Seretta Construction Goes From Family-Owned to 100% Employee-Owned
Seretta Construction announced that they have transferred the Company’s ownership to an ESOP. An ESOP is an employee benefit plan that gives employees ownership interests in the company in the form of stock shares. Founded in 1987 by Richard J. McPherson, PE, and in its 38th year of business, Seretta is now 100% employee-owned. Seretta President, […]
Rick Galloway Elected President of Tilt-Up Concrete Association
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA), dedicated to fostering growth and excellence in tilt-up design, construction, and innovation, proudly announces Rick Galloway was elected as president of the board of directors. Galloway’s appointment follows the board meeting held in Las Vegas, signifying a pivotal moment in his distinguished career […]
Low Strength Concrete: Now What?
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By Don Greive, PE and CEO of Pinnacle Structural Engineers In the last couple of years, our perception is that more concrete than usual is not reaching its specified 28-day design compressive strength in testing. We do not know the reason for this, but there may be some […]
Navigating Construction Challenges at Alliance Rojas
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By David Venegas, president of VEMAC In construction, the difference between success and setback often hinges on one’s ability to swiftly navigate unforeseen challenges. This was vividly illustrated during our recent Alliance Rojas project, where a significant obstacle turned into an opportunity to demonstrate VEMAC’s problem-solving prowess and […]
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West to Be Highlighted on the Tilt-Up Buildings Tour at the 25th Convention and Expo
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Prepare to be captivated by the fusion of sustainability and cultural richness at the 25th Tilt-Up Convention and Expo in Phoenix, which will take place October 9–11, 2024. Among the highlights of this event is an exclusive tour of the Scottsdale Museum of the West. Nestled within Scottsdale’s […]
Back to the Future: Tilt-Up Future Think 4.0 in Chicago
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Following the success of Tilt-Up Future Think 3.0 in Chicago, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is excited to return to the Windy City for Tilt-Up Future Think 4.0 on June 24! Moving away from distant speculations, this edition hones in on a rapidly approaching future, delving into the […]
Community and Charity at the 4th Annual TCA Classic
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA The 4th Annual TCA Classic at BridgeMill Athletic Club in Canton, Georgia, was held on April 19, 2024, expertly hosted by American Contractors Supply and ARCON Concrete Services. Despite some early rain during setup, the weather cleared up beautifully, making for a perfect day of golf and fellowship. […]
Wolstenholme Well Wishes
_____________________________________________________ Rick Galloway, Executive Vice President – Martin Concrete “In this often cutthroat industry, it’s refreshing to know someone like Mike Wolstenholme, who not only excels at what he does but also brings joy and positivity into the marketplace. He goes above and beyond and leaves a lasting impression wherever he goes. Mike is always […]
Leviat Announces Retirement of Mike Wolstenholme
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Leviat announced today that Mike Wolstenholme will retire from his role as National Tilt-Up Sales Manager at the end of May after an engaging and successful career as one of the leading voices of the North American tilt-up industry. Fortunately for the many companies and peers with whom […]
Type IL Cement and Tilt-Up
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By Don Greive, PE, and David Buzzelli Introduction Type IL cement, also commonly referred to as Portland Limestone Cement (PLC), is in the process of replacing Type I/II cement in the US. Type IL is a cementitious product with more than two decades of usage in Canada and […]
Thinking Outside the Brace
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By Jason R. Blankenship, PE, SE What do you do when you need to brace over 100 tons of concrete panels 70 feet in the air, and the longest standard brace available will only reach up about 45 feet? You design, fabricate, and deliver your own custom bracing […]
Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces New Volunteer Opportunity in Partnership with Beat the Streets National
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) proudly announces a new volunteer initiative in strategic partnership with Beat the Streets National (BTSN). This collaboration is a testament to TCA’s dedication to community service and workforce development, creating a unique opportunity for TCA members to positively impact their communities through the […]
