From the President - Tilt-Up Today

Spring Renewal and a Strong Foundation for What Comes Next

May 1, 2026

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.

Carrying the Momentum Forward

December 10, 2025

Robert F. MurrayPresidentTilt-Up Concrete Association A month has passed since we gathered in Nashville, yet the conversations and connections from that week remain fresh in my mind. The Tilt-Up Convention and Expo has always been Read more…

My Last Letter to TCA Members

December 1, 2010

I can hardly believe that 2010 is already coming to a close, which means the end of my term as president of the TCA. I have greatly enjoyed my year as president. This opportunity gave Read more…

With a Blink of an Eye

November 1, 2010

One of the greatest offerings by the TCA is the Annual Convention. Thank you to the many of you that attended in late September/early October and we hope you found it a valuable event. I Read more…

With a Blink of an Eye

June 1, 2010

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. Read more…

Message From the President: With A Blink of An Eye

October 1, 2009

As I stood on my deck last night watching the last remnants of the day’s light hide behind the glorious mountains of Colorado, I felt a cold blast of wind pass across my face. I Read more…

Message From the President: Do You Know Your Numbers?

June 1, 2009

Having been employed as a contractor for more than 18 years, 13 focused on Tilt-Up, I have never seen such economic times. I hear from the “old” guys about some of the bad times in Read more…

Message from the President: Are You Green?

March 1, 2009

I’m not sure if you are like me, but I haven’t seen a word so overused in our everyday world as the word GREEN. Everywhere I look I see green this and green that. We Read more…

Message from the President: Welcome 2009! Please Pass Quickly …

January 1, 2009

As the incoming President for 2009, I need to recognize Past-President Alan Wilson. It was a joy to work with him over the year, and I, along with the Association, give him many thanks for Read more…

Message From the President: 2009 TCA — Strength in Diversity

October 1, 2008

As 2008 rapidly (incredibly) races to a close, one can reflect both on the year past and anticipate the year to come. I believe it has been a very successful year for the TCA. Among Read more…

Message From the President: Tilt-Up Architecture With A Capital ‘A’

July 1, 2008

In 2005, the TCA published the first edition of “The Architecture of Tilt-Up”. The title was carefully selected from many possible choices such as “Architectural Design in Tilt-Up”, “Tilt-Up Design”, and other variations involving the Read more…

Message From the President: Making History

April 1, 2008

In the daily work of accomplishing our projects, we often don’t consider the long-term impact of our work or the legacy we will leave. Yet, it’s inevitable that the buildings we participate in creating leave 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…