Articles by Mark Lentzkow

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association announces the availability of Limit Design of Tilt-Up: Practical Applications of Nonlinear Static Analysis to the In-Plane Seismic Design of Tilt-Up Panels by Timothy W. Mays, Ph.D., P.E. The Limit Design Read more…

NUEVO LIBRO PRESENTA EL PROCEDIMIENTO DEL DISEÑO DE TILT-UP CON BENEFICIOS ECONÓMICOS POTENCIALES

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group La Tilt-Up Concrete Association anuncia la disponibilidad de Limit Design of Tilt-Up: Practical Applications of Nonlinear Static Analysis to the In-Plane Seismic Design of Tilt-Up Panels (Diseño Read more…

Tackling Winter Tilt-Up With Concrete Sensors

by Shawn Hickey, CCS., GSC., FTCA The first question we always hear: “Can you build tilt-up panels in the winter?” Answer: “Of course we can, eh!” ACI 306R-16 (Guide to Cold Weather Concreting) states: “The Read more…

CÓMO ABORDAR TILT-UP EN EL INVIERNO CON SENSORES DE CONCRETO

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group por Shawn Hickey, CCS., GSC., FTCA La primera pregunta que siempre escuchamos es: “¿Se pueden construir paneles de tilt-up en el inverno?” Respuesta: “¡Por supuesto que podemos!” Read more…

Rain Screens: Tilt-Up Façade Options for Achieving Barrier Conditions

by James Baty, FACI, FTCA What Is a Barrier Condition? Over the past few decades, building teams have increased their attention to the performance of the building envelope. This attention has prompted design professionals to Read more…

PANELES DE REVESTIMIENTO VENTILADOS: OPCIONES DE FACHADA PARA LOGRAR CONDICIONES DE BARRERA

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group by James Baty, FACI, FTCA ¿Qué es una condición de barrera? En las últimas décadas, los equipos de construcción han puesto más atención al desempeño de la Read more…

Thank You!

For my last update as President of the Board of Directors for the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, I wanted to start by thanking everyone who has helped make this past year a terrific experience. My fellow Read more…

¡Gracias!

English | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group En mi último informe como Presidente del Consejo de Directores de la Tilt-Up Concrete Association quería comenzar agradeciendo a todos los que me han ayudado este último Read more…

Show Me

The powerful rivers flowing through Missouri are connected to many aspects of the state’s history. Its title as the “Show Me State,” however, likely has origins elsewhere. Many conjecture that this memorable title came from 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