems USA, Inc., the S&P 500 Index
and the Russell 2000 Index

*: $100 invested on 12/31/05 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending December 31.

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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

On March 29, 2007, our Board of Directors (the "Board") approved a stock repurchase program to acquire up to one million shares of our outstanding common stock. As of December 31, 2009, the Board approved extensions of the program to cover an additional 3.9 million shares. During the first quarter of 2010, the Board approved an extension to cover an additional 0.7 million shares. Since the inception of the repurchase program, the Board has approved 5.6 million shares to be repurchased.

During the year ended December 31, 2010, we purchased our common shares in the following amounts at the following average prices:

Period		Average Price Paid Per Share

January 1 - January 31	39,100	$	12.55	4,451,209	401,450
February 1 - February 28	134,328	$	11.52	4,585,537	267,122
March 1 - March 31	15,000	$	11.76	4,600,537	1,000,000
April 1 - April 30	—		—	4,600,537	1,000,000
May 1 - May 31	87,800	$	10.88	4,688,337	912,200
June 1 - June 30	46,169	$	10.45	4,734,506	866,031
July 1 - July 31	—		—	4,734,506	866,031
August 1 - August 31	—		—	4,734,506	866,031
September 1 - September 30	80,014	$	10.64	4,814,520	786,017
October 1 - October 31	16,786	$	10.65	4,831,306	769,231
November 1 - November 30	30,941	$	10.91	4,862,247	738,290
December 1 - December 31	4,800	$	11.20	4,867,047	733,490

	454,938	$	11.15	4,867,047	733,490

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The following selected historical financial data has been derived from our audited financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the historical Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes:

ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K. Also see "Forward-Looking Statements" discussion.

We are a national provider of comprehensive HVAC installation, maintenance, repair and replacement services within the mechanical services industry. We operate primarily in the commercial, industrial and institutional HVAC markets and perform most of our services within office buildings, retail centers, apartment complexes, manufacturing plants, and healthcare, education and government facilities. In addition to standard HVAC services, we provide specialized applications such as building automation control systems, fire protection, process cooling, electronic monitoring and process piping. Certain locations also perform related activities such as electrical service and plumbing.

Approximately 82% of our revenues are earned on a project basis for installation of HVAC systems in newly constructed facilities or for replacement of HVAC systems in existing facilities. Customers hire us to ensure such systems deliver specified or generally expected heating, cooling, conditioning and circulation of air in a facility. This entails installing core system equipment such as packaged heating and air conditioning units, or in the case of larger facilities, separate core components such as chillers, boilers, air handlers, and cooling towers. We also typically install connecting and distribution elements such as piping and ducting. Our responsibilities usually require conforming the systems to pre-established engineering drawings and equipment and performance specifications, which we frequently participate in establishing. Our project management responsibilities include staging equipment and materials to project sites, deploying labor to perform the work, and coordinating with other service providers on the project, including any subcontractors we might use to deliver our portion of the work.

When competing for project business, we usually estimate the costs we will incur on a project, and then propose a bid to the customer that includes a contract price and other performance and payment terms. Our bid price and terms are intended to cover our estimated costs on the project and provide a profit margin to us commensurate with the value of the installed system to the customer, the risk that project costs or duration will vary from estimate, the schedule on which we will be paid, the opportunities for other work that we might forego by committing capacity to this project, and other costs that we incur more broadly to support our operations but which are not specific to the project. Typically customers will seek bids from competitors for a given project. While the criteria on which customers select the winning bid vary widely and include factors such as quality, technical expertise, on-time performance, post-project support and service, and company history and financial strength, we believe that price is the most influential factor for most customers in choosing an HVAC installation and service provider.

After a customer accepts our bid, we generally enter into a contract with the customer that specifies what we will deliver on the project, what our related responsibilities are, and how much and when we will be paid. Our overall price for the project is typically set at a fixed amount in the contract, although changes in project specifications or work conditions that result in unexpected additional work are usually subject to additional payment from the customer via what are commonly known as change orders. Project contracts typically provide for periodic billings to the customer as we meet progress milestones or incur cost on the project. Project contracts in our industry also frequently allow for a small portion of progress billings or contract price to be withheld by the customer until after we have

completed the work, typically for six months. Amounts withheld under this practice are known as retention or retainage.

Labor and overhead costs account for the majority of our cost of service. Accordingly, labor management and utilization have the most impact on our project performance. Given the fixed price nature of much of our project work, if our initial estimate of project costs is wrong or we incur cost overruns that cannot be recovered in change orders, we can experience reduced profits or even significant losses on fixed price project work. We also perform some project work on a cost-plus or a time and materials basis, under which we are paid our costs incurred plus an agreed upon profit margin. These margins are typically less than fixed-price contract margins because there is less risk of unrecoverable cost overruns in cost-plus or time and materials work.

As of December 31, 2010, we had 4,456 projects in process. Our average project takes six to nine months to complete, with an average contract price of approximately $415,000. Our projects generally require working capital funding of equipment and labor costs. Customer payments on periodic billings generally do not recover these costs until late in the job. Our average project duration together with typical retention terms as discussed above generally allow us to complete the realization of revenue and earnings in cash within one year. We have what we believe is a well diversified distribution of revenues across end-use sectors that we believe reduces our exposure to negative developments in any given sector. Because of the integral nature of HVAC and related controls systems to most buildings, we have the legal right in almost all cases to attach liens to buildings or related funding sources when we have not been fully paid for installing systems, except with respect to some government buildings. The service work that we do, which is discussed further below, usually does not give rise to lien rights.

We also perform larger HVAC projects. As of December 31, 2010, we had 8 projects in process with a contract price greater than $15 million, 17 projects between $10 million and $15 million, 39 projects between $5 million and $10 million, and 177 projects between $1 million and $5 million. Taken together, projects with contract prices of $1 million or more totaled $1,085.8 million of aggregate contract value as of December 31, 2010, or approximately 59%, out of a total contract value for all projects in progress of $1,839.0 million. Generally, projects closer in size to $1 million will be completed in one year or less. It is unusual for us to work on a project that exceeds two years in length.

In addition to project work, approximately 18% of our revenues represent maintenance and repair service on already installed HVAC and controls systems. This kind of work usually takes from a few hours to a few days to perform. Prices to the customer are usually based on the equipment and materials used in the service as well as technician labor time. We usually bill the customer for service work when it is complete, typically with payment terms of up to thirty days. We also provide maintenance and repair service under ongoing contracts. Under these contracts, we are paid regular monthly or quarterly amounts and provide specified service based on customer requirements. These agreements typically cover periods ranging from one to three years with thirty- to sixty-day cancellation notice periods.

A relatively small portion of our revenues comes from national and regional account customers. These customers typically have multiple sites, and contract with us to perform maintenance and repair service. These contracts may also provide for us to perform new or replacement systems installation. We operate a national call center to dispatch technicians to sites requiring service. We perform the majority of this work with our own employees, with the balance being subcontracted to third parties that meet our performance qualifications. We will also typically use proprietary information systems to maintain information on the customer's sites and equipment, including performance and service records, and related cost data. These systems track the status of ongoing service and installation work, and may also monitor system performance data. Under these contractual relationships, we usually provide consolidated billing and credit payment terms to the customer.

We manage our 39 operating units based on a variety of factors. Financial measures we emphasize include profitability, and use of capital as indicated by cash flow and by other measures of working capital principally involving project cost, billings and receivables. We also monitor selling, general, administrative and indirect project support expense, backlog, workforce size and mix, growth in revenues and profits, variation of actual project cost from original estimate, and overall financial performance in comparison to budget and updated forecasts. Operational factors we emphasize include project selection, estimating, pricing, management and execution practices, labor utilization, safety, training, and the make-up of both existing backlog as well as new business being pursued in terms of project size, technical application and facility type, end-use customers and industries, and location of the work.

Most of our operations compete on a local or regional basis. Attracting and retaining effective operating unit managers is an important factor in our business, particularly in view of the relative uniqueness of each market and operation, the importance of relationships with customers and other market participants such as architects and consulting engineers, and the high degree of competition and low barriers to entry in most of our markets. Accordingly, we devote considerable attention to operating unit management quality, stability, and contingency planning, including related considerations of compensation, and non-competition protection where applicable.

As an HVAC and building controls services provider, we operate in the broader nonresidential construction services industry and are affected by trends in this sector. While we do not have operations in all major cities of the United States, we believe our national presence is sufficiently large that we experience trends in demand for and pricing of our services that are consistent with trends in the national nonresidential construction sector. As a result, we monitor the views of major construction sector forecasters along with macroeconomic factors they believe drive the sector, including trends in gross domestic product, interest rates, business investment, employment, demographics, and the general fiscal condition of federal, state and local governments.

Spending decisions for building construction, renovation and system replacement are generally made on a project basis, usually with some degree of discretion as to when and if projects proceed. With larger amounts of capital, time, and discretion involved, spending decisions are affected to a significant degree by uncertainty, particularly concerns about economic and financial conditions and trends. We have experienced periods of time when economic weakness caused a significant slowdown in decisions to proceed with installation and replacement project work.

Nonresidential building construction and renovation activity, as reported by the federal government, declined over the three year period of 2001 to 2003, expanded moderately during 2004 and 2005, and was strong over the three year period from 2006 to 2008. We experienced significant industry activity declines in 2009 and 2010. During the periods of decline, we responded to market challenges by pursuing work in sectors less affected by the downturn, such as government, educational, and health care facilities, and by establishing marketing initiatives that take advantage of our size and range of expertise. We also responded to declining gross profits over those years by reducing our selling, general, and administrative expenses, and our indirect project and service overhead costs. We believe our efforts in these areas partially offset the decline in our profitability over that period.

As a result of our continued strong emphasis on cash flow, our debt outstanding under our revolving credit facility is zero, and we have substantial uncommitted cash balances, as discussed further in "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below. We have a credit facility in place with considerably less

restrictive terms than those of our previous facilities; this facility does not expire until July 2014. We have strong surety relationships to support our bonding needs, and we believe our relationships with the surety markets are positive in light of our strong current results and financial position. We have generated positive free cash flow in each of the last eleven calendar years and will continue our emphasis in this area. We believe that the relative size and strength of our balance sheet and surety support as compared to most companies in our industry represent competitive advantages for us.

As discussed at greater length in "Results of Operations" below, we have seen declining activity levels in our industry since late 2008 and we expect price competition to continue to be strong, as local and regional competitors respond cautiously to changing conditions. We will continue our efforts to find the more active sectors in our markets, and to increase our regional and national account business. Our primary emphasis for 2011 will be on execution and cost control, and on maintaining levels that will permit us to earn reasonable profits while preserving our core workforce. We have increased our focus on project qualification, estimating, pricing and management, and on service performance.

Our critical accounting policies are based upon the significance of the accounting policy to our overall financial statement presentation, as well as the complexity of the accounting policy and our use of estimates and subjective assessments. Our most critical accounting policy is revenue recognition. As discussed elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K, our business has two service functions: (i) installation, which we account for under the percentage of completion method, and (ii) maintenance, repair and replacement, which we account for as the services are performed, or in the case of replacement, under the percentage of completion method. In addition, we identified other critical accounting policies related to our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, the recording of our self-insurance liabilities, valuation of deferred tax assets, accounting for acquisitions and the recoverability of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets. These accounting policies, as well as others, are described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K.

Approximately 82% of our revenues were earned on a project basis and recognized through the percentage of completion method of accounting. Under this method contract revenue recognizable at any time during the life of a contract is determined by multiplying expected total contract revenue by the percentage of contract costs incurred at any time to total estimated contract costs. More specifically, as part of the negotiation and bidding process in which we engage in connection with obtaining installation contracts, we estimate our contract costs, which include all direct materials (exclusive of rebates), labor and subcontract costs and indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs and depreciation costs. These contract costs are included in our results of operations under the caption "Cost of Services." Then, as we perform under those contracts, we measure costs incurred, compare them to total estimated costs to complete the contract, and recognize a corresponding proportion of contract revenue. Labor costs are considered to be incurred as the work is performed. Subcontractor labor is recognized as the work is performed, but is generally subjected to approval as to milestones or other evidence of completion. Non-labor project costs consist of purchased equipment, prefabricated materials and other materials. Purchased equipment on our projects is substantially produced to job specifications and is a value added element to our work. The costs are considered to be incurred when title is transferred to us, which typically is upon delivery to the worksite. Prefabricated materials, such as ductwork and piping, are generally performed at our shops and recognized as contract costs when fabricated for the unique specifications of the job. Other materials cost are not significant and are generally recorded when delivered to the

worksite. This measurement and comparison process requires updates to the estimate of total costs to complete the contract, and these updates may include subjective assessments.

We generally do not incur significant costs prior to receiving a contract, and therefore, these costs are expensed as incurred. In limited circumstances, when significant pre-contract costs are incurred, they are deferred if the costs can be directly associated with a specific contract and if their recoverability from the contract is probable. Upon receiving the contract, these costs are included in contract costs. Deferred costs associated with unsuccessful contract bids are written off in the period that we are informed that we will not be awarded the contract.

