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Advanced Practices for Safe and Efficient Tilt-Up Erection

October 22, 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm Mountain Standard Time

Barclay Gebel, FTCA

Lift day remains one of the most demanding and defining moments on any tilt-up project. Presented by one of the industry’s most experienced and respected professionals, this advanced session explores proven methods for executing safe, efficient, and cost-effective panel erection. Attendees will examine critical topics including hazard identification, crew organization, lift planning, ground pressure management, and slab design considerations related to bracing and lifting operations. The program will also feature lessons learned from two recent projects—a record-setting composite insulated panel installation for a distillery and an architectural project utilizing extensive thin brick systems—each offering valuable technical and procedural insights. Combining decades of field experience with practical innovation, this session delivers actionable strategies to improve safety, efficiency, and overall project performance.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify and mitigate key hazards associated with panel lifting through structured planning and communication.
• Evaluate and manage ground pressures to improve erection safety and operational efficiency.
• Understand slab design considerations and responsibilities related to bracing and erection activities.
• Apply lessons learned from recent composite insulated and thin brick projects to improve performance, constructability, and architectural outcomes in tilt-up construction.