Events > Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2022 - Denver > Construction Track

Tips and Methods to Building Tilt-Up Sandwich Panels

October 5, 2022 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm Mountain Time

Colorado Convention Center - Mile High 1

Len Overbeek

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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Why is Slump Mandated in Project Specifications?

October 5, 2022 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm Mountain Time

Colorado Convention Center - Mile High 1

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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Tilt-Up in Mexico: Challenges and Opportunities

October 6, 2022 from 7:00am to 8:00am Mountain Time

Colorado Convention Center - Mile High 4B

Jorge Figueroa Silva, ITESM

This talk is intended to introduce attendees to the tilt-up market in Mexico. Over the years, construction in Mexico has been influenced by the processes and technological advances that occur in North America, with a lag of about 5 to 10 years. Tilt-up is no exception, and the use of this constru...

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Overcoming Challenging Field Conditions

October 6, 2022 from 9:30am to 10:30am Mountain Time

Colorado Convention Center - Mile High 1

Michael LeMark

Matt Rogers

Challenging conditions for tilt-up projects can be managed efficiently and effectively with proper planning. Whether the issues are related to site configuration, size, the specification of a unique concrete mix, or extreme weather, there exist solutions you should be aware of. This seminar will ...

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

October 6, 2022 from 10:30am to 11:30am Mountain Time

Colorado Convention Center - Mile High 1

Derick Rainey

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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Tilt-Up Estimating Basics

October 6, 2022 from 11:30am to 12:30pm Mountain Time

Colorado Convention Center - Mile High 1

Bill Mueller

This presentation will walk attendees through the basic estimating process for tilt-up projects. Topics will include information gathering and review, take-off or quantification, extensions and data entry, pricing considerations, proposal preparation, and more. Special attention will be paid to v...

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

October 6, 2022 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Mountain Time

Colorado Convention Center - Mile High 1

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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Safety Success through Proper Communication

October 6, 2022 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm Mountain Time

Colorado Convention Center - Mile High 1

Lan Moody

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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