Project contracts typically provide for a schedule of billings or invoices to the customer based on reaching agreed upon milestones or as we incur costs. The schedules for such billings usually do not precisely match the schedule on which costs are incurred. As a result, contract revenues recognized in the statement of operations can and usually do differ from amounts that can be billed or invoiced to the customer at any point during the contract. Amounts by which cumulative contract revenues recognized on a contract as of a given date exceed cumulative billings to the customer under the contract are reflected as a current asset in our balance sheet under the caption "Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings." Amounts by which cumulative billings to the customer under a contract as of a given date exceed cumulative contract revenues recognized on the contract are reflected as a current liability in our balance sheet under the caption "Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings."

The percentage of completion method of accounting is also affected by changes in job performance, job conditions, and final contract settlements. These factors may result in revisions to estimated costs and, therefore, revenues. Such revisions are frequently based on further estimates and subjective assessments. The effects of these revisions are recognized in the period in which revisions are determined. When such revisions lead to a conclusion that a loss will be recognized on a contract, the full amount of the estimated ultimate loss is recognized in the period such conclusion is reached, regardless of the percentage of completion of the contract.

Revisions to project costs and conditions can give rise to change orders under which the customer agrees to pay additional contract price. Revisions can also result in claims we might make against the customer to recover project variances that have not been satisfactorily addressed through change orders with the customer. Except in certain circumstances, we do not recognize revenues or margin based on change orders or claims until they have been agreed upon with the customer. The amount of revenue associated with unapproved change orders and claims is currently immaterial.

Variations from estimated project costs could have a significant impact on our operating results, depending on project size, and the recoverability of the variation via additional customer payments.

We are required to estimate the collectability of accounts receivable and provide an allowance for doubtful accounts for receivable amounts we believe we will not ultimately collect. This requires us to make certain judgments and estimates involving, among others, the creditworthiness of our customers, prior collection history with our customers, ongoing relationships with our customers, the aging of past due balances, our lien rights, if any, in the property where we performed the work, and the availability, if any, of payment bonds applicable to the contract. These estimates are evaluated and adjusted as needed when additional information is received.

We are substantially self-insured for workers' compensation, employer's liability, auto liability, general liability and employee group health claims in view of the relatively high per-incident deductibles

we absorb under our insurance arrangements for these risks. Losses up to deductible amounts are estimated and accrued based upon known facts, historical trends and industry averages. Loss estimates associated with the larger and longer-developing risks—workers' compensation, auto liability and general liability—are reviewed by a third party actuary quarterly.

We believe these accruals are adequate. However, insurance liabilities are difficult to estimate due to unknown factors, including the severity of an injury, the determination of our liability in proportion to other parties, timely reporting of occurrences, ongoing treatment or loss mitigation, general trends in litigation recovery outcomes and the effectiveness of safety and risk management programs. Therefore, if actual experience differs from the assumptions and estimates used for recording the liabilities, adjustments may be required and would be recorded in the period that such experience becomes known.

We regularly evaluate valuation allowances established for deferred tax assets for which future realization is uncertain. We perform this evaluation quarterly. Estimations of required valuation allowances include estimates of future taxable income. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which the activity underlying these assets becomes deductible. We consider projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. If actual future taxable income is less than the estimates, we may not realize all or a portion of the recorded deferred tax assets.

We generally recognize assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, including contingent assets and liabilities, based on fair value estimates as of the date of acquisition.

Contingent Consideration—In certain acquisitions, we agree to pay additional amounts to sellers contingent upon achievement by the acquired businesses of certain predetermined profitability targets. For acquisitions completed beginning in 2009, we have recognized liabilities for these contingent obligations based on their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition with any differences between the acquisition date fair value and the ultimate settlement of the obligations being recognized in income from operations. For acquisitions completed before 2009, these obligations are recognized as incurred and accounted for as an adjustment to the initial purchase price of the acquired assets.

Contingent Assets and Liabilities—Assets and liabilities arising from contingencies are recognized at their acquisition date fair value when their respective fair values can be determined. If the fair values of such contingencies cannot be determined, they are recognized at the acquisition date if the contingencies are probable and an amount can be reasonably estimated. Acquisition date fair value estimates are revised as necessary if, and when, additional information regarding these contingencies becomes available to further define and quantify assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

Beginning in 2009, all acquisition-related transaction costs have been expensed as incurred. For acquisitions completed before 2009, direct costs incurred for a business combination were accounted for as part of the cost of the acquired business. The adoption of these changes did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Goodwill is the excess of purchase cost over the fair value of the net assets of acquired businesses. We do not amortize goodwill. We assess goodwill for impairment each year, and more frequently if circumstances suggest an impairment may have occurred. When the carrying value of a given business unit is less than its fair value, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the implied fair value of the goodwill of the business unit is less than its carrying value. If other business units have had increases in fair value, such increases may not be recorded. Accordingly, such increases may not be netted against impairments at other business units. The requirements for assessing whether goodwill has been impaired involve market-based information. This information, and its use in assessing goodwill, entails some degree of subjective assessment.

We currently perform our annual impairment testing as of October 1 and any impairment charges resulting from this process are reported in the fourth quarter. We segregate our operations into reporting units based on the degree of operating and financial independence of each unit and our related management of them. We perform our annual goodwill impairment testing at the reporting unit level. These reporting units are tested for impairment by comparing each unit's fair value to its carrying value.

We estimate the fair value of the reporting unit based on two market approaches and an income approach, which utilizes discounted future cash flows. Assumptions critical to the fair value estimates under the discounted cash flow model include discount rates, cash flow projections, projected long-term growth rates and the determination of terminal values. The market approaches utilized market multiples of invested capital from comparable publicly traded companies ("public company approach") and comparable transactions ("transaction approach"). The market multiples from invested capital include revenues, book equity plus debt and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"). These assumptions are evaluated and updated on an annual basis.

There are significant inherent uncertainties and management judgment involved in estimating the fair value of each reporting unit. While we believe we have made reasonable estimates and assumptions to estimate the fair value of our reporting units, it is possible that a material change could occur. If actual results are not consistent with our current estimates and assumptions, or the current economic downturn worsens or the projected recovery is significantly delayed beyond our projections, goodwill impairment charges may be recorded in future periods.

We amortize identifiable intangible assets with finite lives over their useful lives. Changes in strategy and/or market condition, may result in adjustments to recorded intangible asset balances or their useful lives.

We had 43 operating locations as of December 31, 2009. We acquired one company that operates as an individual location during 2010. During the year, we consolidated five companies into other operations. As of December 31, 2010, we had 39 operating locations. Acquisitions are included in our results of operations from the respective acquisition date. The same-store comparison from 2009 to 2010, as described below, excludes the results of the two companies acquired on December 31, 2009 and the company acquired during 2010.

Revenues decreased $20.6 million, or 1.8% to $1,108.3 million in 2010 compared to 2009. The decrease included a 13.3% decrease in revenues related to same-store activity offset by an 11.5% increase from acquisitions. The same-store revenue decrease stemmed primarily from reduced activity in the nonresidential markets throughout the United States especially in the education sector (approximately $75.0 million), as well as continued decreases in the multi-family sector (approximately $57.6 million). We have seen decreased revenue, mainly in our Maryland, Denver and Delaware operations resulting from the closeout of several large projects as well as a decline in market activity. On July 28, 2010, we acquired ColonialWebb Contractors Company ("ColonialWebb"). ColonialWebb is a large regional contractor with its principal operations in Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia. During 2010, ColonialWebb contributed revenues of approximately $92.8 million and pre-tax income of approximately $0.6 million after the effect of intangible amortization.

Backlog reflects revenues still to be recognized under contracted or committed installation and replacement project work. Project work generally lasts less than one year. Service agreement revenues and service work and short duration projects which are generally billed as performed do not flow through backlog. Accordingly, backlog represents only a portion of our revenues for any given future period, and it represents revenues that are likely to be reflected in our operating results over the next six to twelve months. As a result, we believe the predictive value of backlog information is limited to

indications of general revenue direction over the near term, and should not be interpreted as indicative of ongoing revenue performance over several quarters.

Backlog as of December 31, 2010 was $617.9 million, a 3.2% decrease from September 30, 2010 backlog of $638.5 million and a 12.3% increase from December 31, 2009 backlog of $550.2 million. The sequential decrease was primarily related to two of our Virginia operations. The decrease was partially offset by increases at one of our Maryland operations. Approximately 16.8% of the year-over-year increase in backlog related to the ColonialWebb acquisition in 2010. The increase was offset by a 4.5% decrease on a same-store basis that primarily related to one of our Virginia operations and our Delaware operations. This same-store decrease was offset by an increase at one of our Maryland operations.

Following the three year period of industry activity declines from 2001 to 2003 noted previously, we saw modest year-over-year revenue increases at our ongoing operations beginning in mid-2003 and continuing throughout 2008. We experienced significant industry activity declines in 2009 and 2010. Based on our backlog and forecasts from industry construction analysts, we expect that activity levels in our industry are likely to remain flat over the next twelve months, particularly in the area of new construction.

We continue to experience a noticeable amount of price competition in our markets, which restrains our ability to increase revenues.

Gross Profit—Gross profit decreased $36.9 million, or 16.3%, to $188.7 million in 2010 as compared to 2009. As a percentage of revenues, gross profit for 2010 was 17.0%, down from 20.0% in 2009. The decrease in gross profit percentage resulted from broad-based declines across various entities, but specifically from lower profitability at our Central Florida operation (approximately $6.2 million) as well as job write-downs at our Delaware operation (approximately $5.6 million).

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses ("SG&A")—SG&A decreased $5.6 million, or 3.3%, to $163.4 million for 2010 as compared to 2009. On a same store-basis, excluding amortization expense, SG&A decreased $23.9 million, or 14.4%. The decrease is primarily due to overhead reductions, lower compensation accruals and lower bad debt expense. Amortization expense increased $2.5 million, or 93.9%, primarily related to the ColonialWebb acquisition in 2010. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A decreased slightly to 14.7% in 2010 compared to 15.0% for 2009.

We have included SG&A on a same-store basis, excluding amortization, because we believe it is an effective measure of comparative results of operations prior to factoring in charges incurred for recent acquisitions. However, SG&A, excluding amortization, is not considered under generally accepted accounting principles to be a primary measure of an entity's financial results, and accordingly, should not be considered an alternative to SG&A as shown in our consolidated statements of operations.

Goodwill Impairment—We recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $5.7 million during 2010. This impairment charge resulted from our estimation that the operating environment, conditions and performance at our operating location based in Delaware could no longer support the related goodwill balance.

Interest Income—Interest income decreased $0.4 million, or 67.0%, in 2010. The decrease is primarily due to lower interest rates and lower cash balances in 2010.

Interest Expense—Interest expense increased $0.5 million, or 41.3%, in 2010. The increase is due to the increase in notes to former owners and amortization on debt financing costs incurred on the senior credit facility we entered into during the year.

Other Income—Other income increased $1.8 million in 2010. The increase is primarily due to adjustments to the fair value of contingent earn-out obligations (approximately $1.6 million).

Income Tax Expense—Our year to date effective tax rate for 2010 was 31.2%, as compared to 38.3% in 2009. The decrease in the effective tax rate from the prior year is primarily due to the relative size of valuation allowances released to current year earnings compared to the prior year and a reduction in state tax expense due to a shift in earnings generated in unitary versus non-unitary states. Adjustments to tax reserves are analyzed and adjusted quarterly as events occur to warrant such changes. Adjustments to tax reserves are a component of the effective tax rate. We currently estimate our effective tax rate for 2011 will be between 37% and 40%.

Discontinued Operations—We sold a small operating company in June 2009. This company's after tax loss of $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively, has been recorded in discontinued operations under "Operating loss, net of tax benefit (expense)." We recorded an estimated loss on the sale of this company of $1.0 million in 2009. During the first quarter of 2010, we recorded an income tax benefit of $0.3 million related to the adjustment of certain valuation allowances related to this discontinued operation. During the third quarter of 2010, we recorded a gain of $0.2 million related to a settlement with the former owner of the company. This gain was offset by income tax expense of $0.2 million. This has been reported in discontinued operations under "Estimated gain (loss) on disposition, net of income tax expense."

In March 2002, we sold 19 operations to Emcor Group, Inc. ("Emcor"). There are ongoing obligations relating to this transaction that we continue to address with Emcor. We do not believe these obligations, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position when ultimately resolved. During the fourth quarter of 2009, we recorded a gain of $0.8 million based on review of open matters. During the first quarter of 2010, the remaining $1 million of escrow set up to secure potential obligations was disbursed to us and we recorded an additional gain of $0.5 million (net of income tax expense of $0.3 million) in connection with this final escrow release. These amounts are reflected in discontinued operations in 2010 in the caption "Estimated gain (loss) on disposition, net of income tax expense."

We had 42 operating locations as of December 31, 2008. We acquired two companies on December 31, 2009. During the year, we sold one operating company, for which our results of operations have been restated to reflect the effects of the discontinued operation. As of December 31, 2009, we had 43 operating locations. The two acquisitions in 2009 are included in our results of operations from their respective acquisition dates. The same-store comparison from 2008 to 2009, as described below, excludes the results of the discontinued operation and the two acquisitions, which had a very immaterial impact on our results of operations.

