What AR Construcciones does

AR Construcciones S.A.S. is a privately held Colombian residential real estate developer founded in 1976 (celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026) and headquartered at Calle 99 N° 14-49, Torre EAR in Bogotá. The company develops and sells apartment units across three primary categories: VIS (Vivienda de Interés Social, government-subsidized affordable housing), NO VIS (market-rate residential), and beachfront/tourist residential concentrated in Santa Marta. Its active portfolio spans 15+ projects and 20,000+ units under development across 10+ Colombian cities including Bogotá, Santa Marta, Medellín, Cartagena, Cajicá, Mosquera, Chía, Zipaquirá, and Madrid, with per-unit pricing ranging from approximately $213 million COP (VIS) to $3.9 billion COP (luxury beachfront).

The company's core technology stack is conventional for the sector: a corporate website (arconstrucciones.com) with project listings, 360° virtual tours, and registration forms; a private client portal (Zona Privada de Clientes) for post-sale account management; PSE electronic payment integration; WhatsApp-based sales advisory; and on-site sales offices (sala de ventas) at each project. No proprietary AI/ML platform, mobile application, or software product is referenced. AR holds SAGRILAFT (anti-money laundering) and PTEE (anti-corruption) certifications and complies with Colombia's Ley 1581 personal data protection regime.

AR Construcciones generates revenue primarily through one-time residential property sales at closing, supplemented by commercial spaces (locales) and parking assignments within mixed-use developments. The customer base is entirely B2C, segmented into first-time VIS homebuyers, NO VIS upgrading families, real estate investors (including short-term rental operators), and Colombian diaspora buyers. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website, on-site sales offices, WhatsApp, and a phone hotline. The company operates as part of the AR Group, alongside wholly owned subsidiaries AR Hoteles (hotel and convention operations, including the Marriott Autograph Collection anchor at Playa Santúa Mar), AR Inmobiliaria (real estate brokerage and rentals), and AR Fundación (community development non-profit). In 2025 the company executed a strategic partnership with Metro de Medellín for the Estación 77 transit-anchored project, marking its first major Medellín entry and signaling continued geographic and product-line expansion.

Name

AR Construcciones

Legal name

AR CONSTRUCCIONES S.A.S.

Website

https://arconstrucciones.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AR Construcciones is a privately held Colombian residential real estate developer founded in 1976, selling VIS subsidized, NO VIS market-rate, and beachfront apartments across 10+ Colombian cities via direct-to-consumer channels to first-time buyers, upgrading families, investors, and the Colombian diaspora.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

Accommodation (721), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Multifamily Brokerage (BPAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Full-Service Hotel Complexes (Mixed-Use) (THAGAAAL), Integrated Convention & Expo Complex Hotels (THAGALAE)

Keywords

• Residential real estate development
• Social interest housing
• Beachfront condominiums
• Apartment construction services
• Property development Colombia

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Sales: AR Construcciones generates revenue by developing and selling residential apartments across multiple project types: VIS (Vivienda de Interés Social — subsidized affordable housing), NO VIS (non-subsidized housing), beachfront/tourist projects, and mixed-use developments. Revenue is realized through one-time property sales at point of closing/writ-making. Prices range from approximately $212,999,000 COP (VIS units in Mosquera) to $3,898,000,000 COP (luxury beachfront units in Santa Marta). Additional revenue streams include commercial spaces (locales) within residential projects and parking space assignments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AR Construcciones is a Colombian residential real estate developer founded in 1976 that builds and sells apartment projects across multiple Colombian cities in three segments: VIS (Vivienda de Interés Social / social interest housing), NO VIS (market-rate housing), and beachfront/tourist properties. The company operates an integrated model with AR Inmobiliaria for property sales and AR Hoteles for hospitality operations tied to its beachfront developments.

Product overview

AR Construcciones is a Colombian real estate developer offering a diversified portfolio of residential apartment projects across Colombia. The company operates two main housing segments: VIS (Vivienda de Interés Social - Social Interest Housing) for affordable housing with government subsidies, and NO VIS (non-subsidized housing) for higher-end market segments. Key projects include beachfront condominiums in Santa Marta (Playa Santúa Mar, Reserva del Mar Puerto Gaira, Reserva del Mar Bello Horizonte 3), urban apartments in Bogotá (Reserva de la 26, Torres del 20 de Julio, Reserva de Bellavista, Acanto 2), and satellite city projects in Cajicá and Chía. The portfolio also includes upcoming projects like Estación 77 in Medellín. Projects feature common amenities including pools, gyms, coworking spaces, and sports facilities. The company provides customer support services including a private client portal, online PSE payment system, and a confidential reporting channel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VIS Apartments (Vivienda de Interés Social)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Metro de MedellíncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAR Construcciones has entered into a strategic alliance with Metro de Medellín for the development of 'Estación 77', a residential project in Medellín's Ciudad Peldar neighborhood. The project will feature a direct physical connection to the Envigado station of the Medellín Metro, making it unique in its location. The partnership positions AR Construcciones as the developer and Metro de Medellín as the transit infrastructure partner enabling the project's differentiated accessibility proposition.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Constructora Amarilo: One of Colombia's largest residential real estate developers, with VIS, NO VIS, and mixed-use projects across Bogotá, Medellín, and other major cities. Directly comparable to AR Construcciones in business model, target segments, and Colombian geographic footprint.
• Constructora Bolívar: Publicly listed Colombian residential developer (BVC) with multi-decade track record and nationwide project portfolio. Highly comparable to AR Construcciones in VIS/NO VIS segmentation, scale, and Colombian market positioning.
• Prodesa: Publicly listed Colombian residential developer (BVC) focused on Bogotá and satellite cities with VIS and NO VIS projects. Comparable to AR Construcciones in subsidized housing expertise and Cundinamarca regional presence.
• Constructora Colpatria: Major Colombian residential developer with national footprint including Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena. Directly comparable to AR Construcciones in product segmentation, scale of projects, and diversified geographic strategy.
• Cusezar: Colombian real estate developer focused on residential and urban renewal projects in Bogotá and surrounding areas. Comparable to AR Construcciones in VIS/NO VIS product mix and metropolitan market focus.
• Marval: Colombian residential real estate developer with multi-city footprint. Comparable to AR Construcciones in VIS/NO VIS segmentation and standardized multi-project development model.
• Arquitectura y Concreto: Colombian construction and real estate developer with national footprint including Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena. Comparable to AR Construcciones in construction execution capability and residential development focus, though with stronger construction services orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Conconcreto: Publicly listed Colombian construction and engineering firm (BVC) with broader infrastructure and real estate operations. Comparable as a Colombian incumbent with overlapping real estate development activities, though its primary focus is construction services rather than residential development.

Others

• JLL Colombia: International real estate services firm operating in Colombia, providing brokerage, property management, and advisory. Comparable to AR's AR Inmobiliaria brokerage subsidiary as a real estate services provider, though operating as an enabling platform rather than a developer.
• CBRE Colombia: International real estate services firm with Colombian operations providing brokerage, valuation, and advisory across property types. Comparable to AR Construcciones as a real estate ecosystem participant, particularly relevant for AR Inmobiliaria subsidiary's brokerage and valuation activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ARconstructora
• Facebookfacebook.com/arconstruccionesoficial

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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