Newsletter Q1 2026 | The McFate Group

president's note

Q1 2026

We had an exciting start to 2026 at The McFate Group! In Q1 we started a fresh chapter at a new location, and February was packed with events and conferences, including the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Jackson College Applied Technology Center. As our company grows, so does our team, and we’re still hiring. Keep reading to hear more about what we’ve been up to, and click here to see our open positions!

Rob McFate, President

highlights

We Moved!

1026 Baker Road, Dexter, MI 48130

Earlier this year, The McFate Group moved into a new space in Dexter, Michigan, down the road from our previous office. We’re so excited for this new chapter!

project update

Jackson College Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

In February, the Jackson College Applied Technology Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event featured speeches from Jackson College President Dan Phelan, Jackson College Board member Donna Lake, Sheril Tarrant from Consumers Energy, Jackson College faculty members Jamie Vandenburgh and Andrew Hoxie, and current student Logan Demarest.

Click here to learn more about this project.

Events + Conferences

CAM, WMU, MAAE, Butler, and more!

February was busy! Last month, we attended the Construction Association of Michigan annual tradeshow, the MAAE Michigan Airport Conference, and had a booth at the Western Michigan Univerity Spring Engineering Expo. In March, we went to the Butler Manufacturing Regional Meeting in Indianapolis, and then the Houston Industrial Summit in Texas.

New headshots

Updated Team Photos

We updated our team headshots! Take a look 🙂

open positions

Administrative Assistant, Controller, Project Architect

The McFate Group is seeking an Administrative Assistant, a Construction Controller, and a Project Architect to join our growing team. Apply today!

Administrative Assistant

Controller

Project Architect

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March 24, 2026

industry news

Each quarter, we compile the most interesting and relevant articles and blog posts from industry publications such as Metal Construction News, Metal Architecture, the Design-Build Institute of America, and the American Institute of Architects. We also keep track of upcoming awards submissions and events, and combine all of this information into one list for your convenience, in order to keep you up-to-speed on the latest industry news and innovations.

AWARDS + NOMINATIONS