Multifaceted changes have transformed the architecture industry, and education and metal-material capabilities are helping professionals keep pace. Explore how in the latest episode of Built with Metal.

Host Melanie Kowal sits down with Arnold Corbin, recently inducted into the Metal Construction Hall of Fame and one of the industry’s most respected voices.

From the evolution of insulated metal panels and industrial design to workforce development and the challenges facing construction today, Corbin shares the insights he’s gained over decades of leadership at Metl-Span.

Whether you’ve spent decades in the industry or are helping shape its next chapter, this conversation delivers perspective from someone who has seen it all—and still believes the best is yet to come.

In this episode, Ryan Lemmel joins Melanie Kowal, Executive Publisher of Metal Construction News, to discuss the current state of the metal construction industry and what’s ahead for 2026. The conversation covers everything from market conditions, tariffs, and rising oil costs to innovation, customer challenges, and opportunities shaping the year ahead.

Ryan also shares insight into MetalForming’s growing presence at industry events, including what attendees can expect to see at FRSA in Orlando, along with updates on the company’s partnership with New Tech Machinery and the continued evolution of the Vietsteel relationship.

It’s a wide-ranging conversation on where the industry stands today—and where it’s heading next.

In the latest episode of the Built with Metal Podcast, Executive Publisher Melanie Kowal sits down with Matt Stone, president of Schulte Building Systems, for a conversation on leadership, company culture, and the evolving metal building industry.

Matt discusses the relationship-driven culture at SBS, the importance of strong employee, vendor, and customer partnerships, and the company’s position in key markets. The episode also explores recent investments in automation and equipment, how those investments are improving operations and customer delivery, and where Matt sees future opportunities for both SBS and the industry as a whole.

A great discussion on manufacturing, innovation, and the people driving the industry forward. 

Ever wonder how architects turn bold visions into buildable metal façades? On this episode of the Built with Metal Podcast, Melanie Kowal sits down with Steve Huck, Regional Sales Manager West at CEI Materials, to dive into the art and science of bringing designs to life.

Steve shares his insider perspective on why early collaboration between architects and fabricators is critical, how fabrication realities like tolerances and material limits shape design decisions, and how technology - from BIM to automated routing - is revolutionizing the process. He also highlights CEI’s innovative systems like CLADLOK™ and R4000, offering tips on balancing architectural freedom with performance and sustainability goals.

Packed with practical takeaways, inspiring examples, and insights into the future of metal façade design, this episode is a must-listen for architects and designers looking to save time, avoid costly rework, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Host Melanie Kowal sits down with Christen Funk, President of Butler Manufacturing and Chair of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association, for a candid conversation on where the industry is headed.

In the latest episode of the Built with Metal Podcast, Executive Publisher Melanie Kowal sits down with Rob Haddock, Founder & CEO of S-5! and director of the Metal Roof Advisory Group, to dive into one of the most important topics in roofing today: how metal roofs perform during extreme weather events.

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.

The latest episode of the Metal Construction News Hypersteel Podcast dives into one of the fastest-growing innovations in the metal building world – Hypersteel™, a cold-formed steel system that’s changing how builders design, order, and construct.

Executive Publisher Melanie Kowal sits down with JR Lake, Business Development Manager at Cornerstone Building Brands, to explore how Hypersteel is redefining speed, efficiency, and sustainability in steel construction.

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In our latest episode of Built with Metal, Metal Construction News Executive Publisher Melanie Kowal sits down with Stephen Gosk, CEO, and Chad Rowe, Director of Business Development at MetalForming - a leading provider of precision equipment for shaping, cutting, and forming metal.

Together, they dig into the state of the metal construction market in 2025, thoughts about 2026,  and what’s driving demand today. The conversation covers:

• How weather, sustainability, and durability are reshaping design and material choices
• What to expect from MetalForming’s booth at METALCON 2025 — including live demos of the Schroeder Architectural shear and folder and the VIETSTEEL roll former
• Market challenges like labor shortages, tariffs, and financing new technology — and how MetalForming is helping contractors stay competitive
• Why innovation, efficiency, and customer support remain the company’s hallmark

In this episode of Built with Metal, Lee Ann Slattery of ATAS International shares her journey in the family-owned business, her leadership with the Metal Construction Association, and her passion for mentoring women in construction. We also dive into ATAS’s growth, education initiatives, and what’s ahead at METALCON 2025.