COST, Inc. celebrated Labor Day by closing its offices on September 1st, 2026.

Since 1957, COST has been an industry leader in theme and specialty construction. COST is a one stop source for unique, highly specialized fabrication and construction services. Our areas of expertise include exhibit fabrication, theme facades, faux finishes, water features, aquariums, and sculptural elements. We utilize numerous materials and methodologies to allow our clients to evaluate and select a specific approach from economical, structural, and aesthetic perspectives. The projects we create are recognized by the numerous AZA, ASLA and TEA awards we have won. This award-winning work is on display at several highly respected facilities such as the Bronx Zoo, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Disney, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History and thousands more. Our talented staff of artisans, skilled construction personnel, and devoted project managers work closely with architects, designers, owners, and other contractors to ensure only the finest thematic fabrication and construction is delivered to each and every project we develop.