Minneapolis

Turnkey Design & Construction Partners

ARCO has the ability to tap into our team's local presence, knowledge and roots in the Twin Cities market, while offering the full strength of the enterprise nationally. ARCO/Murray partners with integrated engineers and designers who leverage the most advanced tools and methodologies for a complete project solution. Our breadth of experience ranges from large-scale warehouse developments and build-to-suit cold storage and manufacturing facilities to extensive adaptive reuse, office, multifamily and entertainment projects.

Early Budget Commitment

We provide early and up-to-date cost information using real, proprietary construction data to dollarize decisions. By getting us involved early, we can walk sites and spaces, providing high-low cost options and commit to a project budget upfront.

Optimized Risk Transfer

As a design-build partner, ARCO manages the overall cost and schedule risk of a project once a contract is signed. You can breathe easy knowing the possibility of schedule delays or cost increases are handled.

Single Point of Contact

You establish one contract with a single entity (us) who is then responsible for the entire project. This protects you from miscommunication, fee overlaps, and delays that often arise when contracting with multiple vendors.

6,000+

Completed Projects Nationally

75%

Current Projects with Repeat Clients

45+

North American Offices

#1

U.S. Warehouse & Distribution Contractor (ENR)

30+

Years of Experience

Turnkey Construction Partner

ARCO offers a turnkey construction process that integrates engineering, architecture, MEP, construction execution and more. Cost and speed matter. That’s why we’re fierce believers in design-build. It not only simplifies the construction process for our clients, but also allows us to streamline the overall schedule, procure faster and provide value-added solutions upfront. Our team is flexible and can work within established partnerships or provide a wide range of services.

We build everything from Industrial, Cold Storage, and Manufacturing to Office, Entertainment, Retail and Multifamily/Mixed Use both in the Twin Cities and nationally. Our team is also highly involved in the local commercial real estate market building the next generation of brokers and developers. Vice President Andrew Glover serves as Chair for the ULI Minnesota Young Leaders Executive Committee. Vice President Drew Gavic is Vice Chair for the NAIOP Emerging Leaders Committee.

So, whether you are looking to build or get involved here locally, we’re here to help.

Topgolf

Sports & Entertainment

65,000+ SF

Brooklyn Park & Woodbury, MN

610 Junction, Building 4

Industrial

88,000 SF

Brooklyn Park, MN

LMS Crossmark

Office

15,000 SF

Eden Prairie, MN

Puttshack

Sports & Entertainment

29,000 SF

Edina, MN + National

MP Seafood

Cold Storage

22,000 SF

St. Michael, MN

Werner

Trucking Terminal

Under Construction

Lithia Springs, GA

Confidential

Education

Under Construction

Minneapolis & Northern California

XeteX

Manufacturing

116,000 SF

Holmen

Lumberyard Apartments

Multifamily & Affordable Housing

175,000 SF

Bozeman, MT

White Cap

Industrial

94,000 SF

Plymouth, MN

Activate Games

Sports & Entertainment

10,000 SF

Roseville, Mall of America + 50 U.S. Projects

Arch Salon

Retail

6,400 SF

Minneapolis & Denver

Royal Gateway

Industrial

68,700 SF

Woodbury, MN

Minneapolis Cider Company

Sports & Entertainment

5,500 SF

Minneapolis, MN

Foss Swim School

Retail

Under Construction

Ostego, MN

Sparks

Industrial

175,000 SF

Woodbury, MN

Why Clients Choose ARCO

“ARCO/Murray managed every aspect of the project with professionalism and expertise. They handled the architectural work in-house, worked directly with the local government to ensure compliance with all requirements, and drove value by securing multiple competitive bids from subcontractors. Their proactive approach allowed us to complete the project ahead of schedule and under budget.”

XeteX

Why Clients Choose ARCO

“The ARCO team brought us in ahead of schedule (and timing was CRITICAL) and on budget for our Minneapolis office and distribution center buildout. We had many challenges along the way, and the entire team handled them flawlessly. I highly recommend ARCO and look forward to the opportunity of working together again.”

