Articles by Mark Lentzkow

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group La Tilt-Up Concrete Association se complace en anunciar el lanzamiento de la Academia de Tilt-Up, un servicio de subscripción totalmente nuevo y de acceso ilimitado para continuar Read more…

TCA Initiates Full-Scale Testing of Composite Insulated Concrete Sandwich Panels

By Craig Coppersmith, PE, C2 Consulting, LLC Since the early 1980s, insulated concrete sandwich panels have been utilized as a design and construction technique for tilt-up. These types of panels are comprised of an inner Read more…

TCA INICIA PRUEBAS A GRAN ESCALA DE PANELES EMPAREDADO AISLADOS PARCIALMENTE COMPUESTOS

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Por Craig Coppersmith, PE, C2 Consulting LLC Desde principios de la década de 1980, los paneles emparedado de concreto aislados se han estado utilizando como una técnica Read more…

Inaugural TCA Classic at Bridgemill Athletic Club

Sold out TCA golf event in Atlanta area raises money for Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow and the Wounded Warrior Project For anyone who has attended a Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) event, it’s no secret Read more…

CLÁSICO INAUGURAL DE LA TCA EN EL CLUB ATLÉTICO BRIDGMILL

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group El evento de golf de la TCA totalmente vendido en el área de Atlanta recauda dinero para los líderes de la industria de Tilt-Up del mañana y Read more…

The Site Visit: a New Course on Tilt-Up Academy

Sign in to your new Tilt-Up Academy subscription (tilt-up.org/academy) and join architects from Lamar Johnson Collaborative on a project site visit as they review panel construction prior to casting. Learn what they’re looking for on Read more…

LA VISITA AL SITIO: UN CURSO NUEVO EN LA ACADEMIA DE TILT-UP

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Ingrese a su nueva subscripción de la Academia de Tilt-Up y únase a arquitectos de Lamar Johnson Collaborative en una visita al sitio del proyecto mientras revisan Read more…

REEMPLAZO DE VIGUETAS EN EDIFICIOS DE OFICINAS/ALMACÉN Y DISTRIBUCIÓN

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group La demanda de edificios de oficinas/almacén y distribución es tan alta como nunca lo había estado. Estas instalaciones varían desde edificios con una huella de menos de Read more…

Commercial Real Estate Design/Building Leader Clayco Establishes West Coast Office; Expands Team

Industry veterans Rob Jernigan and Emery Molnar Join Clayco in Los Angeles Expansion Clayco, a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm with headquarters in Chicago, announced today that the firm is Read more…

CLAYCO, LÍDER EN DISEÑO/CONSTRUCCIÓN DE INMUEBLES COMERCIALES, ESTABLECE OFICINA EN LA COSTA OESTE; EXPANDE SU EQUIPO

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Los veteranos de la industria Rob Jernigan y Emery Molnar se unen a Clayco en la expansión de Los Angeles Clayco, una firma de servicios completos de Read more…

Makita U.S.A. Growth Continues With Land Purchase in Atlanta Region

Makita U.S.A., Inc. is continuing its commitment to future growth in the U.S. market with the purchase of 80 acres in Georgia. The land, located northeast of Atlanta in Hall County, is the target for Read more…

CRECIMIENTO DE MAKITA U.S.A. CONTINÚA CON LA COMPRA DE TIERRAS EN LA REGIÓN DE ATLANTA

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Makita U.S.A., Inc. continúa su compromiso con el crecimiento futuro en el mercado de EE.UU. por medio de la compra de 80 acres en Georgia. Las tierras, Read more…

Integrating Craftsmanship and Scale in Educational Design

Architecture & Design

November 7, 2025

Deseret Peak High School in Tooele County, Utah, demonstrates the advanced use of tilt-up concrete in educational design. Featuring 80-foot-tall panels, custom form-liners, and exposed interior finishes, the project combines engineering precision with architectural refinement Read more...

Precision and Performance in Tilt-Up Design

Architecture & Design

November 6, 2025

The 23XI Racing AirSpeed facility redefines tilt-up construction through precision detailing, accelerated sequencing, and complex panel integration. Completed in just over ten months, the project illustrates how tilt-up can merge architectural expression with technical performance Read more...

Member News

MAX USA Corp. Rolls Out Exclusive COOL Winter Tool Deals

October 30, 2025

FREE Cooler with Every Purchase While Supplies Last Winter is on the horizon and now is the time to take advantage of MAX USA Corp.’s COOL Winter Deals. This limited-time promotion is set to help Read more...

Member News

T&T Construction Management Group Opens Tampa Office

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…

From the President

The Power of Connection

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