Chen Moore and Associates Recognized in 2025 ENR 500 For Innovation and Growth
Chen Moore and Associates Achieves 2025 ENR 500 Honor
Chen Moore and Associates (CMA), a top-tier engineering and planning firm, has recently been included in the prestigious 2025 Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms list, recognition that underscores their exceptional growth and leadership within the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors. This accolade, based on the firm's revenue in design services from the previous year, highlights CMA's status as a benchmark for success in the industry and their commitment to innovation and community-first approaches.
The ENR Top 500 list is renowned for tracking accomplishments and growth within the AEC sector, providing a comprehensive overview of the leading firms in the country. Chen Moore, under the guidance of its President and CEO, Peter M. Moore, expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the company's mission of prioritizing the people—customers, team members, and communities—in every project. "Our mission has always been simple: put people first—in our communities, our projects and our team members,” he stated. "We’re honored to stand alongside the nation’s leading design firms and grateful to our clients who entrust us with shaping vital infrastructure every day."
For over 40 years, CMA has cultivated a strong reputation built on a solid employee-oriented culture, technical expertise, and profound community engagement. In 2024 alone, the firm’s employees dedicated more than 2,500 hours to volunteer work, contributing to STEM programs, regional food banks, and various nonprofit organizations. This commitment to social responsibility, as explained by Executive Vice President Jose Acosta, stems from CMA’s belief in investing in talented individuals who are not only professionals but also active members of their communities. "By participating in community organizations wherever we work, we learn each area’s unique needs and become part of its fabric. Putting people and communities first has always guided us," Acosta remarked.
CMA’s pursuit of excellence also includes a variety of initiatives aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the company. Their women's leadership programs, such as the CMA Women's Alliance, showcase their commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment. Additionally, with advancements in technology, CMA has expanded its service offerings to include innovative solutions in trenchless technologies, transportation engineering, and water resources management.
As they celebrate this achievement, CMA intends to continue enhancing their engineering solutions to further benefit the communities they serve throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. The firm is poised for the future, maintaining a culture that empowers individuals within the organization while prioritizing community impact.
About Chen Moore and Associates
Chen Moore and Associates is a comprehensive engineering, landscape architecture, and planning firm located in the southeastern United States. With nearly four decades of experience, CMA specializes in delivering full-service expertise in various critical infrastructure markets, including water and wastewater utility design, transportation engineering, power distribution, land development, and municipal planning. As it approaches its 40th anniversary, CMA reaffirms its dedication to excellence, community service, and fostering a culture of empowerment for its team members.