About - ARCO National Construction

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Largest Design-Build
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Top Contractors

Warehouse & Distribution
Builder in the U.S.

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A DESIGN-BUILD FIRM
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ARCO'S UNMATCHED EXPERIENCE, THE EXPERTISE OF OUR STAFF, AND BEST-IN-CLASS SOLUTIONS HAVE RESULTED IN THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED PROJECTS NATIONWIDE AND THE VERY BEST CONSTRUCTION PROCESS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS AND ASSOCIATES.

Founded in 1992 on the principle that construction should be an enjoyable and beneficial process for our associates and customers, ARCO has grown to become a leader in the design-build industry with offices in 42 major markets nationwide. As the 3rd largest design-build general contractor in the U.S., ARCO offers the strength and presence of a national builder with the personalized attention of a small company. Our professional, qualified team of engineers, project managers, superintendents, and architects is capable of designing and building the most demanding project anywhere in the country. We pride ourselves in offering the best, most cost-effective single-source solutions and adding value to every project.

ARCO’s design-build delivery method combines quality of design and construction, management of capital expense, and adherence to schedule into a single point of responsibility. As a result, our customers reap the benefits of total integration. Our team of design-build construction experts effectively gain an understanding of each client’s business and analyze the key components to reduce exposure and provide the very best value.

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ZERO UPFRONT COST DURING CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT

Our expert proposal delivery method is based on zero investment preliminary design, resulting in the best solutions at the lowest overall total project cost.

EARLY FINANCIAL RISK TRANSFER

ARCO takes on the financial risk in a project’s earliest stages – as soon as our firm price proposal is accepted and a procurement letter of intent is executed. Pricing is locked in, and key materials are secured immediately.

SUBSTANTIAL TIME & SCHEDULE SAVINGS

Our internal design services allow for design, buyout, and construction to occur simultaneously, saving valuable time on the overall project schedule.

With experience across industry types, the high level of technical expertise ARCO offers enables us to provide a thorough review of the client’s specifications and design to identify potential problems, inefficiencies, and value engineering solutions prior to construction.

Whether it is building 1 million square feet of pharmaceutical distribution space through winter in just 10 months or methane gas mitigation on a former landfill site, ARCO has the experience and expertise to solve even the most difficult problems and make the most complex projects feasible.

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PROJECTS

performed in hundreds of cities nationwide

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revenue attributed to ARCO's Raving Fans each year

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in offices and on jobsites coast to coast providing unmatched resources

Treat people fairly and do the right thing.
Understand our customers’ businesses and solve their problems.
Be positive, upbeat and have fun.
Create opportunities for individual, financial success based on merit.

The ARCO business model aims to foster a sense of entrepreneurship, giving each associate the tools needed to succeed on an individual level. Because we believe so strongly in creating opportunities for individual success among our associates, ARCO is a 100% associate-owned company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), each associate holds a stake in the company, placing the benefits of our success directly in the hands of those who drive it. Each of our 42 offices have been opened by ARCO associates who have demonstrated a high level of success and leadership.

ARCO offers competitive base salaries and industry-leading, merit-based bonuses, as well as a 100% company-funded retirement plan through the ESOP. We prioritize the health of our associates and their families through comprehensive health and dental insurance plan options. To encourage continued education, we also provide certification and tuition reimbursement, tax-free student loan repayments, and college scholarships for associates’ children.

The hard work of our team never goes unnoticed, so we make cultivating an upbeat culture and celebrating our success a priority. From regular happy hours to company-wide incentive trips, ARCO strives to make our workplace one that is a fun and enjoyable environment for our associates.

Additionally, as part of ARCO’s unrivaled sabbatical program, after every 5 years of service, employees receive 30 days off in addition to regular vacation days to spend an extended period of time with family and pursue life-long dreams. To encourage travel, the company also provides a $5,000 bonus. From Alaskan cruises to backpacking Europe, ARCO associates have seen the world and returned to work refreshed and rejuvenated.

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Knowing it’s not enough to just say the right thing, we hold fast to our first core value – “treat people fairly and do the right thing.”

Beyond standard corporate policies and practices, ARCO extends our commitment to creating an inclusive culture to our recruiting, training, and subcontractor selection. We know that the best work requires the best people and that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the very best solutions to our customers.

Through education, intentional recruiting and hiring practices, and dedication of time and resources to developing and implementing corporate best practices, ARCO will continue to learn, grow, and make progress toward a diverse and inclusive workplace. Upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion will result in an empowering work environment for our associates, the best solutions for our customers, and ultimately, positive change in the construction industry and communities in which we work.

Whether it’s a coat drive or an enterprise-wide fundraising campaign for cancer research, ARCO provides associates with easy and fun ways to support the community. ARCO also encourages associates to get involved with the charities of their choice by offering five days of paid leave each year to perform volunteer work and through a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program.

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ENR TOP 100: #3 DESIGN-BUILD FIRMS
ENR TOP 400: #17 GENERAL CONTRACTORS
ENR SOURCEBOOK: #1 WAREHOUSE BUILDER
ENR SOURCEBOOK: #4 ENTERTAINMENT
ENR SOURCEBOOK: #5 GENERAL BUILDING
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ENR: TEXAS & LOUISIANA TOP CONTRACTORS
GIANTS 400: #1 INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS
GIANTS 400: #2 RETAIL BUILDER
GIANTS 400: #3 DESIGN-BUILD FIRMS
GIANTS 400: #8 SENIOR LIVING BUILDER
GIANTS 400: #10 CONTRACTOR
GIANTS 400: #13 MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDER

GIANTS 400: #18 MULTIFAMILY BUILDER
GIANTS 400: #18 STUDENT HOUSING BUILDER
GIANTS 400: #52 OFFICE BUILDER
GIANTS 400: #65 SCIENCE & TECH
INC. 5000: FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES
BEST PLACES TO WORK: ST. LOUIS
TOP PLACES TO WORK: ST. LOUIS

22 Projects Under Construction in 2022

Utilizing our tried and true design-build methodology, ARCO proudly brought our clients’ visions to life on projects across industry types coast to coast in 2022. From projects built through winter on accelerated schedules, to navigating supply chain disruptions, and everything in-between, ARCO took on even the most demanding projects, providing clients with cost-saving solutions and the very best customer experience.

ARCO Challenging Site Solutions Case Studies

From methane gas mitigation on a former landfill to a 60' site elevation change from 70,000 cubic yards of rock blasting, ARCO is expertly capable of solving the most difficult site challenges our clients face.

ARCO Ranked Largest Domestic Builder of Distribution & Warehouse Facilities

ARCO was recently ranked the largest domestic builder of distribution and warehouse facilities by Engineering News-Record! With over $2.9 billion in distribution projects performed in 2021 and 27 million square feet currently under construction, we are proud to truly be the best in the business!

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