February 2025 – Page 2 – TILT-UP TODAY – A publication of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)

TCA anuncia colaboración con el compositor aclamado Thom Shepherd

February 25, 2025

English | Translation Provided by the TCA La Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) se complace en anunciar una colaboración emocionante con el veterano compositor de Nashville Thom Shepherd para la Convención y Exposición de Tilt-Up 2025, Read more…

TCA Announces Collaboration with Acclaimed Songwriter Thom Shepherd

February 25, 2025

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with veteran Nashville songwriter Thom Shepherd for the 2025 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo, which will take place October 1–3, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. Read more…

Highlights from the Second Annual Tilt-Up Nexus

February 25, 2025

The Second Annual Tilt-Up Nexus: Advancing Canadian Construction took place on December 3, 2024, in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This pivotal gathering brought together industry professionals, showcasing the versatility and innovation of tilt-up construction Read more…

James Baty, FACI, FTCA: Un legado de liderazgo e innovación en la industria de tilt-up

February 25, 2025

English | Translation Provided by the TCA Por Mitch Bloomquist Después de décadas de servicio a la Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) y a la industria del concreto en general, James Baty, FACI, FTCA, se retiró Read more…

James Baty, FACI, FTCA: A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation in the Tilt-Up Industry

February 25, 2025

By Mitch Bloomquist After decades of service to the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) and the broader concrete industry, James Baty, FACI, FTCA, officially retired from the TCA on January 1, 2025. His career has been Read more…

Lake City Way: A Study in Tilt-Up Construction Innovation

February 25, 2025

The Lake City Way project in Burnaby, British Columbia, is a significant achievement in the application of tilt-up construction techniques for large-scale developments.

Lake City Way: Un estudio sobre la innovación en la construcción de tilt-up

February 25, 2025

English | Translation Provided by the TCA Por: Kevin Lemieux, P.Eng, Struct.Eng, Principal, Weiler Smith Bowers Consulting Structural Engineers and Dylan Bilinsky, Operations Manager, RiteTech Construction Ltd. El proyecto Lake City Way en Burnaby, British Read more…

Mentoría en movimiento: 4ª Sesión del Programa de Mentores de TILT

February 25, 2025

English | Translation Provided by the TCA Por Michael Frew, AIA, NCARB Ahora en su cuarta sesión, el Programa de Mentores de TILT continúa construyendo puentes sólidos a través de generaciones dentro de la industria Read more…

Mentorship in Motion: The Fourth Session of the TILT Mentor Program

February 25, 2025

By Michael Frew, AIA, NCARB Now in its fourth session, the TILT Mentor Program continues to build strong bridges across generations within the tilt-up construction industry. This year, 24 mentor-mentee pairs came together, representing diverse Read more…

Tilt Lab Sponsors Washington University Design Studio Exploring the Architectural Potential of Tilt-Up Concrete

February 25, 2025

Tilt Lab, the philanthropic partner of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA), is deepening its commitment to innovation in tilt-up concrete construction through its sponsorship of the Tilt-Up Concrete Option Studio SP25 at Washington University in Read more…

Tilt Lab patrocina el estudio de diseño de Washington University que explora el potencial arquitectónico del concreto tilt-up

February 25, 2025

English | Translation Provided by the TCA Tilt Lab, el socio filantrópico de la Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA), está profundizando su compromiso con la innovación en la construcción de concreto tilt-up a través de su 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...

Month: February 2025

TCA anuncia colaboración con el compositor aclamado Thom Shepherd

TCA Announces Collaboration with Acclaimed Songwriter Thom Shepherd

Lo más destacado de la 2ª edición anual de Tilt-Up Nexus

Highlights from the Second Annual Tilt-Up Nexus

James Baty, FACI, FTCA: Un legado de liderazgo e innovación en la industria de tilt-up

James Baty, FACI, FTCA: A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation in the Tilt-Up Industry

Lake City Way: A Study in Tilt-Up Construction Innovation

Lake City Way: Un estudio sobre la innovación en la construcción de tilt-up

Mentoría en movimiento: 4ª Sesión del Programa de Mentores de TILT

Mentorship in Motion: The Fourth Session of the TILT Mentor Program

Tilt Lab Sponsors Washington University Design Studio Exploring the Architectural Potential of Tilt-Up Concrete

Tilt Lab patrocina el estudio de diseño de Washington University que explora el potencial arquitectónico del concreto tilt-up