As national leaders in cannabis facility construction, ARCO National Construction delivers turnkey design-build solutions for cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail dispensary facilities across the United States. Our team understands the complexity of cannabis project delivery, balancing regulatory compliance, controlled environments, and operational efficiency to help clients bring facilities to market on time and within budget.
ARCO’s unparalleled cannabis construction experience has made us a trusted partner for operators and investors in a rapidly evolving industry. Whether you’re planning a climate-controlled cultivation center, vertically integrated processing facility, or dispensary, our design-build experts bring the technical knowledge and regulatory insight necessary to deliver functional, compliant, and cost-effective cannabis facilities.
Cannabis facility construction requires specialized planning and coordination across multiple disciplines. We integrate engineering precision, environmental control systems, and regulatory sensitivity into every project we undertake to ensure optimal facility performance.
ARCO National Construction is proud to have delivered high-performance cannabis facilities nationwide, supporting clients with cultivation, processing, distribution, and dispensary needs. Our portfolio reflects both new construction and complex renovations tailored to regulatory standards and operational goals.
Our design-build process minimizes risk, maximizes value, and gives you cost and schedule confidence from day one.
Contact ARCO for expert facility solutions that optimize design, cost, and performance, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.
We deliver design-build solutions for a wide range of cannabis facility types, including cultivation and grow operations, processing and manufacturing centers, vertically integrated facilities, distribution hubs, and retail dispensaries. Each project is tailored to the operational needs and regulatory requirements of the specific facility type.
ARCO’s design-build process unifies design and construction under one contract, reducing risk, improving communication, and accelerating schedules. This integrated delivery method typically results in a more efficient build, clearer cost certainty, and a smoother path from concept to completion.
Cannabis projects have unique zoning, permitting, and environmental control requirements that vary by state and locality. Our team brings experience in navigating these complexities, proactively engaging early in the process to identify regulatory pathways, address compliance checkpoints, and minimize delays.
With extensive experience across cannabis and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) projects nationwide, we combine deep industry knowledge with broad delivery capacity. Our seasoned team anticipates industry-specific challenges, aligns design with operational goals, and delivers facilities optimized for cost, function, and compliance.
Cannabis facility construction is distinct from traditional commercial builds due to its combination of regulated environments, sophisticated mechanical systems, and tightly controlled workflows. Successful cannabis facilities are thoughtfully designed from the outset to support regulatory compliance, efficient production, and long-term scalability.
There are three main types of cannabis facilities, including grow and cultivation facilities, vertically integrated facilities, and dispensaries. Grow and cultivation facilities are climate-controlled and support year-round crop growth and cultivation. Vertically integrated facilities combine cultivation, extraction, post-processing, consumables manufacturing, and quality assurance testing labs. Dispensaries serve as cannabis retail locations, often including office and processing spaces.
ARCO’s team brings deep experience across all cannabis facility types, ensuring each project’s design and execution support operational performance and market positioning.
Effective cannabis facility design begins with a deep understanding of production processes and space requirements. Grow operations, processing sequences, and equipment footprints all influence spatial layout and building systems integration. Poorly planned layout or inefficient space ratios can hinder productivity and increase operating costs. Environmental conditioning, such as lighting, irrigation, airflow, and humidity control, is critical across cultivation and production areas.
ARCO’s design-build approach places early emphasis on layout and workflow planning, collaborating with owners and equipment vendors to ensure facility design aligns with production goals, regulatory compliance, and budget expectations.
Cannabis facility construction is subject to a complex regulatory landscape that varies by state and municipality. Zoning approvals, licensing requirements, and permitting processes often involve additional scrutiny compared to typical commercial projects. Delays in approvals can significantly impact schedules and capital commitments if not proactively addressed.
With nationwide experience across regulatory jurisdictions, ARCO helps clients navigate zoning and permitting challenges early in a project. By identifying critical path dependencies and engaging with local authorities, we work to streamline approvals and keep projects on schedule.
Creating and maintaining stable environmental conditions is one of the most important elements in cannabis construction. Cultivation and vertically integrated facilities require precise control of humidity, temperature, airflow, lighting, and CO₂ levels to prevent mold, pests, and other growth-related risks. These controls also influence electrical, HVAC, and mechanical design specifications.
ARCO incorporates advanced environmental control systems into our cannabis facility designs, ensuring repeatable production conditions that support yield, quality, and operational efficiency.
Cannabis facilities demand robust and coordinated building systems. From specialized lighting and high-capacity electrical service to HVAC, fire protection, and security systems, each component must meet regulatory requirements while optimizing performance. Misalignment of these systems can lead to code issues, redesigns, or operational disruptions.
ARCO ensures facility systems are planned holistically, integrating mechanical, electrical, and safety infrastructure to support both current operational needs and future growth while maintaining compliance.
Automation technologies can significantly enhance efficiency and consistency in cannabis operations. Automated irrigation, environmental control, lighting regulation, and climate systems reduce manual intervention, decrease energy costs, and support plant health and throughput. Early integration of automation into facility design enables smoother installation and programming, and minimizes costly retrofits later in the project.
ARCO works with clients and technology partners to incorporate automation strategies that support operational goals and elevate production efficiency.
Partnering with a qualified design-build contractor like ARCO is essential for successful cannabis facility construction. Unlike traditional delivery methods, design-build consolidates design, engineering, and construction under one contract, providing a single point of responsibility that enhances communication, accelerates schedule, and controls costs.
ARCO’s design-build delivery ensures strategic decisions are made early in the process, aligning facility design with performance expectations, regulatory compliance, and budget constraints. This integrated approach reduces risk and delivers cannabis facilities that operate efficiently from day one.
