ARCO National Construction is proud to announce its designation as the Official Design-Build Construction Partner of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), reinforcing ARCO’s continued commitment to advancing collegiate athletic facilities nationwide.
Through this partnership, ARCO will collaborate with NAIA member institutions to enhance the student-athlete experience by delivering state-of-the-art athletic environments. This includes the design and construction of training facilities, competition venues, and multi-use athletic complexes tailored to the unique needs of each campus.
“Partnering with the NAIA represents an exciting opportunity to further expand ARCO’s impact within collegiate athletics,” said Sam Stahnke, Vice President and Operating Partner at ARCO. “Our integrated design-build approach allows us to deliver high-quality, efficient, and customized facilities that align with each institution’s vision. We’re eager to work alongside NAIA schools to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate both athletic performance and campus life.”
As a trusted, full-service design-build partner, ARCO brings deep expertise in delivering complex projects with speed, cost certainty, and a focus on long-term value. NAIA institutions will benefit from streamlined project delivery and access to ARCO’s national resources and industry knowledge.
The partnership underscores ARCO’s dedication to building environments that support athlete development and foster community engagement across college campuses.
The agreement will remain in effect through February 2029.
ABOUT NAIA
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is a governing body for small college athletics programs across North America, dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. With hundreds of member institutions and thousands of student-athletes, the NAIA promotes competitive excellence, academic achievement, and leadership development both on and off the field.
ABOUT ARCO NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION
ARCO National Construction is a leading design-build contractor with offices throughout the United States, delivering complex commercial, industrial, and recreational facilities nationwide. With a fully integrated approach, ARCO provides a single point of accountability from concept through completion, ensuring cost certainty, accelerated schedules, and high-quality results.


