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Tilt-Up Education, Products and Technology

December 23, 2020

Since its inception, the Tilt-Up Convention and Expo has delivered the industry’s most valuable education and technology. The event began its momentum in Houston in 2013 with record-breaking attendance, upgrades to the Tilt-Up Awards Gala Read more…

Exhibitor Success in a Virtual Setting

December 23, 2020

With the 2020 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo going virtual and taking place in The Aggregate, exhibiting companies were challenged to find new ways to present products and technologies to the industry. Despite being unable to Read more…

Building Community: The Blackhawk Church Project

September 4, 2020

Written by Abby Luchsinger, member of Blackhawk Church Photos by C&N Photography “Building a community to reach a community” is the abbreviated mission statement of Blackhawk Church in Madison, Wisconsin. Similarly, the mission for the Read more…

Tilt-Up Expo To Feature Architectural Finishes Pavilion

September 4, 2020

Projects incorporating high-end architectural finishes have become quite common in the tilt-up industry. A look at recent years’ tilt-up achievement award winners demonstrates the variety and sophistication possible when using formliner, think brick, stain, and Read more…

Mastering the Mockup

September 4, 2020

by Amy Luchun AIA, LEED AP and Ben Revelle, RA, LEED AP Managing expectations is often at the core of a successful project. In construction, with real space, time, money, and people involved, managing expectations Read more…

TCA Launches High-End Finishes Task Group

September 4, 2020

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association Board of Directors has initiated the formation of a task group charged with refining conversations and practices surrounding the employment of various high-end finishes for tilt-wall applications. “With ever-expanding opportunities for Read more…

Makita Cordless Rebar Tying Tool With USA-Made Steel Tie Wire: A Perfect Match

September 4, 2020

Makita Cordless Rebar Tying Tool delivers big time savings and ease-of-use for tilt-up contractors The Makita cordless rebar tying tool now has a perfect accessory for fast and efficient rebar tying: 21-gauge steel tie wire Read more…

Gludown Launches Engaging New Podcast – Concrete & Coffee

September 4, 2020

GluDown, a construction adhesive manufacturer, launched a brand-new semi-monthly podcast this past April. With its easy-listening style and informative topics, each episode is designed to bring awareness to a new aspect of waterproofing and tilt-up Read more…

The 2020 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo is Going Virtual, but will Remain Human.

September 4, 2020

We’re looking forward to welcoming you not in the same way, but with the same professionalism, energy, authenticity and gusto that you’ve come to expect. We’re doing so with the support of generous and enthusiastic Read more…

MAX USA CORP. expands its Marketing Department with the Hiring of a New Marketing Executive

September 4, 2020

MAX USA Corp. would like to announce the hiring of Jacqueline (“Jackie”) Marinacci, its new Marketing Executive, who will be focused on generating informative content to drive brand awareness, expand MAX USA Corp.’s social presence Read more…

Makita U.S.A. Meets Continued Growth and Demand with Massive New Facility in Reno, NV

August 19, 2020

State-of-the-art facility offers expanded distribution, training and service capabilities – with room to expand for future growth Makita® U.S.A., Inc. continues to set a fast pace with more products, more infrastructure and more jobs. And Read more…

MAX USA Corp. Introduces the World’s First Stand-up Battery Powered Rebar Tying Tool

July 1, 2020

MAX USA Corp. launched the world’s 1st stand-up battery powered rebar tying tool, the TwinTier RB401T-E. The RB401T-E is designed to reduce back strain when tying rebar for concrete slabs. The principal benefit of the RB401T-E Read more…

Tilt-Up Market Index Climbs to 66 in Q2 2026

Market Insights: North America

August 31, 2026

TUX rose seven points to 66 in Q2 2026, marking its highest reading since measurement began and indicating stronger current business conditions across the tilt-up industry Read more…

Built to Adapt

Construction Management & Sequencing

August 28, 2026

Faced with two very different logistical conditions on the same 400,000-square-foot data center, Southland Concrete adapted its casting, crane, and erection strategies to deliver 217 tilt-up panels while accommodating an evolving design Read more…

Leadership & Mentorship

Say What You Need to Say

August 25, 2026

Lift & Learn Collective begins with Smart Brevity, a quick read and a timely conversation about communicating clearly, respecting attention, and getting to the point Read more…

Market Insights: Mexico

TCA Introduces Tilt-Up to Central American Audience

August 21, 2026

TCA’s Mexican Advisory Board reached a new Central American audience with an introductory workshop drawing 180 participants from 11 countries Read more…

Special Reports

TCA Publishes Revised Position Statement on Air Entrainment

August 18, 2026

TCA’s revised CPS-001 provides expanded guidance on freeze-thaw exposure classification and air entrainment for vertical tilt-up concrete panels Read more…

System Evaluation & Decision-Making

When Architects Look Again at Tilt-Up

August 17, 2026

A predominantly architectural audience gathered in Monterrey to explore how tilt-up is moving beyond its industrial associations and opening new possibilities for multistory, educational, and design-driven architecture Read more…

Events & Experiences

Twenty Studies in Finish

August 17, 2026

Twenty standardized panels, four categories of study, and five Utah contractors turn the 2026 Mock-Up Medley into a built exploration of finish, material expression, detailing, and craft Read more…

Leadership & Mentorship

Lilia Ortiz de Montellano Joins TCA Mexican Advisory Board

August 17, 2026

Ware Malcomb Regional Manager Lilia Ortiz de Montellano Valdez joins the TCA Mexican Advisory Board, bringing more than 25 years of architectural, business, and leadership experience to the board’s work in Mexico Read more…

Market Insights: Canada

Expanding the Industrial Program Through Tilt-Up

August 10, 2026

Pacific Ridge Business Centre demonstrates how tilt-up can support increasingly capable multi-tenant industrial programs through flexible planning, coordinated construction, and architectural adaptability. The project combined dock loading, 28-foot clear heights, varied unit sizes, and an Read more...

Events & Experiences

Shared Ascent | The Architect’s Perspective

July 22, 2026

As the second installment in the Shared Ascent education preview series, The Architect’s Perspective explores how architects are advancing tilt-up through thoughtful design, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative project delivery. From educational facilities and sustainable design Read more...