Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces Availability of Video on AFRL Blast Research
TCA has announced the availability of a video discussing the findings from research with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). In conjunction with the Portland Cement Association (PCA), the wall tests series define the resistance and failure mode of standard Tilt-Up concrete insulated sandwich walls subjected to Department of Defense (DoD) compliant forces. “The video […]
Contractors Raise Concerns About Certain Plastic Components
The TCA has been made aware of some possible performance issues related to the use of specific plastic components in some concrete sandwich panels. A delamination of the concrete face layer of sandwich panels utilizing the TipCon connector was noted by a Tilt-Up contractor who used the system in at least two instances. In incidents […]
Nationally Recognized Structural Engineering Firm Changes Name
DAYTON, Ohio – (January 31, 2011) Steinbicker and Associates, Inc., a structural engineering firm located in Dayton, Ohio since 1982 announces that it is changing its name to MER Engineers, Inc. to reflect a transition in firm ownership. Since 2006, Mark E. Remmetter P.E., S.E. has been operating the firm as Managing Principal and as […]
Design Challenges in a Threatened Society: Tilt-Up Provide Answers and Reasurrance
Building a facility to meet the government-mandated progressive collapse requirements was a challenge that only added to the complexity of constructing The Littoral Warfare Research Complex in Panama City, Florida. The new technical warfare research complex is part of the Naval Surface Warfare Support Facility and is run by the U.S. Navy. This type of facility […]
Meet Mitch Bloomquist
In the last issue of Tilt-Up Today we introduced Mitch Bloomquist, our new TCA Project Manager. Following is an interview with Mitch that will help you get to know him. 1) What has surprised you the most about the Tilt-Up industry? In the short time that I have been here I have been overseeing our Annual […]
TCA Announces Availability of Superintendent’s Job Log Book
TCA has announced the availability of superintendent job log books for members. “This will allow our superintendents to quantify their work experience and allow our corporation to qualify our staff’s progress,” said Shawn Hickey, Vice President of SiteCast Construction Corp. from Ottawa, Ontario. Made with waterproof front and back covers, the book is wire bound […]
My Last Letter to TCA Members
I can hardly believe that 2010 is already coming to a close, which means the end of my term as president of the TCA. I have greatly enjoyed my year as president. This opportunity gave me the chance to get to know more of our members, continue to learn from the best in our industry, […]
The Architecture of Tilt-Up
The theme of this issue of Tilt-Up Today is architecture. This is entirely appropriate since we have introduced a totally revamped edition of The Architecture of Tilt-Up with a new layout, new photos, and an entirely new look. Just off the printing press, this publication provides an excellent tool for members to “sell” architects and […]
2011 Tilt-Up Achievement Winners
By: Wendy Ward, Constructive Communication, Inc. TCA has announced the recipients of the 2011 Tilt-Up Achievement Awards. Now in its 20th consecutive year, the Achievement Awards program was established by TCA to honor projects that use site-cast Tilt-Up concrete to introduce new building types, advance industry technology and provide unique solutions to building programs. Projects […]
Lindsay Lampasona
One of the most talked about subjects in today’s industry is the status of our economy. Many in the Tilt-Up industry have been working diligently to make the most of this downturn by finding new and innovative ways to offer additional services in more places. One such contractor is Lindsay Lampasona, LLC of Norfolk, Mass. […]
Have Faith in Tilt-Up
Religion as a coping mechanism and means of explaining the uncertain dates back to the beginning of mankind, people gathered together to learn and share their faith and their fears. Meeting places were soon designated to provide a location to comfort each other in times of sorrow, celebrate together in times of joy and serve […]
Convention Wrap Up
KANSAS CITY, HERE WE COME What’s the phrase they use in the movies – “It’s a wrap?” That phrase certainly applies to the 2010 Annual Convention completed this past October in Irvine, California. The convention theme was “Building for Disaster Protection.” The program opened with the unveiling of the Tilt-Up Blast testing video. You can […]
