Licensed General Contractor · Since 1980Call us: 337-828-7504
ARL Construction, Inc. · Franklin, Louisiana

Founded on quality.
Built on service.

A licensed general contractor providing commercial and industrial construction services across the Gulf Coast since 1980.

Since 1980Licensed in LA, AL, MS, AR & FLCommercial & Industrial
What we do

Our services

From the foundation to the finished building, and the maintenance after, ARL handles it with the quality and safety we’re known for.

Commercial building built by ARL

Commercial

A broad range of commercial services tailored to each project across the Gulf Coast. We know every day counts toward the grand opening, and we work to finish on time and on budget.

  • New Facilities
  • Interior Buildouts
  • Storefront Upgrades
  • Remodels
  • Turnkey Projects
Industrial construction project

Industrial

New facilities or additions to existing ones, built to the strictest standards with minimum production downtime and turnkey delivery.

  • General Contracting
  • Design-Build
  • Construction Management
  • Risk Management
Metal building frame

Metal Buildings

An all-in-one solution from start to finish: site prep, concrete, building installation, and metal building maintenance and repairs. Let us design, provide and erect your building.

ARL crew pouring a concrete slab

Concrete

A full-service concrete division for any size project, from minor work to complex foundations, using our own equipment to stay on schedule.

  • Sitework
  • Forming
  • Finishing
  • Foundations
  • Drill Shafts
  • Slab-on-grade
  • Structural Concrete
  • Post Tension
  • CMU Structures
  • Concrete Paving
  • Sidewalks
  • Curbing
  • Concrete Patching
Structural steel erection

Steel Erection

In-depth knowledge of steel-framed structures. With our skill, leadership and high standard of workmanship, we can erect your next structural steel project.

Finished interior from a facility project

Retail / Facility Maintenance

Our facility maintenance group keeps your property running, from squeaky doors to roof repair. We also handle storm prep and disaster recovery: boarding, sandbagging, road clearance, debris hauling, roof tarping and securing unsafe structures.

  • Doors & Windows
  • Exterior Cleaning & Painting
  • Roofing
  • Concrete & Parking Repair
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical & Lighting
  • Walls, Ceilings & Floors
  • Awnings, Canopies & Gutters
  • Signage
  • Emergency Generators
  • Drainage & Site Grading
ARL Dry Ice Cleaning

Dry Ice Cleaning

Dry ice is non-abrasive and non-conductive, so it won’t damage surfaces or equipment. It sublimates on contact and leaves no secondary waste. Watch the video ↓

Who we are

Since 1980

ARL was founded in 1980 by Dan J. Hidalgo and his wife, Suzan H. Hidalgo, as a general contracting firm committed to simplifying the construction process and delivering quality construction and service to our clients.

Formerly known as Acadiane’ Renovations, Ltd., we grew into a new name: ARL Construction, Inc. Ownership, management and location all remain the same.

Our experienced construction management team and skilled tradesmen take on commercial buildings, new construction, facility upgrades, pre-engineered buildings, steel erection, metal building repairs, concrete block buildings, foundations, concrete and asphalt parking, dry ice cleaning and storm recovery.

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Watercolor illustration from ARL
In the field

Our work

Photos from ARL job sites across the Gulf Coast.

Concrete pump truck on an ARL job site Crane setting structural steel ARL trailer at a site-prep job Interior of a metal building Two-story commercial building Completed commercial building
Dry Ice Cleaning

See it in action

Non-abrasive, non-conductive cleaning that leaves no secondary waste behind.

ARL Dry Ice Cleaning promo video
Safety

ARL is committed to safety

Good safety equals good business.

Safety program and partner logos
Careers

Create a future with us

We’re always looking to expand our team. If you’re interested in joining the ARL family, send us your information and follow up with a phone call.

Get in touch

Request an estimate

Call or email to request an estimate or ask about our services. We look forward to serving you.

Start your project

Tell us what you’re building, where, and your timeline.

Email an estimate request Call 337-828-7504

Office

15223 Highway 182 West
Franklin, Louisiana 70538

Phone: 337-828-7504
Fax: 337-828-7508
arl@arl.construction

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Hours

Monday – Friday7:30 AM – 5 PM
Saturday & SundayClosed
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