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Southern California’s Design-Build Partner

ARCO National Construction’s Southern California division, located in Irvine, is a premier California construction company delivering best-in-class design-build solutions for projects of all sizes and levels of complexity. With a network of 49 offices in major markets nationwide, ARCO combines the reach and resources of a national general contractor with the responsiveness, focus, and regional insight of a local builder. Our proven design-build methodology unites high-quality design and construction, cost management, and schedule control under a single point of accountability. To minimize upfront risk, ARCO provides preliminary design services at no cost to our clients.

ARCO’s in-depth knowledge of the Southern California market, combined with extensive experience delivering projects nationwide, allows us to provide best-in-class design and construction solutions along with an exceptional client experience.

Beyond our local presence, ARCO’s Southern California team supports clients with facility needs across the country. Our broad expertise and ability to develop innovative, effective solutions translate seamlessly to projects in any market.

ARCO’s Unique Design-Build Value

Our design-build process minimizes risk, maximizes value, and gives you cost and schedule confidence from day one.

Zero Upfront Cost During Conceptual Development

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Our design-build process minimizes risk, maximizes value, and gives you cost and schedule confidence from day one.

EARLY RISK TRANSFER UPON PROJECT AWARD

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Once our firm proposal is accepted, ARCO assumes financial risk, locks in pricing, and secures key materials immediately.

GUARANTEED UPFRONT PRICING FROM DESIGN-BUILD CONCEPT

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Our clients never pay more than the price accepted in the proposal if no changes are made to the original scope of work.

Solutions for Every Stage of Your California Construction Project

What types of projects does ARCO complete in California?

ARCO delivers a wide variety of project types throughout the California market, including warehouse and distribution facilities, cold storage operations, manufacturing and processing spaces, life science environments, self-storage developments, commercial projects, and more.

I’m in the early stages of planning. Can ARCO help develop a conceptual design for my California project?

Yes. During the proposal phase, ARCO provides preliminary design services at no upfront cost. Our team can develop conceptual plans, early budgets, and initial schedules to help define your project vision.

How can ARCO help ensure my project stays within budget?

Along with offering guaranteed pricing, ARCO maintains cost alignment through open and transparent cost tracking, value-focused design decisions, and proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Can ARCO help evaluate potential sites or existing buildings for my California project?

Yes. ARCO’s Southern California team performs detailed site evaluations and building assessments to help identify the best location and determine overall project feasibility.

What preconstruction services does ARCO offer?

ARCO’s preconstruction services include thorough due diligence, detailed cost estimating, design and constructability reviews, master scheduling, risk identification, and additional planning support.

Does ARCO's Southern California team work with national clients?

Yes. ARCO’s Southern California team supports clients across the country, backed by our network of 49 offices in major markets nationwide.

CALIFORNIA'S AWARD-WINNING CONSTRUCTION PARTNER

As an award-winning California construction company, our Southern California team is committed to delivering best-in-class design-build solutions and providing exceptional client experiences.