Industry - Tilt-Up Today

2023 Most Influential Professionals

June 13, 2023

TCA has developed a framework to identify those in our industry who have invested in becoming knowledgeable, qualified, and recognized for their expertise. This listing affirms the experience of industry professionals dedicated to steering this Read more…

The 3rd Annual TCA Classic

June 13, 2023

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has once again partnered with American Contractors Supply and ARCO Design/Build to host the third annual TCA Classic golf tournament. On April 21, 2023, nearly 150 tilt-up professionals gathered at Read more…

Victory Concrete – Erection Complete in Florida

March 27, 2023

Victory Concrete recently erected the Lockhart Storage Project in Loxahatchee, Florida. The architectural features of these panels include two-inch, four-inch, and six-inch recesses along with a shiplap form liner and 31,000 linear feet of rustication.

Karen S. Hand Named President of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association

March 27, 2023

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)—the global authority for the tilt-up concrete construction industry—announced Karen S. Hand, PE, as the newest president of the TCA Board of Directors. TCA also released the 2023 slate of directors. Read more…

Why 2024 won’t be “Great Recession 2.0″

March 27, 2023

By ITR Economics ITR Economics recently revised its outlook for the US industrial sector. We covered the driving factors in the revision itself and the factors that will keep the upcoming recession “mild”—or more akin Read more…

OK, Boomers: it’s Mentor Time!

March 27, 2023

By Michael Frew, President, Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow It seems that everywhere you look these days, boomers are getting tons of flack and eye rolls from today’s younger generation. Whether this is deserved or Read more…

The Beast

March 27, 2023

By: Ron Stelmarski, FAIA, Design Director/Principal, Perkins&Will Images: James Steinkamp Photography In the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert, about 40 miles from central El Paso, Texas, is Hueco Tanks State Park—an area of clustered rock Read more…

Tilt-Up Video Awards

March 27, 2023

Winners of the second annual Tilt-Up Video Awards premiered during the World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 17, 2023. For three days, the incredible projects and dynamic footage featuring panel erection and Read more…

In Memoriam: John G. Hart

March 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John G. Hart, P.E., S.E. after a long and courageous battle with cancer. John was an integral part of Peak Engineering for twenty-five years. Read more…

30 YEARS OF TILT-UP TODAY ADVERTISING

March 27, 2023

TILT-UP TODAY, a publication of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA), is the source for tilt-up industry news, market intelligence, business strategies, technical solutions, product information, and other resources for professionals in the tilt-up industry. “As Read more…

Member News

Tilt-Up Certification Assures Quality, Expertise & Performance

December 19, 2022

SUMMARY In 2021, in a collaborative effort between Dayton Superior and the TCA, almost 150 new certifications were awarded in the Tilt-Up industry. Among these recipients were Utah-based Dreamworks Contractors. Since opening their doors in Read more…

The 1st Annual Tilt Expo Eve

December 19, 2022

On the eve of the 2022 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s young professional’s collaborative, TILT, invited all emerging leaders to join them for a late night of shenanigans at Meow Wolf’s third 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...