People + Perspectives

Dear Members, In jobsite trailers and wrestling rooms across America, a familiar fire is lit—young people pushing themselves to be better, stronger, and more accountable. At the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA), we see that spirit Read more…

T&T Construction Management Group Inc. Reaches Major Milestone of 30 Years in Business

T&T Construction Management Group Inc., a woman-owned premier concrete specialty contractor, is pleased to announce a major milestone of 30 years of delivering excellence in the construction industry since its founding in 1995. The company’s Read more…

Remembering Ed Sauter

Executive Director of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association from 1992–2014 A Foreword by Shawn Hickey, FTCA In life, there are few people whose impact is felt as deeply as that of Ed Sauter. A dear friend, Read more…

Excellence in Form and Function: A TCA Award-Winning Research and Development Facility in Rancho Bernardo

By Kevin Perry, Principal at HED Eric Staudenmaier Photography Each year, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) recognizes outstanding projects that advance the art and science of tilt-up construction through its Tilt-Up Achievement Awards. These awards Read more…

Mentorship in Motion: A TILT Connection That Went the Distance

By Nicole S. Laiho, P.E., and Holly Jergens The TILT Mentor Program, part of the Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (TILT) initiative, is more than just a leadership development tool—it’s a testament to the power Read more…

Highlights from the Fifth Annual TCA Classic

The Fifth Annual TCA Classic brought together the tilt-up concrete community for a day of sport, service, and connection on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the stunning Château Élan Golf Club in Braselton, Georgia. With Read more…

Tilt-Up Vibes Series to Energize Key Markets Across North America

May 6, 2025

As the Tilt-Up Concrete Association continues to grow, so does the importance of activating our regional communities. That’s why we’re launching Tilt-Up Vibes—a new series of high-energy happy hours designed to bring the TCA experience directly Read more…

Beyond Algorithms

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we work and make decisions, offering tools that can analyze vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and provide insights with unprecedented speed. As impressive as these technologies are, they Read more…

Embracing Change, Building the Future

Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA I am truly honored to step into the role of President of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA). I want to extend my gratitude to past President Rick Galloway Read more…

Last Letter

As my term as President of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association ends, I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to each of you. It has been a tremendous honor to serve this Read more…

Robert F. Murray Named President of Tilt-Up Concrete Association

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) proudly announces the election of Robert (Bob) F. Murray as president of the TCA’s Board of Directors. Murray’s appointment follows the recent board meeting and continues the organization’s tradition of Read more…

The Tilt-Up Leaders of Tomorrow: Driving Connection and Innovation in Our Industry

By Katt Price, president, Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow The Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (TILT) is proud to represent the emerging voices in the tilt-up concrete industry. As a group, we focus on building Read more…

Speed to Market and Slab-On-Grade Performance in Tilt-Up Construction

Cost, Schedule & Risk

As construction schedules compress across the tilt-up industry, traditional sequencing between slab placement, panel casting, and early loading is increasingly overlapping. Field observations from a large-scale project suggest that accelerated timelines may influence slab-on-grade behavior Read more...

Mentorship as Infrastructure

Leadership & Mentorship

Mentorship in the tilt-up industry is not a program or initiative, but a quiet, essential system for transferring judgment, responsibility, and standards across generations of professionals. Read more…

Sustainability & Resilience

Julius Boulevard Net Zero Industrial Development

The Julius Boulevard Net Zero Industrial Development in Halifax demonstrates how tilt-up construction can deliver measurable reductions in embodied and operational carbon while enhancing energy resilience. Achieving Zero Carbon Building Design certification and recognized with Read more...

Leadership & Mentorship

Leaving the Cave