What ARC:MC does

ARC:MC is a London-headquartered, privately-held architectural and BIM consultancy founded in 2010, with 11-50 employees across wholly-owned regional entities in the UK, Ireland, Singapore, the UAE and the Philippines. The practice operates through three integrated divisions: ARC:MC delivers architectural services spanning site appraisal, masterplanning, environmental studies, planning, BIM model creation and visualisation; ARC:BIM provides Building Information Modelling management, consultancy and coordination under a verified BSI BIM Level 2 Kitemark (PAS 1192) and ISO 19650 certification, with model authoring, clash detection, COBie data and information management; ARC:R&D operates as an in-house technology group developing AR/VR visualisation, Dynamo/Python automation, web and application tools to support design sign-off and prefabrication workflows.

The firm is vertically specialised in data centre and mission-critical architecture, where it reports a track record of 40 million+ sqft of developed space globally, complemented by exposure to commercial, residential, transport, hospitality, education and healthcare projects. Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis through project-based engagements with enterprise and government clients, delivered via senior management's direct client engagement in what is described as a sales-led GTM. Named repeat customers include NTT Communications, VIRTUS Data Centres, e-shelter, Anova Data Centres, Mace Technology, ISG, HurleyPalmerFlatt and Black & White Engineering, with logo references extending to AWS, Microsoft, Google, Apple, Netflix, Equinix, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Lloyds, Deloitte, KPMG, CBRE, HMRC and Shell. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise sales through regional offices, supplemented by a website funnel, social media presence, client testimonials and industry awards.

The business is founder/management-owned with no disclosed external investors, parent company or funding rounds. Quality and sustainability credentials include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 19650, BSI BIM Level 2 Kitemark, UK Green Building Council membership and BREEAM Outstanding project recognition, with the firm named BIM Specialist of the Year at the 2020 BIM Show Live awards. ARC:MC operates with no public pricing, app, API or SDK surface; its technology differentiation is process and certification-led rather than product or AI-led.

Name

ARC:MC

Legal name

ARC:MC Limited

Website

https://arcmc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ARC:MC is a London-headquartered architectural and BIM consultancy with regional offices in Ireland, Singapore, the UAE and the Philippines, specialising in data centre and mission critical design, BIM management and AR/VR-enabled visualisation for enterprise and public sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and BIM Consultancy Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA), Architecture, Construction & Building Codes Reference (Design, BIM, Safety Codes) (EDAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Building information modelling
• Data centre architecture
• Mission critical facilities
• BIM consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Consultancy Services: Professional services revenue generated through architectural design, BIM consultancy, and project delivery for clients across data centres, commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors. Projects are delivered on a fee-for-service basis, typically through project-based engagements with enterprise clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ARC:MC is a multi-disciplinary architectural and Building Information Modelling (BIM) consultancy providing site search, feasibility, masterplanning, detailed architectural design, BIM management and coordination, and technology-enhanced visualisation (VR/AR) for construction projects. The firm is divided into three practices: ARC:MC (architecture), ARC:BIM (BIM Level 2 management, consultancy, and coordination with PAS 1192/ISO 19650 certification), and ARC:R&D (VR/AR tools, application and web development). It specialises in data centre and mission critical environments and serves enterprise clients globally through offices in the UK, Ireland, Singapore, UAE, and the Philippines.

Product overview

ARC:MC is a multi-disciplinary architectural and BIM consultancy operating three integrated divisions: ARC:MC (architecture and design services covering site search, masterplanning, planning and visualisations), ARC:BIM (Building Information Modelling management, consultancy and coordination with PAS 1192/ISO 19650 certification), and ARC:R&D (technology-enhanced design through VR, AR, web development and application development). The divisions collaborate to deliver projects from initial concept through feasibility, design, construction coordination, and FM handover, with particular specialisation in data centre and mission critical environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ARC:MC (Architecture Division) The architectural design division of ARC:MC providing site search, site appraisal, infrastructure design, masterplanning, environmental studies, building and space utilisation studies, planning, BIM model creation, and visualisations and animations. It serves clients across technology, transport, high-end hotels, commercial, residential, education and retail sectors, with most staff ultimately specialising within the technology / data centre sector. New build and refurbishment projects are delivered for private, commercial and corporate entities with innovative, sustainable design solutions.
• ARC:BIM (BIM Management, Consultancy and Coordination) BIM management, consultancy and coordination services delivered as a BSI BIM Level 2 Kitemark and ISO 19650 verified practice. Services include model creation, information management, model coordination, model management, content generation, laser scanning, verification, and production of BEP and BIM Protocols, enabling clients to detect clashes early, inform DFMA strategy and visualise complex building mechanics.
• ARC:R&D (Technology-Enhanced Design) Technology-enhanced design and R&D division delivering virtual reality, augmented reality, application development, web development, domain hosting, database management, and real-time visuals. The division augments traditional architectural workflows, supports federated design sign-off, and enables prefabrication through immersive built environment tools for client decision-making during design.
• 3D Visualisation and Animation Services 3D visualisation and animation service providing renderings, animations and real-time visuals for project presentations, client design decision support and stakeholder alignment during design phases. Used to help clients understand the mechanics of buildings and complex engineering systems, including for BIM-led projects and prefabrication enablement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40,000,000 sqft of developed space delivered globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UK Green Building CouncilminorOthersARC:MC is a proud member of the UK Green Building Council, actively supporting its mission to transform the sustainability of the built environment. Membership enables engagement with industry sustainability initiatives and best practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arup: Global engineering and design consultancy with a strong mission critical / data centre practice; directly competes for hyperscaler BIM and architectural mandates while offering a much broader portfolio across buildings, infrastructure and advisory.
• AtkinsRéalis: UK-headquartered engineering, design and project management consultancy with a Buildings & Places practice that pursues data centre and mission critical work; overlaps with ARC:MC on BIM coordination and architectural design for complex built assets.
• Mott MacDonald: UK-headquartered engineering, management and development consultancy with significant data centre and mission critical advisory capability, bidding on the same multi-disciplinary architectural and BIM mandates as ARC:MC.
• WSP: Global professional services firm with a dedicated Data Centre Centre of Excellence providing architecture, BIM and engineering services to hyperscalers and operators; competes for the same mission critical briefs as ARC:MC.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consultancy with a large AECOM Buildings + Places practice delivering architectural design and BIM services for data centres, commercial and public-sector clients; a frequent prime consultant on hyperscaler MSAs.

Direct peers

• Waterman Group: UK engineering and environmental consultancy providing structural, civil, building services and BIM services with data centre and commercial exposure; similar size, geographic footprint and project-based consultancy model to ARC:MC.
• BDP (Building Design Partnership): Major UK/European interdisciplinary architectural practice with strong sector coverage (workplace, healthcare, education, transport) and growing data centre exposure; competes directly with ARC:MC on architectural design and BIM delivery for complex UK and EU projects.
• Hoare Lea: UK MEP engineering and sustainability consultancy that increasingly delivers integrated BIM-led services into data centre and mission critical projects; comparable in vertical mix and BIM-heavy delivery approach to ARC:MC.
• Cundall: Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with an established data centre practice and strong BIM/sustainability credentials; pursues the same hyperscaler and operator clients as ARC:MC across the UK, EMEA and APAC.
• chapmanbdsp: UK building services and sustainability engineering consultancy with a data centre / mission critical focus and strong BIM/Revit delivery capability; closely comparable to ARC:MC in size, vertical mix and BIM-led service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arcmcltd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnQow4Hype0F8DZKmyn82mw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arc-mc-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/arcmcltd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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