Revenues decreased $192.9 million, or 14.6% to $1,128.9 million in 2009 compared to 2008. The revenue decrease stemmed primarily from reduced activity in the nonresidential markets throughout the United States especially in manufacturing (approximately $38.9 million), office buildings (approximately $38.6 million) as well as continued decreases in the multi-family sector (approximately $87.4 million). These decreases were partially offset by increased activity in the education (approximately $29.6 million) and government sectors (approximately $14.1 million).

Backlog as of December 31, 2009 was $550.2 million (including $27.1 million from two companies acquired during the fourth quarter of 2009), a 26.8% decrease from December 31, 2008 backlog of $751.6 million. Approximately 30.4% of the year-over-year decrease in backlog is primarily related to our Colorado and Arkansas operations as well as our planned downsizing of our large multi-family operation based in Texas. The internal decrease was offset by 3.6% increase related to acquisitions.

Gross Profit—Gross profit decreased $34.4 million, or 13.2%, to $225.6 million in 2009 as compared to 2008. As a percentage of revenues, gross profit for 2009 was 20.0%, up slightly from 19.7% in 2008. The increase in gross profit percentage resulted primarily from improved profitability at our Northern Maryland (approximately $6.6 million), and Central Florida operation (approximately $3.7 million). These increases were partially offset by lower margins at our combined Arizona operations (approximately $3.9 million) and additional accruals for two completed projects associated with our multi-family operation based in Texas (approximately $3.0 million).

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses—SG&A decreased $11.8 million, or 6.5% for 2009 as compared to 2008. The decrease is primarily related to overhead reductions and lower compensation accruals due to lower profitability in 2009. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A increased from 13.7% in 2008 to 15.0% for 2009 due to a lower 2009 revenue base.

Interest Income—Interest income decreased $2.0 million, or 77.0% in 2009. The decrease is primarily due to lower interest rates in 2009.

Income Tax Expense—Our year to date effective tax rate for 2009 was 38.3%, as compared to 38.3% in 2008. Adjustments to tax reserves are analyzed and adjusted quarterly as events occur to warrant such changes. Adjustments to tax reserves are a component of the effective tax rate.

We expect that weakness in the underlying environment for nonresidential activity has and will continue to affect 2011 activity levels in our industry compared to recent years. Our backlog, while still at solid levels by historical standards, declined substantially over the preceding two years. Our primary emphasis for 2011 will be on execution including a focus on cost controls and efficient project and service performance at the unit level. Based on our backlog and the weak economic conditions for our industry, we expect continued profitability during 2011 but we expect that the lower levels of profitability, similar to those that we experienced in 2010, will continue in 2011.

Our business does not require significant amounts of investment in long-term fixed assets. The substantial majority of the capital used in our business is working capital that funds our costs of labor and installed equipment deployed in project work until our customer pays us. Customary terms in our industry allow customers to withhold a small portion of the contract price until after we have completed the work, typically for six months. Amounts withheld under this practice are known as retention or retainage. Our average project duration together with typical retention terms generally allow us to complete the realization of revenue and earnings in cash within one year.

Cash Provided by Operating Activities—We generated $32.1 million of cash flow from operating activities during 2010 compared with $54.3 million during 2009. The $22.1 million decrease is primarily due to lower income in 2010 as our net income decreased by $19.4 million, from $34.2 million in 2009 to $14.7 million in 2010

Cash Used in Investing Activities—During 2010, cash used for investing activities was $43.0 million compared with $18.8 million during 2009. The most significant item affecting the comparison of our investing cash flows for these years primarily related to $42.7 million paid to acquire companies in 2010 as compared to $14.6 million in 2009.

Cash Used in Financing Activities—Cash used for financing activities was $30.7 million for 2010 compared to $24.6 million during 2009. The most significant item affecting the comparison of our financing cash flows for these years primarily related to our share repurchase program and payments on other long-term debt. We repurchased approximately 0.5 million shares in 2010 for $5.1 million as compared to 1.2 million shares in 2009 for $12.6 million. Additionally, we paid $17.7 million of debt related to acquisitions.

Cash Provided by Operating Activities—We generated $54.3 million of cash flow from operating activities during 2009 compared with $82.9 million during 2008. The $28.6 million decrease is due to lower income in 2009 as our net income decreased by $15.5 million, from $49.7 million in 2008 to $34.2 million in 2009. In addition, due to lower backlog and a reduction of our average contract price, we were not able to bill our customers in advance to the extent we were in previous years. Therefore, compared to 2008, billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings were an incremental use of cash in 2009 of approximately $17.0 million.

Cash Used in Investing Activities—During 2009, cash used for investing activities was $18.8 million compared with $65.0 million during 2008. The most significant item affecting the comparison of our investing cash flows for these years primarily related to $14.6 million paid to acquire companies in 2009 as compared to $41.7 million in 2008. In addition, we purchased $18.5 million of marketable securities in 2008.

Cash Used in Financing Activities—Cash used for financing activities was $24.6 million for 2009 compared to $40.4 million during 2008. The most significant item affecting the comparison of our financing cash flows for these years primarily related to our share repurchase program. We repurchased approximately 1.2 million shares in 2009 for $12.6 million as compared to 2.3 million shares in 2008 for $25.5 million.

We define free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities, less customary capital expenditures, plus the proceeds from asset sales and taxes paid related to pre-acquisition equity transactions of an acquired company. We believe free cash flow, by encompassing both profit margins and the use of working capital over our approximately one year working capital cycle, is an effective measure of operating effectiveness and efficiency. We have included free cash flow information here for this reason, and because we are often asked about it by third parties evaluating us. However, free cash flow is not considered under generally accepted accounting principles to be a primary measure of an entity's financial results, and accordingly free cash flow should not be considered an alternative to operating income, net income, or amounts shown in our consolidated statements of cash flows as determined under generally accepted accounting principles. Free cash flow may be defined differently by other companies.

As of December 31, 2010, our marketable securities consisted of $2.0 million of auction rate securities, which are variable rate debt instruments, having long-term maturities (with final maturities up to June 2032), but whose interest rates are designed to reset through an auction process, at intervals ranging from seven to thirty-five days. We had investments in marketable securities of $5.6 million as of December 31, 2009. All of our auction rate securities are high quality municipal obligations which have high investment grade ratings or otherwise are backed by high investment grade rated insurance agencies. During 2009 and 2010, we sold $4.0 million and $3.9 million, respectively, of these auction rate securities at face value. The remaining $2.0 million were sold at face value during January 2011; this is included in "Prepaid Expenses and Other" in our consolidated balance sheet.

On March 29, 2007, our Board of Directors (the "Board") approved a stock repurchase program to acquire up to one million shares of our outstanding stock. As of December 31, 2009, the Board approved extensions of the program to cover an additional 3.9 million shares. During the first quarter of 2010, the Board approved an extension of the program to cover an additional 0.7 million shares. Since the inception of the repurchase program, the Board has approved 5.6 million shares to be repurchased.

The share repurchases will be made from time to time at our discretion in the open market or privately negotiated transactions as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements, and subject to market conditions and other factors. The Board may modify, suspend, extend or terminate the program at any time. We repurchased 0.5 million shares for approximately $5.1 million for year ended December 31, 2010, at an average price of $11.15 per share. We repurchased 2.3 million shares for approximately $25.5 million and 1.2 million shares for approximately $12.6 million under our share repurchase program for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively. Since the inception of the repurchase program in 2007, we have repurchased a cumulative total of 4.9 million shares as of December 31, 2010, for $54.3 million, at an average price of $11.15 per share.

On July 16, 2010, we entered into a $125.0 million senior credit facility (the "Facility") provided by a syndicate of banks. The Facility, which is available for borrowings and letters of credit, expires in July 2014 and is secured by the capital stock of our current and future subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2010, we had no outstanding borrowings, $42.3 million in letters of credit outstanding and $82.7 million of credit available.

We incurred approximately $0.9 million in financing and professional costs in connection with the arrangement of the Facility. These costs are amortized on a straight-line basis as a non-cash charge to interest expense over the term of the Facility. We wrote off approximately $0.2 million in unamortized debts costs related to our previous credit facility during the third quarter of 2010. This write-off is included in interest expense.

There are two interest rate options for borrowings under the Facility, the Base Rate Loan option and the Eurodollar Rate Loan option. These rates are floating rates determined by the broad financial markets, meaning they can and do move up and down from time to time. Additional margins are then added to these two rates. We estimate that the interest rate applicable to the borrowings under the Facility would be approximately 4.0% as of December 31, 2010. Commitment fees are payable on the portion of the revolving loan capacity not in use for borrowings or letters of credit at any given time. These fees range from 0.25%-0.45% per annum, based on the ratio of Consolidated Total Indebtedness to Credit Facility Adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the credit agreement.

The Facility contains financial covenants defining various measures and the levels of these measures with which we must comply. Covenant compliance is assessed as of each quarter end. We were in compliance with all of the financial covenants as of December 31, 2010. Credit Facility Adjusted EBITDA is defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes as net earnings for the four quarters ending as of any given quarterly covenant compliance measurement date, plus the corresponding amounts for (a) interest expense; (b) income taxes; (c) depreciation and amortization;

(d) other non-cash charges and (e) pre-acquisition results of acquired companies. The following is a reconciliation of Credit Facility Adjusted EBITDA to net income (in thousands):

Leverage Ratio—The Facility requires that the ratio of our Consolidated Total Indebtedness to our Credit Facility Adjusted EBITDA not exceed 2.50. The leverage ratio as of December 31, 2010 was 0.48.

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio—The Facility requires that the ratio of Credit Facility Adjusted EBITDA, less non-financed capital expenditures, tax provision, dividends and amounts used to repurchase stock to the sum of interest expense and scheduled principal payments of indebtedness be at least 2.00; provided that the calculation of the fixed charge coverage ratio excludes stock repurchases and the payment of dividends at any time that the Company's Net Leverage Ratio does not exceed 1.0. Capital expenditures, tax provision, dividends and stock repurchase payments are defined under the Facility for purposes of this covenant to be amounts for the four quarters ending as of any given quarterly covenant compliance measurement date. The fixed charge coverage ratio as of December 31, 2010 was 18.89.

Other Restrictions—The Facility permits acquisitions of up to $5.0 million per transaction, provided that the aggregate purchase price of such an acquisition and of acquisitions in the preceding 12 month period does not exceed $10.0 million. However, these limitations only apply when the Company's Net Leverage Ratio is equal to or greater than 1.5.

While the Facility's financial covenants do not specifically govern capacity under the Facility, if our debt level under the Facility at a quarter-end covenant compliance measurement date were to cause us to violate the Facility's leverage ratio covenant, our borrowing capacity under the Facility and the favorable terms that we currently enjoy could be negatively impacted by the lenders.

We issued subordinated notes to the former owners of acquired companies, as part of the consideration used to acquire these companies. These notes had an outstanding balance of $26.9 million, of which $1.0 million is current, as of December 31, 2010 and bear interest, payable annually, at a weighted average interest rate of 3.4%.

In conjunction with our acquisition of ColonialWebb, we acquired $3.0 million of long-term debt related to an industrial revenue bond associated with its office building and warehouse. We have included both the $0.3 million current portion and the $2.7 million long-term portion on our balance sheet as of December 31, 2010. The weighted average interest rate on this variable rate debt as of

December 31, 2010 was approximately 0.5%. We also assumed a $9.3 million revolving loan and $4.3 million in notes payable for vehicles and equipment. These debt instruments were paid off during the third quarter of 2010.

We have generated positive net free cash flow for the last eleven calendar years, much of which occurred during challenging economic and industry conditions. We also expect to have borrowing capacity under our credit facility and we continue to have uncommitted cash balances. We believe these factors will provide us with sufficient liquidity to fund our operations for the foreseeable future.

As is common in our industry, we have entered into certain off-balance sheet arrangements in the ordinary course of business that result in risks not directly reflected in our balance sheets. Our most significant off-balance sheet transactions include liabilities associated with noncancelable operating leases. We also have other off-balance sheet obligations involving letters of credit and surety guarantees.

We enter into noncancelable operating leases for many of our facility, vehicle and equipment needs. These leases allow us to conserve cash by paying a monthly lease rental fee for use of facilities, vehicles and equipment rather than purchasing them. At the end of the lease, we have no further obligation to the lessor. If we decide to cancel or terminate a lease before the end of its term, we would typically owe the lessor the remaining lease payments under the term of the lease.

Certain of our vendors require letters of credit to ensure reimbursement for amounts they are disbursing on our behalf, such as to beneficiaries under our self-funded insurance programs. We have also occasionally used letters of credit to guarantee performance under our contracts and to ensure payment to our subcontractors and vendors under those contracts. The letters of credit we provide are actually issued by our lenders through the Facility as described above. A letter of credit commits the lenders to pay specified amounts to the holder of the letter of credit if the holder demonstrates that we have failed to perform specified actions. If this were to occur, we would be required to reimburse the lenders. Depending on the circumstances of such a reimbursement, we may also have to record a charge to earnings for the reimbursement. Absent a claim, there is no payment or reserving of funds by us in connection with a letter of credit. However, because a claim on a letter of credit would require immediate reimbursement by us to our lenders, letters of credit are treated as a use of the Facility's capacity just the same as actual borrowings. Claims against letters of credit are rare in our industry. To date we have not had a claim made against a letter of credit that resulted in payments by a lender or by us. We believe that it is unlikely that we will have to fund claims under a letter of credit in the foreseeable future.

