Design + Engineering

Design and engineering define how tilt-up buildings perform, function, and express architectural intent. Coverage explores the integration of architecture, structural engineering, materials, and emerging technologies that shape modern tilt-up construction. Articles examine design strategies, structural solutions, material advancements, and performance-driven approaches that enable tilt-up systems to deliver efficient, durable, and increasingly sophisticated buildings.

Construction Practices

The History of Tilt-Up

May 22, 2025
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.

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Community & Culture

Beyond Algorithms

February 25, 2025
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…
Design + Engineering

Tilt-Up Design Pitfalls

October 2, 2024
by Trent Nagele, John Lawson, and Jeff Griffin Tilt-up concrete construction has grown to be one of the most widely used methods (by square footage) of constructing low-rise buildings in the United States. The most Read more…