TCA Announcements - Tilt-Up Today

Building the Bold Tradition

April 10, 2026

Submissions are open for the 2026 Tilt-Up Achievement Awards, inviting project teams to contribute to a growing record of innovation, performance, and design excellence across the tilt-up industry.

Big Screens, Big Stories: 2024 Tilt-Up Video Award Winners Shine at World of Concrete

May 22, 2025

The fourth annual Tilt-Up Video Awards premiered in grand fashion during the 2024 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nevada, lighting up the Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s (TCA) booth with energy, innovation, and storytelling. From January Read more…

Call for Seminars – 2025 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo

February 25, 2025

October 1–3, 2025 | Music City Center | Nashville, Tennessee The 2025 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo will bring the tilt-up industry together in the heart of Nashville under the theme Striking Harmony. Just as Music Read more…

James Baty, FACI, FTCA: A Legacy of Leadership and Innovation in the Tilt-Up Industry

February 25, 2025

By Mitch Bloomquist After decades of service to the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) and the broader concrete industry, James Baty, FACI, FTCA, officially retired from the TCA on January 1, 2025. His career has been Read more…

Community and Charity at the 4th Annual TCA Classic

May 28, 2024

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 Read more…

Katt Price Takes the Helm as New President of TCA’s Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow

February 22, 2024

Katt Price The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is excited to announce Katt Price as the new president of the Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (TILT), alongside the appointment of two board members and a new Read more…

Tilt-Up Certification – Private Tour 23

June 13, 2023

In an effort to alleviate the ongoing disruption of certification in the industry due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, with the support of Dayton Superior Corporation, is announcing the third campaign of Read more…

Karen S. Hand Named President of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association

March 27, 2023

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)—the global authority for the tilt-up concrete construction industry—announced Karen S. Hand, PE, as the newest president of the TCA Board of Directors. TCA also released the 2023 slate of directors. Read more…

TCA Journal – Call for Manuscripts

December 20, 2021

To submit a manuscript to the TCA Journal, please read and follow the guidelines below. Complete manuscripts in PDF format can be emailed year-round to timothy.mays@citadel.edu (Timothy W. Mays, Ph.D., P.E. , TCA Journal Technical Read more…

TILT to hold Work Day on January 13, 2021

December 23, 2020

As a member of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, you are encouraged to nominate high-potential leaders from your organization to participate in an upcoming onboarding and work event hosted by TILT (Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow). Read more…

TCA Publishes Tech Note on Tilt-Up Lifting Timelines using Reactive Bondbreakers

April 30, 2020

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Members may download a complimentary copy of the full tech note here. As anyone involved in any facet of construction can attest, rare is the occasion when a project proceeds from beginning Read more…

TCA Announces “Collective Position on Temporary Construction Site Shutdown Procedures”

April 2, 2020

Shutting down any construction site at any point in the construction process requires the construction team to assess and address potential risks associated with an unoccupied jobsite. Shutting down a tilt-up jobsite, particularly during, or Read more…

Building Leadership Capacity in Tilt-Up

Community & Culture

June 15, 2026

What began as a gathering of young professionals in 2019 has evolved into a structured leadership development initiative that connects emerging talent with mentorship, engagement, and pathways for long-term participation in the tilt-up industry Read Read more...

Before the Building

Case Studies

June 15, 2026

Before any walls could be lifted, the Haas Automation campus in Henderson, Nevada required the transformation of a steep desert site into a level, buildable platform. Through extensive regrading, a 6,100-foot tiered retaining wall system, Read more...

Market Insights: U.S.

A Year of Observation

June 15, 2026

After its first full year, the Tilt-Up Market Index reveals a market defined by uneven timing, regional variation, and stable optimism—highlighting how sentiment and activity often move independently before real-world conditions catch up. Read more…

Architecture & Design

Branding Through Structure and Surface Articulation

June 15, 2026

Project Archer demonstrates how tilt-up construction can support advanced manufacturing facilities that require both operational performance and strong architectural identity. Through integrated branding, custom panel detailing, complex façade features, and fast-track delivery, the project illustrates Read more...

Events & Experiences

Recognizing Exhibit Hall Engagement as Professional Practice

June 4, 2026

A growing group of contractors and industry leaders is supporting the TCA’s new Exhibit Hall Engagement Commitment, recognizing time spent in the exhibit hall as a valuable component of professional development and project advancement. Read Read more...

Workforce & Training

TCA Releases Version 2.0 of Company Certification Program Manual

June 4, 2026

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has released Version 2.0 of its Company Certification Program Policies and Procedures Manual, introducing updates designed to improve clarity, streamline administration, and align certification requirements with current industry practices. Read more…

Market Insights: Mexico

Tilt-Up Vibes Chihuahua Draws Strong Regional Engagement for TCA in Mexico

May 28, 2026

Tilt-Up Vibes Chihuahua brought together 71 professionals from 30 companies, reflecting growing engagement with tilt-up construction and TCA programming across Mexico. Read more…

Sustainability & Resilience

Low-Carbon Tilt Panel Testing Explores Fast-Track Potential for Sustainable Tilt-Up Construction

May 21, 2026

A collaborative field testing program in St. Louis evaluated whether lower-carbon concrete mixes could meet the aggressive early-strength demands of fast-track tilt-up construction while significantly reducing embodied carbon. Read more…

Events & Experiences

2026 Exhibit Hall Floor Plan Continues to Fill in Salt Lake City

May 20, 2026

The 2026 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo exhibit hall is already taking shape as exhibitors continue to secure space for one of the most active and intentionally designed show floor environments in the event’s history. Read Read more...

Market Insights: U.S.

TCA Joins Industry Coalition Sign-On Letter Regarding Transportation Reauthorization

May 19, 2026

TCA recently joined other concrete industry organizations in signing a coalition letter regarding the proposed BUILD America 250 Act transportation reauthorization legislation currently under consideration in Congress. Read more…