Many customers, particularly in connection with new construction, require us to post performance and payment bonds issued by a financial institution known as a surety. If we fail to perform under the terms of a contract or to pay subcontractors and vendors who provided goods or services under a contract, the customer may demand that the surety make payments or provide services under the bond. We must reimburse the sureties for any expenses or outlays they incur. To date, we are not aware of any losses to our sureties in connection with bonds the sureties have posted on our behalf, and we do not expect such losses to be incurred in the foreseeable future.

35% of our business has required bonds. While we have strong surety relationships to support our bonding needs, current market conditions as well as changes in our sureties' assessment of our operating and financial risk could cause our sureties to decline to issue bonds for our work. If that were to occur, our alternatives include doing more business that does not require bonds, posting other forms of collateral for project performance such as letters of credit or cash, and seeking bonding capacity from other sureties. We would likely also encounter concerns from customers, suppliers and other market participants as to our creditworthiness. While we believe our general operating and financial characteristics, including a significant amount of cash on our balance sheet, would enable us to ultimately respond effectively to an interruption in the availability of bonding capacity, such an interruption would likely cause our revenues and profits to decline in the near term.

The following recaps the future maturities of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2010 (in thousands):

Absent any significant commitments of capital for items such as capital expenditures, acquisitions, dividends and share repurchases, it is reasonable to expect us to continue to maintain excess cash on our balance sheet. Therefore, we assumed that we would continue our current status of not using any borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

As of December 31, 2010, we also have $42.3 million in letter of credit commitments, of which $39.0 million will expire in 2011 and $3.2 million will expire in 2012. The substantial majority of these letters of credit are posted with insurers who disburse funds on our behalf in connection with our workers' compensation, auto liability and general liability insurance program. These letters of credit provide additional security to the insurers that sufficient financial resources will be available to fund claims on our behalf, many of which develop over long periods of time, should we ever encounter financial duress. Posting of letters of credit for this purpose is a common practice for entities that manage their self-insurance programs through third-party insurers as we do. While most of these letter of credit commitments expire in 2011, we expect nearly all of them, particularly those supporting our insurance programs, will be renewed annually.

Other than the operating lease obligations noted above, we have no significant purchase or operating commitments outside of commitments to deliver equipment and provide labor in the ordinary course of performing project work.

We are exposed to market risk primarily related to potential adverse changes in interest rates as discussed below. We are actively involved in monitoring exposure to market risk and continue to develop and utilize appropriate risk management techniques. We are not exposed to any other significant financial market risks including commodity price risk, foreign currency exchange risk or interest rate risks from the use of derivative financial instruments. We do not use derivative financial instruments.

We have limited exposure to changes in interest rates under our revolving credit facility, the notes to former owners and the industrial revenue bond. We have a debt facility under which we may borrow funds in the future. We do not currently foresee any borrowing needs. Our debt with fixed interest rates consists of notes to former owners of acquired companies.

The following table presents principal amounts (stated in thousands) and related average interest rates by year of maturity for our debt obligations and their indicated fair market value at December 31, 2010:

The weighted average interest rate on the variable rate debt as of December 31, 2010 was approximately 0.5%.

We measure certain assets, including our goodwill and intangible assets at a fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets are recognized at fair value when they are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired. For the year ended December 31, 2010, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $5.7 million. We did not recognize any other impairments on those assets required to be measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

The valuation of the Company's contingent earn-out payments is determined using a probability weighted discounted cash flow method. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the purchase agreements (e.g., minimum and maximum payment, length of earn-out periods, manner of calculating any amounts due, etc.) and utilizes assumptions with regard to future cash flows, probabilities of achieving such future cash flows and a discount rate.

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010 based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on that evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2010. Management has excluded the July 28, 2010 acquisition of ColonialWebb Contractors Company from its assessment of internal controls over financial reporting as permitted in the year of acquisition under Securities and Exchange Commission guidance. The total assets of this acquisition represent approximately 15.6% of the Company's total assets at December 31, 2010 and this acquisition contributed approximately 8.4% of the Company's 2010 revenue.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included elsewhere herein, has issued an attestation report auditing the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Comfort Systems USA, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 1, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

We have audited Comfort Systems USA, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). Comfort Systems USA, Inc.'s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

As indicated in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management's assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of ColonialWebb Contractors Company, a current year acquisition by the Company, which is included in the 2010 consolidated financial statements of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. and constituted 15.6% of total assets as of December 31, 2010 and 8.4% of revenues for the year then ended. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of ColonialWebb Contractors Company.

In our opinion, Comfort Systems USA, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010 of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. and our report dated March 1, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In Thousands, Except Share Amounts)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(In Thousands, Except Share Amounts)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2010

Comfort Systems USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation, provides comprehensive heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC") installation, maintenance, repair and replacement services within the mechanical services industry. We operate primarily in the commercial, industrial and institutional HVAC markets and perform most of our services within office buildings, retail centers, apartment complexes, manufacturing plants and healthcare, education and government facilities. In addition to standard HVAC services, we provide specialized applications such as building automation control systems, fire protection, process cooling, electronic monitoring and process piping. Certain locations also perform related activities such as electrical service and plumbing. Approximately 47% of our consolidated 2010 revenues are attributable to installation of systems in newly constructed facilities, with the remaining 53% attributable to maintenance, repair and replacement services. The following service activities account for our consolidated 2010 revenues: HVAC 76%, plumbing 16%, building automation control systems 4%, and other 4%. These service activities are within the mechanical services industry which is the single industry segment we serve.

These financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include all wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Certain reclassifications have been made in prior period financial statements to conform to current period presentation. These reclassifications have not resulted in any changes to previously reported net income for any periods.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions by management in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosures regarding contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The most significant estimates used in our financial statements affect revenue and cost recognition for construction contracts, the allowance for doubtful accounts, self-insurance accruals, deferred tax assets, warranty accruals, fair value accounting for acquisitions and the quantification of fair value for reporting units in connection with our goodwill impairment testing.

We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Approximately 82% of our revenues were earned on a project basis and recognized through the percentage of completion method of accounting. Under this method, contract revenue recognizable at any time during the life of a contract is determined by multiplying expected total contract revenue by the percentage of contract costs incurred at any time to total estimated contract costs. More specifically, as part of the negotiation and bidding process in which we engage in connection with obtaining installation contracts, we estimate our contract costs, which include all direct materials (exclusive of rebates), labor and subcontract costs and indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs and depreciation costs. These contract costs are included in our results of operations under the caption "Cost of Services." Then, as we perform under those contracts, we measure costs incurred, compare them to total estimated costs to complete the contract and recognize a corresponding proportion of contract revenue. Labor costs are considered to be incurred as the work is performed. Subcontractor labor is recognized as the work is performed, but is generally subjected to approval as to milestones or other evidence of completion. Non-labor project costs consist of purchased equipment, prefabricated materials and other materials. Purchased equipment on our projects is substantially produced to job specifications and is a value added element to our work. The costs are considered to be incurred when title is transferred to us, which typically is upon delivery to the work site. Prefabricated materials, such as ductwork and piping, are generally performed at our shops and recognized as contract costs when fabricated for the unique specifications of the job. Other materials costs are not significant and are generally recorded when delivered to the work site. This measurement and comparison process requires updates to the estimate of total costs to complete the contract, and these updates may include subjective assessments.

the customer at any point during the contract. Amounts by which cumulative contract revenues recognized on a contract as of a given date exceed cumulative billings to the customer under the contract are reflected as a current asset in our balance sheet under the caption "Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings." Amounts by which cumulative billings to the customer under a contract as of a given date exceed cumulative contract revenues recognized on the contract are reflected as a current liability in our balance sheet under the caption "Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings."

The percentage of completion method of accounting is also affected by changes in job performance, job conditions and final contract settlements. These factors may result in revisions to estimated costs and, therefore, revenues. Such revisions are frequently based on further estimates and subjective assessments. The effects of these revisions are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. When such revisions lead to a conclusion that a loss will be recognized on a contract, the full amount of the estimated ultimate loss is recognized in the period such a conclusion is reached, regardless of the percentage of completion of the contract.

Variations from estimated project costs could have a significant impact on our operating results, depending on project size, and the recoverability of the variation via additional customer payments.

Revenues associated with maintenance, repair and monitoring services and related contracts are recognized as services are performed.

Accounts receivable include amounts billed to customers under retention or retainage provisions in construction contracts. Such provisions are standard in our industry and usually allow for a small portion of progress billings or the contract price to be withheld by the customer until after we have completed work on the project, typically for a period of six months. Based on our experience with similar contracts in recent years, the majority of our billings for such retention balances at each balance sheet date are finalized and collected within the subsequent year. Retention balances at December 31, 2009 and 2010 are $48.9 million and $40.8 million, respectively, and are included in accounts receivable.

The carrying value of our receivables, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts, represents their estimated net realizable value. We estimate our allowance for doubtful accounts based upon the creditworthiness of our customers, prior collection history, ongoing relationships with our customers, the aging of past due balances, our lien rights, if any, in the property where we performed the work and the availability, if any, of payment bonds applicable to the contract. The receivables are written off when they are deemed to be uncollectible.

Inventories consist of parts and supplies that we purchase and hold for use in the ordinary course of business and are stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method.

Property and equipment are stated at cost, and depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are capitalized and amortized over the lesser of the expected life of the lease or the estimated useful life of the asset.

Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments, which extend the useful lives of existing equipment, are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining useful life of the equipment. Upon retirement or disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in "Gain on sale of assets" in the statement of operations.

We amortize identifiable intangible assets with finite lives over their useful lives. Changes in strategy and/or market condition may result in adjustments to recorded intangible asset balances.

Long-lived assets are comprised principally of goodwill, identifiable intangible assets, property and equipment, and deferred income tax assets. We periodically evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate that the remaining balances of these assets may not be recoverable. We use estimates of future income from operations and cash flows, as well as other economic and business factors, to assess the recoverability of these assets.

We generally recognize assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, including contingent assets and liabilities, based on fair value estimates as of the date of acquisition.

We are substantially self-insured for workers' compensation, employer's liability, auto liability, general liability and employee group health claims, in view of the relatively high per-incident deductibles we absorb under our insurance arrangements for these risks. Losses up to deductible amounts are estimated and accrued based upon known facts, historical trends and industry averages. Loss estimates associated with the larger and longer-developing risks—workers' compensation, auto liability and general liability—are reviewed by a third-party actuary quarterly. Our self-insurance arrangements are further discussed in Note 12 "Commitments and Contingencies."

We typically warrant labor for the first year after installation on new HVAC systems. We generally warrant labor for thirty days after servicing of existing HVAC systems. A reserve for warranty costs is estimated and recorded based upon the historical level of warranty claims and management's estimate of future costs.

We are subject to income tax in the United States and Puerto Rico and file a consolidated return for federal income tax purposes. Income taxes are provided for under the liability method, which takes into account differences between financial statement treatment and tax treatment of certain transactions.

Deferred income taxes are based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities. The deferred income tax provision represents the change during the reporting period in the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities, net of the effect of acquisitions and dispositions. Deferred tax assets include tax loss and credit carry-forwards and are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Significant judgment is required in assessing the timing and amounts of deductible and taxable items. We establish reserves when, despite our belief that our tax return positions are fully supportable, we believe that certain positions may be challenged and potentially disallowed. When facts and circumstances change, we adjust these reserves through our provision for income taxes.

To the extent interest and penalties may be assessed by taxing authorities on any underpayment of income tax, such amounts have been accrued and are classified as a component of income tax expense in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Our activities are within the mechanical services industry, which is the single industry segment we serve. Each operating subsidiary represents an operating segment and these segments have been aggregated, as the operating units meet all of the aggregation criteria.

We provide services in a broad range of geographic regions. Our credit risk primarily consists of receivables from a variety of customers including general contractors, property owners and developers

and commercial and industrial companies. We are subject to potential credit risk related to changes in business and economic factors throughout the United States within the nonresidential construction industry. However, we are entitled to payment for work performed and have certain lien rights in that work. Further, we believe that our contract acceptance, billing and collection policies are adequate to manage potential credit risk. We regularly review our accounts receivable and estimate an allowance for uncollectible amounts. We have a diverse customer base, with no single customer accounting for more than 3% of consolidated 2010 revenues.

Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, accounts receivable, other receivables, accounts payable, notes to former owners and a revolving credit facility. We believe that the carrying values of these instruments on the accompanying balance sheets approximate their fair values.

Marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale. These investments are recorded at fair value and are classified as marketable securities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The changes in fair values, net of applicable taxes, are recorded as unrealized gains (losses) as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders' equity.

We classify and disclose assets and liabilities carried at fair value in one of the following three categories:

The following table summarizes the fair values, and levels within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall, for assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010 (in thousands):

Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of highly rated money market funds at a variety of well-known institutions with original maturities of three months or less. The original cost of these assets approximates fair value due to their short term maturity.

