Celebrating Community in the Valley of the Sun
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA In 2024, as we gather for the 25th Tilt-Up Convention and Expo in the sun-drenched landscapes of Arizona, “Legacy of Innovation: Celebrating Community in the Valley of the Sun” serves as our guiding inspiration. This concept reflects a journey spanning decades, marked by groundbreaking achievements in the tilt-up […]
Thresholds of Tomorrow
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA 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 twilight of totality, I was immersed in what Neil deGrasse Tyson describes as […]
Happy New Year!
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA As we welcome 2024, I am filled with excitement and gratitude for what lies ahead in our tilt-up industry. Your passion and dedication are what make our field truly outstanding. As your executive director, celebrating our shared achievements is both a privilege and a joy. Last year, we […]
The Centrality of Community
Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA The Tilt-Up Convention and Expo stands as a testament to the profound impact of community in shaping the trajectory of our industry. In my role as the Executive Director of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, I have come to appreciate that the essence of this gathering transcends the conventional bounds […]
Broken Records
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Recently, I had the opportunity to be on-site in Lebanon, Kentucky, to observe a significant milestone in the tilt-up construction industry. As the Executive Director of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, it was both educational and gratifying to stand beside some of the field’s most knowledgeable experts. Together, we […]
On the Horizon: Innovations and Insights from Tampa
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA On the horizon, there is a new wave of tilt-up coming. Fueled by extraordinary demand over the past few years, the tilt-up industry has attracted new design and construction professionals to markets across the country, creating a wealth of new resources and expertise. This influx of talent will […]
Supporting our Growing International Community
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Our friend Jorge Figueroa Silva, CEO of Tilt-Up Asesores SA de CV, presented a talk at the 2022 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo in Denver, Colorado, titled, “Tilt-Up in Mexico: Challenges and Opportunities.” In it, he outlined how construction in Mexico is influenced by the processes and technological advances […]
Tilt-Up Icon Tour
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA I am an active advocate of historic preservation. I believe that the community as a whole has a right to the architectural heritage of its place, and it is our responsibility as architects, engineers, and contractors to preserve its authenticity and add to it in a way that […]
See you in Denver
Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA The Mile High City is located on high rolling plains at the doorstep of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The series of formidable snowcapped peaks make up a picturesque mountain panorama visible from Denver that spreads 140 miles long with 200 visible named peaks, including 32 that […]
Influence vs Expertise
Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) recently published an updated list of tilt-up industry influencers. As with the first release in the spring of 2020, the announcement was shared on social media, posted on company websites, and celebrated among colleagues. Interestingly, but perhaps not surprisingly, the coverage caused some to […]
The Right Way
Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA I had the honor of filling in for Shawn Hickey during World of Concrete as I presented the 4-hour tilt-up certification preparatory seminar to a packed room of certification candidates. After giving them the disappointing news that I was their substitute teacher for the day due to Shawn being […]
Facilitating Community Action
Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA “I Have Looked Upon the Community as the Unit of Social Organization in Which Lies the Greatest Element of Hope for Permanent Progress.”I Following our virtual gathering in October of 2020, I wrote a letter expounding the importance of being a community. On the surface, it’s obvious and could […]
