Mitch Bloomquist - Tilt-Up Today

World’s Tallest Tilt-Up Panel Erected Near Miami, Florida

January 28, 2016

The record for the world’s tallest tilt-up panel was shattered in November when Woodland Construction Co. of Jupiter, Fla. erected a 111-foot 9-inch tall panel. The record-breaking panel forms part of a nine-story, 600-bed dormitory Read more…

Caso Para Una Nueva Postura Sobre Los Contravientos

January 26, 2016

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group La American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ha publicado la versión más reciente de la Norma 37. Para quienes pertenecen a la industria de tilt-up, esta es Read more…

The Case for a New Stance on Wind Bracing

January 26, 2016

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released the latest version of Standard 37. To those in the tilt-up industry, this is the guiding provision that defines the parameters for the temporary bracing condition Read more…

Te Ves Bien…Para Tu Edad

December 17, 2015

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group En la Convención de la TCA de 2014 en San José, California, Jefferey Brown de Powers Brown Architecture presentó Small Smart Boxes. La conferencia presentó una serie Read more…

You Look Good… For Your Age

December 17, 2015

At the 2014 TCA Convention in San Jose, California, Jeffrey Brown of Powers Brown Architecture presented Small Smart Boxes. The talk featured a series of small corporate build-to-suits that, because they had a small or Read more…

TCA to Celebrate 30 Years of Tilt-Up Innovation at Winter Tilt-Up Jubilee During World of Concrete

December 4, 2015

Join us for the 3rd annual Winter Tilt-Up Jubilee during World of Concrete 2016 as we celebrate the TCA’s 30th anniversary! In 1986 the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) was founded by a dedicated group of Read more…

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces Winners of 25th Annual Tilt-Up Achievement Awards

November 24, 2015

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – an international nonprofit organization that serves to expand and improve the use of tilt-up as the preferred building system – has announced the recipients of the 25th Annual Tilt-Up Read more…

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Offers Tilt-Up Focused College Course Material

November 17, 2015

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – an international nonprofit organization that serves to expand and improve the use of tilt-up as the preferred building system – announces the availability of tilt-up focused college course material Read more…

Tilt-Up Concrete Construction Awareness Ramped Up In Emerging Countries

November 17, 2015

By: Mohamed Zaid, CEng. M. ASCE When compared to other durable building systems, tilt-up construction presents incredible value in emerging countries where new construction methods are being investigated. The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA), through its Read more…

Tilt-Up Education at Big-05, Kuwait

September 21, 2015

By: Mohamed Zaid, CEng. M. ASCE, Senior Structural Engineer, Associate member – ACI-551 / ACI-423 The Big-05 exhibition is an event that is held annually in Kuwait and many other cities around the world. The Read more…

Intercambio Social Efectivo en Tiempo y Espacio Reales

September 14, 2015

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group En 2010 escribí un artículo sobre la construcción de una nueva biblioteca pública central en mi ciudad natal de Cedar Rapids, Iowa donde explicaba que el rol Read more…

Actual Social Exchange in Real Time and Space

September 14, 2015

In 2010, I wrote an article regarding the construction of a new central public library in my hometown of Cedar Rapids, IA, arguing that the role of the traditional library should be re-examined. I suggested Read more…

Building Leadership Capacity in Tilt-Up

Community & Culture

June 15, 2026

What began as a gathering of young professionals in 2019 has evolved into a structured leadership development initiative that connects emerging talent with mentorship, engagement, and pathways for long-term participation in the tilt-up industry Read Read more...

Before the Building

Case Studies

June 15, 2026

Before any walls could be lifted, the Haas Automation campus in Henderson, Nevada required the transformation of a steep desert site into a level, buildable platform. Through extensive regrading, a 6,100-foot tiered retaining wall system, Read more...

Market Insights: U.S.

A Year of Observation

June 15, 2026

After its first full year, the Tilt-Up Market Index reveals a market defined by uneven timing, regional variation, and stable optimism—highlighting how sentiment and activity often move independently before real-world conditions catch up. Read more…

Architecture & Design

Branding Through Structure and Surface Articulation

June 15, 2026

Project Archer demonstrates how tilt-up construction can support advanced manufacturing facilities that require both operational performance and strong architectural identity. Through integrated branding, custom panel detailing, complex façade features, and fast-track delivery, the project illustrates Read more...

Events & Experiences

Recognizing Exhibit Hall Engagement as Professional Practice

June 4, 2026

A growing group of contractors and industry leaders is supporting the TCA’s new Exhibit Hall Engagement Commitment, recognizing time spent in the exhibit hall as a valuable component of professional development and project advancement. Read Read more...

Workforce & Training

TCA Releases Version 2.0 of Company Certification Program Manual

June 4, 2026

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has released Version 2.0 of its Company Certification Program Policies and Procedures Manual, introducing updates designed to improve clarity, streamline administration, and align certification requirements with current industry practices. Read more…

Market Insights: Mexico

Tilt-Up Vibes Chihuahua Draws Strong Regional Engagement for TCA in Mexico

May 28, 2026

Tilt-Up Vibes Chihuahua brought together 71 professionals from 30 companies, reflecting growing engagement with tilt-up construction and TCA programming across Mexico. Read more…

Sustainability & Resilience

Low-Carbon Tilt Panel Testing Explores Fast-Track Potential for Sustainable Tilt-Up Construction

May 21, 2026

A collaborative field testing program in St. Louis evaluated whether lower-carbon concrete mixes could meet the aggressive early-strength demands of fast-track tilt-up construction while significantly reducing embodied carbon. Read more…

Events & Experiences

2026 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan Continues to Fill in Salt Lake City

May 20, 2026

The 2026 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo exhibit hall is already taking shape as exhibitors continue to secure space for one of the most active and intentionally designed show floor environments in the event’s history. Read Read more...

Market Insights: U.S.

TCA Joins Industry Coalition Sign-On Letter Regarding Transportation Reauthorization

May 19, 2026

TCA recently joined other concrete industry organizations in signing a coalition letter regarding the proposed BUILD America 250 Act transportation reauthorization legislation currently under consideration in Congress. Read more…