• Type IL Cement and Tilt-Up

    Thursday, February 22, 2024

    Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By Don Greive, PE, and David Buzzelli  Introduction Type IL cement, also commonly referred to as Portland Limestone Cement (PLC), is in the process of replacing Type I/II cement in the US. Type IL is a cementitious product with more than two decades of usage in Canada and […]

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  • Thinking Outside the Brace

    Thursday, February 22, 2024

    Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By Jason R. Blankenship, PE, SE  What do you do when you need to brace over 100 tons of concrete panels 70 feet in the air, and the longest standard brace available will only reach up about 45 feet?  You design, fabricate, and deliver your own custom bracing […]

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  • Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces New Volunteer Opportunity in Partnership with Beat the Streets National

    Thursday, February 22, 2024

    Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) proudly announces a new volunteer initiative in strategic partnership with Beat the Streets National (BTSN). This collaboration is a testament to TCA’s dedication to community service and workforce development, creating a unique opportunity for TCA members to positively impact their communities through the […]

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  • Recap: Tilt-Up Nexus

    Thursday, February 22, 2024

    Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA In December, Toronto proudly hosted Tilt-Up Nexus: Advancing Canadian Construction, a significant event for the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) in Canada and the first major TCA assembly in the country since 2017. Guided by the Canadian Advisory Board, Tilt-Up Nexus created a platform for initiating collaborations, forming partnerships, […]

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  • Contribute to the Development of an Owners Maintenance Manual for Tilt-Up Buildings

    Thursday, February 22, 2024

    Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Tilt-up buildings are renowned for their remarkable durability and resilience, making them a preferred choice in the construction industry. However, like all structures, even these robust buildings require regular maintenance to safeguard their value and sustained performance. The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is thrilled to announce the formation […]

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Industry Press

Aug
12

Achieving Net-Zero Energy with Tilt-Wall

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By Jesse Hunt, CPHC, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP Property owner: East Port Properties – Judy Wall, President The 60,000 SF Wilkinson Avenue multitenant warehouse building located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is part of the Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC) Zero Carbon Buildings (ZCB) pilot project. The building combines […]

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Aug
12

Chapel of St. Ignatius in Seattle Wins AIA’S 2022 Twenty-Five Year Award

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By Mitch Bloomquist Images by Paul Warchol The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is honoring the Chapel of St. Ignatius in Seattle, designed by Steven Holl Architects, with its Twenty-five Year Award. AIA announced the honor during an awards ceremony at the A’22 conference in Chicago, lauding the project […]

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Aug
12

High-Performance Tilt-Up

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By Robert Madison Images by Costea Photography A ground-up medical office building pushes the envelope of tilt-up construction to create an efficient, cost-effective facility that fits the community. The healthcare industry’s rapid growth is driving demand for efficient, easily constructed medical office buildings (MOB) that represent the provider’s brand […]

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Jun
14

Digitizing Paper Doll Plans for Tilt-Up

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By James Tapper, president, JMT Consultants Concrete tilt-up panels are cast on-site, typically on the building floor. The construction team needs to know exactly where they will place formwork and lay out the panels to be cast on the slab before safely and efficiently lifting the panels into their […]

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Jun
14

The 2nd Annual TCA Classic

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has once again partnered with American Contractors Supply and ARCON Design/Build to host the 2nd Annual TCA Classic. On April 16, nearly 150 tilt-up professionals gathered at the BridgeMill Athletic Club in Canton, GA for a day of golf, networking, comradery, and prizes. The […]

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Jun
14

Collective Position On Recognizing And Controlling Ground Bearing Pressures For Erecting Tilt-Up Panels

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Position of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association: The owner’s designated representative for construction shall be responsible for assigning a qualified firm (or firms) to review and confirm that the capacity of the subgrade can safely support the crane’s ground-bearing loads that are provided by the tilt-up erection contractor/crane company. The […]

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Member News

Sep
4

Ironrock Capital Inc. Announces Employee Promotions

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Canton, Ohio – July 8, 2019 – Ironrock Capital Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of John Stuckey to the position of Plant Superintendent and Dan Call’s promotion as Technical Director. In his position as Plant Superintendent, Mr. Stuckey will be responsible for plant production, including Grinding, Manufacturing, […]

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Sep
4

GTC, Inc., Brings Sandwich Panel To The Central Coast Of California

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA GTC, Inc., a full-service concrete construction company, brings the sandwich panel to the central coast of California. We first introduced the sandwich insulated panels in Paso Robles, California with Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s new cold storage facility. Currently we are constructing a design-build 90 thousand sq. ft cold storage […]

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Aug
6

Sarah Ellis Joins Bennett & Pless

Sarah Ellis Joins Bennett & Pless Bennett & Pless is pleased to welcome Sarah L. Ellis as BusinessDevelment Manager for Atlanta.  Sarah will be responsible for growingnew business in the Atlanta market, as well as leading our engineeringsales team and enriching our client relations. Sarah is well-known in the A/E/C/ industry, with over 15 years ofleadership.  As […]

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Jun
3

GTC, Inc., Brings Sandwich Panel to the Central Coast of California

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA GTC, Inc., a full-service concrete construction  company,  brings the sandwich panel to the central coast of California. We first introduced the sandwich insulated panels in Paso Robles, California with Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s new cold storage facility. Currently we are constructing a design-build 90 thousand sq. ft cold storage […]

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Jan
28

Powers Brown Architecture Promotes AJ Breneman, AIA, RID to Principal

Houston, TX — (Jan. 22, 2019) . . . Powers Brown Architecture, an international professional services firm practicing architecture, interior design, programming and urban design, has promoted AJ Breneman, AIA, RID, to principal in the firm’s Houston office. She most recently served as a Senior Design Manager. “AJ came to Powers Brown Architecture fresh out […]

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Jan
28

MAX USA CORP. promotes James Sullivan to Sr. Midwest Sales Executive

For the last 4 years working for MAX James has consistently increased sales, achieved plan and drove business in his territory. “I really love working for MAX. We make awesome products and I feel honored and privileged to be recognized by the company for my efforts”, said James. MAX is a leading international manufacturer that […]

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