Articles by Mark Lentzkow

English | Translation Provided by the TCA por David Kelly Este es el segundo de una serie de artículos que describen la historia, los avances y las innovaciones presenciadas por la industria de la construcción Read more…

The History of Tilt-Up

The second in a series of articles outlining the history, advances, and innovations witnessed by the tilt-up construction industry from its inception in the early 1900s through its remarkable growth over the past century.

Big Screens, Big Stories: 2024 Tilt-Up Video Award Winners Shine at World of Concrete

The fourth annual Tilt-Up Video Awards premiered in grand fashion during the 2024 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nevada, lighting up the Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s (TCA) booth with energy, innovation, and storytelling. From January Read more…

En Español

Grandes pantallas, grandes historias: ganadores del Premio de Video de Tilt-Up 2024 brillan en World of Concrete

English | Translation Provided by the TCA La cuarta edición anual de los Premios de Videos de Tilt-Up se estrenó a lo grande durante el World of Concrete 2024 en Las Vegas, Nevada, iluminando el Read more…

Association Representing U.S. Cement Manufacturing Industry Takes a New Name

May 12, 2025

“Portland Cement Association” is changing to “American Cement Association” Washington, D.C. (May 7, 2025) — Today, Portland Cement Association, the national association representing U.S. cement manufacturers since 1916, announced it is changing its name to Read more…

Tilt-Up Vibes Series to Energize Key Markets Across North America

May 6, 2025

As the Tilt-Up Concrete Association continues to grow, so does the importance of activating our regional communities. That’s why we’re launching Tilt-Up Vibes—a new series of high-energy happy hours designed to bring the TCA experience directly Read more…

New Sustainability Award to Debut at 2025 Tilt-Up Convention & Expo

May 6, 2025

For the first time in nearly a decade, the Tilt-Up Convention and Expo will introduce a new award: the TCA Achievement in Sustainability + Resilience Award. Developed by the TCA Sustainability Committee, the annual award Read more…

Beyond Algorithms

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we work and make decisions, offering tools that can analyze vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and provide insights with unprecedented speed. As impressive as these technologies are, they Read more…

Más allá de los algoritmos

English | Translation Provided by the TCA La inteligencia artificial está remodelando rápidamente la forma en que trabajamos y tomamos decisiones, ofreciendo herramientas que pueden analizar grandes cantidades de datos, identificar patrones y proporcionar información Read more…

Embracing Change, Building the Future

Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA I am truly honored to step into the role of President of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA). I want to extend my gratitude to past President Rick Galloway Read more…

Última carta

English | Translation Provided by the TCA Al finalizar mi mandato como presidente de la Tilt-Up Concrete Association, quiero aprovechar esta oportunidad para expresar mi más profunda gratitud a cada uno de ustedes. Ha sido Read more…

Last Letter

As my term as President of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association ends, I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to each of you. It has been a tremendous honor to serve this Read more…

MAX USA Corp. Rolls Out Exclusive COOL Winter Tool Deals

Member News

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...

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…

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

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