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Public Works Expertise That Builds Safer, Stronger Communities
As Texas cities grow at a record pace, so does the need for public infrastructure, and the ability to build it quickly without sacrificing quality or budget. For municipalities, these projects, including fire stations, aren’t routine and are often complex. At Cerris Builders, we’ve made it our goal to simplify that process and deliver facilities that protect lives and strengthen communities.
These projects are uniquely rewarding for both our teams and the city partners who occupy the buildings. Unlike traditional commercial work, fire stations and other public infrastructure become a “home base” for first responders and a core component of the neighborhoods they serve. That responsibility demands a general contractor who understands the mission, communicates effectively, and has the expertise to act as a true partner in navigating a building process that municipalities may only undertake once every 5-10 years.
Cerris Builders’ public works portfolio has deep roots in Austin and around Texas. Most recently, our team has developed expertise in building emergency services facilities, including fire stations. This expertise began in Midland and has expanded into Austin and Dallas. Our consistent performance and close collaboration have made us a trusted partner for these cities’ construction projects. The expertise we gained through our initial partnership in Midland and subsequent relationships in Central and North Texas has enabled us to deliver nearly 10 fire stations across Texas in recent years.
PROVEN DELIVERY IN AUSTIN
Recent projects in Killeen and Travis County showcase our ability to deliver multi-use facilities that combine living quarters for firefighters, office spaces for administrative teams, training rooms for skill development, and apparatus bays for rapid deployment. Beyond the basics, we integrate advanced features like fully sprinklered systems, decontamination areas, medical storage, and energy-efficient designs that meet today’s standards and anticipate tomorrow’s needs.
The successful delivery of these projects enables continued growth in these communities and enhances the opportunity for increased emergency response ratings, ensuring safety and trust for residents and local businesses.
OUR APPROACH: PARTNERSHIP FIRST
Delivering public works projects requires collaboration, priority alignment, and the ability to anticipate challenges before they arise. Cerris Builders has found success for our clients by adopting a partnership-first approach. This combines deep subject matter and technical expertise with teamwork to ensure every project supports the community’s specific needs.
- Early Relationship Building
Every municipality operates differently. We invest time upfront to understand priorities, community expectations, approval processes, and procurement pathways. This early alignment builds trust, streamlines decision-making, and sets the stage for smooth project execution. - Proactive Communication
We maintain regular touchpoints with city officials, design teams, and other key stakeholders, covering schedule, budget, and community impact. When communities are engaged and informed, we can minimize disruption and maximize outcomes.
- Regulatory Expertise
Our extensive municipality work supports our ability to expertly navigate the regulatory aspects of public works and emergency services facilities construction. Our teams know how to partner with each city to navigate codes and compliance standards to keep the project on schedule and mitigate risk during the building process. - Design-Build Fluency and Value Engineering
Cerris Builders understands how purpose-driven fire stations are. Our team of experts helps guide the building process with thoughtful, impactful value engineering designed to optimize cost without compromising performance. Our strong relationships with architects and the number of fire station projects we’ve completed enhance our understanding of what these buildings need to perform at their best from day one.
- Multidisciplinary Field Leadership
At their core, fire stations are multi-use buildings. They feature a mix of office, residential, apparatus bays, and specialized training spaces. Cerris Builders has a deep bench of long-tenured, well-rounded superintendents who have led diverse project types and know how to coordinate these complex scopes seamlessly without sacrificing schedule or quality craftsmanship.
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Headquartered in Pflugerville, Texas, Cerris Builders is proud to contribute to the region's vitality and growth. As a company, we’re committed to giving back to the communities where we work and live — whether that be through charitable giving and volunteer work in the spirit of our core value of Caring Heart, or the opportunity to shape our communities by performing work that makes them safer, more reliable, and ready to grow into the future.
Our public works experience across Texas and in Central Texas positions us as a trusted resource for municipalities looking to expand their emergency services and deliver complex, value-engineered facilities designed to stand the test of time.