As of December 31, 2010, our marketable securities consisted of $2.0 million of auction rate securities, which are variable rate debt instruments, having long-term maturities (with final maturities up to June 2032), but whose interest rates are designed to reset through an auction process, at intervals ranging from seven to thirty-five days. We had investments in marketable securities of $5.6 million as of December 31, 2009. All of our auction rate securities are high quality municipal obligations which have high investment grade ratings or otherwise are backed by high investment grade rated insurance agencies. During 2009 and 2010, we sold $4.0 million and $3.9 million, respectively, of these auction rate securities at face value. The remaining $2.0 million were sold at face value during January 2011; this is included in "Prepaid expenses and other" in our consolidated balance sheet and transferred from a Level 3 measurement to a Level 2 measurement as of the end of the reporting period.

The valuation of the Company's contingent earn-out obligations is determined using a probability weighted discounted cash flow method. This fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the purchase agreements (e.g., minimum and maximum payments, length of earn-out periods, manner of calculating any amounts due, etc.) and utilizes assumptions with regard to future cash flows, probabilities of achieving such future cash flows and a discount rate. The contingent earn-out obligations are measured at fair value each reporting period and changes in estimates of fair value are recognized in earnings.

The table below presents a reconciliation of the fair value of our contingent earn-out obligations that use significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

We measure certain assets, including our goodwill and intangible assets, at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets are recognized at fair value when they are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $5.7 million based on Level 3 measurements. We did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairments on other assets required to be measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

On July 28, 2010, we entered into a stock purchase agreement to purchase all of the issued and outstanding stock of ColonialWebb Contractors Company ("ColonialWebb"). As a result of the acquisition, ColonialWebb is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. ColonialWebb operates as a comprehensive, single-source construction, service, manufacturing and refrigeration service firm servicing the Mid-Atlantic region. ColonialWebb is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia with seven other locations, approximately 1,200 employees and a fleet of over 500 vehicles.

The following summarizes the acquisition date fair value of consideration transferred and the acquisition date fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including an amount for goodwill (in thousands):

Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. ColonialWebb had $8.4 million of tax deductible goodwill from a previous transaction. There is no additional tax deductible goodwill recognized as a result of this transaction.

The contingent earn-out obligation is associated with the achievement of specified earnings milestones over a four year period and the range of estimated milestone payments is from $3 million to $14 million (undiscounted). We determined the initial fair value of the contingent earn-out obligation based on a probability weighted income approach, which represents a Level 3 measurement. The resulting probability-weighted cash flows were discounted using a 5% discount rate, which we believe is appropriate and representative of a market participant assumption. We measure the contingent earn-out obligation at fair value each reporting period and changes in the estimated fair value of the contingent payments are recognized immediately in earnings.

In estimating the fair value of the acquired intangible assets, we utilized the valuation methodology determined to be the most appropriate for the individual intangible asset. In order to estimate the fair value of the backlog and customer relationships, we utilized an excess earnings methodology, which consisted of the projected cash flows attributable to these assets discounted to present value using a risk-adjusted discount rate that represented the required rate of return. The trade name value was determined based on the relief-from-royalty method, which applies a royalty rate to the revenue stream attributable to this asset and the resulting royalty payment is tax affected and discounted to present value. The non-compete agreement value was determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis comparing the present value of the cash flows with and without the asset. Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions inherent in determining the fair value of the identifiable intangible assets are associated with forecasting cash flows and profitability, which represent Level 3 inputs. The primary assumptions used were generally based upon the present value of anticipated cash flows discounted at rates ranging from 13%-19%. Estimated years of projected earnings generally follow the range of estimated remaining useful lives for each intangible asset class.

Our consolidated balance sheets include preliminary allocations of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimates of fair value, pending completion of final valuation and purchase price adjustments.

The revenue and pre-tax income of ColonialWebb included in the Company's consolidated statements of operations since the acquisition date are as follows (in thousands):

The following unaudited pro forma information presents the consolidated results of the Company and ColonialWebb for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, with adjustments to give effect to pro forma events that are directly attributable to the acquisition and have a continuing impact. The unaudited pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations of future periods or the results of operations that actually would have been realized had the entities been a single company during the periods presented or the results that the company will experience after the acquisition. The unaudited pro forma information does not give effect to the potential impact of current financial conditions, regulatory matters or any operating efficiencies that may be associated with the acquisition.

The unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations, assuming the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2009, are as follows (in thousands):

We completed various acquisitions from 2008 to 2010, which were not material individually or in the aggregate. Our consolidated balance sheets include preliminary allocations of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimates of fair value, pending completion of final valuation and purchase price adjustments. The results of operations of these acquisitions are included in our consolidated financial statements from their respective acquisition dates. Additional contingent purchase price ("earn-out") has been and will be paid if certain acquisitions achieve predetermined profitability targets. The total purchase price for these acquisitions, including earn-outs, was $64.2 million in 2008, $20.2 million in 2009 and $4.8 million in 2010.

We sold a small operating company in June 2009. This company's after-tax loss of $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2009, respectively, have been reported in discontinued operations under "Operating loss, net of income tax (expense) benefit." We recorded an estimated loss on the sale of this company of $1.0 million in 2009. During the first quarter of 2010, we recorded an income tax benefit of $0.3 million related to the adjustment of certain valuation allowances

related to this discontinued operation. During the third quarter of 2010, we recorded a gain of $0.2 million related to a settlement with the former owner of the company. This gain was offset by income tax expense of $0.2 million. This has been reported in discontinued operations under "Estimated gain (loss) on disposition, net of income tax expense."

Sale of Companies to Emcor—In March 2002, we sold 19 operations to Emcor Group, Inc. ("Emcor"). The total purchase price was $186.25 million, including the assumption by Emcor of approximately $22.1 million of subordinated notes to former owners of certain of the divested companies. Of Emcor's purchase price, $5 million was deposited into an escrow account to secure potential obligations on our part to indemnify Emcor for future claims and contingencies arising from events and circumstances prior to closing, all as specified in the transaction documents. Of this escrow, $4 million has been applied in determining our liability to Emcor in connection with the settlement of certain claims. The remaining $1 million of escrow was disbursed to us in March 2010.

There are ongoing open matters relating to this transaction that we continue to address with Emcor. We do not believe these open matters, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position when ultimately resolved. During the fourth quarter of 2009, we recorded a gain of $0.8 million based upon a review of open matters. During the first quarter of 2010, in connection with the final escrow release, we recorded an additional gain of $0.5 million (net of income tax expense of $0.3 million) based upon a further review of open matters. These amounts are included in discontinued operations under "Estimated gain (loss) on disposition, including income tax expense."

Our consolidated statements of operations and the related earnings per share amounts have been restated to reflect the effects of the discontinued operations. No interest expense is allocated to discontinued operations.

Revenues and pre-tax loss related to discontinued operations are as follows (in thousands):

As discussed in Note 4, the ColonialWebb acquisition resulted in goodwill of approximately $49.9 million.

We performed our annual impairment testing on October 1, 2010. As discussed in Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," the fair value of each reporting unit was estimated using a discounted cash flow model combined with market valuation approaches. During 2008, we assigned a weighting of 40% to the discounted cash flow analysis, and a weighting of 30% for each of the market approaches. During 2009, we assigned a weighting of 40% to the discounted cash flow analysis and 60% to the public company approach. There was no weighting assigned to the transaction approach due to the lack of comparable market data in 2009. During 2010, we assigned a weighting of 50% to the discounted cash flow analysis, 40% to the public company approach and 10% to the transaction approach. There were no other changes in our methodologies for valuing goodwill during the current year.

As of October 1, 2010, we had 40 operating units of which 26 reporting units have a goodwill balance. The fair value exceeded the carrying value by a significant margin for 21 of the 26 reporting units. There were three reporting units where the fair value exceeded the carrying value by a less significant margin and two reporting units where the fair value was less than the carrying value.

The material assumptions used for the income approach for the three reporting units where the fair value exceeded the carrying value by a less significant margin included a weighted average cost of capital of 14% and a long-term growth rate of 3%. These reporting units had a total goodwill balance of $32.1 million and the combined fair value exceeded the combined carrying value by $1.9 million, or 2.9%. Under the income approach which is weighted 50%, a one percentage point increase in the discount rate and a one percentage point decrease in the long-term growth rate would have decreased the fair value of each of these reporting units ranging from $1.1 million to $2.1 million. Under the public company market approach which has a weighting of 40%, a 10% decrease in the market approach multiples would have decreased the fair value of each of these reporting units by $0.2 million to $0.8 million. Under the transaction market approach which has a weighting of 10%, a 10% decrease in the market approach multiples would have decreased the fair value of each of these reporting units by no more than $0.3 million.

For the first of the two reporting units where the fair value of the unit was less than the carrying value, we determined that the implied fair value of the goodwill for the reporting unit exceeded its carrying value. The material assumptions used for the income approach included a weighted average cost of capital of 16% and a long-term growth rate of 3%. The reporting unit had a goodwill balance of $1.0 million and the fair value of the unit was less than the carrying value by $0.4 million or 11%. The implied fair value of the goodwill for the reporting unit exceeded the carrying value by $0.2 million or 25.4%.

The remaining reporting unit where the fair value was less than the carrying value relates to our Delaware location. Based on market activity declines and write-downs incurred on several jobs, we determined that the operating environment, conditions and performance at this operating location could no longer support the related goodwill balance. We recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $4.4 million during the second quarter of 2010 and an impairment charge for the remaining $1.3 million goodwill balance in the fourth quarter of 2010.

There was no impairment of goodwill as a result of our annual goodwill impairment test in 2008 or 2009. We also did not encounter any events or changes in circumstances that indicated that an impairment was more likely than not during interim periods in 2008 or 2009.

The amounts attributable to customer relationships, noncompete agreements and tradenames are being amortized to "Selling, General and Administrative Expenses" on a pattern of economic benefit or a straight-line method over periods from two to twenty-five years. The amounts attributable to backlog are being amortized to "Cost of Services" on a proportionate method over the remaining backlog period. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 was $3.8 million and $3.5 million and $6.2 million, respectively.

At December 31, 2010, future amortization expense of identifiable intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 was $8.7 million, $10.0 million and $11.2 million, respectively.

Activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts consists of the following (in thousands):

At December 31, 2010, future principal payments of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

Certain of our vendors require letters of credit to ensure reimbursement for amounts they are disbursing on our behalf, such as to beneficiaries under our self-funded insurance programs. We have also occasionally used letters of credit to guarantee performance under our contracts and to ensure payment to our subcontractors and vendors under those contracts. Our lenders issue such letters of credit through the Facility. A letter of credit commits the lenders to pay specified amounts to the holder of the letter of credit if the holder demonstrates that we have failed to perform specified actions. If this were to occur, we would be required to reimburse the lenders for amounts they fund to honor the letter of credit holder's claim. Absent a claim, there is no payment or reserving of funds by us in connection with a letter of credit. However, because a claim on a letter of credit would require immediate reimbursement by us to our lenders, letters of credit are treated as a use of facility capacity just the same as actual borrowings. We have never had a claim made against a letter of credit that resulted in payments by a lender or by us and believe such claim is unlikely in the foreseeable future.

A common practice in our industry is the posting of payment and performance bonds with customers. These bonds are offered by financial institutions known as sureties, and provide assurance to the customer that in the event we encounter significant financial or operational difficulties, the surety will arrange for the completion of our contractual obligations and for the payment of our vendors on the projects subject to the bonds. In cooperation with our lenders, we granted our sureties a first lien on assets such as receivables, costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings, and equipment specifically identifiable to projects for which bonds are outstanding, as collateral for potential obligations under bonds. As of December 31, 2010 the amount of these assets was approximately $69.9 million.

The Facility contains financial covenants defining various financial measures and the levels of these measures with which we must comply. Covenant compliance is assessed as of each quarter end. We were in compliance with the financial covenants as of December 31, 2010. Credit Facility Adjusted EBITDA is defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes as net earnings for the four quarters ending as of any given quarterly covenant compliance measurement date, plus the corresponding amounts for (a) interest expense; (b) income taxes; (c) depreciation and amortization; (d) other non-cash charges and (e) pre-acquisition results of acquired companies. The following is a reconciliation of Credit Facility Adjusted EBITDA to net income (in thousands):

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio—The Facility requires that the ratio of Credit Facility Adjusted EBITDA, less non-financed capital expenditures and tax provision, dividends and amounts used to repurchase stock to the sum of interest expense and scheduled principal payments of indebtedness be at least 2.00; provided that the calculation of the fixed charge coverage ratio excludes stock repurchases and the payment of dividends at any time that the Company's Net Leverage Ratio does not exceed 1.0. Capital expenditures, tax provision, dividends and stock repurchase payments are defined under the Facility for purposes of this covenant to be amounts for the four quarters ending as of any given quarterly covenant compliance measurement date. The fixed charge coverage ratio as of December 31, 2010 was 18.89.

There are two interest rate options for borrowings under the Facility, the Base Rate Loan Option and the Eurodollar Rate Loan Option. Under the Base Rate Loan Option, the interest rate is determined based on the highest of the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, the prime lending rate offered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. or the one-month Eurodollar Rate plus 1.00%. Under the Eurodollar Rate Loan Option, the interest rate is determined based on the one- to six-month Eurodollar Rate. The Eurodollar Rate corresponds very closely to rates described in various general business media sources as the London Interbank Offered Rate or "LIBOR." Additional margins are then added to these rates. The additional margins are determined based on the ratio of our Consolidated Total Indebtedness as of a given quarter end to our "Credit Facility Adjusted EBITDA" for the twelve months ending as of that quarter end, as defined in the credit agreement and shown below.

