No Train No Gain!

By George Hedley I played water polo in high school and college. After summer vacation, our two week training camp would start in early September. It was tough. Twice a day for two hours per session, we would swim laps, pass the ball, practice our skills, shoot goals, lift weights, and work on our offense […]

New ACI/TCA Certified Tilt-Up Supervisor Continuing Education Opportunity

At the recently held ACI committee meetings in Dallas, Texas, ACI’s Certification Programs Committee (CPC) approved an alternative re-certification for the ACI/TCA Tilt-Up Supervisor and Technician Certification Program. The update will allow supervisors and technicians to recertify based on completing continuing education hours (CEUs) instead of re-testing. The first opportunity to earn CEUs for this […]

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces New Speaker to Round out Convention Presentations

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has announced the addition of Kim Basham PhD, PE, to the 2012 TCA Convention line-up. Basham, President of KB Engineer, LLC, will present “Controlling Cracks in Slabs” a session focused on what causes out-of-joint dry/thermal shrinkage cracks. His presentation, to be held Thursday, Oct. 4 from 8 – 10 a.m., […]

Real Value – Thoughts on Exhibiting at the TCA Convention

It is safe to say that everyone had a good time at the outdoor demonstrations during last year’s TCA Annual Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. The weather was beautiful, the food was good, and everyone there got some hands-on experience with tools and products that had the potential to save them time and money while […]

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Expands Education, Membership into Latin America

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred building system – has announced the success of its first major offshore educational event and a new membership focus for Latin America. In response to growing interest and acceptance of the Tilt-Up […]

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces Convention Line-Up

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred building system – has announced the educational sessions for their upcoming Annual Convention, to be held at Omni Amelia Island Plantation in Amelia Island, Fla., Oct. 2-4. With a theme of “Evolution,” […]

TCA Convention Exhibitor Invite

YOU ARE INVITED to participate!  The global Tilt-Up industry gathers this year at the beautiful Amelia Island Plantation in Amelia Island, Florida.  The TCA Annual Convention runs from October second through the fourth. New this year: the TCA will be unveiling a new field supervisor/ project manager track at the 2012 TCA Annual Convention. The […]

International Concrete Sustainability Conference

Join the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and other sponsors for the 2012 Concrete Sustainability Conference, May 7-10, Seattle. The seventh annual conference will provide the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research and solutions for sustainable concrete manufacturing and construction. The International Concrete Sustainability Conference provides learning and networking opportunities on the latest advances, technical […]

Workshops to Emphasize Importance of Disaster Resilient Construction

Silver Spring, MD – February 20, 2012 – Enhanced resilience for community continuity has been elevated to a high priority in the United States. There are many strategies and approaches available. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has identified the need for robustness, resourcefulness and recovery as the key elements of resilience. Many of the criteria for enhanced […]

TCA Announces Conference in Latin America

MOUNT VERNON, IOWA (Jan. 24, 2012) — The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred construction method — has announced the 2012 TCA Conference: Latin America. The Conference will present new ideas aimed at expanding the market, reinforce basic principles […]

TCA Members Exhibit at World of Concrete

The Tilt-up Concrete Association is proud to be a cosponsor of World of Concrete. In addition to our presence at the event, some of our member companies will be exhibiting. For the very best in Tilt-Up products and services please stop by these TCA member booths and say hello. Don’t forget to use code A35 […]

EVOLUTION | 2012 TCA Annual Convention

Evolution implies change, adaptation and progress. The word suggests a natural yet proactive approach to addressing a changing environment. It is appropriate in these times and in this environment to consider how the conditions surrounding our businesses, our association, and our trade are changing and how we could position ourselves to adapt and take advantage. […]

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