March 2022 – TILT-UP TODAY – A publication of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces the Retirement of Janette Barr, TCA’s Office Manager since 1997.

March 23, 2022

Janette inquired about an open position in the fall of 1996 and officially started in January of 1997. At that time, the Association resources consisted of a small, bi-monthly newsletter, an annual conference, and a Read more…

Blessed

March 16, 2022

As I write this President’s letter today for Tilt-Up Today magazine, I have been asking myself to think of one word that would best describe the current state of the TCA and the tilt-up industry. Read more…

BENDECIDOS

March 16, 2022

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Mientras escribo esta carta del Presidente hoy para la revista Tilt-Up Today, he estado tratando de pensar en una palabra que mejor describe el estado actual de Read more…

The Right Way

March 16, 2022

I had the honor of filling in for Shawn Hickey during World of Concrete as I presented the 4-hour tilt-up certification preparatory seminar to a packed room of certification candidates. After giving them the disappointing Read more…

LA MANERA CORRECTA

March 16, 2022

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Tuve el honor de sustituir a Shawn Hickey durante World of Concrete para presentar el seminario preparatorio de 4 horas para la certificación en tilt-up a una Read more…

The Korte Company Promotes Several Employees Into Key Positions

March 16, 2022

Derek Brauer has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Procurement and is responsible for managing New Business Development as well as directing Preconstruction activities. Derek began his career at The Korte Company in 2000 Read more…

THE KORTE COMPANY PROMUEVE A VARIOS EMPLEADOS A POSICIONES CLAVES

March 16, 2022

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Derek Brauer fue ascendido a Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Adquisiciones y es responsable de gestionar el desarrollo de nuevos negocios además de dirigir las actividades de preventa. Derek Read more…

Terry Mccracken Named National Sales Manager – Thin Brick at Ironrock

March 16, 2022

Terry McCracken was hired as National Sales Manager – Thin Brick at Ironrock on January 3rd, 2022. Ironrock’s National Thin Brick Sales Manager is responsible for meeting and exceeding annual thin brick sales goals, creating Read more…

TERRY MCCRACKEN NOMBRADO GERENTE DE VENTAS NACIONALES DE LADRILLO DELGADO EN IRONROCK

March 16, 2022

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Terry McCracken fue contratado como Gerente de Ventas Nacionales de ladrillo delgado en Ironrock el 3 de enero de 2022. El gerente de ventas nacionales de ladrillo Read more…

Member News

TAS Expands in Florida

March 16, 2022

We have some exciting news! For the past 41 years, TAS has earned the reputation as one of Texas’ most recognizable and reputable concrete contractors. With this experience and success, we have continued to grow Read more…

En Español

TAS SE EXPANDE EN FLORIDA

March 16, 2022

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group ¡Tenemos una noticia emocionante! Durante los últimos 41 años, TAS ha ganado la reputación como uno de los contratistas de concreto más reconocidos y respetados de Texas. Read more…

LOS CONTRATISTAS HABLAN SOBRE MANERAS DE MITIGAR EL RIESGO EN LA CONSTRUCCIÓN

March 16, 2022

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Por James Baty, FACI, FTCA El mercado de la construcción actualmente está teniendo indiscutiblemente el mayor impulso que ha tenido en las últimas tres décadas. A pesar 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...