ARCO National Construction is proud to announce the successful completion of two state-of-the-art distribution facilities, totaling more than 2.5 million square feet, for National Development and two retail end-users. The large-scale facilities are strategically located in the East Hartford Logistics & Technology Park, a 300-acre site providing easy access to major markets, including New York and Boston.
With construction occurring simultaneously, ARCO completed both facilities within just 14 months.
Strategic Schedule-Saving Solutions
ARCO’s design-build approach allowed the team to quickly identify the critical path and implement strategic measures to maintain the aggressive project schedule and avoid any major delays. For example, to maximize productivity, ARCO hired additional crews to work on both buildings simultaneously and brought in two concrete batch plants to ensure an uninterrupted supply of concrete.
Value Engineering Solutions
ARCO also offered creative solutions for both facilities that resulted in significant cost savings. For one of the facilities, ARCO performed an extensive review of the tenant building specifications, providing value engineering recommendations for every aspect of the project. These adjustments contributed to substantial savings without compromising quality.
For the second facility, ARCO implemented an innovative grading solution, sloping the entire building at a 0.25 percent grade. This adjustment eliminated the need for an additional 120,000 cubic yards of imported material, significantly reducing costs.

Project Details
Building A is a 1,300,000-square-foot distribution facility featuring a 1,284,153-square-foot warehouse and a 15,847-square-foot office space. Constructed using tilt-up construction techniques, the facility boasts a 40-foot clear height, 147 dock positions, 740 trailer parking spaces, and 446 auto parking spaces, making it ideal for large-scale logistics and distribution operations.
Building B is a 1,215,169-square-foot build-to-suit facility, comprising a 1,185,600-square-foot warehouse and a 29,569-square-foot office area. Constructed with structural steel, it features a 40-foot clear height, 150 dock positions, 505 trailer parking spaces, and 430 auto parking spaces, designed to accommodate high-capacity warehousing and distribution needs.






ABOUT NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
National Development is a prominent real estate development and investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development, and management of mixed-use, residential, office, industrial, and retail properties. With decades of experience, the company has played a significant role in shaping communities across New England, particularly in the Greater Boston area. National Development is known for creating innovative, sustainable projects that blend functionality and aesthetics, focusing on enhancing the quality of life for residents and businesses. The firm also provides property management and asset management services, offering comprehensive real estate solutions for long-term value creation.