The Building System

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is the international nonprofit trade association for the global tilt-up concrete construction industry and was founded in 1986 by a dedicated group of contractors, professionals, and manufacturers with the interest of improving the quality and acceptance of tilt-up construction.

ABOUT THE TILT-UP CONCRETE ASSOCIATION

Mission

The mission of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is to expand and improve the use of tilt-up as the preferred building system by providing education and resources that enhance quality and performance.

Location

402 First Avenue SE
PO Box 204
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-6911

Board of Directors

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MEMBERSHIP

TCA member organizations have the experience, expert service and quality products you can depend on for your next successful tilt-up project.

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THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP

While the work of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association could be drawn out in a long list of benefits, it is more efficient to organize these benefits under two core guiding principles or objectives.

The first, is that together we serve as a powerful force advocating for increased demand of our product/service.

The second, is that we provide opportunities and tools to assist in improving that product.

For a comprehensive review of member benefits specific to your business, click below on your organization type.

Member Benefits / Architects, Engineers, Contractors, & Suppliers

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MEMBERSHIP

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association features a network of informed companies encompassing every aspect of the design and delivery of tilt-up buildings. TCA members are continuously exposed to state-of-the-art technology, safety and best practices that will add value to your project and ensure success.

ADVANCED SEARCH

Use the TCA Member Directory to search by services offered, states of licensure, location and more.

TCA Member Directory

CERTIFICATION

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association offers two certification programs for the tilt-up industry. The first is a joint program with the American Concrete Institute (ACI) for individuals and the second is a company certification program for general and subcontractors performing tilt-up construction.

COMPANY CERTIFICATION

The goal of the TCA Company Certification Program is to provide owners, specifiers, and designers with a method for assuring the experience, quality and performance of tilt-up concrete contractors.

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SUPERVISOR AND TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION

The Tilt-Up Supervisor and Technician Certification Program is a collaborative effort of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the TCA. Certification is achieved by passing a written exam (supervisor candidates must submit work experience).

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AWARDS

Each year, the TCA honors those organizations, people and projects that successfully illustrate the variety, beauty and flexibility of tilt-up construction.