The interest rates under the Facility are floating rates determined by the broad financial markets, meaning they can and do move up and down from time to time. For illustrative purposes, the following are the respective market rates as of December 31, 2010 relating to interest options under the Facility:

Commitment fees are payable on the portion of the revolving loan capacity not in use for borrowings or letters of credit at any given time. Commitment fees and letter of credit fees are based on the ratio of Consolidated Total Indebtedness to Credit Facility Adjusted EBITDA, as shown below.

We estimate that the interest rate applicable to the borrowings under the Facility would be approximately 4.0% as of December 31, 2010. We incurred approximately $0.9 million in financing and professional costs in connection with the arrangement of the Facility. These costs are amortized on a straight-line basis as a non-cash charge to interest expense over the term of the Facility.

We issued subordinated notes to the former owners of acquired companies, as part of the consideration used to acquire these companies. These notes had an outstanding balance of $26.9 million, of which $1.0 million is current as of December 31, 2010 and bear interest, payable annually, at a weighted average interest rate of 3.4%.

In conjunction with our acquisition of ColonialWebb, we acquired $3.0 million of long-term debt related to an industrial revenue bond associated with its office building and warehouse. We have included both the $0.3 million current portion and the $2.7 million long-term portion on our balance sheet as of December 31, 2010. We also assumed a $9.3 million revolving loan and $4.3 million in notes payable for vehicles and equipment. These debt instruments were paid off during the third quarter of 2010.

The provision for income taxes relating to continuing operations consists of the following (in thousands):

The difference in income taxes provided for and the amounts determined by applying the federal statutory tax rate to income before income taxes results from the following (in thousands):

Significant components of the net deferred tax assets and net deferred tax liabilities as reflected on the balance sheet are as follows (in thousands):

The deferred income tax assets and liabilities reflected above are included in the consolidated balance sheets as follows (in thousands):

As of December 31, 2010, we had $3.0 million of future tax benefits related to $63.0 million of available state net operating loss carryforwards ("NOLs") which expire between 2012 and 2030. A valuation allowance of $0.6 million has been recorded against net deferred tax assets of state NOLs. We recorded a decrease in valuation allowances of $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. A deferred tax asset for state NOLs, net of related valuation allowance, of $2.4 million reflects our conclusion that it is likely that this asset will be realized based upon expected future earnings in certain subsidiaries. We update this assessment of the realizability of deferred tax assets relating to state net NOLs annually.

As of December 31, 2009 and 2010, approximately $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized in future periods, would impact our effective tax rate. This liability is included in "Other Long-Term Liabilities" in the consolidated balance sheets. We do not expect that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease within the next twelve months.

We recognize potential interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. During the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2009, we recognized approximately $0.1 million and $0.1 million in interest and penalties. We did not recognize any interest or penalties during the year ended December 31, 2010. We had approximately $0.3 million and $0.3 million for the payment of interest and penalties accrued at December 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively. Our tax records are subject to review by the Internal Revenue Service for the 2007 tax year forward and by various state authorities for the 2002 tax year forward. We are currently under examination for our U.S. federal income taxes for the 2009 tax year.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):

We and certain of our subsidiaries sponsor various retirement plans for most full-time and some part-time employees. These plans consist of defined contribution plans and multi-employer pension plans and cover employees at substantially all of our operating locations. The defined contribution plans generally provide for contributions up to 2.5% of covered employees' salaries or wages. These

contributions totaled $4.3 million in 2008, $4.5 million in 2009 and $4.3 million in 2010. Of these amounts, approximately $0.2 million and $0.1 million were payable to the plans at December 31, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

Certain of our subsidiaries also participate or have participated in various multi-employer pension plans for the benefit of employees who are union members. As of December 31, 2009 and 2010, we had 4 and 6 employees, respectively who were union members. During 2006, two of our operating locations withdrew from multi-employer pension plans; accordingly, we are subject to unfunded pension plan liability related to these two withdrawals. We have accrued $0.2 million in anticipation of these liabilities as of December 31, 2010. There were no contributions made to multi-employer pension plans in 2008, 2009 or 2010. The data available from administrators of other multi-employer pension plans is not sufficient to determine the accumulated benefit obligations, nor the net assets attributable to the multi-employer plans in which our employees participate or previously participated.

We lease certain facilities and equipment under noncancelable operating leases. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 was $15.3 million, $16.2 million, and $13.3 million, respectively. We recognize escalating rental payments that are quantifiable at the inception of the lease on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Concurrent with the acquisitions of certain companies, we entered into various agreements with previous owners to lease buildings used in our operations. The terms of these leases generally range from three to ten years and certain leases provide for escalations in the rental expenses each year, the majority of which are based on inflation. Included in the 2008, 2009 and 2010 rent expense above are approximately $3.0 million, $2.8 million and $2.7 million of rent paid to these related parties, respectively.

The following represents future minimum rental payments under noncancelable operating leases (in thousands):

We are subject to certain legal and regulatory claims, including lawsuits arising in the normal course of business. We maintain various insurance coverages to minimize financial risk associated with these claims. We have estimated and provided accruals for probable losses and related legal fees

associated with certain litigation in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. While we cannot predict the outcome of these proceedings, in management's opinion and based on reports of counsel, any liability arising from these matters individually and in the aggregate will not have a material effect on our operating results or financial condition, after giving effect to provisions already recorded.

In addition to the matters described above, we have accrued $6.5 million as of December 31, 2010 for potential and asserted backcharges from several customers of our multi-family operation based in Texas. The additions and reductions to the accrual were included in "Cost of Services." The accrual is included in "Other Current Liabilities." We believe these accruals reflect a probable outcome with respect to such backcharges and potential backcharges, however, if we are not successful in resolving these disputes, we may in the future experience a material adverse effect on our operating results.

The following table summarizes the backcharge activity for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 (in thousands):

Many customers, particularly in connection with new construction, require us to post performance and payment bonds issued by a financial institution known as a surety. If we fail to perform under the terms of a contract or to pay subcontractors and vendors who provided goods or services under a contract, the customer may demand that the surety make payments or provide services under the bond. We must reimburse the surety for any expenses or outlays it incurs. To date, we are not aware of any losses to our sureties in connection with bonds the sureties have posted on our behalf, and do not expect such losses to be incurred in the foreseeable future.

Surety market conditions are currently challenging as a result of significant losses incurred by many sureties in recent periods, both in the construction industry as well as in certain larger corporate bankruptcies. As a result, less bonding capacity is available in the market and terms have become more restrictive. Further, under standard terms in the surety market, sureties issue bonds on a project-by-project basis, and can decline to issue bonds at any time. Historically, approximately 25% to 35% of our business has required bonds. While we have strong surety relationships to support our bonding needs, current market conditions as well as changes in the sureties' assessment of our operating and financial risk could cause the sureties to decline to issue bonds for our work. If that were to occur, the alternatives include doing more business that does not require bonds, posting other forms of collateral for project performance such as letters of credit or cash, and seeking bonding capacity from other sureties. We would likely also encounter concerns from customers, suppliers and other

market participants as to our creditworthiness. While we believe our general operating and financial characteristics, including a significant amount of cash on our balance sheet, would enable us to ultimately respond effectively to an interruption in the availability of bonding capacity, such an interruption would likely cause our revenues and profits to decline in the near term.

We are substantially self-insured for workers' compensation, employer's liability, auto liability, general liability and employee group health claims, in view of the relatively high per-incident deductibles we absorb under our insurance arrangements for these risks. Losses up to deductible amounts are estimated and accrued based upon known facts, historical trends and industry averages. Loss estimates associated with the larger and longer-developing risks, such as workers' compensation, auto liability and general liability, are reviewed by a third-party actuary quarterly.

Workers' Compensation—The per-incident deductible for workers' compensation is $500,000. Losses above $500,000 are determined by statutory rules on a state-by-state basis, and are fully covered by excess workers' compensation insurance.

Employer's Liability—For employer's liability, the per incident deductible is $500,000. We are fully insured for the next $500,000 of each loss, and then have several layers of excess loss insurance policies that cover losses up to $75 million in aggregate across this risk area (as well as general liability and auto liability noted below).

General Liability—For general liability, the per incident deductible is $500,000. We are fully insured for the next $1.5 million of each loss, and then have several layers of excess loss insurance policies that cover losses up to $75 million in aggregate across this risk area (as well as employer's liability and auto liability noted below).

Auto Liability—For auto liability, the per incident deductible is $500,000. We are fully insured for the next $1.5 million of each loss, and then have several layers of excess loss insurance policies that cover losses up to $75 million in aggregate across this risk area (as well as employer's liability and general liability noted above).

Employee Medical—We have two medical plans. The deductible for employee group health claims is $300,000 per person, per policy (calendar) year for one plan and $150,000 per person, per policy (calendar) year for the other plan. Insurance then covers any responsibility for medical claims in excess of the deductible amount.

Our $75 million of aggregate excess loss coverage above applicable per-incident deductibles represents one policy limit that applies to all lines of risk; we do not have a separate $75 million of excess loss coverage for each of general liability, employer's liability and auto liability.

Companies acquired may have a self-insurance plan in place on the date of acquisition. Generally, the acquired company will remain on a separate policy until the end of the coverage period upon which the acquired company will join the aforementioned self-insurance policy.

In May 2006, our stockholders approved the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2006 Plan") which provides for the granting of incentive or non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted or deferred stock, dividend equivalents or other incentive awards to directors, employees and consultants. The number of shares authorized and reserved for issuance under the 2006 Plan is 3,200,000 shares. As of December 31, 2010, there were 1.4 million shares available for issuance under this plan. The 2006 Plan will expire in May 2016.

In May 2006, our stockholders approved our 2006 Stock Options/SAR Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "2006 Directors Plan"), which provides for the granting of stock options or stock appreciation rights to non-employees. The number of shares authorized and reserved for issuance under the 2006 Directors Plan is 300,000 shares. Outstanding options may be canceled and reissued under terms specified in the plan. As of December 31, 2010, there were 0.2 million shares available for issuance under this plan. The 2006 Directors Plan will expire in May 2016.

Under the 2006 Directors Plan, each participant who has served since at least the previous annual meeting and is continuing in office and each newly elected non-employee director will be awarded an award covering 5,000 shares (which will be the maximum number of shares of Common Stock subject to awards that may be granted to any participant in the aggregate in any calendar year).

On March 29, 2007, our Board of Directors (the "Board") approved a stock repurchase program to acquire up to one million shares of our outstanding common stock. As of December 31, 2009, the Board approved extensions of the program to cover an additional 3.9 million shares. During the first quarter of 2010, the Board approved an extension of the program to cover an additional 0.7 million shares. Since the inception of the repurchase program, the Board has approved 5.6 million shares to be repurchased.

Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is computed considering the dilutive effect of stock options and contingently issuable restricted stock. The vesting of unvested contingently issuable restricted stock is based on the achievement of certain earnings per share targets. These shares are considered contingently issuable shares for purposes of calculating diluted earnings

per share. These shares are not included in the diluted earnings per share denominator until the performance criteria are met, if it is assumed that the end of the reporting period was the end of the contingency period.

Unvested restricted stock is included in diluted earnings per share, weighted outstanding until the shares vest. Upon vesting, the vested restricted stock is included in basic earnings per share weighted outstanding from the vesting date.

There were approximately 0.2 million, 0.5 million, and 0.5 million anti-dilutive stock options that were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively.

The following table reconciles the number of shares outstanding with the number of shares used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share for each of the periods presented (in thousands):

We have various stock-based compensation plans which are administered by the compensation committee of the Board of Directors. Total stock-based compensation expense was $3.9 million, $3.5 million and $3.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. Total income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation arrangements was $1.4 million, $1.3 million and $1.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. We present the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation costs ("excess tax benefits") as financing cash flows in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Upon the vesting of restricted shares, we have allowed the holder to elect to surrender an amount of shares to meet their minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. These shares are accounted for as treasury stock based upon the value of the stock on the date of vesting.

The following table summarizes activity under our stock option plans (shares in thousands):

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 was $5.3 million, $2.6 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2010 have a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 6.0 years and an aggregate intrinsic value of $3.8 million. Stock options exercisable as of December 31, 2010 have a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 5.0 years and an aggregate intrinsic value of $3.5 million. As of December 31, 2010, we have 0.9 million options that are vested or expected to vest; these options have a weighted-average exercise price of $9.00 per share, have a weighted-average remaining contractual term of 5.7 years and an aggregate intrinsic value of $3.7 million.

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2010 (shares in thousands):

The fair value of each option award is estimated, based on several assumptions, on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The fair values and the assumptions used for the 2008 to 2010 grants are shown in the table below:

Stock options are accounted for as equity instruments, and compensation cost is recognized using the straight-line method over the vesting period. Stock options generally vest over a three or four-year vesting period. Certain stock option and restricted stock awards provide for accelerated vesting if the employee retires at any time when the sum of their age and years of service is at least 75. As of December 31, 2010, the unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options was $0.5 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years. The total fair value of options vested during the year ended December 31, 2010 was $0.6 million.

The following table summarizes information about nonvested stock option awards as of December 31, 2010 and changes for the year ended December 31, 2010 (shares in thousands):

We generally issue treasury shares for stock options and restricted stock, unless treasury shares are not available.

