[Keynote] Lift Day – Time, Money and Life Saving Tips and Tricks
October 6, 2020 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm Central Standard Time
Courtois Auditorium
We all know that the big day on a tilt-up job is the day that panel lifting commences. It is also one of the most critical events in time where all safety practices and procedures are adhered to in order to assure everyone's well being, and to provide the customer with the confidence in you, as well as the system of tilt-up construction. This program will discuss some of the impactful practices that will help for a safe and successful erection process, some of which may appear minor in nature, but can have significant impact on the outcome. Some of the topics we will discuss in detail include: Hazard identification, whether underground or overhead, Experience of crew and individual crew member assignments, Critical Lift Plan review, Limited Access Zones, Rigging identification and inspection, Sequencing and unusual circumstances, and several tips and tricks that are sure to save time, money and lives. With careful planning and consistent safety practices, we can all provide our internal and external customers with positive and rewarding experiences that will continue to enhance our industry and have them coming back for more!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Outline the basic components of a sucessful pre-erection safety meeting.
- Articulate and inforce a limited access zone.
- Review sequencing and unusual lifting scenarios.
- Discover valuable tips and tricks.
TRACK SPONSOR - Innovative Structural Solutions
Innovative Structural Solutions (INNSTRUCT) designs and manufactures products that are meant to greatly enhance the construction industry. We create products that will build better structures, require less effort, and increase profitability for contractors and end users. We have now developed the Total Integrated Panel System (TIPS) for tilt-up. This revolutionary, patent pending, prefabricated system integrates structural steel, insulation, and labor into one fully composite product. It is an industry first solution that produces stronger, lighter, insulated panels, while also reducing rebar, concrete, and labor use. Our project development and product education teams are eager to provide you with the information you need to make your next job more successful than ever.
Booth number: A24 | Learn more about Innovative Structural Solutions >
TRACK SPONSOR - White Cap
Construction Materials employs over 300 people and operates 16 branches in 6 states. We provide products for concrete, masonry and waterproofing projects from well known manufacturers such as BASF, WR Grace, Dayton Superior and Owens Corning. We currently work with more than 600 manufacturing partners allowing us to provide the products needed by the industry. In addition to finished products we also provide pre-fabricated rebar packages in almost all of our facilities.
Booth number: C20 | Learn more about White Cap >
TRACK SPONSOR - Seretta Construction, Inc.
We have always looked at tilt-wall as an evolving artform. There are many things that we considered pushing the envelope a decade or two ago that are now commonplace or outdated. At Seretta, we take our role as an industry leader seriously and are constantly looking for and trying out potentially new and better ways to perform our work. We know that if you become complacent, you will become outdated. At Seretta, we use only the latest and most advanced chemicals, equipment, software, methodologies and technologies so that we continue to produce the highest quality work in the shortest amount of time.
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Mount Vernon, IA 52314
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Founded in 1986, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) strives to improve the quality and acceptance of site-cast Tilt-Up construction - one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, combining the advantages of reasonable cost with low maintenance, durability, speed of construction and minimal capital investment. Over 10,000 buildings, enclosing more than 650 million square feet, are constructed each year using this construction method.
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