
Design-Build Construction Leaders
ARCO Design/Build is a leader in the commercial construction industry with offices in all major markets and hundreds of associates nationwide. ARCO Design/Build Houston provides the strength and expertise of a multi-billion dollar design-build construction firm while offering the personal service and attention to detail of a local company.
Established in 2015, the Houston based ARCO team, led by CEO Eric Safko and President John Atcheson, has made their mark in the construction industry as a design-build leader in Texas serving clients on a local, regional and nationwide basis.
ARCO is a full-service design-build general contracting firm recognized as an industry leader offering a turnkey approach to commercial construction concentrating on light industrial, distribution centers, manufacturing, cold storage, pharmaceutical, self-storage and offices for both new construction and tenant improvements.
Our team capitalizes on the design/build approach to streamline the design and construction process to reduce and control costs, expedite schedules and limit risks for our clients. With our experienced team of superintendents, architects and engineers lead by our project management staff, ARCO provides a one-point of contact solution to the design/build construction process.
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Let’s discuss your next design-build project and how our ARCO Design/Build Southwest team can help you.
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Office: 281.310.8900
1235 North Loop West • Suite 1200 • Houston, TX 77008
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ARCO Houston Leaders
Eric Safko
CEO
ARCO Design/Build Houston
John Atcheson
President
ARCO Design/Build Houston
Lindsey Mehne
Director of Business Development
ARCO Design/Build Houston
Eric Safko
CEO
ARCO Design/Build Houston
Hometown: Plainfield, IL
College/Degree: Marquette University, Civil Engineering
Experience: Full service design-build general contractor in the commercial construction industry since 2005 concentrating on light industrial, distribution center, manufacturing, cold storage and offices for both new construction and tenant improvements. Started the ARCO Design/Build Southwest office in Houston, TX.
Other Activities: Traveling, golfing, fishing and spending time with friends and family.
John Atcheson
President
ARCO Design/Build Houston
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
College/Degree: Georgia Southern University, Construction Management with Minor in Business and Law
Experience: Involved in the construction and real estate development industry since 2009 concentrating in light industrial, distribution, manufacturing, cold storage, and speculative development.
Other Activities: Board member of the Association of Real Estate Professionals (ACRP), Committee member of the National Association of Office and Industrial Properties (NAIOP), and a supporting sponsor associate of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR). In spare time enjoys traveling, running, biking, being outdoors, and spending time with his friends and family.
Lindsey Mehne
Director of Business Development
ARCO Design/Build Houston
Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX
College/Degree: Sam Houston State University
Experience: 11 years of sales experience throughout the oil and gas industry, including business development in heavy industrial construction and selling PVF.
Other Activities: Traveling, painting, spending time with family and friends, and providing the best life for her dog.