Smarter Spaces for Stronger Operations
36% Faster Delivery, 20-30% Lower Cost
Turnkey Design-Build Expertise
ARCO Design/Build delivers fully integrated design and construction services tailored to the unique needs of building materials manufacturers.
Facility Optimization
We design and build manufacturing spaces that align with your production flow, material handling requirements, and equipment needs.
Scalable Solutions for Growth
Whether building a greenfield facility or expanding an existing plant, ARCO Design/Build provides scalable solutions that support long-term growth.
Minimize Risk. Maximize Growth. Build with ARCO.
Partnering with ARCO Design/Build means gaining a strategic ally who delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and long-term value. Our deep expertise in industrial construction helps building materials manufacturers reduce project risk, avoid costly delays, and build facilities that align with their growth strategy and operational goals.
ARCO by the Numbers
#2 by BD+C
Largest industrial sector contractor in the U.S.
#1 by ENR
Largest warehouse / distribution center contracting firm in the U.S.
#1 by BD+C
Top design-build firms in the U.S.
$5.0B
Annual Revenue in 2025
7,500+
Design-build projects constructed in our 30+ year history
1.3B
Square feet of industrial space constructed
Cost Certainty You Can Rely On.
At ARCO, we don’t just estimate — we commit. Our industry-leading cost guarantee model allows us to lock in pricing early, buy out projects upfront, and deliver with less than 1% variance between estimated and actual costs across our $5.0B annual portfolio. That means fewer surprises, faster decisions, and the confidence that your investment is protected from start to finish.
Your Plant. Our Expertise. One Team.
01 Design-Build Simplicty
One Source of Accountability
ARCO aligns planning, design, engineering, and construction under one team so owners can make faster & educated decisions, clearer accountability, and no handoff failures.
02 Live-Plant Execution
Work Planned Around Production
Phasing, safety separation, material routing, shutdown planning, and temporary conditions are built into the approach – not discovered in the field.
03 Vendor-Integrated Coordination
Equipment & Operations Alignment
We coordinate early with owners, equipment suppliers, and specialty partners so constructability, scheduling, & operational requirements stay algigned.
What ARCO Provides
Schedule confidence around production demands
Constructability grounded in plant realities
Clear communication across operations, vendors, and field teams
A partner who can move fast without creating operational chaos
Design That Drives Results
ARCO delivers purpose-built facilities, engineered to meet your operational goals and accelerate your business success — all through a single, accountable design-build partner.
Greenfield Precast Facilities
Rolling, Fixed, & Carousel Line Support
Plant Expansions in Active Environments
Bed Expansions and Replacements
Batch Plant & Concrete Delivery Systems
Support Spaces That Work Harder
Experience & Expertise
Don Smith – Director of Business Development
- Led bed expansion and replacement work on both fixed and rolling bed systems.
- Coordinated the internal, external, and foreign design of a large carousel plant
- Responsible for all aspects of a major plant expansion that included bed replcements and new batch plants, beds, cranes, and yard enhancement.
- Worked through all aspects of plant shutdowns for mixer replacement efforts in Ohio & Michigan
- Understands the difference a strong design-build makes when work must be delivered without disrupting plant operations.
Let’s Build What’s Next Together
Ready to explore your facility options? Connect with our team to discuss your vision and learn how we can bring it to life.