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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