Cold Storage

# 1

Distribution & Warehouse Contractor (ENR)

60 M+

Square Feet of Cold Storage Projects Completed

48

Offices Nationwide

75 %

Repeat Client Revenue

Market Overview

Cold storage projects require disciplined coordination of refrigeration systems, insulated envelopes, slab design, power infrastructure and a clear understanding of temperature-sensitive operations.

ARCO/Murray partners with foodservice distributors, grocery and beverage operators, third-party logistics providers, and other temperature-controlled industries to deliver build-to-suit and speculative cold storage facilities, expansions, and tenant improvements. From high-bay freezer distribution centers to specialized temperature-controlled storage environments, we align operational requirements with constructability, budget certainty, and speed to market.

Featured Projects

Karis Cold Storage Lebanon, TN

Goya Bolingbrook IL

Tovala West Valley City, UT

MP Seafood Elgin, IL

Our Approach

Design-build is how we create cost and schedule certainty in cold storage projects.

ARCO/Murray integrates engineering and construction from the start, aligning design decisions with constructability, procurement timelines, and long-lead equipment strategies before drawings are complete. That early alignment protects schedule, reduces risk, and ensures facilities perform as intended over the long term.

For temperature-controlled environments where refrigeration systems, insulated envelopes, and sequencing directly impact operational uptime, this approach minimizes disruption and delivers a more predictable path to occupancy.

Single Point of Accountability

One contract and one integrated team from feasibility through commissioning.
Upfront Budget Commitment

Cost alignment begins during design, protecting pro formas in equipment-intensive builds.
Long-Lead Equipment Strategy

Refrigeration systems, insulated panels, and specialty components are planned and procured early.
Envelope & System Coordination

Structural, refrigeration, and power systems are aligned to protect temperature integrity and performance.
Performance-Focused Commissioning

Facilities are sequenced and verified to support reliable, long-term operation from day one.