Events > Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2026 - Salt Lake City > Demo Experience
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Vertical Panel Casting and Vacuum-Assisted Installation [LIVE DEMO]
October 21, 2026 from 12:00pm to 12:30pm Mountain Time
West High School Construction Site [288 W 200 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84103] - 10 min. walk from Salt Palace
Traditional tilt-up construction has long relied on horizontal casting beds and conventional lifting methods. This demonstration introduces an alternative approach that combines vertical casting with vacuum-assisted panel handling to simplify production and installation. Attendees will see how...
Demo Experience Kickoff Bash: The Mock-Up Medley Unveiling
October 21, 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Mountain Time
Salt Palace Convention Center [Halls 1-2]
Join the tilt-up community for the official launch of the Demo Experience and the unveiling of the 2026 Mock-Up Medley: The Art of Finish. Set within the exhibit hall at the Salt Palace Convention Center, this opening-night gathering brings together architecture, construction, materia...
Simplifying Stack Casting with Modular Formwork [LIVE DEMO]
October 22, 2026 from 10:00am to 10:30am Mountain Time
Salt Palace Convention Center [Hall 2 - Demo Theater]
Stack casting can be an effective solution when project sites lack the space required for conventional panel layouts, but it introduces unique forming and construction challenges. This live demonstration shows how a modular, reusable forming system can simplify stack casting by reducing setup tim...
Rebar Tying Solutions: Speed, Ergonomics, and Productivity in Practice [LIVE DEMO]
October 22, 2026 from 11:30am to 12:00pm Mountain Time
Salt Palace Convention Center [Hall 2 - Demo Theater]
Rebar tying is a repetitive task that directly affects productivity, labor efficiency, and worker fatigue. This live demonstration showcases automated rebar tying technology in action, comparing handheld and stand-up solutions while highlighting speed, consistency, and ergonomic benefits. Attende...
Testing Concrete Surface Conditions for Reliable Adhesive Bonding [LIVE DEMO]
October 22, 2026 from 1:00pm to 1:30pm Mountain Time
Salt Palace Convention Center [Hall 2 - Demo Theater]
Successful adhesive bonding begins with understanding the condition of the concrete surface. This live demonstration explores how different curing methods influence surface free energy (SFE) and, ultimately, bonding performance. Using multiple concrete samples, attendees will observe live SFE tes...
Finding Shop Drawing Errors Before Concrete Is Placed [LIVE DEMO]
October 22, 2026 from 2:30pm to 3:00pm Mountain Time
Salt Palace Convention Center [Hall 2 - Demo Theater]
Small errors in shop drawings can become costly field problems once concrete is placed. This live demonstration shows how statistical analysis and AI-assisted review can identify unusual dimensions, panel weights, embed counts, and other anomalies as drawings are created. Attendees will watch a r...
See Before You Drill with GPR Rebar Scanning [LIVE DEMO]
October 23, 2026 from 10:00am to 10:30am Mountain Time
Salt Palace Convention Center [Hall 2 - Demo Theater]
Modifying existing tilt-up panels requires confidence in what lies beneath the surface. This live demonstration showcases how ground-penetrating radar (GPR) can be used to locate embedded reinforcement and other subsurface objects before drilling, coring, cutting, or anchoring. Attendees will obs...
Thin Brick and Formliner Solutions for Complex Field Conditions [LIVE DEMO]
October 23, 2026 from 11:30am to 12:00pm Mountain Time
Salt Palace Convention Center [Hall 2 - Demo Theater]
Architectural concrete often requires creative solutions to maintain quality and continuity at corners, returns, joints, and other challenging field conditions. This live demonstration presents practical approaches to addressing these details using specialized thin brick and formliner products. T...
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