The following table summarizes activity under our restricted stock plans (shares in thousands):

Approximately $2.0 million of compensation expense related to restricted stock will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.7 years. The total fair value of shares vested during year ended December 31, 2010 was $2.5 million. The weighted-average fair value per share of restricted stock shares awarded during 2008, 2009 and 2010 was $12.23, $11.40 and $12.26, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of restricted stock vested during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 was $2.2 million, $1.9 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

Quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010 is summarized as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

The sums of the individual quarterly earnings per share amounts do not necessarily agree with year-to-date earnings per share as each quarter's computation is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the quarter, the weighted average stock price during the quarter and the dilutive effects of options and contingently issuable restricted stock in each quarter.

ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Our executive management is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. We carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Management's report on our internal controls over financial reporting can be found in Item 8 of this report. The Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm's Attestation Report on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting can also be found in Item 8 of this report.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during the three months ended December 31, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.

We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, our principal financial officer, and our principal accounting officer, as well as to our other employees. This code of ethics consists of our Corporate Compliance Policy. The Company has made this code of ethics available on our website, as described in Item 1 of this annual report on Form 10-K. If we make substantive amendments to this code of ethics or grant any waiver, including any implicit waiver, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver on our website or in a report on Form 8-K within four business days of such amendment or waiver.

The other information called for by this item has been omitted in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-K. The Company will file with the Commission a definitive proxy statement including the other information to be disclosed under this item in the 120 days following December 31, 2010 and such information is hereby incorporated by reference.

These items have been omitted in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-K. The Company will file with the Commission a definitive proxy statement including the information to be disclosed under the items in the 120 days following December 31, 2010 and such information is hereby incorporated by reference.

(a) The following documents are filed as part of this annual report on Form 10-K:

Reference is made to the Index of Exhibits beginning on page 87 which index is incorporated herein by reference.

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.

		Year Ended December 31,

		2006		2007		2008			2009			2010
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenues		$	1,048,148	$	1,101,579	$	1,321,770		$	1,128,907		$	1,108,282
Operating income(a)		$	44,019	$	49,419	$	79,446		$	56,633		$	20,042
Income from continuing operations		$	28,420	$	32,219	$	49,804		$	34,596		$	14,017
Discontinued operations—
	Operating income (loss), net of tax	$	94	$	247	$	(114	)	$	(339	)	$	—
	Estimated gain (loss) on disposition, net of tax	$	210	$	—	$	—		$	(75	)	$	723
Net income		$	28,724	$	32,466	$	49,690		$	34,182		$	14,740
Income (loss) per share:
Basic—
Income from continuing operations		$	0.70	$	0.79	$	1.26		$	0.91		$	0.37
Discontinued operations—
	Income (loss) from operations		—		0.01		—			(0.01	)		—
	Estimated gain (loss) on disposition		0.01		—		—			—			0.02

Net income		$	0.71	$	0.80	$	1.26		$	0.90		$	0.39

Diluted—
Income from continuing operations		$	0.69	$	0.78	$	1.24		$	0.90		$	0.37
Discontinued operations—
	Income (loss) from operations		—		0.01		—			(0.01	)		—
	Estimated gain (loss) on disposition		0.01		—		—			—			0.02

Net income		$	0.70	$	0.79	$	1.24		$	0.89		$	0.39

Cash dividends per share		$	0.140	$	0.150	$	0.180		$	0.190		$	0.200

BALANCE SHEET DATA:
	Working capital	$	158,811	$	168,930	$	146,804		$	164,125		$	134,738
	Total assets	$	461,765	$	547,067	$	598,492		$	574,948		$	640,020
	Total debt	$	—	$	1,500	$	10,699		$	7,608		$	29,936
	Total stockholders' equity	$	242,714	$	262,578	$	286,471		$	305,984		$	312,784

		Year Ended December 31,

		2008					2009					2010
Revenues		$	1,321,770		100.0	%	$	1,128,907		100.0	%	$	1,108,282		100.0	%
Cost of services			1,061,830		80.3	%		903,357		80.0	%		919,600		83.0	%

Gross profit			259,940		19.7	%		225,550		20.0	%		188,682		17.0	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses			180,784		13.7	%		169,023		15.0	%		163,431		14.7	%
Goodwill impairment			—		—			—		—			5,734		0.5	%
Gain on sale of assets			(290	)	—			(106	)	—			(525	)	—

Operating income			79,446		6.0	%		56,633		5.0	%		20,042		1.8	%
Interest income			2,544		0.2	%		585		0.1	%		193		—
Interest expense			(1,384	)	(0.1	)%		(1,202	)	(0.1	)%		(1,699	)	(0.2	)%
Other income			64		—			17		—			1,841		0.2	%

Income before income taxes			80,670		6.1	%		56,033		5.0	%		20,377		1.8	%
Income tax expense			30,866					21,437					6,360

Income from continuing operations			49,804		3.8	%		34,596		3.1	%		14,017		1.3	%
Discontinued operations—
	Operating loss, net of tax		(114	)				(339	)				—
	Estimated gain (loss) on disposition, net of tax		—					(75	)				723

Net income		$	49,690				$	34,182				$	14,740

	Year Ended December 31,

	2009			2010
SG&A	$	169,023		$	163,431
Less: SG&A from companies acquired		—			(15,780	)
Less: Amortization expense		(2,710	)		(5,256	)

Same-store SG&A, excluding amortization expense	$	166,313		$	142,395

		Year Ended December 31,

		2008			2009			2010
		(in thousands)
Cash provided by (used in):
	Operating activities	$	82,851		$	54,251		$	32,149
	Investing activities		(65,034	)		(18,822	)		(43,001	)
	Financing activities		(40,433	)		(24,594	)		(30,652	)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		$	(22,616	)	$	10,835		$	(41,504	)

Free cash flow:
	Cash provided by operating activities	$	82,851		$	54,251		$	32,149
	Taxes paid related to pre-acquisition equity transactions of an acquired company		—			—			7,056
	Purchases of property and equipment		(14,572	)		(9,457	)		(7,089	)
	Proceeds from sales of property and equipment		656			770			1,381

Free cash flow		$	68,935		$	45,564		$	33,497

	Year Ended December 31,

	2008		2009		2010
Interest expense on notes to former owners	$	737	$	505	$	627
Interest expense on borrowings and unused commitment fees		154		127		287
Letter of credit fees		385		462		447
Amortization of deferred debt arrangement costs		108		108		338

Total	$	1,384	$	1,202	$	1,699


Net income	$	14,740
Income taxes—continuing operations		6,360
Income taxes—discontinued operations		166
Interest expense, net		1,506
Depreciation and amortization expense		17,442
Stock compensation expense		3,687
Goodwill impairment		5,734
Pre-acquisition results of acquired companies, as defined in the credit agreement		12,238

Credit Facility Adjusted EBITDA	$	61,873

		Twelve Months Ended December 31,

		2011		2012		2013		2014		2015		Thereafter		Total
Notes to former owners		$	967	$	1,350	$	12,519	$	12,100	$	—	$	—	$	26,936
Other debt			300		300		300		300		300		1,500		3,000
Interest payable			942		818		703		324		2		10		2,799
Operating lease obligations			9,864		8,336		6,611		4,253		2,807		4,518		36,389

	Total	$	12,073	$	10,804	$	20,133	$	16,977	$	3,109	$	6,028	$	69,124



Comfort Systems USA, Inc.
	Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting	42
	Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	43
	Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	44
	Consolidated Balance Sheets	45
	Consolidated Statements of Operations	46
	Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity	47
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	48
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	49

			December 31,

			2009			2010
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	127,850		$	86,346
	Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,253 and $5,096, respectively			203,353			233,893
	Other receivables			5,801			6,682
	Income tax receivable			20,075			9,544
	Inventories			9,817			9,365
	Prepaid expenses and other			25,827			30,470
	Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings			20,432			26,648

		Total current assets		413,155			402,948
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET				34,671			43,620
GOODWILL				100,194			147,818
IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET				19,380			39,616
MARKETABLE SECURITIES				4,721			—
OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS				2,827			6,018

		Total assets	$	574,948		$	640,020

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
	Current maturities of long-term debt		$	250		$	300
	Current maturities of notes to former owners			917			967
	Accounts payable			83,848			101,134
	Accrued compensation and benefits			38,043			42,577
	Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings			66,343			63,422
	Accrued self-insurance expense			26,881			28,994
	Other current liabilities			32,748			30,816

		Total current liabilities		249,030			268,210
LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES				—			2,700
NOTES TO FORMER OWNERS, NET OF CURRENT MATURITIES				6,441			25,969
DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITIES				9,603			18,871
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES				3,890			11,486

		Total liabilities		268,964			327,236
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
	Preferred stock, $.01 par, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding			—			—
	Common stock, $.01 par, 102,969,912 shares authorized, 41,123,365 and 41,123,365 shares issued, respectively			411			411
	Treasury stock, at cost, 3,129,460 and 3,221,775 shares, respectively			(33,810	)		(34,714	)
	Additional paid-in capital			326,103			326,467
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)			(181	)		—
	Retained earnings (deficit)			13,461			20,620

		Total stockholders' equity		305,984			312,784

		Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	574,948		$	640,020

						STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

						Common Stock				Treasury Stock									Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
			Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Common Stock				Treasury Stock						Additional Paid-In Capital						Retained Earnings (Deficit)			Total Stockholders' Equity
			Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Shares		Amount		Shares			Amount			Additional Paid-In Capital						Retained Earnings (Deficit)			Total Stockholders' Equity
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2007							41,123,365	$	411		(781,415	)	$	(9,973	)	$	336,996		$	—		$	(64,856	)	$	262,578
Comprehensive income:
	Net income		$	49,690			—		—		—			—			—			—			49,690			49,690
	Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax			(326	)		—		—		—			—			—			(326	)		—			(326	)

	Comprehensive income		$	49,364

	Issuance of stock:
		Issuance of shares for options exercised including tax benefit					—		—		514,658			6,566			(2,789	)		—			—			3,777
		Issuance of restricted stock					—		—		201,309			2,485			(2,485	)		—			—			—
	Shares received in lieu of tax withholding payment on vested restricted stock						—		—		(39,100	)		(513	)		—			—			—			(513	)
	Stock-based compensation expense						—		—		—			—			3,851			—			—			3,851
	Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock						—		—		(8,288	)		(93	)		93			—			—			—
	Tax benefit from vesting of restricted stock						—		—		—			—			89			—			—			89
	Dividends						—		—		—			—			(7,134	)		—			—			(7,134	)
	Share repurchase						—		—		(2,340,409	)		(25,541	)		—			—			—			(25,541	)

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2008							41,123,365		411		(2,453,245	)		(27,069	)		328,621			(326	)		(15,166	)		286,471
Comprehensive income:
	Net income		$	34,182			—		—		—			—			—			—			34,182			34,182
	Realized gain on marketable securities reclassified into earnings, net of tax			145			—		—		—			—			—			145			—			145

	Comprehensive income		$	34,327

	Issuance of Stock:
		Issuance of shares for options exercised including tax benefit					—		—		354,700			3,815			(1,626	)		—			—			2,189
		Issuance of restricted stock					—		—		241,857			2,652			(2,652	)		—			—			—
	Shares received in lieu of tax withholding payment on vested restricted stock						—		—		(45,779	)		(459	)		—			—			—			(459	)
	Stock-based compensation expense						—		—		—			—			3,454			—			—			3,454
	Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock						—		—		(15,193	)		(165	)		165			—			—			—
	Tax benefit from vesting of restricted stock						—		—		—			—			(124	)		—			—			(124	)
	Dividends						—		—		—			—			(1,735	)		—			(5,555	)		(7,290	)
	Share repurchase						—		—		(1,211,800	)		(12,584	)		—			—			—			(12,584	)

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2009							41,123,365		411		(3,129,460	)		(33,810	)		326,103			(181	)		13,461			305,984
Comprehensive income:
	Net income		$	14,740			—		—		—			—			—			—			14,740			14,740
	Realized gain on marketable securities reclassified into earnings, net of tax			181			—		—		—			—			—			181			—			181

	Comprehensive income		$	14,921

	Issuance of Stock:
		Issuance of shares for options exercised including tax benefit					—		—		183,686			1,982			(875	)		—			—			1,107
		Issuance of restricted stock					—		—		235,122			2,864			(2,614	)		—			—			250
	Shares received in lieu of tax withholding payment on vested restricted stock						—		—		(50,575	)		(616	)		—			—			—			(616	)
	Stock-based compensation expense						—		—		—			—			3,687			—			—			3,687
	Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock						—		—		(5,610	)		(60	)		60			—			—			—
	Tax benefit from vesting of restricted stock						—		—		—			—			106			—			—			106
	Dividends						—		—		—			—			—			—			(7,581	)		(7,581	)
	Share repurchase						—		—		(454,938	)		(5,074	)		—			—			—			(5,074	)

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2010							41,123,365	$	411		(3,221,775	)	$	(34,714	)	$	326,467		$	—		$	20,620		$	312,784

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

	Balance December 31, 2010		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	86,346	$	86,346	$	—	$	—
Auction rate securities	$	2,000	$	—	$	2,000	$	—
Contingent earn-out obligations	$	7,466	$	—	$	—	$	7,466

