Tilt-Up Offers Sustainable Option
Embarking on a new construction project requires many decisions by project team members and owners — everything from budget and schedule concerns to long-term maintenance and utility costs. Today’s savvy owners have access to more information than ever before when undertaking a project and yet they are faced with more confusion and challenges because of […]
Robert Libs
TCA member Robert E. Libs, 69, of Floyds Knobs, Ind., died Friday, Sept. 24, 2010. The Floyd County native was a graduate of Providence High School and attended Purdue University before returning home to help operate his family business, Arthur M. Libs & Sons. Bob helped build the business into a major award-winning contracting rm […]
With a Blink of an Eye
One of the greatest offerings by the TCA is the Annual Convention. Thank you to the many of you that attended in late September/early October and we hope you found it a valuable event. I have been attending the Convention for several years and always enjoy it. Just like in past years, I once again […]
TCA Welcomes New Employee
TCA increased its staff by nearly 100% effective August 1. Mitch Bloomquist, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa native, has joined the Sauter Baty management team as a full-time employee of the TCA. Mitch’s background and training is similar to that of Jim and myself in that his education was in architecture. After working for a couple of […]
How to Market in Today’s Economy
In today’s market, many are looking for a quick fix to their sales woes. Unfortunately, there are no magic answers. As a marketing professional specializing in the concrete industry for the last 15 years, I am often asked what the most effective means of marketing is with regard to return on investment. Although I am […]
Weathering the Economy: How Tilt-Up Contractors are Handling the Downturn
It is no secret that the economic downturn has had a profound impact on the construction community. Markets are down, competition for projects is greater, and contractors are being pressured to reduce costs. One of the keys to success for contractors surviving these trying times is industry support. The site case Tilt-Up concrete industry has […]
Expanding Tilt-Up to the Middle East
For nearly a decade, members of the design and construction community have been exploring opportunities to expand their business into the Middle East. While many have pursued work in locations such as Dubai, one innovative Tilt-Up contractor, SiteCast Construction Corp. of Ottawa, Canada, chose to look at another location – Amman, Jordan. Home to more than […]
Bracing Up: Protecting Your Construction Investment
After Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, the sleepy area of Covington, Louisiana, began to experience an industry boom as a result of many companies seeking a safer, more elevated area. Chevron, Corp. needed a new headquarters for their Gulf of Mexico Operations as a result of the hurricane. Covington’s safe elevation and remote setting fit […]
Finding Faith in Tilt-Up
Embarking on a new construction project for any worship facility is a tremendous undertaking. Often, the process involves developing a consensus from a broad cross-section of the congregation, raising funds through a building campaign, as well as locating a site that is both affordable and convenient for existing members. These challenges are even more daunting […]
TCA Selects Recipients of 2010 Professional Achievement Awards
PETER COURTOIS MEMORIAL AWARD This award honors Peter Courtois, who died in 1992 after serving as senior vice president of engineering for Dayton Superior Concrete Accessories (formerly Dayton-Richmond Corporation). Courtois, an employee of Dayton Superior for 32 years, immeasurably contributed to the Tilt-Up industry through his diligent effort and dedication to several industry associations. He served […]
TCA Participates in Sixth International Workshop on Structural Concrete in the Americas
During the Spring 2010 ACI Convention in Chicago, Illinois this past March, the TCA submitted for and was selected to participate in this important workshop with international significance. Sponsored by ACI 318, this workshop brings together presentations on a very broad range of excellence in concrete achievement. During the workshop, Session 2 was identified as […]
Innovative Training Facility Aims for LEED Gold Certification
After great anticipation by the construction industry in NOVA, the new Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Virginia Headquarters and Training Facility is under construction. This building represents the construction industry’s dedication to promote sustainable design. “The innovative uses of concrete and concrete construction methods in pursuit of LEED Gold certification make the ABC Training Center […]
