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$ 6 .5B

Projected Annual Revenue

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6,000

Projects Completed Across North America

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30 +

Years of Experience

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50 +

Charities Supported

Market Overview

ARCO/Murray is a design-build general contractor focused on the full spectrum of education and development. This includes building daycares, K-12 schools, therapy centers, child programming, private institutions, and vocational schools. Our experience spans ground-up construction, renovations, and repositioning of existing buildings to support evolving learning environments and community use.

Our work in education is deeply personal. One of ARCO’s key social impact pillars is Education, and we see every project as an extension of that commitment. Beyond the jobsite, our associates volunteer, mentor, and serve on boards that support youth development. That same passion shows up in our projects. We strive to bring a community-first mindset, prioritizing local partners and vendors for each campus, school, and center we touch.

Chicago Collegiate Construction Project Campus Tour

Featured Projects

Our Approach

We collaborate closely with clients to understand evolving program models, safety & security, building operations, technology needs, and flow. We then tailor our design-build approach to support it. Our integrated team of designers, engineers, project managers, and field leaders work together on value-added solutions that hit project goals and help dollarize decisions.

We’ll align budget with scope and schedule during preconstruction to help schools make informed choices that maximize every dollar and deliver flexible, future-ready learning environments. By getting involved early, we can provide realistic schedules, identify critical path items, and lock in long-lead materials so projects stay on track and schools can confidently plan upcoming semesters, enrollments, and programming.

We understand that educational-related facilities rarely have the luxury of shutting down. ARCO/Murray specializes in phased and occupied-campus construction, coordinating carefully around schedules, testing windows, and seasonal breaks to minimize disruption. From summer overhauls and fast-track renovations to weekend and after-hours work, we align our approach with each client’s calendar and safety requirements. Continuous communication, a suite of project tools, weekly schedule updates, and clear look-aheads keep administrators and boards informed at every step, reducing surprises and helping stakeholders make timely decisions.

At ARCO, we’re driven to deliver high-quality, high-impact projects that strengthen neighborhoods, expand access to education, and create spaces where children and young adults can learn, grow, and thrive.

  • Upfront Budget Alignment
    Cost, scope, and constructability are evaluated early to support informed decision-making.

  • Flexible Delivery Approach
    Design-assist and collaborative partnerships align design with budget and schedule goals.

  • Adaptive Reuse Expertise
    Experience repositioning existing buildings to support modern learning environments.

  • Phased Construction in Active Environments
    Work is planned to minimize disruption across occupied campuses and facilities.

  • Integrated Project Coordination
    Design, engineering, and construction teams align early to streamline delivery.

City Church and School Chicago Rendering by ARCO/Murray Design

In the Community

Female Strong Camp Hosted at ARCO/Murray

Female Strong

Kids STEM Camp Hosted at ARCO

PEARLS for Teen Girls Jobsite Walk

PEARLS for Teen Girls

MKE Cargo Jobsite Tour

Soaring Eagle Team Volunteer Event

Soaring Eagle Autism Center

Team Volunteer Event

Tour of Chicago Collegiate

Chicago Collegiate Charter School

Jobsite Tour with Students

Bottom Line Jobsite Tour

Bottom Line

Chicago Jobsite Tour

Chicago Collegiate Charter School Construction Completion by ARCO/Murray - Photo of Ribbon-Cutting

"ARCO/Murray is one of our favorite partners. They have been with us from the very beginning of this project, almost four years ago. They walked side by side with us as we determined which architects to work with and helped us with site acquisition. We meet every week, and they listen to our concerns. One thing I really appreciate about ARCO is their ability to understand that this building is about more than just function. It serves a unique purpose, and they are able to take what we want and find the most cost-effective way to implement it. They care deeply about the impact on our community. It is not just about constructing a box or getting the job done. They genuinely care about creating a great place for kids, and you do not find that everywhere."

Tracie Sanlin

Chicago Collegiate Charter

NACC Campus Ribbon-Cutting Celebration

“The campus and world-class programming that North Austin Center will offer will truly be the hands, feet and love of God on display for our children and community. We are beyond grateful for ARCO and all those who have invested their time and resources to make this campus possible; they are reshaping the future for so many young people.”

Donnita Travis

By the Hand Club for Kids

Aviation Mechanical School Ribbon-Cutting in Chicago

"ARCO/Murray was proactive from the start in understanding our unique needs as a national aviation mechanical training school and how we could work with the city of Chicago to expedite our latest project timeline. They had a strategic procurement and permitting plan in place to hit our aggressive target date. We greatly enjoy working with the ARCO team and experiencing first-hand the value of their process. We will definitely be utilizing their services again as we look to open future campuses."

Greg Daniel

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

AHSS Autism Therapy School Construction Project by ARCO/Murray

"The design and construction of our new Autism Home Support Services center was completed meticulously and with a clear understanding of our needs. We were thrilled to start working out of this location and look forward to growing the number of families served thanks to ARCO’s efforts. On behalf of INVO Healthcare, I wholeheartedly recommend ARCO for the design and management of any real estate project."

Former Director of Clinical Operations

INVO Healthcare

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