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Dayton Superior Launches Two Lithium-Based Chemical Products

January 30, 2012

DAYTON, OHIO | January 24, 2012: Dayton Superior announces the addition of two lithium-based products to their construction chemical portfolio of product solutions. Pentra-Hard® Densifier and Pentra-Hard® Finish are concrete floor treatments that utilize technologically Read more…

Tilt-Up helps cut budget for transit maintenance hub by 40%

January 16, 2012

In its design of a new 12,600-square-foot building in Wilsonville, Oregon, PIVOT Architecture was challenged to provide functionality on a tight budget. The Wilsonville SMART Operations Fleet Facility will primarily serve as a maintenance hub Read more…

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…

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...