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Type IL Cement and Tilt-Up

February 22, 2024

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 cement in the US. Type IL is 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

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 longest standard brace available will only reach 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

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 meet at several tilt-up events as well. 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

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 to community service and workforce development, creating 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…

Recap: Tilt-Up Nexus

February 22, 2024

In December, Toronto proudly hosted Tilt-Up Nexus: Advancing Canadian Construction, a significant event for the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) in Canada and the first major TCA assembly in the country since 2017. Guided by the Read more…

Resumen: Tilt-Up Nexus

February 22, 2024

English | Translation Provided by the TCA En diciembre, Toronto se enorgulleció de ser sede de Tilt-Up Nexus: Avance de la Construcción Canadiense, un evento importante para la Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) en Canadá y Read more…

Contribute to the Development of an Owners Maintenance Manual for Tilt-Up Buildings

February 22, 2024

Tilt-up buildings are renowned for their remarkable durability and resilience, making them a preferred choice in the construction industry. However, like all structures, even these robust buildings require regular maintenance to safeguard their value and Read more…

Contribuya al desarrollo de un manual de mantenimiento del propietario de

February 22, 2024

English | Translation Provided by the TCA Los edificios de tilt-up son conocidos por su durabilidad y resistencia notables, lo que los convierte en la opción preferida en la industria de la construcción. Sin embargo, 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

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 8, 2024, at the age of 75. Read more...