Metals Manufacturing

Build with Certainty. Operate with Confidence.

Fixed-price design-build for metals manufacturing. Full cost certainty prior to contract.

Why Leading Metals Manufacturers Choose Design-Build

In metals manufacturing, success demands more than construction – it requires a partner who understands operational excellence. ARCO’s single-source design-build approach eliminates the coordination complexity and accountability gaps that derail traditional projects.

We transform facility expansion from a risk to be managed into an opportunity to be seized. With guaranteed costs, fixed timelines, and a single point of accountability, you’ll deliver the results your board expects and your operation demands.

When Nucor needed absolute certainty for their facility expansion, they chose ARCO. Because operational excellence starts with construction excellence.

ARCO's Advantage

Turn Facility Expansion Into Competitive Advantage

How ARCO Design/Build’s Approach Accelerates Your Growth

Guaranteed Cost and Schedule Certainty

Lock in project costs during the concept phase. Present to your board with confidence, knowing your budget is protected by our fixed-price guarantee – not just an estimate.

OEM Integration Excellence

From press brakes to galvanization lines, we coordinate complete equipment integration from day one. One equipment matrix. One accountable contact. Zero last minute surprises.

Operational Excellence

Your facility should accelerate production, not constrain it. We design for throughput, efficiency, and future flexibility – delivering competitive advantage through operational excellence.

From Concept to Production: Certainty at Every Phase

Concept Phase: Establish cost certainty before board presentations. Develop detailed budgets with fixed pricing.

Design Development: Coordinate all OEM requirements upfront. Understand operational constraints and design for efficiency. Coordinate with authorities for all permits including site approval, wetlands/streams, and building permit.

Construction: Single-source design-build execution. Unified accountability throughout the project. Clear milestone tracking.

Commissioning: Systematic equipment integration. Thorough testing and verification. Smooth operational handoff.

Success Measured in Operational Excellence

ARCO by the Numbers

1-3

%
Final project costs variance from initial fixed cost estimate
$

5.2

Billion in annual revenue delivering industrial excellence
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2

BD+C Manufacturing Facilities

7500

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Projects completed on time, on budget

0.51

EMR
Industry-leading safety performance

100

%
Single-source accountability
Featured Projects

Metal Manufacturing Projects

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Icotex – Conroe, TX

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ARCO's Advantage

Stop Managing Contractors. Start Managing Growth.

Speed to Market

Every month matters in metals manufacturing. Our integrated approach eliminates coordination delays, delivering your facility faster without compromising quality.

Total Cost Ownership

Beyond construction costs: energy efficiency, maintenance accessibility, expansion readiness. We design for lifecycle value, not just initial investment.

Trusted Consultant

We help clients optimize their material flow and equipment layout as well as integrate automation throughout their process. Our ability to deliver a holistic solution allows us to fully deliver on our promise to be a one-stop shop and single point of accountability for facility delivery.

News & Events

What’s Happening at ARCO

Company NewsARCO Design/Build Names Brian Shoop Director of Process Engineering, Expanding Turnkey Design-Build Capabilities for Food & Beverage Manufacturers
July 22, 2026

ARCO Design/Build Names Brian Shoop Director of Process Engineering, Expanding Turnkey Design-Build Capabilities for Food & Beverage Manufacturers

Industry veteran joins ARCO’s Food & Beverage business, expanding the in-house process engineering expertise that allows clients to entrust a single partner with their facility - from process design through…
Company NewsARCO Design/Build Breaks Ground on New OPW Manufacturing Facility in Smithfield, NC
July 21, 2026

ARCO Design/Build Breaks Ground on New OPW Manufacturing Facility in Smithfield, NC

ARCO Design/Build announced that it held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 17 for a new manufacturing facility for OPW in Smithfield, North Carolina. OPW, A Dover Company, manufactures retail fueling…
Company NewsARCO Design/Build Deepens Its Presence in Washington, D.C. Market
July 14, 2026

ARCO Design/Build Deepens Its Presence in Washington, D.C. Market

New office in Tysons, Virginia, brings the firm’s design-build expertise and national resources closer to clients across the capital region Tysons, VA — July 14, 2026 — ARCO Design/Build, one…

Industrial Expertise

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