TCA Releases Engineering Tilt-Up
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of tilt-up as the preferred building system — has announced the release of Engineering Tilt-Up. The newest publication from the TCA is the third in a trilogy of resources covering the architecture, engineering and construction of tilt-up. […]
Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces Engineering Seminar Series
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of tilt-up as the preferred building system – will present an engineering seminar series titled, “Applying the 2012 IBC to the Design of Low-Rise Concrete Building Systems – Engineering Tilt-Up.” The first event is scheduled for June […]
OSHA Schedules Discussions of Crane Operator Certification Requirements
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has scheduled two informal stakeholder meetings to solicit comments on the crane operator certification requirements in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard. The meetings will focus on the effectiveness of crane operator certification to ensure that crane operators can safely operate equipment and the level of competence […]
TCA Positions for the Future of Energy Efficiency
Validated by the recent aggressive changes found in the last two versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), the TCA is positioned to serve as a major industry resource to building designers. Beginning with the 2009 IECC and ending with the recently released 2012 IECC, building envelopes constructed under the jurisdiction of this code […]
TCA Selects Recipients of 2013 Professional Achievement Awards
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – an international nonprofit organization that serves to expand and improve the use of tilt-up as the preferred building system – has announced the recipients of five professional achievement awards. The awards were presented at TCA’s annual meeting held on Thursday, Feb. 7 in conjunction with the World of Concrete. […]
2013 Sustainability Conference Set for May 6-8 in San Francisco
The 2013 International Concrete Sustainability Conference is scheduled for May 6-8 in San Francisco at the Hotel Sofitel San Francisco Bay (Redwood City, CA). The 8th annual conference, hosted by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, will provide learning and networking opportunities on the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools and solutions for sustainable […]
Small Smart Boxes
By: Jeffrey Brown, AIA | Powers Brown Architecture The next big thing in tilt-up may actually be small. While nearly every building type has now been executed in tilt-up, this article focuses on recent projects we have bundled together as Small Smart Boxes. These projects are from a series of small corporate build-to-suits that, because […]
Tilt-Up Provides Speed And Efficiency For A Company On The Move American Tire – Londonderry, NH
Since 1935 American Tire Distributors has supported the nation’s tire dealers, service repair shops, and automotive performance shops with prompt and convenient delivery of the products, tools, and programs they need to service a country on the move. American Tire provides their customers with a complete package of tires, custom wheels, service equipment, shop supplies, […]
Citadel Contractors And AH Harris Go Back To School With Tilt-Up Construction
Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and the kids at York Preparatory Academy in Rock Hill, SC even got a new school this year. The mission of the York Preparatory Academy (YPA) is for the faculty, staff, […]
Hickey Named to Five Most Influential in Concrete Industry
Shawn Hickey, President, SiteCast Construction, Ottawa, Ontario, has been named by Concrete Construction magazine, published by Hanley Wood LLC, as one of the five most influential people in the concrete industry. Hickey was recognized for leading educational and promotional efforts for tilt-up concrete both in North America and internationally. When Shawn Hickey tells you that […]
TCA Releases New Temporary Wind Bracing Guideline
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has announced the release of a revised guideline on Temporary Wind Bracing of Tilt-Up Concrete Panels During Construction. According to Jim Baty, Technical Director of the TCA, the guideline is intended to provide a standardized method for the design and erection of a temporary bracing system for use during construction […]
Tilt-Up Concrete Association Sponsors Several Events at World of Concrete 2013
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of tilt-up as the preferred building system – is sponsoring several educational events at the 2013 World of Concrete. To be held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Feb. 4-8, 2013, World of Concrete is the industry’s only […]
