In Part 1 of this exclusive Built with Metal podcast, Rob Haddock, founder and CEO of S-5!, sits down with Melanie Kowal, Executive Publisher of Metal Construction News, to share his story – how he got started, the lessons learned over 50 years, and his perspective on where the industry is headed next.
Built with Metal – Ep. 005 – S-5 Solutions
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This Month’s Features

MCN’s report from the Rockies
As a newbie, there is perhaps no better way to sink my teeth into the metal building industry than by attending the Annual Conference...

A jobsite crane isn’t always the answer
Expanding the versatility of telehandlers on metal construction jobsites is all about the different types of attachments that can be used on the front...

The smallest component, the biggest risk in metal roofing
A metal roof may be sold on longevity, but on many projects, the service life of the system is determined by one of the...

Editor’s Corner: How to choose the right safety gear in 2026
In this episode of Editor’s Corner, Anthony Capkun of Metal Construction News speaks with Cam Mackey, president & CEO of the International Safety Equipment...

