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Philip Kopf, PE, FTCA

President

Kopf Consulting Group, Inc.

A recognized leader in the tilt-up industry, Philip Kopf is founder and president of The Kopf Consulting Group, Inc. -- a structural engineering firm specializing in design/build construction. In this capacity, Philip works closely with owners, architects and contractors through each phase of design and construction to achieve overall building economy and constructability. His vast experience in structural design of industrial and commercial buildings is evidenced by his broad portfolio of projects throughout the United States and the Caribbean. With three decades of experience serving a wide range of clients, Philip has special expertise in design/build fast-track design and construction techniques. Philip has distinguished himself and been recognized as an industry expert in tilt-up panel design and construction. Through his vast experience, he has gained an exceptional understanding of the demands that mechanical, conveying systems and other industrial equipment can have on a project. With the totality of all project costs taken into consideration, Philip has the unique ability to blend the different structural components into an efficient and economized building envelope. Philip was elected to the Tilt-up Concrete Board of Directors in 1994 where he has been working on expanding and developing tilt-up concrete markets. Philip served as President of the Tilt-up Concrete Association in 1998 and 2002. Philip is currently serving on ACI Committee 551, which is the tilt-up concrete structures subcommittee for ACI. In addition, Philip serves on ACI 302 and ACI 360 committees. Philip has been awarded the following TCA Awards and Recognitions: • 1995 TCA Tilt-Up Achievement Award - Manufacturing/Industrial Division • 1998 TCA Tilt-Up Achievement Award - Warehouse/Distribution Division • 2007 TCA Tilt-Up Achievement Award - Educational Division • 2011 TCA Tilt-Up Project Profile - Office Division • 2014 TCA Tilt-Up Project Profile - Office Division • 2011 David L. Kelly Distinguished Engineer Award

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Contact Information

Philip Kopf, PE, FTCA
3382 Saxony Gln Ste 100
Marietta, GA 30066-4796 US
(770) 977-4534
phil@economybydesign.com

Membership

Kopf Consulting Group, Inc.
Join Date: January 1, 2002
Expiration Date: December 31, 2025
Primary Contact: Philip Kopf
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Influencer Score

College of Fellows

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CLASS OF

2017

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David L. Kelly Distinguished Engineer Award

The David L. Kelly Distinguished Engineer Award recognizes those individuals or firms whose commitment to engineering excellence has allowed for industry advancement and achievement.

HONOREE

2011

The award honors the career-long commitment of Dave Kelly to the constant evolution of engineering solutions for the tilt-up industry. Learn more >

Event Participation

Tilt-Up Jubilee at Topgolf - 2025
January 2025 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2022 - Denver
October 2022 | Denver, Colorado (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2021 - St. Louis
September 2021 | Saint Louis, Missouri (Attendee)

Architectural Finishes Roundtable Series
May 2021 (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2020 - Virtual
October 2020 (Attendee)

Winter Tilt-Up Jubilee - 2020
February 2020 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2019 - Atlanta
September 2019 | Atlanta, Georgia (Attendee)

Winter Tilt-Up Jubilee - 2019
January 2019 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Series: ATL
November 2018 | Atlanta, Georgia (Speaker)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2018 - Dallas
September 2018 | Dallas, Texas (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2017 - Miami
September 2017 | Miami, Florida (Attendee)

Winter Tilt-Up Jubilee - 2017
January 2017 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2015 - New Brunswick
September 2015 | New Brunswick, New Jersey (Attendee)

Winter Tilt-Up Jubilee - 2015
February 2015 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)

Committee Membership

Tilt-Up Cyber Roundtable
December 2020 - Present (Member)

Convention Host Committee - Atlanta
January 2018 - December 2019 (Co-Chair)

Engineering Task Group on Partially Composite Sandwich Panels
January 2018 - December 2024 (Co-Chair)

Tilt-Up Cyber Roundtable
January 2017 - Present (Member)

Tilt-Up Achievement Awards Jury
January 2011 - December 2012 (Juror)

Publications

Tilt-Up Today - TCA Initiates Full-Scale Testing of Composite Insulated Concrete Sandwich Panels
Volume 29 Issue 1 - (Contributor)