Our History Our family has been in the steel building industry since the 1960s.

Our Story

Metal Structure Concepts (MSC) is owned and operated by third-generation steel builders Steve and Corey Ivanitz. On the one hand, MSC builds on years of experience and knowledge, as both owners have a rich legacy and individually acquired over 20 years of experience within the steel building sector. On the other hand, MSC looks to the future, enriching its strong roots through borderless creativity—operating, innovating, and creating.

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1960

The Legacy

The Ivanitz steel building legacy begins in Saskatchewan in the 1960s with grandfather Sam Ivantiz and Jim Ivanitz, Steve's* father, and Sam Ivanitz, Corey's* father.

*Steve and Corey Ivanitz are the current owners of Metal Structure Concepts.

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2002

Breaking Ground

MSC was founded by Steve Ivanitz in Kelowna, BC, in 2002, and they hit the ground running with a 100,000 sq. ft. project for MAAX Bath Inc. in Armstrong, BC. Steve's father, Jim, helped land the project, which catapulted MSC forward and awarded them a household name in the steel building industry.

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2008

The Financial Storm

The financial crisis took the world by storm, but MSC weathered that storm successfully, landing safely ashore with a major project for Kicking Horse Coffee in Invermere, BC.

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2014

Pivotal Growth

Steve, owner of MSC, partners with cousin Corey Ivanitz to manage field crews. The two fluidly work together, along with their expert team, to guarantee all buildings look, perform, and last exactly as intended. This also allows Steve to focus on business development, sales, and marketing.

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2020

Logistical Challenges

Despite the logistical challenges that COVID caused, MSC successfully completed a key mining project for Victoria Gold Corp. in the Yukon.

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2022

20th Anniversary

To celebrate MSC’s 20th Anniversary, the company paid for a team trip—including their families—to Mexico.

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2023

New Beginnings

MSC welcomes Corey Ivanitz as Owner & Project Development to spearhead the new Alberta and Saskatchewan division. Meanwhile, back in British Columbia, Steve lands a 90,000 sq. ft. project for Karma Farming in Kelowna, BC.

Blogs

A Dedicated and Transparent Family Company

Steel Barns are Here to Stay - and With Good Reason!

When you’re looking for someone to help build a space for your business, you want to know that you can trust them. You want to know there are real people behind the website you’re browsing through – people who trust and value each other and their work.

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Metal Structure Concepts: More Than Just Builders

Steel Barns are Here to Stay - and With Good Reason!

Metal Structure Concepts (MSC) have earned their place in the steel building industry. Backed by over 60 years of family experience constructing pre-engineered steel buildings, it's no wonder they are the go-to company across BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Northern Canada.

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