The McFate Group, Inc.

Name

The McFate Group, Inc.

Legal name

The McFate Group, Inc.

Website

https://mcfategroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Design-Build Construction Services

NAICS

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812)

SIC

Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADACAB

Metal Building Systems (PEMB)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

SECONDARYIMAKAOAG

Project & Construction Management (EPCM, Owner’s Engineer, Scheduling/Controls)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Metals & Mining/Mine Development, Engineering & EPC (Design, Construction, Closure & Reclamation)

Keywords

• Design-build construction
• Pre-engineered metal buildings
• Construction management
• Commercial construction
• Industrial construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor, Michigan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Design-Build Construction Services: The McFate Group acts as a design-build contractor and construction management firm. Revenue is generated through project fees for design, construction, and construction management services. Projects range from small commercial build-outs to large industrial facilities. The company provides a full scope of services from design and budget development through project completion.
2. General Contracting Services: The firm serves as general contractor on projects, managing subcontractors and construction execution. Revenue generated through contractor fees on managed construction projects.
3. Subsidiary Services (EBI & Morkin and Sowards): Engineered Buildings, Inc. (EBI) supplies and erects Butler pre-engineered metal buildings. Morkin and Sowards provides structural steel fabrication and ornamental work. These subsidiaries enable in-house delivery of steel fabrication and PEMB erection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The McFate Group is a design-build contractor and construction management firm delivering turnkey, single-source project delivery for commercial and industrial structures throughout the Midwest and Texas. The firm manages projects from conceptual design and budget development through construction completion, specializing in Butler Manufacturing pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) systems with six standard models ranging from 5,000 to 100,000 square feet. Self-performed capabilities include structural steel fabrication through subsidiary Morkin and Sowards, and PEMB supply/erection through subsidiary Engineered Buildings, Inc.

Product overview

The McFate Group is a design-build contractor and construction management firm offering integrated services across the Midwest and Texas. The company's core offering is a turnkey, single-source design-build approach that manages projects from conceptual design through completion. The product portfolio centers on Butler Manufacturing pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) systems, with six standard models ranging from 5,000 to 100,000 square feet, including metal and precast/tilt-wall variants. Self-performed capabilities include structural steel fabrication (via subsidiary Morkin and Sowards), PEMB erection (via subsidiary Engineered Buildings, Inc.), masonry, and concrete work. Additional services include in-house architecture, cost estimation, value engineering, sustainability/LEED consulting, and safety management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Engineered Buildings, Inc. (EBI): Certified Butler Builder subsidiary that supplies and erects pre-engineered metal building systems
• Morkin and Sowards

