People + Perspectives - Tilt-Up Today

TCA Expands its Efforts

April 29, 2013

By: Ed Sauter | Executive Director, Tilt-Up Concrete Association The economy may still be in the doldrums (although only until the second half of 2013 according to PCA chief economist Ed Sullivan), but TCA is Read more…

Construction for the Unimaginable!

September 1, 2011

As I write this Letter from the Director, a new threat from Mother Nature is barreling up the East coast of the United States. We are also about to observe the 10th anniversary of the 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…

The Architecture of Tilt-Up

December 1, 2010

The theme of this issue of Tilt-Up Today is architecture. This is entirely appropriate since we have introduced a totally revamped edition of The Architecture of Tilt-Up with a new layout, new photos, and an 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…

TCA Welcomes New Employee

November 1, 2010

TCA increased its staff by nearly 100% effective August 1. Mitch Bloomquist, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa native, has joined the Sauter Baty management team as a full-time employee of the TCA. Mitch’s background and training 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…

Convention 2010 — Building for Disaster Protection

March 1, 2010

Earthquakes, fires, floods, tornadoes, terrorist attacks, hurricanes, the economy. Every time you turn around another disaster has struck some part of the world. The only thing that Tilt-Up can do for the economy is to provide tremendous 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 Director: TCA Considering Company Certification

October 1, 2009

You may not like it or agree with it, but our world is becoming more regulated each day. Every industry is regulated to some degree by some entity. Regulation, in principal, is a method of 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 Director: Convention Wrap-Up — Tips, Tweets, and Twittering

June 1, 2009

We can now close the books on the 2009 Tilt-Up Convention. It was the poorest attended convention or symposium in my 16 years of managing the TCA. After attrition (the money we pay for unused Read more…

The Community Behind the Market

System Evaluation & Decision-Making

September 18, 2026

Record Host Sponsor support for the 2026 Tilt-Up Convention & Expo reflects the collaborative construction culture that has helped Utah’s tilt-up market grow, evolve, and continually raise the bar Read more…

From the Classroom Forward

Workforce & Training

September 15, 2026

Universities and faculty interested in incorporating Tilt-Up Academy into their own coursework are encouraged to contact the Tilt-Up Concrete Association to explore establishing a classroom of their own. Read more…

Events & Experiences

Shared Ascent | The Contractor’s Perspective

September 8, 2026

As the third installment in the Shared Ascent education preview series, The Contractor’s Perspective explores the judgment, practical knowledge, and field leadership required to turn collective intent into successful construction. It is a perspective shaped Read more...

Market Insights: North America

Tilt-Up Market Index Climbs to 66 in Q2 2026

August 31, 2026

TUX rose seven points to 66 in Q2 2026, marking its highest reading since measurement began and indicating stronger current business conditions across the tilt-up industry Read more…

Leadership & Mentorship

Say What You Need to Say

August 25, 2026

Lift & Learn Collective begins with Smart Brevity, a quick read and a timely conversation about communicating clearly, respecting attention, and getting to the point Read more…

Market Insights: Mexico

TCA Introduces Tilt-Up to Central American Audience

August 21, 2026

TCA’s Mexican Advisory Board reached a new Central American audience with an introductory workshop drawing 180 participants from 11 countries Read more…

Special Reports

TCA Publishes Revised Position Statement on Air Entrainment

August 18, 2026

TCA’s revised CPS-001 provides expanded guidance on freeze-thaw exposure classification and air entrainment for vertical tilt-up concrete panels Read more…

System Evaluation & Decision-Making

When Architects Look Again at Tilt-Up

August 17, 2026

A predominantly architectural audience gathered in Monterrey to explore how tilt-up is moving beyond its industrial associations and opening new possibilities for multistory, educational, and design-driven architecture Read more…

Events & Experiences

Twenty Studies in Finish

August 17, 2026

Twenty standardized panels, four categories of study, and five Utah contractors turn the 2026 Mock-Up Medley into a built exploration of finish, material expression, detailing, and craft Read more…

Leadership & Mentorship

Lilia Ortiz de Montellano Joins TCA Mexican Advisory Board

August 17, 2026

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 Read more…