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Surface Preparation of Tilt-Wall Panels Prior to Coating

September 28 to January 1, 2025 Central Time

Because of the casting and erection process of tilt-up construction, surface irregularities and aesthetic imperfections in the exposed surfaces are common. These conditions include spalls, gouges, cracks, dents, chips, bug holes and honeycombs. Such imperfections may occur on exterior or inter...

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Embedded Thin Brick Veneer Design for Tilt-Up Panels

September 28 to January 1, 2025 Central Time

This seminar presents a general introduction of thin brick veneer and the tilt-up process, including a brief history with successful installation examples. Explanation of the product and code compliance based on tilt-up standards and compatible form liners as well as design capabilities with thin...

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Tilt-Up 101: Module 1 - Safety | Planning | Scheduling

October 1 to January 1, 2025 Central Time

James R. Baty, II, FACI, FTCA

This session is part 1 of 6 modules discussing the construction process known as tilt-up or tilt wall, covering aspects important to the knowledge base for preparation to the ACI/TCA Tilt-Up Technician Certification Exam. This module covers safety communications and procedures, planning the tilt-...

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Tilt-Up 101: Module 2 - Site Preparation | Structural Systems

October 1 to January 1, 2025 Central Time

James R. Baty, II, FACI, FTCA

This session is part 2 of 6 modules discussing the construction process known as tilt-up or tilt wall, covering aspects important to the knowledge base for preparation to the ACI/TCA Tilt-Up Technician Certification Exam. This module covers the initial steps involved in starting a tilt-up project...

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Tilt-Up 101: Module 3 - Layout | Forming

October 1 to January 1, 2025 Central Time

James R. Baty, II, FACI, FTCA

This session is part 3 of 6 modules discussing the construction process known as tilt-up or tilt wall, covering aspects important to the knowledge base for preparation to the ACI/TCA Tilt-Up Technician Certification Exam. This module covers the steps to lay out and complete the forming of tilt-up...

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Tilt-Up 101: Module 4 - Concrete | Placement

October 1 to January 1, 2025 Central Time

James R. Baty, II, FACI, FTCA

This session is part 4 of 6 modules discussing the construction process known as tilt-up or tilt wall, covering aspects important to the knowledge base for preparation to the ACI/TCA Tilt-Up Technician Certification Exam. This module covers the properties of concrete specific to tilt-up construct...

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Tilt-Up 101: Module 5 - Erection | Bracing

October 1 to January 1, 2025 Central Time

James R. Baty, II, FACI, FTCA

This session is part 5 of 6 modules discussing the construction process known as tilt-up or tilt wall, covering aspects important to the knowledge base for preparation to the ACI/TCA Tilt-Up Technician Certification Exam. This module the processes of erecting and bracing tilt-up panels, widely co...

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Tilt-Up 101: Module 6 - Panel & Building Finishes

October 1 to January 1, 2025 Central Time

James R. Baty, II, FACI, FTCA

This session is the final, part 6 of 6 modules discussing the construction process known as tilt-up or tilt wall, covering aspects important to the knowledge base for preparation to the ACI/TCA Tilt-Up Technician Certification Exam. This module detail many of the options for panel finishes and th...

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Tilt-Up 101: Introductory Session

Available On Demand starting Tuesday, December 1

James R. Baty, II, FACI, FTCA

This seminar introduces the six modules consisting of the content for preparation to the ACI/TCA Tilt-Up Technician Certification Exam and the industry’s broad certification efforts as well as discussing the primary components contributing to the strategic and impressive growth of tilt-up c...

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OSHA and COVID-19: Regulations, Policies and Practices

March 25 to January 1, 2025 Central Time

Featuring Julia Kunlo of Evolution Safety Resources, this webinar is available to TCA members and will discuss the recent announcement by OSHA categorizing COVID-19 as a recordable illness for OSHA 300 logs and the expectations this places on employers. Learn from Ms. Kunlo about the truths for t...

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#ConcreteTough - Are You Tough Enough?

April 29 to January 1, 2025 Central Time

Jereme Montgomery

Featuring Jereme Montgomery from Stephens & Smith Construction Co. Inc., this presentation covers #ConcreteTough, a Nebraska based workforce recruiting/workforce development campaign for concrete careers. Even though it started in Nebraska, participants of this webinar will hear the steps we ...

