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Education DETAILS
Tilt-Up 101: Part 1 - Exploring Tilt-Up
October 1, 2025 from 8:00am to 9:30am Central Time
JW Marriott Nashville - Floor 2 [Symphony AB]
Tilt-up construction, renowned globally for its efficiency in building large-scale structures, boasts a rich history deeply embedded in serious architectural practice. This presentation delves into the method’s early adoption, explores the impacts of World War II, and showcases iconic early...
Introduction to Automated Layout and Hands-On Training
October 1, 2025 from 9:00am to 11:00am Central Time
JW Marriott Nashville - Floor 2 [Symphony D]
This hands-on workshop offers a complete, practical introduction to the Dusty Robotics FieldPrint Platform, demonstrating how automated layout can transform tilt-up concrete work. Participants will learn how to connect digital design with field execution, prepare BIM files for accuracy, set up an...
Tilt-Up 101: Part 2 - Planning, Preparation, and Process
October 1, 2025 from 9:30am to 11:30pm Central Time
JW Marriott Nashville - Floor 2 [Symphony AB]
This seminar introduces the foundational knowledge required for those preparing to take the ACI/TCA Tilt-Up Technician Certification Exam and serves as an essential primer for understanding the tilt-up construction process from start to finish. Drawing from six structured modules, this session co...
Engineering 101
October 1, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00pm Central Time
JW Marriott Nashville - Floor 2 [Symphony C]
This presentation will introduce participants to typical structural engineering designs and construction methods for tilt-up wall panels. The speaker will provide a brief history of tilt-up construction, explaining how panels were analyzed in the past and how codes have evolved to their current f...
Mixing Expectations in a Type 1L Cement Landscape
October 2, 2025 from 7:00am to 8:00am Central Time
Music City Center - Hall D
As the concrete industry shifts to meet sustainability goals and lower embodied carbon, the widespread adoption of Type 1L cement has introduced new levels of complexity in mix design and performance expectations. This session explores the collaborative approaches necessary to navigate these evol...
Elevating Rock Nashville with Stacked Panels
October 2, 2025 from 9:00am to 10:30am Central Time
Music City Center - Hall D
This session delves into the innovative use of stacked tilt-wall panels to create Rock Nashville, a state-of-the-art facility designed for the live entertainment industry. Spanning over 500,000 square feet, this facility features two towering music studio buildings standing at 94 and 80 feet, ...
Economic Trends Impacting Tilt-Up in 2026 and Beyond
October 2, 2025 from 10:30am to 12:00pm Central Time
Music City Center - Hall D
As the construction landscape prepares for a shift, this session offers a data-driven look at what lies ahead. ITR Economics will present its outlook through 2027, including inflation trends, interest rate projections, and market-specific forecasts with direct implications for tilt-up design, con...
Latent Innovation and the Role of Collaborative Inquiry
October 2, 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm Central Time
Music City Center - Hall D
Not all innovation in tilt-up construction emerges through disruption; many advancements surface quietly—prompted by collaborative inquiry, re-evaluation of past practices, or novel applications of established methods. This session examines the idea of latent innovation: technologies and...
In the Round: Collaboration and Creativity from Nashville’s Music Scene
October 2, 2025 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm Central Time
Music City Center - Hall D
Direct from Music City, this special session brings the magic of Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café and The Listening Room to Music City Center. In the spirit of the iconic “In the Round” format, a group of acclaimed songwriters will share songs and stories, offering ...
Optimizing Concrete from Slab to Panel
October 3, 2025 from 7:00am to 8:00am Central Time
Music City Center - Hall D
Taking a full systems approach to concrete—from slab preparation to panel repairs—can significantly enhance the quality, durability, and sustainability of tilt-up projects. By optimizing concrete at each stage, including the use of low-shrinkage mixes and proper repair techniques, con...
Managing Liability and Preventing Disputes in Tilt-Up
October 3, 2025 from 9:00am to 10:30am Central Time
Music City Center - Hall D
Legal issues can arise at any stage of a tilt-up project, often leading to costly and time-consuming litigation. This session will delve into how liability for common construction issues—such as crane road failures, bracing failures due to slab design or improper installation, rigging fa...
From Pursuit to Punch List: A Collaborative Approach to Tilt-Up Delivery
October 3, 2025 from 10:30am to 12:00pm Central Time
Music City Center - Hall D
Erika Winters-Downey, S.E., LEED AP BD+C
This session examines the project delivery approach of one of the nation's leading tilt-up contractors through the lens of the Midway USA headquarters in Columbia, Missouri. This two-story, 61,000-square-foot office building, rich with architectural detailing and thin brick inlay, demonstrates...
Mastering Architectural Concrete in Tilt-Up Construction
October 3, 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm Central Time
Music City Center - Hall D
James Williams, PE, CE, SE, LEED AP, FTCA
This session explores the world of architectural concrete, which refers to concrete that is intentionally exposed and finished in a way that enhances its aesthetic qualities without being covered or painted, apart from possibly a sealant. Architectural tilt-up concrete, often used for its dura...
The Impact of Robotics on Workflow and Stakeholder Collaboration
October 3, 2025 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm Central Time
Music City Center - Hall D
Robotics are driving rapid transformation within the tilt-up contracting industry, enhancing both the speed and quality of project delivery. This session explores how automated layout technologies are reshaping the tilt-up construction process by improving information flow across key stages&md...
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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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