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Capital Improvements

ARCO Design/Build’s Capital Improvements team delivers customized solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you’re renovating an existing building with new lights and paint to increase leasing activity, implementing a full-building tenant improvement for a manufacturing operation, or anything in between, our integrated design-build approach ensures seamless project delivery with one team responsible for your entire project.

Right Place, Wrong Space?

Modern automated factory with advanced machinery, assembly lines, and industrial equipment in a spacious, well-lit facility.

Our team collaborates with you during the early planning stages to understand your business, optimize your facility, and provide guaranteed costs before you spend a dime. We understand the unique challenges of working on existing buildings and can provide turnkey solutions that adapt to your evolving operational needs. Our technical expertise and value engineering capabilities ensure your project is completed on time, on budget, and to your exact specifications. This commitment to excellence is why more than 75% of our capital improvements business comes from repeat clients – establishing ARCO as their indispensable, long-term partner throughout the lifecycle of their facility.

ARCO's Advantage

Stay Where You Are

Maximize your existing location’s potential value without relocation.

2,900+ Total Capital Improvements Constructed Nationwide

$670M In Successfully Completed Capital Improvements Annually

75% of Business Comes from Repeat Clients

Zero Handoffs

One team responsible for the entire process from planning to project completion.

Active Facility Expertise

Specialized process for occupied building renovations.

Industries We Serve

  • Warehouse & Distribution: Optimize workflow with strategic renovations that transform efficiency and functionality. From innovative rack reconfigurations to loading dock modernizations, we enhance both active distribution centers and facilities in transition. Our solutions accommodate your current business requirements while creating adaptable environments ready for future growth and evolving logistics demands.
  • Manufacturing: Our specialized teams deliver precision upgrades that elevate manufacturing capabilities in both active production facilities and new setup environments. We strategically coordinate implementation to support existing operations or expedite facility activation, ensuring seamless transitions that align with your immediate production needs and long-term growth objectives.
  • Cold Storage: Temperature-controlled renovations require specialized expertise and meticulous planning. Our teams deliver cold storage improvements that safeguard temperature integrity for both operational facilities and newly commissioned spaces. Whether protecting existing inventory or preparing environments for future use, we create more sustainable and effective refrigerated solutions that meet rigorous industry standards.
  • Controlled Environment: From cleanrooms to laboratories, we understand the strict regulatory standards that govern specialized environments. Our renovation protocols ensure compliance throughout the construction process.
  • Office: Whether standalone or integrated within industrial facilities, our office renovations create productive workspaces that reflect your company culture and operational needs.

Comprehensive Capital Improvement Solutions

  • Tenant Improvements
  • Facility Upgrades
  • Facility Modernization
  • Renovations/Whitebox
  • Retrofits
  • Exterior Facelifts
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Disaster Restoration
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Industrial Expertise

We thrive with industries well-known for their exacting guidelines and particular building needs. Our specialized experience is your advantage.