Articles by Mark Lentzkow

The 4th Annual TCA Classic at BridgeMill Athletic Club in Canton, Georgia, was held on April 19, 2024, expertly hosted by American Contractors Supply and ARCON Concrete Services. Despite some early rain during setup, the Read more…

Marquen un evento

English | Translation Provided by the TCA En nombre de los funcionarios y la Junta Directiva de la Tilt-up Concrete Association, me complace darles la bienvenida a todos mientras nos embarcamos en un año emocionante Read more…

Circle an Event

On behalf of the Tilt-up Concrete Association’s Officers and Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome you all as we embark on an exciting year in the tilt-up concrete industry in 2024. We are Read more…

Thresholds of Tomorrow

My wife and I stood with new and old friends on a deck overlooking Texas Hill Country just outside of Fredericksburg on April 8, 2024. For nearly five minutes, as we basked in the surreal Read more…

Umbrales del mañana

English | Translation Provided by the TCA Mi esposa y yo nos paramos con nuevos y viejos amigos en una terraza que daba a la región de las colinas de Texas, en las afueras de Read more…

Wolstenholme Well Wishes

_____________________________________________________ Rick Galloway, Executive Vice President – Martin Concrete “In this often cutthroat industry, it’s refreshing to know someone like Mike Wolstenholme, who not only excels at what he does but also brings joy and Read more…

En Español

Leviat anuncia la jubilación de mike wolstenholme

English | Translation Provided by the TCA Leviat anunció hoy que Mike Wolstenholme se retirará de su cargo como Gerente Nacional de Ventas de Tilt-Up a fines de mayo después de una carrera atractiva y Read more…

Industry

Leviat Announces Retirement of Mike Wolstenholme

April 22, 2024

Leviat announced today that Mike Wolstenholme will retire from his role as National Tilt-Up Sales Manager at the end of May after an engaging and successful career as one of the leading voices of the Read more…

Clayco Improves Worker Safety with new Studson Type II Safety Helmet

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 new protective gear from North American safety Read more…

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

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

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 of a patented insulated concrete sandwich panel Read more…

En Español

DAYTON SUPERIOR ADQUIERE HK COMPOSITES CON SEDE EN UTAH

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…

T&T Construction Management Group Opens Tampa Office

Member News

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

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

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

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)

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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