	December 31, 2009		December 31, 2010

Balance at beginning of year	$	—	$	2,380
Issuances (See Note 4)		2,380		6,660
Adjustments to fair value included in other income (expense)		—		(1,574	)

Balance at end of year	$	2,380	$	7,466


Consideration transferred:
	Cash paid from available funds	$	57,072
	Cash paid for excess working capital		23,256
	Notes issued to former owners		23,269
	Estimated fair value of contingent earn-out obligation		6,660

			110,257
Less—Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
	Cash and cash equivalents		43,798
	Receivables		33,186
	Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings		10,150
	Other current assets		1,348
	Property and equipment		13,327
	Estimated identifiable intangible assets		24,750
	Current maturities of long-term debt		(12,215	)
	Accounts payable and other current liabilities		(30,873	)
	Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings		(9,700	)
	Long-term debt, net of current maturities		(4,593	)
	Effect of transaction on deferred income taxes		(8,368	)
	Other long-term liabilities		(458	)

			60,352

Goodwill		$	49,905

		Valuation Method	Estimated Amortization Life	Estimated Value

Backlog		Excess earnings	2 years	$	580
Customer relationships		Excess earnings	15 years		13,900
Non-compete agreement		Discounted cash flow	5 years		170
Trade name		Relief-from-royalty	25 years		10,100

	Total acquired intangible assets			$	24,750

	December 31, 2009		December 31, 2010

Balance at beginning of year	$	90,940	$	100,194
Additions		9,254		53,358
Impairment adjustment		—		(5,734	)

Balance at end of year	$	100,194	$	147,818


		/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP


		/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

			December 31, 2009					December 31, 2010

		Estimated Useful Lives in Years	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships		2 - 15	$	10,943	$	(2,196	)	$	25,948	$	(5,378	)
Backlog		1 - 2		4,150		(3,304	)		4,740		(4,253	)
Noncompete agreements		2 - 7		2,960		(1,046	)		3,490		(1,710	)
Tradenames		2 - 25		9,240		(1,367	)		19,570		(2,791	)

	Total		$	27,293	$	(7,913	)	$	53,748	$	(14,132	)


Year ended December 31—
	2011		$	6,472
	2012			5,383
	2013			4,550
	2014			3,967
	2015			3,155
	Thereafter			16,089

		Total	$	39,616

			December 31,

	Estimated Useful Lives in Years		December 31,
	Estimated Useful Lives in Years		2009			2010
Land		—	$	1,395		$	2,282
Transportation equipment		2 - 7		23,644			30,964
Machinery and equipment		2 - 15		18,210			19,550
Computer and telephone equipment		2 - 7		17,597			16,740
Buildings and leasehold improvements		2 - 40		17,259			22,853
Furniture and fixtures		3 - 10		4,802			4,764

				82,907			97,153
Less—Accumulated depreciation				(48,236	)		(53,533	)

Property and equipment, net			$	34,671		$	43,620

	December 31,

	2009		2010
Accrued warranty costs	$	10,333	$	9,925
Accrued backcharges		6,489		6,489
Accrued sales and use tax		1,150		1,500
Deferred revenue		2,585		1,692
Other current liabilities		12,191		11,210

	$	32,748	$	30,816

	December 31,

	2009			2010
Costs incurred on contracts in progress	$	1,173,678		$	1,127,688
Estimated earnings, net of losses		248,800			202,295
Less—Billings to date		(1,468,389	)		(1,366,757	)

	$	(45,911	)	$	(36,774	)

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	$	20,432		$	26,648
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts		(66,343	)		(63,422	)

	$	(45,911	)	$	(36,774	)

		December 31,

		2009			2010
Revolving credit facility		$	—		$	—
Other debt			250			3,000
Notes to former owners			7,358			26,936

	Total debt		7,608			29,936
	Less—current portion		(1,167	)		(1,267	)

	Total long-term portion of debt	$	6,441		$	28,669


Year ended December 31—
	2011	$	1,267
	2012		1,650
	2013		12,819
	2014		12,400
	2015		300
	Thereafter		1,500

		$	29,936


Base Rate Loan Option:
Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%	0.63	%
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Prime Rate	3.25	%
One-month LIBOR plus 1.00%	1.26	%
Eurodollar Rate Loan Option:
One-month LIBOR	0.26	%
Six-month LIBOR	0.46	%

		Consolidated Total Indebtedness to Credit Facility Adjusted EBITDA

		Less than 0.75			0.75 to 1.25			1.25 to 2.00			2.00 or greater
Additional Per Annum Interest Margin Added Under:
	Base Rate Loan Option		0.75	%		1.00	%		1.25	%		1.50	%
	Eurodollar Rate Loan Option		1.75	%		2.00	%		2.25	%		2.50	%
Commitment fees on any portion of the Revolving Loan capacity not in use for borrowings or letters of credit at any given time			0.25	%		0.30	%		0.35	%		0.45	%
Letter of credit fees			1.30	%		1.50	%		1.70	%		1.90	%

			December 31,

			2009			2010
Deferred income tax assets—
	Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts		$	2,754		$	1,956
	Stock compensation			1,828			2,338
	Accrued liabilities and expenses			21,511			24,585
	State net operating loss carryforwards			2,519			2,976
	Intangible assets			545			—
	Capital loss carryover			286			—
	Other			549			1,035

		Total deferred income tax assets	$	29,992		$	32,890

Deferred income tax liabilities—
	Property and equipment			(3,007	)		(5,501	)
	Long-term contracts			(299	)		(389	)
	Goodwill			(2,999	)		(4,136	)
	Intangible assets			—			(7,424	)
	Tax accounting method change (Section 481 adjustments)			(8,954	)		(5,956	)
	Other			(50	)		(914	)

		Total deferred income tax liabilities		(15,309	)		(24,320	)

Less—Valuation allowance				(1,700	)		(568	)

		Net deferred income tax assets	$	12,983		$	8,002

	Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable

Range of Exercise Prices	Number Outstanding at 12/31/10		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Number Exercisable at 12/31/10		Weighted- Average Exercise Price
$ 1.90 - $ 2.875		142		1.95	$	2.01		142	$	2.01
$ 3.39 - $ 4.77		38		1.88	$	4.13		38	$	4.13
$ 6.38 - $ 7.94		191		4.17	$	6.57		191	$	6.57
$11.00 - $12.90		498		7.73	$	11.86		243	$	11.90
$13.15 - $15.03		192		7.08	$	13.31		142	$	13.34

$ 1.90 - $15.03		1,061		5.99	$	9.58		756	$	8.58

Stock Options			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value

Nonvested at December 31, 2009	328		$	4.62
Granted	146		$	4.61
Vested	(157	)	$	4.82
Forfeited	(12	)	$	4.75

Nonvested at December 31, 2010	305		$	4.51

	Shares

Restricted Stock	2008			2009			2010
Unvested at beginning of year		149			284			300
Granted		307			217			245
Vested		(166	)		(198	)		(228	)
Forfeited		(6	)		(3	)		(5	)

Unvested at end of year		284			300			312

				2009

				Q1			Q2			Q3		Q4(a)
Revenues				$	280,274		$	300,349		$	291,591	$	256,693
Gross profit				$	55,153		$	58,321		$	57,405	$	54,671
Operating income				$	11,969		$	17,040		$	15,793	$	11,831
Income from continuing operations				$	7,122		$	10,398		$	9,540	$	7,536
Discontinued operations:
	Operating income (loss), net of tax			$	(180	)	$	(207	)	$	—	$	48
	Estimated gain (loss) on disposition			$	—		$	(93	)	$	—	$	18
Net income				$	6,942		$	10,098		$	9,540	$	7,602
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:
	Basic—
		Income from continuing operations		$	0.18		$	0.27		$	0.25	$	0.20
		Discontinued operations—
			Income (loss) from operations		—			(0.01	)		—		—
			Estimated gain (loss) on disposition		—			—			—		—

	Net income			$	0.18		$	0.26		$	0.25	$	0.20

	Diluted—
		Income from continuing operations		$	0.18		$	0.27		$	0.25	$	0.20
		Discontinued operations—
			Income (loss) from operations		—			(0.01	)		—		—
			Estimated gain (loss) on disposition		—			—			—		—

	Net income			$	0.18		$	0.26		$	0.25	$	0.20

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities				$	(3,933	)	$	23,884		$	24,803	$	9,497

				2010

				Q1			Q2(b)		Q3			Q4(b)
Revenues				$	236,475		$	249,588	$	307,648		$	314,571
Gross profit				$	39,508		$	41,965	$	50,309		$	56,900
Operating income				$	2,104		$	2,376	$	8,453		$	7,109
Income from continuing operations				$	1,165		$	1,646	$	5,410		$	5,796
Discontinued operations:
	Operating income (loss), net of tax			$	—		$	—	$	—		$	—
	Estimated gain (loss) on disposition			$	762		$	—	$	(39	)	$	—
Net income				$	1,927		$	1,646	$	5,371		$	5,796
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:
	Basic—
		Income from continuing operations		$	0.03		$	0.04	$	0.14		$	0.15
		Discontinued operations—
			Income (loss) from operations		—			—		—			—
			Estimated gain (loss) on disposition		0.02			—		—			—

	Net income			$	0.05		$	0.04	$	0.14		$	0.15

	Diluted—
		Income from continuing operations		$	0.03		$	0.04	$	0.14		$	0.15
		Discontinued operations—
			Income (loss) from operations		—			—		—			—
			Estimated gain (loss) on disposition		0.02			—		—			—

	Net income			$	0.05		$	0.04	$	0.14		$	0.15

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities				$	(11,461	)	$	762	$	(3,772	)	$	46,620


	COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, INC.
	By:	/s/ WILLIAM F. MURDY William F. Murdy Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 1, 2011

Signature	Title	Date


/s/ WILLIAM F. MURDY William F. Murdy	Director, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)	March 1, 2011
/s/ WILLIAM GEORGE William George	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)	March 1, 2011
/s/ JULIE S. SHAEFF Julie S. Shaeff	Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)	March 1, 2011
/s/ DARCY G. ANDERSON Darcy G. Anderson	Director	March 1, 2011
/s/ HERMAN E. BULLS Herman E. Bulls	Director	March 1, 2011
/s/ ALFRED J. GIARDINELLI, JR. Alfred J. Giardinelli, Jr.	Director	March 1, 2011

Signature	Title	Date


/s/ ALAN P. KRUSI Alan P. Krusi	Director	March 1, 2011
/s/ BRIAN LANE Brian Lane	Director	March 1, 2011
/s/ FRANKLIN MYERS Franklin Myers	Director	March 1, 2011
/s/ JAMES H. SCHULTZ James H. Schultz	Director	March 1, 2011
/s/ ROBERT D. WAGNER, JR. Robert D. Wagner, Jr.	Director	March 1, 2011

			Incorporated by Reference to the Exhibit Indicated Below and to the Filing with the Commission Indicated Below

Exhibit Number		Description of Exhibits	Exhibit Number	Filing or File Number
	3.1	Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant.	3.1	333-24021
	3.2	Certificate of Amendment dated May 21, 1998.	3.2	1998 Form 10-K
	3.3	Certificate of Amendment dated July 19, 2003.	3.3	2003 Form 10-K
	3.4	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Comfort Systems USA, Inc.	3.1	May 19, 2009 Form 8-K
	4.1	Form of certificate evidencing ownership of Common Stock of the Registrant.	4.1	333-24021
	*10.1	Comfort Systems USA, Inc. 1997 Long-Term Incentive Plan	10.1	333-24021
	*10.2	Comfort Systems USA, Inc. 1997 Non-Employee Directors' Stock Plan	10.2	333-24021
	*10.3	Amendment to the 1997 Non-Employee Directors' Stock Plan dated May 23, 2002.	10.3	Second Quarter 2002 Form 10-Q/A
	*10.4	Comfort Systems USA, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan	4.5	333-138377
	*10.5	Form of Option Award under the Comfort Systems USA, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.	10.6	2006 Form 10-K
	*10.6	Form of Option Award under the Comfort Systems USA, Inc. 2006 Stock Options/SAR Plan for Non-Employee Directors.	10.7	2006 Form 10-K
	*10.7	Employment Agreement between the Company, Eastern Heating & Cooling, Inc. and Alfred J. Giardinelli, Jr.	10.1	Second Quarter 2003 Form 10-Q
	*10.8	Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors	A	Proxy Statement April 10, 2008
	*10.9	2008 Senior Management Annual Performance Plan	B	Proxy Statement April 9, 2008
	*10.10	Form of Change in Control Agreement	10.2	First Quarter 2008 Form 10-Q
	*10.11	Comfort Systems USA, Inc. Executive Severance Policy		Filed Herewith
	*10.12	Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement dated March 26, 2008	10.4	First Quarter 2008 Form 10-Q
	*10.13	Summary of 2009 Incentive Compensation Plan	10.1	First Quarter 2009 Form 10-Q
	*10.14	Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement dated March 26, 2009	10.2	First Quarter 2009 Form 10-Q

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, INC.


By:
		Signature



		Trent McKenna
Its:		Vice President and General Counsel

		Very truly yours,


		/s/ William George III
		William George III

The foregoing Restricted Stock
Award Agreement is hereby accepted:

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, INC.


By:	/s/ Trent Mckenna
	Signature


	Trent McKenna
Its:	Vice President and General Counsel

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