Industry - Tilt-Up Today

TCA Announces Initial Report from the Natural Disaster Task Force

January 16, 2012

MT. VERNON, IOWA (Jan. 26, 2012) – The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of site-cast Tilt-Up as the preferred construction method – has Read more…

TCA Releases The Construction of Tilt-Up

January 4, 2012

MOUNT VERNON, IOWA (Jan. 4, 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 Read more…

TCA Members Exhibit at World of Concrete

December 28, 2011

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 Read more…

Worthy of Remembrance

December 19, 2011

The design, engineering and construction of the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial By: Mitch Bloomquist | Tilt-Up Concrete Association Each year, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) selects a new location for its Annual Convention. Last Read more…

Dedication – 25 Years of TCA Membership

December 19, 2011

By: James R. Baty II | Tilt-Up Concrete Association It is hard to believe that this past year, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association turned 25 years old. It seems only yesterday that we were celebrating the Read more…

21st Annual Tilt-Up Achievement Awards

December 19, 2011

By: Wendy Ward | Constructive Communication, Inc. The Achievement Awards program was established by TCA to honor projects that represent an increasing diversity of building types constructed with site-cast Tilt-Up concrete as well as those Read more…

Task Force Completes Investigation

December 19, 2011

By: Wendy Ward | Constructive Communication One of the main goals of the TCA is to serve as an advocate for the industry to grow use of the method. As many of you will recall, Read more…

Thermomass® achieves 4-hour ASTM E-119 fire resistance rating

December 12, 2011

December 9, 2012 (Boone, Iowa): Thermomass®, the leading manufacturer of building insulation systems for the concrete industry, is proud to announce the successful completion of the ASTM E-119 fire test. The fire test was conducted Read more…

Superintendent Re-Certification Gets Update

December 7, 2011

By: Ed Sauter, Executive Director | Tilt-Up Concrete Association The Tilt-Up Supervisor certification program is now in its 11th year. There are currently nine hundred and fourteen technicians and two hundred and seventeen supervisors certified Read more…

EVOLUTION | 2012 TCA Annual Convention

November 29, 2011

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 Read more…

Summit Concrete named finalist in WOC’s Crews that Rock competition!

November 23, 2011

Summit Concrete NEEDS YOUR VOTE!!! TCA member Summit Concrete has been named as a finalist in the World of Concrete’s “CREWS THAT ROCK!” competition for their work on the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial! Crews Read more…

100+ Year-Old Construction Solution Addresses Overcrowded Schools – SiteCast Construction

November 17, 2011

(Ottawa, Canada – November 17, 2011) Mention overcrowded schools these days and you’re bound to hit an emotional button – in new communities and older ones. Whether you’re building a new school, adding a school Read more…

Recognizing Exhibit Hall Engagement as Professional Practice

Events & Experiences

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...

TCA Releases Version 2.0 of Company Certification Program Manual

Workforce & Training

June 4, 2026

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has released Version 2.0 of its Company Certification Program Policies and Procedures Manual, introducing updates designed to improve clarity, streamline administration, and align certification requirements with current industry practices. Read more…

Market Insights: Mexico

Tilt-Up Vibes Chihuahua Draws Strong Regional Engagement for TCA in Mexico

May 28, 2026

Tilt-Up Vibes Chihuahua brought together 71 professionals from 30 companies, reflecting growing engagement with tilt-up construction and TCA programming across Mexico. Read more…

Sustainability & Resilience

Low-Carbon Tilt Panel Testing Explores Fast-Track Potential for Sustainable Tilt-Up Construction

May 21, 2026

A collaborative field testing program in St. Louis evaluated whether lower-carbon concrete mixes could meet the aggressive early-strength demands of fast-track tilt-up construction while significantly reducing embodied carbon. Read more…

Events & Experiences

2026 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan Continues to Fill in Salt Lake City

May 20, 2026

The 2026 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo exhibit hall is already taking shape as exhibitors continue to secure space for one of the most active and intentionally designed show floor environments in the event’s history. Read Read more...

Market Insights: U.S.

TCA Joins Industry Coalition Sign-On Letter Regarding Transportation Reauthorization

May 19, 2026

TCA recently joined other concrete industry organizations in signing a coalition letter regarding the proposed BUILD America 250 Act transportation reauthorization legislation currently under consideration in Congress. Read more…

Member News

Nox-Crete Names Don Lindau Tilt-Up Division Manager

May 19, 2026

Nox-Crete has appointed Don Lindau as Tilt-Up Division Manager, adding more than 35 years of commercial construction materials experience to its national tilt-up leadership team. Read more…

Architecture & Design

Supporting Arts Education Through Architectural Tilt-Up Design

May 19, 2026

The Vista School expansion in Ivins, Utah demonstrates how tilt-up construction can support advanced educational and performing arts environments within a durable and regionally responsive architectural framework. Through exposed architectural concrete, specialized theater infrastructure, and Read more...

Community & Culture

Hugh Brooks, Jr., S.E. (1926–2026)

May 11, 2026

Founding TCA member, author, engineer, and industry pioneer Hugh Brooks, Jr., S.E., leaves behind a legacy that helped shape modern tilt-up construction and generations of engineering practice Read more…

Workforce & Training

Insteel Hosts Private TCA Certification Program During National Meetings

May 8, 2026

Insteel incorporated TCA certification into its annual national meetings as part of a broader investment in technical understanding, customer support, and cross-functional alignment Read more…