Tilt-Up Concrete Association Expands Education, Membership into Latin America
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred building system – has announced the success of its first major offshore educational event and a new membership focus for Latin America. In response to growing interest and acceptance of the Tilt-Up […]
Thermomass Promotes Garett Burkhart to Product Development Technician
Thermomass®, a leading manufacturer of concrete building insulation systems, is proud to announce the promotion of Garett Burkhart to Product Development Technician. Burkhart will have the primary responsibility of overseeing the areas of product development. He will head endeavors in research, development and testing to keep Thermomass on the cutting-edge of new technology. “Garett has […]
Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces Convention Line-Up
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred building system – has announced the educational sessions for their upcoming Annual Convention, to be held at Omni Amelia Island Plantation in Amelia Island, Fla., Oct. 2-4. With a theme of “Evolution,” […]
Metrobrick Adds New Texture to Thin Brick Offering
METROBRICK®, a product line of Ironrock located in Canton, Ohio, has introduced a new surface texture – wire cut – to its line of thin brick. The wire cut texture is designed to create a surface with slight gouges and pulls in the face of the brick. The small ridges and crevices add character and […]
HENRY and PANDOMO Products added to ARDEX Americas Free iPhone App
Aliquippa, Pa., June 5, 2012 – ARDEX Americas has enhanced its already popular iPhone App by adding HENRY® and PANDOMO®, and ARDEX Polished Concrete to the app’s capability. This update also includes a visual redesign giving the app a fresh, dynamic and sleek appearance. “ARDEX Americas remains on the fore front of innovation and technology […]
TCA Shares Benefits of Tilt-Up with Architects in DC
For the second year in a row, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association has had a presence at the American Institute of Architect’s National Convention and Design Expo. This year’s event was held from May 17 – 19 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. Overall attendance at the show was up over last […]
Dayton Superior Delta Tie Achieves Critical Fire Test Ratings
DAYTON, Ohio, May 22, 2012 – Dayton Superior is proud to announce that the Delta Tie, an insulated, tilt up concrete panel connector, has achieved the distinction of achieving the desired fire ratings prescribed in the NFPA.285 fire test and, most recently, the ASTM E-119 fire test. The Delta Tie underwent NFPA 285 fire testing […]
Meadow Burke Restructures in Anticipation Of Growth Opportunities
Tampa, FL (May 21, 2012) Meadow Burke, LLC, headquartered in Tampa, FL is pleased to announce the launching of its new website. The address of the new website is www.meadowburke.com. The new user-friendly interface with comprehensive product content will give customers a better understanding of Meadow Burke’s product line in Precast, Forming, Reinforcing, Road and Bridge, […]
A.H. Harris Acquires Barker Steel’s Building Material Assets and Forming & Shoring Equipment
West Hartford, CT – A.H. Harris and Barker Steel have entered into an agreement, whereby A.H. Harris will assume Barker’s Westfield, MA and Queens, NY facilities. The agreement is based on Barker’s decision to exit the Building Materials Distribution & Forming and Shoring Rental Business and focus on rebar and rebar fabrication only. Their rebar […]
Katie Price assumes role of Eastern Region Sales Coordinator with Thermomass
May 11, 2012 (Boone, Iowa): Thermomass, a leading manufacturer of concrete building insulation systems, is proud to announce Katie Price has joined the company as Eastern Region Sales Coordinator. Price will have the primary responsibility of coordinating sales for Thermomass’ insulation systems in the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Rhode […]
Dayton Superior Launches Two Concrete Construction Industry Apps
DAYTON, Ohio, May 1, 2012 – Dayton Superior is launching two new, free mobile applications (apps) that will allow customers in the concrete construction industry to access product and technical information on demand. The Dayton Superior apps are currently available for Android™ and iPad™/iPhone™ users. Dayton Superior’s two apps are: Dayton Superior Searcher: Available free […]
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Non-traditional applications of Tilt-Up concrete construction provide very different solutions for two high-profile museums. By: Mitch Bloomquist, Tilt-Up Concrete Association In a testament to the versatility and applicability of Tilt-Up concrete construction, two recent projects — the expansion of the Saint Louis Art Museum and a new home for the National Museum of Health and […]
