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 […]
TCA Member, Seretta Opens New Office
During a time when contraction seems to be the prevailing survival mode, Orlando, Florida based Seretta Construction has added to their coverage area by opening a new office in Texas. Located in Austin, the new Seretta (Texas) operation allows them to add their experience throughout the state of Texas and into Southern Oklahoma. “We were […]
With a Blink of an Eye
Summer is here and many of us are embarking on our busiest time of the year. One of the keys to success in the design and construction industry is incorporating new technology into your toolkit. This issue of Tilt-Up Today showcases some of the latest technology available in the Tilt-Up marketplace. Our innovative Global Associates […]
ACI Introduces New Tilt-Up Panel Design Guide
Those familiar with the document development at ACI know that it is not a speedy process. In part, that is intentional. It allows ample time for review, dissenting opinions, and for resolution of differences. It is also due to the fact that committees meet but twice a year and the industry experts staffing those committees are […]
