February 2024 – TILT-UP TODAY – A publication of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)

Clayco Improves Worker Safety with new Studson Type II Safety Helmet

February 22, 2024

Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Clayco workers will be safer on the job due to a new partnership with STUDSON to bring a first-of-its-kind safety helmet to its employees across North America. The Read more…

CLAYCO MEJORA LA SEGURIDAD DE LOS TRABAJADORES CON EL NUEVO CASCO DE SEGURIDAD STUDSON TIPO II

February 22, 2024

English | Translation Provided by the TCA Los trabajadores de Clayco estarán más seguros en el trabajo gracias a una nueva asociación con STUDSON para ofrecer un casco de seguridad, el primero de su tipo, Read more…

Member News

Dayton Superior Acquires Utah-Based HK Composites

February 22, 2024

Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Dayton Superior, the leading and largest provider of industry-trusted accessories, chemicals, rebar connections, infrastructure packages and forming solutions within the concrete industry is acquiring Utah-based HK Composites, manufacturers Read more…

En Español

DAYTON SUPERIOR ADQUIERE HK COMPOSITES CON SEDE EN UTAH

February 22, 2024

English | Translation Provided by the TCA Dayton Superior, el proveedor líder y más grande de accesorios, productos químicos, conexiones de barras de refuerzo, paquetes de infraestructura y soluciones de moldaje dentro de la industria Read more…

Type IL Cement and Tilt-Up

February 22, 2024

Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By Don Greive, PE, and David Buzzelli Introduction Type IL cement, also commonly referred to as Portland Limestone Cement (PLC), is in the process of replacing Type I/II Read more…

Tipo IL Cemento y Tilt-Up

February 22, 2024

English | Translation Provided by the TCA Por Don Greive, PE y David Buzzelli Introducción El cemento tipo IL, también conocido comúnmente como cemento de piedra caliza Portland (PLC), está en proceso de reemplazar el Read more…

Thinking Outside the Brace

February 22, 2024

Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By Jason R. Blankenship, PE, SE What do you do when you need to brace over 100 tons of concrete panels 70 feet in the air, and the Read more…

Pensar fuera de la riostra

February 22, 2024

English | Translation Provided by the TCA por Jason R. Blankenship, PE, SE ¿Qué hace cuando necesita apuntalar más de 100 toneladas de paneles de concreto a 70 pies en el aire, y el soporte Read more…

That’s a Wrap

February 22, 2024

Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA I met with TCA’s Executive Director, Mitch Bloomquist, several times in Iowa over the past year as I passed through Cedar Rapids. We’ve had the great opportunity to Read more…

Eso es todo

February 22, 2024

English | Translation Provided by the TCA Durante el año pasado, me reuní con Mitch varias veces en Iowa mientras pasaba por Cedar Rapids. También hemos tenido la gran oportunidad de reunirnos en varios eventos Read more…

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces New Volunteer Opportunity in Partnership with Beat the Streets National

February 22, 2024

Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) proudly announces a new volunteer initiative in strategic partnership with Beat the Streets National (BTSN). This collaboration is a testament to TCA’s dedication Read more…

Tilt-Up Concrete Association anuncia una nueva oportunidad de voluntariado en asociación con Beat the Streets National

February 22, 2024

English | Translation Provided by the TCA La Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) se enorgullece de anunciar una nueva iniciativa de voluntariado en asociación estratégica con Beat the Streets National (BTSN). Esta colaboración es un testimonio Read more…

T&T Construction Management Group Opens Tampa Office

Leadership & Mentorship

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...

Construction Practices

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…

Sustainability & Resilience

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...