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Fite Building Company to Build New Elmore County Jail

Wetumpka, Ala. — Fite Building Company is pleased to announce it has been selected by the Elmore County Commission to serve as General Contractor for the new Elmore County Jail project. Fite will partner with CMH Architects, the project architect, to deliver a functional correctional facility designed to meet the county’s current and future needs.

 The project represents a significant investment by Elmore County in public safety and infrastructure and will provide a secure, efficient, and durable facility for both law enforcement and the citizens they serve.

 “We are honored by the confidence the Elmore County Commission has placed in our team, as our footprint grows so does our impact on the communities we get to serve in” said Michael Garber, Regional Vice President of Fite Building Company. “This project is about more than constructing a building. It is about delivering a facility that will serve Elmore County for generations.”

 Fite Building Company will work closely with CMH Architects, county leadership, and project trade partners throughout the construction phases to ensure the project is delivered with transparency and a commitment to excellence.

 Fite Building Company is celebrating it’s 50th year in business and has established itself as one of the Southeast’s premier builders, delivering complex projects across various market sectors, including manufacturing, aviation, commercial, medical, multifamily, hospitality, and institutional. The company emphasizes early collaboration, a builder’s first mentality and proactive planning to deliver clients with predictable outcomes and exceptional service.

 Construction activities are anticipated to begin in August of this year.

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