Maverick Beverage Company

Why Clients Choose ARCO

“What sets ARCO/Murray apart from the competition is their consistent willingness to drive value for the client. They are one of our most valued partners.”

Topgolf

Why Clients Choose ARCO

“ARCO provided multiple options for our project and some great cost saving opportunities. Their commitment went well beyond initial bidding and contract. Our weekly team meetings with all parties allowed for collaborative communication, plus budget and timeline review. Our relationship has been built on trust, superior performance and friendship. No surprise we’re on our third project together.”

Savillex

Why Clients Choose ARCO

“I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with ARCO/Murray thus far. Several descriptors that come to mind are professional, responsible, and flexible. ARCO is detail-oriented in both cost and schedule projections and delivers projects on time. They take ownership, especially when working closely with key project stakeholders, and provide a single-point-of-contact to streamline communication.”

DHL

Hot Takes: Minneapolis Commercial Real Estate Trends E-Book

How is demand influencing development? What submarkets are performing the best? What are businesses prioritizing when it comes to site or space selection? We’re excited for volume two of our market insights e-book inspired by our hot sauce giveaways. ARCO/Murray partnered with leading brokers to share commercial real estate trends across office, industrial, and retail, as well as leasing activity across the Twin Cities.

Get a preview and form to download the e-book here >>

XeteX Case Study

XeteX’s new 116,400 SF HVAC manufacturing and testing facility is officially open in Holmen, Wisconsin—a major milestone not just for the company’s operations, but also for the local economy and industrial growth in the Coulee Region. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together company leaders, city officials, and project partners to celebrate the culmination of a fast-moving and highly collaborative build-to-suit process.

But behind the scissors and ribbon was a 12-month journey of technical planning, custom engineering, and proactive problem-solving—all of which contributed to this project’s success.

Read the case study here >>

ARCO Named a Best Place to Work

ARCO was named a Best Place to Work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. ARCO was featured for giving employees a 30-day paid sabbatical for every five years of service, plus a $5,000 bonus to encourage travel. The office gets involved in celebrating a sabbatical return staging pranks in that person’s workspace to welcome them back. The office also offers associates five days of PTO annually to volunteer with a charity of their choice and will match 100% of an associate’s donation up to $500 per charity per year, as well as Family Planning benefits.”

Read the article here>>

New 88,000 SF Spec Warehouse Caps Off Fully Leased Industrial Park

ARCO/Murray partnered with United Properties on the construction of an 88,000-square-foot speculative warehouse — the final piece in a three-building, fully leased industrial park in Brooklyn Park. The Class A warehouse has 10 dock positions and 28-foot clear height in the warehouse to accommodate a wide range of tenant needs

See how ARCO was able to add 8,000 additional square feet of rentable warehouse space >>

MN Office Broker Video Series

There are many ways a design-builder can help maximize a deal – whether that’s getting your client in their space faster or helping narrow down the right space based on construction costs and their operational needs. We created a video series specific to office brokers to help on everything from common misconceptions to tips for faster occupancy.

Watch the videos here >>

Strategic Procurement & Scheduling Gets Maverick Beverage into Facility 2 Weeks Early

Maverick needed to occupy a new 22,000 SF facility in five months, as their lease was about to expire. While a site had been selected in Eden Prairie, there were no architectural drawings yet and the base building was under construction. With such a short timeframe, ARCO formulated a strategy and timeline to hit the tight occupancy date.

Read the case study here >>

How Brokers Can Maximize Deal Efficiency

CRE brokers are making the design-builder their second call after a tenant expresses interest in acquiring space or there’s a vacancy. Although design-build is not new, the reliance on a trusted partner earlier in the commercial real estate process is gaining traction to maximize deal efficiency as well as minimize cost escalations and material delays..

Here are five reasons why >>

MN Industrial Broker Video Series

What is the right combination of time & money when it comes to a prospective industrial development site? Maximizing a building’s square footage on a site is usually the largest driving factor in whether a site will financially make sense to pursue with your client. We provide tips on how to optimize the due diligence phase, transfer risk earlier in the process, and better understand land feasibility.

Watch our industrial broker video series here >>