Leadership & Mentorship
Say What You Need to Say
Lift & Learn Collective begins with Smart Brevity, a quick read and a timely conversation about communicating clearly, respecting attention, and getting to the point
People + Perspectives
Leadership & Mentorship
Lilia Ortiz de Montellano Joins TCA Mexican Advisory Board
Ware Malcomb Regional Manager Lilia Ortiz de Montellano Valdez joins the TCA Mexican Advisory Board, bringing more than 25 years of architectural, business, and leadership experience to the board’s work in Mexico
Leadership & Mentorship
The Lift & Learn Collective
The Lift & Learn Collective is TILT’s new discussion-based learning community, inviting emerging leaders to explore books, podcasts, articles, videos, and other thought-provoking resources through meaningful conversation.
Community & Culture
Stewardship in Isolation
The care given to Hawaii’s tilt-up braces reflects something larger than equipment maintenance: a shared commitment to preserving the resources, relationships, and market conditions that make tilt-up construction possible.
Member News
Needham DBS Achieves WBENC Certification
Needham DBS has achieved WBENC certification, recognizing the firm’s women-owned leadership structure, governance, and long-term commitment to professional excellence.
Community & Culture
Building Leadership Capacity in Tilt-Up
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
Market Insights: Mexico
Tilt-Up Vibes Chihuahua Draws Strong Regional Engagement for TCA in Mexico
Tilt-Up Vibes Chihuahua brought together 71 professionals from 30 companies, reflecting growing engagement with tilt-up construction and TCA programming across Mexico.
Community & Culture
Hugh Brooks, Jr., S.E. (1926–2026)
Founding TCA member, author, engineer, and industry pioneer Hugh Brooks, Jr., S.E., leaves behind a legacy that helped shape modern tilt-up construction and generations of engineering practice
Workforce & Training
Insteel Hosts Private TCA Certification Program During National Meetings
Insteel incorporated TCA certification into its annual national meetings as part of a broader investment in technical understanding, customer support, and cross-functional alignment
From the President
Spring Renewal and a Strong Foundation for What Comes Next
As spring arrives and construction activity accelerates, TCA President Len Overbeek reflects on the Association’s 40-year legacy, the people who helped shape the industry, and the opportunities ahead for continued growth and global expansion of tilt-up.
Community & Culture
To Be Seen, To Be Remembered
A reflection on recognition, gathering, and the role of the Awards program in affirming the people and projects shaping tilt-up construction.
Market Insights: U.S.
Field Summit Lands in Hawaii as Tilt-Up Momentum Builds
A locally driven Field Summit in Hawaii responds directly to one of the region’s biggest challenges: getting tilt-up considered before projects are already defined