Cason/Closs Co. Inc. PBC
Building Resilient Communities Through Innovative Civic Infrastructure
About Cason/Closs Co. Inc. PBC
Cason/Closs Co. Inc. PBC is a New York-based engineering firm and public benefit corporation dedicated to designing, building, and managing civic infrastructure projects that strengthen community resilience and emergency preparedness. As a hybrid organization, we operate at the intersection of for-profit enterprise, mission-driven public service, and community partnership, enabling us to leverage diverse funding streams and deliver sustainable solutions that serve both business and societal needs.
Our unique position as a public benefit corporation allows us to prioritize long-term community impact alongside financial viability. We work collaboratively with municipalities, government agencies, and community stakeholders to develop infrastructure solutions that enhance regional stability, improve emergency response capabilities, and create lasting positive change for the communities we serve.
Our Services
Civic Infrastructure Design & Engineering
A Civic Infrastructure Design & Engineering PBC is a mission‑driven public‑benefit company that designs and builds the essential systems that help a community function with safety, dignity, and long‑term resilience. It blends engineering, manufacturing, and civic operations to create practical infrastructure—such as emergency‑readiness systems, water and resilience modules, shelter and housing supports, mobility tools, and community‑anchored products—while maintaining a legally protected public mission. Because it operates as a Public Benefit Corporation, it can contract with governments and institutions while staying rooted in service to the region, delivering durable, place‑anchored solutions that strengthen communities over time.
Emergency Preparedness & Resilience Planning
Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Planning is the work of designing practical, community‑ready systems that help people stay safe, supported, and connected before, during, and after a crisis. It brings together risk assessment, emergency‑supply planning, evacuation and communication strategies, shelter and continuity supports, and resilience programs that strengthen a community’s ability to withstand disruptions. A Public Benefit Corporation delivering this work focuses on protecting residents and institutions through mission‑driven planning, clear operational standards, and real‑world tools—ensuring that every neighborhood, agency, and partner has the guidance, resources, and infrastructure needed to respond effectively and recover quickly when emergencies occur.
Infrastructure Construction & Project Management
Infrastructure Construction and Project Management focuses on turning community needs into fully built, functional, and long‑lasting civic assets. It brings together planning, engineering, budgeting, permitting, procurement, and on‑site construction to deliver projects that are safe, resilient, and built to standard. A Public Benefit Corporation delivering this work manages every phase—from early design and stakeholder coordination to contractor oversight, quality control, and final commissioning—ensuring that each project is delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with its public mission. This approach creates infrastructure that is not only technically sound but also community‑anchored, transparent, and built for long‑term stewardship.