May 2017 – TILT-UP TODAY – A publication of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)

HVAC specialist dedicates 4 million sq. ft. tilt-up structure

May 31, 2017

Officials of Daikin Industries and subsidiary Goodman Global Group, leaders in indoor heating and cooling systems and refrigerants, hosted a late-May dedication of the $400 million-plus Daikin Texas Technology Park (DTTP). Located on a 500-acre Read more…

Stronger

May 23, 2017

Español | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group As I take over the role of President, I do so knowing the TCA is stronger than it has ever been. My immediate predecessors, Jeffrey Brown and Read more…

MÁS FUERTE

May 23, 2017

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Al tomar el rol de Presidente, lo hago consciente de que la TCA es más fuerte que nunca. Mis predecesores inmediatos, Jeffrey Brown y Shane Miller, hicieron Read more…

COMPLEJIDAD SIN COMPLICACIÓN: ENCONTRAR IDEAS Y TECNOLOGÍAS EFECTIVAS EN LA INDUSTRIA DE TILT-UP

May 23, 2017

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Complicación es el fracaso en resolver bien las complejidades de una idea. Un iPhone es increíblemente complejo; usar uno es sencillo (para la mayoría). Los aparatos complicados Read more…

COMPLEXITY WITHOUT COMPLICATION: FINDING EFFECTIVE IDEAS AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE TILT-UP INDUSTRY

May 23, 2017

Español | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Complication is a failure to effectively disentangle the complexities of an idea. An iPhone is incredibly complex; using one is simple (for most). Awkward workout contraptions seen Read more…

El reglamento de la sílice de OSHA desacelera sus proyectos

May 23, 2017

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Este artículo trata sobre los reglamentos de la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA) que entraron en vigor el 23 de junio de 2016 con observancia Read more…

OSHA Silica Regulation Ratcheting Up Your Projects

May 23, 2017

TCA’s leaders discuss their opinions and approach to upcoming silica mitigation regulations.

My Young Career: A Professional Development Story

May 22, 2017

From birth Anthony Cavossa was destined to pursue a career in concrete construction.

Mi Joven Carrera: Una Historia de Desarrollo Profesional

May 22, 2017

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Desde mi nacimiento fui destinado a tener una carrera en la construcción de concreto. Creo que todo comenzó con mi gran ejemplo a seguir y el hombre Read more…

Invitación para los Programas de Premios de 2017

May 18, 2017

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group La Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) ha anunciado la invitación para recibir participaciones para los Premios Tilt-Up de 2017 (logro, seguridad, profesionalismo y asesor). Los premios se presentarán Read more…

Guía completada para el arriostramiento contra el viento de la TCA; ahora suspendida

May 18, 2017

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group El Consejo Directivo de la TCA emitió un RFP para actualizar la guía de 2012 sobre el arriostramiento temporal de paneles de tilt-up. En las últimas tres Read more…

CALL FOR ENTRIES, 2017 AWARD PROGRAMS

May 18, 2017

Español | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has announced a call for entries for the 2017 Tilt-Up Awards (achievement, safety, professional and fellowship). The awards will be presented at Read more…

T&T Construction Management Group Opens Tampa Office

Member News

September 22, 2025

T&T Construction Management Group Inc., a woman-owned premier concrete specialty contractor, is pleased to announce the expansion of its business with a new office and work yard in Tampa, FL. Read more…

The Power of Connection

From the President

September 22, 2025

President Robert F. Murray reflects on the power of connection on the eve of the TCA’s 2026 Convention & Expo in Nashville. Read more…

Leadership & Mentorship

Oline Construction Expands into the Northeast with Key Team Additions

September 22, 2025

Oline Construction is proud to announce our expansion into the Northeast region as we continue to grow nationally. This strategic move is supported by the addition of four exceptional team members who bring leadership, technical Read more...

Leadership & Mentorship

Now Accepting Applicants and Nominations for the John Hart Honorary Scholarship

September 22, 2025

As summer winds down and the school year begins, now is an ideal time to consider students in your life—or in your network—who may benefit from the John Hart Honorary Scholarship, which was established to Read more...

Standards, Codes & Regulations

Advocacy Brief: NACA Surface Transportation Letter (July 2025)

September 22, 2025

The North American Concrete Alliance submitted a letter to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee emphasizing the role of cement and concrete in national surface transportation infrastructure. While the focus remains largely on roads, Read more...

Standards, Codes & Regulations

TCA Submits Support for Stronger Carbon Accounting Standards

September 22, 2025

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has submitted formal support for language in Section 6.6.1 of the ASHRAE 240P draft standard. Read more…

Member & Company Profiles

Association Representing U.S. Cement Manufacturing Industry Takes a New Name

September 22, 2025

“Portland Cement Association” is changing to “American Cement Association” Portland Cement Association, the national association representing U.S. cement manufacturers since 1916, announced it is changing its name to the American Cement Association (ACA). President and CEO Read more...

Architecture & Design

Building Sweet Success: Brothers Desserts Partners with Newcomb Construction

September 22, 2025

By Ava Kahn When two Brooklyn-born Italian brothers packed up their dreams (and their cannoli recipes) and headed to sunny California, they were on their way to creating an ice cream empire. Gary and Errol Read more...

Case Studies

From Boots on the Ground to Eyes in the Sky: Reinventing QC for Tilt-Up Construction

September 22, 2025

The quality control (QC) challenge in tilt-up work is staggering. A single panel might require checks on two dozen non-rebar elements, plus rebar placement, totaling around 50 individual verifications. On a 100-panel building, that adds Read more...

From the Director

Illuminating the Market Together

September 22, 2025

Mitch BloomquistExecutive DirectorTilt-Up Concrete Association Baseball has always been a game of numbers. For more than a century, measures like batting averages, earned run averages, and on-base percentages have been used to evaluate performance. Yet Read more...

Architecture & Design

Tilt-Up Takes Root in Hawaii

September 22, 2025

By Abbie Stolte, Tilt-Up Concrete Association In a region known for its natural beauty and construction complexity, a quietly growing tilt-up movement is taking hold in Hawaii. Led by firms like Honolulu Builders LLC and Read more...

Community & Culture

In Memoriam: R. Glen Stephens, FTCA

September 22, 2025

Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Past President, Inaugural TCA Fellow, and Recipient of the Peter Courtois Memorial Award Robert Glen Stephens of Columbia, MD, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Thursday, May Read more...