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Lift Day: Time, Money, and Life Saving Tips and Tricks

October 1 to January 1, 2025 Central Time

Barclay Gebel, FTCA

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 w...

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The Best of the TCA Cyber Round Table

October 1 to January 1, 2025 Central Time

David Tomasula, PE, FTCA

Erik Spicker, PE

The TCA Cyber Round Table has become THE trusted resource for TCA members to get their urgent technical questions answered by a community of tilt-up industry experts in design and construction. In this presentation, David and Erik will review the best questions submitted to the Cyber Round Table ...

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Project Dylan

January 1-1, 2025 Central Time

Barclay Gebel, FTCA

Karen S. Hand, PE

Project Dylan is a new prototype fulfillment center. The warehouse building has an approx. footprint of 700,000 SF slab on grade and another 1.95 million SF of elevated deck. The exterior is clad with 330,000 SF of insulated tilt-up panels. The panels are non-load bearing for gravity but as a VE ...

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Troubleshooting High-End Finishes

February 1 to January 1, 2025 Central Time

Tilt-up construction is revered as one of the most broadly applied construction systems. Part of the attraction is the palette of high-end finishes that continues to grow in all regions. Design and construction professionals not only must recognize the wide range of finishes and techniques that a...

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Cranes and Ground-Bearing Pressures

Available On Demand starting Sunday, May 1

Barclay Gebel, FTCA

The average weight of the tilt-up panel has increased greatly over recent years. It is critically important to understand crane ground bearing pressure and ensure that the subgrade can support these loads at all times. This seminar will discuss factors affecting crane selection, the process fo...

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State-of-the-Art Tilt-Up Construction

May 16, 2022 from 10:00am to 11:00am Central Time

Barclay Gebel, FTCA

Tilt-up technology continues to advance at lightning speed. Each year, there are developments of equipment capability, breakthroughs in concrete science – panels expand in size, structural connections become more sophisticated, and finishing options multiply. With each industry advancement,...

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Tilt-Up Future Think 3.0 - Session 3: Concrete (Updates)

May 25, 2022 from 12:00am to 12:00pm Central Time

Session 3 will features updates from two previous Tilt-Up Future Think participants who will discuss advancements, real-world applications, and adoption. Technologies featured include Helix Steel and CarbonCure.

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Tilt-Up Future Think 3.0 - Session 2: Workforce

May 25, 2022 from 12:10am to 12:10pm Central Time

Tsz Yan Ng

Derrick Morse

Mark Filippelli

Session 2 will consist of three talks concerning ideas and technologies related to workforce issues. These talks will be followed by a panel discussion reflecting on their potential impact.

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The Evolution of Bondbreaker: History, Best Practices, and Troubleshooting

November 1-2, 2022 Central Time

This presentation will discuss the origins of tilt-up bondbreaker and its evolution over the years to the products we use today. The discussion will also cover proper application techniques, troubleshooting potential issues, and ways to maximize efficiency and profitability.

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Safety Success through Proper Communication

November 1, 2022 from 8:00am to 9:00am Central Time

This talk centers around the success Martin Concrete Construction has had with a bottom-up approach to safety culture. Specifically, this talk will discuss the benefits of hiring bilingual staff and how that practice has enhanced culture and communication. Additionally, we will review safety prog...

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Better Materials, Better Designs, Better Ways to Build with Concrete

November 29, 2022 from 11:00am to 12:00pm Central Time

Design and construction professionals face significant challenges driven by increasing customer demands, rapidly changing material costs, strained supply chains, and the loss of workers going into trades. However, a more urgent issue is that climate change is a real and growing concern. Given t...

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Why is Slump Mandated in Project Specifications?

December 1, 2022 from 11:00am to 12:00pm Central Time

Brian Carson

With the advances in concrete technology over the last 50 years, why is slump still being mandated in project specifications? This presentation will begin by covering the history of the slump test and the development of the water/cement ratio. Then we will discuss the advent of water-reducing adm...

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Tips and Methods to Building Tilt-Up Sandwich Panels

December 1, 2022 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm Central Time

Mike Wolstenholme, FTCA

With the increased demand for energy-efficient buildings comes the need for insulated tilt-up sandwich panels. This seminar aims to increase familiarity with the most advanced insulated tilt-up sandwich panels on the market and the methods used to construct them. As insulated panels come with dif...

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