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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: September 11, 2026
ARCO National Construction’s New England division to deliver two-building industrial park for Northbridge
Billerica, MA ARCO National Construction’s New England division is completing a 222,050 s/f, two-building speculative industrial park for Northbridge. The development will add modern warehouse capacity to one of Greater Boston’s established industrial markets, supporting tenants seeking flexible, well-located space with access to the region’s labor, transportation, and customer base.
The project includes two speculative warehouse buildings designed to accommodate a range of industrial, logistics, and distribution users.
The first building will total 100,800 s/f and include 16 dock positions, two drive-in ramps, six trailer parking stalls, and 168 parking spaces. The second building will total 121,250 s/f and include 20 dock positions, two drive-in ramps, eight trailer parking stalls, and 243 parking spaces.
“Industrial users continue to prioritize facilities that offer flexibility, functionality, and long-term adaptability,” said Jason Grant, president of ARCO National Construction’s New England division. “This project is designed to support those needs with efficient building layouts, durable construction, and infrastructure that can serve a wide range of future tenants.”
This project further reflects ARCO’s experience delivering speculative warehouse developments across New England and nationwide.
Through its integrated design-build approach, ARCO helps clients bring flexible, high-quality industrial facilities to market efficiently while maintaining focus on cost, schedule, and long-term facility performance.
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