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Mission Critical

Speed. Resilience. Integration. Delivered.

From hyperscale deployments to edge computing and AI environments, ARCO Design/Build delivers mission-critical facilities with the speed, precision, and technical integration the market demands. In a sector strained by capacity constraints, we offer something different: a fully integrated design-build solution that brings projects online 15-20% faster than traditional methods – without compromising quality or control.

Built for Uptime. Designed for What’s Next.

We don’t just build data centers. We build strategic infrastructure that directly advances your business goals. Instead of letting design specifications drive the project, we begin with your operational objectives, uptime requirements, scalability needs, and time-to-revenue targets – and let those determine every aspect of design and execution.

With decades of industrial experience and a national footprint, our teams deliver high-performance facilities that meet your exact power, cooling, and security specifications. From site selection to commissioning, we serve as your single point of contact – streamlining delivery and accelerating your time to revenue.

Integrated Design-Build for Critical Infrastructure

Unlike traditional models that separate design and construction across multiple vendors, our design-build delivery unites the entire process under one accountable team. That means better coordination between systems, fewer delays, and faster paths to completion.

ARCO's Advantage

Accelerated Timelines

15-20% faster than plan-spec construction

Fewer RFIs and Change Orders

Because systems are coordinated from day one

One Team from Start to Finish

Site development, technical design, construction, and commissioning

Technical Expertise That Scales

ARCO’s mission-critical teams combine industrial scale with deep technical fluency in data center construction. Whether you’re building a powered shell or a hyperscale deployment, we deliver resilient, future-ready infrastructure.

Key Areas of Expertise

  • Advanced Cooling Systems: Including liquid-cooled solutions for high-density and AI-driven workloads
  • Redundant Power Infrastructure: Configurations to suite your needs with backup generation and UPS systems
  • Security Integration: Biometric access, layered surveillance, and crash-related perimeter controls
  • Long-Lead Equipment Strategy: Proactive procurement to address global supply chain delays

ARCO Mission Critical Capabilities

  • Speed to Market: 15-20% reduction in total build time
  • One Team, One Contract: Single-source responsibility from concept through commissioning
  • High-Density Readiness: Expertise in AI, ML, and advanced compute workloads
  • Geographic Reach: National execution with localized support
  • Design for Resilience: Cooling, power, and structural systems built for uptime
  • Sustainability Focus: LEED-certified solutions that meet enterprise ESG goals

Built For Your Environment

Whether you’re expanding in power-constrained regions, planning for grid instability, or entering emerging markets, ARCO’s integrated approach ensures performance without compromise.

Solutions For:

  • Power-Constrained Markets
  • Regional Cooling Challenges
  • Grid Reliability & Resilience
  • Cost-Conscious Emerging Markets
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Digital Realty Trust

Ashburn, Virginia

Ready For What’s Next

When legacy contractors are at capacity, ARCO Design/Build delivers. Let’s talk about how our business-objective driven approach can transform your next mission-critical deployment into a competitive advantage – with a team that builds for speed, reliability, and future scalability.

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April 23, 2025

Net Zero Data Center Alliance Forms to Pioneer Sustainable Data Infrastructure

Four industry leaders announced today the formation of the Net Zero Data Center Alliance, a groundbreaking collaboration to develop and deploy zero-emission data centers with integrated bio-farm technology and sustainable…
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March 26, 2025

ARCO Breaks Ground on 1.2 Million Square Foot Logistics Facility for Repeat Client Lecangs

ARCO, a leading national design-build firm, broke ground on a 1,207,135 square-foot logistics facility for repeat client Lecangs. This $96 million development marks Apple Valley’s largest industrial project since 2018…
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March 20, 2025

ARCO Design/Build Expands Charleston Presence with New Downtown Office

ARCO Design/Build, a leading national design-build firm, today announced the expansion of its Charleston operations with the opening of a new 6,000-square-foot office in downtown Charleston. Located at 7 Radcliffe…

Industrial Expertise

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