Products and services

• Design-Build Services Single-source design-build project delivery method where one entity provides both design and construction services under a single contract. The McFate Group manages all contracts with architects, subcontractors, equipment vendors, and materials providers for commercial and industrial clients.
• Construction Management Management of multiple teams and on-site activities to ensure cooperation, meet timelines, and stay under budget throughout construction phases. Provided for commercial, industrial, and institutional projects.
• Butler Manufacturing Building Systems Pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) systems from Butler Manufacturing. The McFate Group is an authorized Butler Builder with over 25 years of experience, providing Butler PEMB solutions for commercial and industrial facilities including religious, manufacturing, warehousing, athletic, office, and municipal buildings.
• Model 5K Pre-Engineered Building 5,000 square-foot pre-engineered Butler building with building dimensions of 50' x 100' x 18' low eave. Includes 3 offices, 1 conference room, 1 restroom, concrete slab, and masonry leveling course. Targeted at small commercial and industrial buyers.
• Model 12K Pre-Engineered Building 12,500 square-foot pre-engineered Butler building with building dimensions of 80' x 150' x 25' low eave. Features Butler Shadowall metal siding, storefront glazing, recessed loading dock with overhead door. Targeted at small-to-mid commercial buyers.
• Model 30K Pre-Engineered Building 30,000 square-foot pre-engineered Butler building with building dimensions of 125' x 240' x 28' low eave. Features recessed loading dock with 2 overhead doors, optional bridge crane, 5 offices, and conference room. Targeted at mid-market industrial buyers.
• Model 50K Pre-Engineered Building 50,000 square-foot pre-engineered Butler building with building dimensions of 200' x 250' x 28' low eave. Features recessed loading dock with 4 overhead doors, 3 optional bridge cranes. Targeted at larger industrial and logistics operations.
• Model 100K Pre-Engineered Building 100,000 square-foot pre-engineered Butler building with ten-bay loading dock. Features Butler insulated metal panel (IMP) siding. Designed for large industrial operations and logistics enterprises.
• Model 100K Precast/Tilt Wall Pre-Engineered Building 100,000 square-foot pre-engineered precast/tilt wall Butler building combining metal systems with pre-engineered concrete solutions. Building dimensions: 250' x 400' x 30' low eave. Uses Butler LogistX building system and MR-24 standing seam roof. Designed for large-scale industrial facilities.
• Pre-Construction Planning Facilitation between owner, designers, engineers, and subcontractors to achieve contract early in design process. Includes conceptual design and budget development phases. Provided as part of the design-build service to commercial and industrial clients.
• Architecture and Design Services In-house architectural services led by licensed architect Jon Stevens, AIA, NCARB, with Master of Architecture from University of Michigan. Provides full design services from inception through construction administration for design-build projects.
• Self-Performed Trades In-house services including carpentry, concrete, demolition, drywall, masonry, structural steel fabrication, and pre-engineered steel erection. Enabled through subsidiary companies Morkin and Sowards and Engineered Buildings, Inc.
• Cost Estimation Services Establishes cost and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) during design stage. Provides estimates at Schematic Design phase, Design Development phase, and at 50% completion of Contract Documents.
• Value Engineering Services Early-stage design review to establish expectations, lower costs, and identify lifetime savings. Analyzes functional performance and offers alternative solutions for building systems.
• Sustainability Services LEED-accredited professionals on staff. Energy-efficient Butler systems with thermal efficiency ratings. Cool roofs that reduce cooling energy by up to 30%. MR-24 roof system lasts 2x longer with 90% less maintenance.
• Safety Management Services 30-hour OSHA certification for supervisors, rigging/scaffolding/forklift/confined space certifications, first aid/CPR certification. Weekly toolbox talks and daily huddles. Periodic independent Safety Director inspections.
• Post-Construction Services Submission of as-built and maintenance manuals, coordination of punch list items, and documentation of warranties. Provided at the conclusion of construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Butler MR-24 roof system lasts up to 2x longer and reduces roof maintenance costs by 90% compared to conventional roof materials
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kelleher ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 August 2024McFate partnered with Kelleher Construction in a bid for the Detroit CSX Transportation Intermodal Terminal improvement project. McFate serves as the General Contractor while Kelleher acts as the Construction Manager and liaison for CSX. This is a project-specific partnership with CSX Transportation.
• Butler ManufacturingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe McFate Group is an authorized Butler Builder of Butler Manufacturing products and services including structural, roof, and wall systems. Butler has over 100 years of experience and is the world's leading producer of pre-engineered building system solutions. The McFate Group has been an authorized Butler builder for over 25 years. The partnership provides Butler PEMB solutions for commercial and industrial facilities including religious, manufacturing, warehousing, athletic, office, and municipal buildings.
• O|X StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerO|X Studio is an architecture firm that has collaborated with The McFate Group as architect on multiple restaurant and commercial projects including Tomukun BBQ, multiple No Thai! locations, Black Pearl, and CTC Technologies. The partnership enables McFate to offer design services on projects where McFate serves as general contractor rather than design-builder.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Contegra Construction: Midwest-based design-build contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, and institutional construction with strong PEMB expertise. Directly comparable to McFate in scale, geography, and delivery model, including in-house design capabilities and Butler builder relationships.
• Nucor Building Systems: Manufacturer and authorized builder of pre-engineered metal building systems, directly competing with Butler Manufacturing and McFate's Butler-based offering. Comparable as a PEMB competitor for the same commercial and industrial customers, though operating as both manufacturer and builder network.
• ARCO National Construction: National design-build firm with a strong focus on pre-engineered metal building construction for industrial, warehouse, and commercial clients. Directly comparable to McFate's Butler-based PEMB design-build model, though ARCO operates at larger scale across more geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Granger Construction: Lansing, Michigan-based construction management and design-build firm serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, and education clients across the Midwest. Directly comparable to McFate in geography, delivery model, and customer verticals, though with a larger project portfolio and deeper institutional client base.
• Gray Construction: National design-build firm specializing in industrial, manufacturing, food & beverage, and distribution center construction. Directly comparable to McFate's design-build industrial/PEMB focus, but operating at substantially larger scale with a national footprint and proprietary engineering capabilities.
• Rockford Construction: Grand Rapids, Michigan-based construction management and design-build firm with strong commercial, mixed-use, healthcare, and education portfolio. Comparable to McFate in regional Midwest focus and design-build methodology, with significantly larger scale and a broader mix of project types.
• Christman Company: Michigan-based construction management and design-build firm with deep Midwest roots and capabilities across industrial, commercial, healthcare, and institutional sectors. Comparable to McFate in regional concentration and design-build delivery, but operates at a much larger scale with broader service lines.
• Barton Malow Company: Large, established Michigan-headquartered construction services firm with a broad portfolio spanning commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and sports. Operates design-build, construction management, and general contracting — overlapping with McFate's segments but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Others

• Butler Manufacturing: Core technology and supply partner to McFate as an authorized Butler Builder, and the manufacturer of the PEMB systems underpinning McFate's productized catalog. Not a competitor but a critical ecosystem participant — McFate's positioning is built on Butler's product platform and brand.
• Morkin and Sowards (subsidiary context): Wholly-owned McFate subsidiary providing structural steel fabrication and ornamental metalwork. Included as ecosystem context for the vertical integration story — comparable to independent regional structural steel fabricators serving commercial and industrial construction markets in the Midwest.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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