Industry - Tilt-Up Today

Robert F. Murray Named President of Tilt-Up Concrete Association

February 4, 2025

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) proudly announces the election of Robert F. Murray as President of the Board of Directors. Murray’s appointment follows the recent Board meeting and continues the organization’s tradition of strong leadership. Read more…

Convention Chronicles: Celebrating 25 Years of Tilt-Up Excellence

December 23, 2024

The 25th annual Tilt-Up Convention and Expo in Glendale, Arizona, marked a milestone celebration for the tilt-up industry. As the Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s premier event, it drew a diverse mix of contractors, architects, engineers, developers, Read more…

Convention Chronicles: Exhibits, a Record-Breaking Showcase of Innovation and Customization

December 23, 2024

The exhibit hall at the 2024 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo reached new heights, hosting a record 99 exhibiting companies. This vibrant space brought together industry leaders and newcomers to display the latest products, technologies, and Read more…

The Evolution of Tilt-Up Bracing

December 23, 2024

The humble tilt-up brace is one of the most iconic components in North American construction. Visible even from a distance, rows of towering, angled, steel braces indicate the telltale sign of a tilt-up project under construction.

Elevating Construction Standards with Aluminum Prefab Products

October 2, 2024

When it comes to manufacturing high-quality, durable prefab products such as loading dock stairs, roof access stairs, and canopies, aluminum is an excellent choice.

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…

Innovating the Future of Tilt-Up Construction at Future Think4.0

October 2, 2024

Tilt-Up Future Think 4.0 returned to Chicago on June 24, 2024, and was hosted by the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) and Tilt Lab at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. This year’s event focused on Read more…

My Summer Love with Concrete

October 2, 2024

By Chloe Lyle This summer, I had the opportunity to intern for Martin Concrete Construction, the Tilt-Up Association’s (TCA) Contractor of the Year in 2020. This experience has forever changed my view on a career Read more…

TCA Sustainability Committee Statement

October 2, 2024

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is embarking on an initiative to advance environmentally responsible practices within the site-cast tilt-up construction industry. At the heart of this initiative is the formation of a dedicated task group, Read more…

Rebuilding Legacy in Elmwood Park

October 2, 2024

By Robert Murray The Market Street project in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, exemplifies the power of community resilience, innovative design, and effective collaboration. Led by Crow Holdings, with Alston Construction, M+H Architects, and Alper Audi Read more…

Suntec Concrete Earns Esteemed Tilt-Up Contractor Certification

October 2, 2024

Suntec Concrete is proud to announce that it has earned the Architectural Tilt-Up Contractor Certification from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA), the national organization focused on improving the quality of tilt-up construction. The goal of Read more…

Clayco Subsidiary Expands Presence in St. Louis County

October 2, 2024

Concrete Strategies, a leading and growing construction company in North America, is pleased to announce the signing of a lease to relocate its operational service, innovation, and training center to 5790 Campus Parkway in Hazelwood, Read more…

The Lift & Learn Collective

Leadership & Mentorship

July 2, 2026

The Lift & Learn Collective is TILT’s new discussion-based learning community, inviting emerging leaders to explore books, podcasts, articles, videos, and other thought-provoking resources through meaningful conversation. Read more…

Stewardship in Isolation

Community & Culture

June 26, 2026

The care given to Hawaii’s tilt-up braces reflects something larger than equipment maintenance: a shared commitment to preserving the resources, relationships, and market conditions that make tilt-up construction possible. Read more…

Inside Utah’s Tilt-Up Success Story

June 25, 2026

From award-winning schools and corporate campuses to innovation centers and commercial developments, this year’s project tours offer an unparalleled look at one of the world’s most accomplished tilt-up regions Read more…

Member News

Needham DBS Achieves WBENC Certification

June 24, 2026

Needham DBS has achieved WBENC certification, recognizing the firm’s women-owned leadership structure, governance, and long-term commitment to professional excellence. Read more…

Technology & Materials

TCA Member Launches PourDay Weather and Evaporation Monitoring App

June 23, 2026

A new mobile application developed by TCA member Steller Concrete uses the ACI 305R evaporation rate methodology to help contractors evaluate weather conditions, plan placements, and document pour-day activities. Read more…

Community & Culture

Building Leadership Capacity in Tilt-Up

June 15, 2026

What began as a gathering of young professionals in 2019 has evolved into a structured leadership development initiative that connects emerging talent with mentorship, engagement, and pathways for long-term participation in the tilt-up industry Read Read more...

Case Studies

Before the Building

June 15, 2026

Before any walls could be lifted, the Haas Automation campus in Henderson, Nevada required the transformation of a steep desert site into a level, buildable platform. Through extensive regrading, a 6,100-foot tiered retaining wall system, Read more...

Market Insights: U.S.

A Year of Observation

June 15, 2026

After its first full year, the Tilt-Up Market Index reveals a market defined by uneven timing, regional variation, and stable optimism—highlighting how sentiment and activity often move independently before real-world conditions catch up. Read more…

Architecture & Design

Branding Through Structure and Surface Articulation

June 15, 2026

Project Archer demonstrates how tilt-up construction can support advanced manufacturing facilities that require both operational performance and strong architectural identity. Through integrated branding, custom panel detailing, complex façade features, and fast-track delivery, the project illustrates Read more...

Events & Experiences

Recognizing Exhibit Hall Engagement as Professional Practice

June 4, 2026

A growing group of contractors and industry leaders is supporting the TCA’s new Exhibit Hall Engagement Commitment, recognizing time spent in the exhibit hall as a valuable component of professional development and project advancement. Read Read more...