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Convention Chronicles: Exhibits, a Record-Breaking Showcase of Innovation and Customization

December 23, 2024

The exhibit hall at the 2024 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo reached new heights, hosting a record 99 exhibiting companies. This vibrant space brought together industry leaders and newcomers to display the latest products, technologies, and Read more…

Bringing 2024 to a close and Leaning Into 2025

December 23, 2024

Dear TCA Members and Friends, On behalf of the Tilt-up Concrete Association’s officers and board of directors, I am happy to report that the Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2024 in Phoenix was a resounding success. Read more…

Significant Investments in Ephemeral Experiences

December 23, 2024

In recent months, a moment with my youngest son has stayed with me, reminding me of the power of brief, fleeting experiences. I played the cello through college, and was fortunate to travel across Europe Read more…

Tilt Lab Connects Pablo Moyano and LAST Architects for

October 2, 2024

By Mitch Bloomquist Tilt Lab, the philanthropic partner of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, has connected Washington University’s Pablo Moyano, assistant professor of architecture, and the design team of Eric Sterner and Brad Lang of LAST Read more…

Legacy of Innovation

October 2, 2024

Dear TCA Members and Friends, On behalf of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s Officers and Board of Directors, I am thrilled to invite you to join us for our upcoming Tilt-Up Convention and Expo in Phoenix Read more…

Back to the Future: Tilt-Up Future Think 4.0 in Chicago

May 28, 2024

Following the success of Tilt-Up Future Think 3.0 in Chicago, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is excited to return to the Windy City for Tilt-Up Future Think 4.0 on June 24! Moving away from distant Read more…

Circle an Event

May 28, 2024

On behalf of the Tilt-up Concrete Association’s Officers and Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome you all as we embark on an exciting year in the tilt-up concrete industry in 2024. We are Read more…

Thresholds of Tomorrow

May 28, 2024

My wife and I stood with new and old friends on a deck overlooking Texas Hill Country just outside of Fredericksburg on April 8, 2024. For nearly five minutes, as we basked in the surreal Read more…

That’s a Wrap

February 22, 2024

I met with TCA’s Executive Director, Mitch Bloomquist, several times in Iowa over the past year as I passed through Cedar Rapids. We’ve had the great opportunity to meet at several tilt-up events as well. Read more…

Meet TCA’s Canadian Advisory Board

February 22, 2024

In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its presence in the Canadian tilt-up construction sector, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) introduces the distinguished advisors comprising the newly formed Canadian Advisory Board. This development underscores TCA’s Read more…

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Expands Strategic Focus with Advisory Boards for Mexico and Canada

November 29, 2023

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is pleased to formally announce the establishment of two dedicated advisory boards for Mexico and Canada. This initiative aligns with TCA’s strategic direction, reinforcing its commitment to deepening grassroots engagement Read more…

Among the Greats!

November 29, 2023

What a year we have had! Just last year, I stood on the stage in Denver as I received the David L. Kelly Distinguished Engineer Award, looking out among the crowd with amazement at the Read more…

TCA Awards and Recognition Overview Webinar

Signature Series

April 14, 2026

An upcoming TCA webinar will guide members through awards and recognition programs, offering insight into submissions, strategy, and opportunities for industry visibility. Read more…

A Legacy Built in Panels and People

Leadership & Mentorship

April 13, 2026

Joseph J. Steinbicker is recognized for 46 years of service to ACI Committee 551—Tilt-Up Concrete Construction—and a career that has shaped both the technical and cultural foundation of tilt-up construction. Read more…

TCA Announcements

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. Read more…

Community & Culture

Vibes Heads to Chihuahua: Expanding Connection and Opportunity in Northern Mexico

April 9, 2026

Tilt-Up Vibes continues its expansion into Mexico with an upcoming event in Chihuahua, pairing certification with connection as regional interest and industry engagement continue to grow. Read more…

Community & Culture

The TCA Classic Builds on Its Purpose

March 31, 2026

Now in its sixth year, the TCA Classic continues to grow as a platform for giving back. With two courses in play for 2026, the event expands its charitable reach by supporting both Atlanta Angels Read more...

Architecture & Design

Proven Over Time

March 30, 2026

A 20-year look at a project that expanded the role of tilt-up in office design—and continues to perform today. Read more…

Opinion & Editorial

Seen at Every Stage

March 25, 2026

Tilt-Up Today has evolved beyond a quarterly publication into a continuous platform—capturing the people, projects, and decisions that shape tilt-up construction from concept through completion. For advertisers, that shift creates a new kind of presence Read more...

Cost, Schedule & Risk

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

March 24, 2026

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...

Leadership & Mentorship

Mentorship as Infrastructure

March 24, 2026

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

March 24, 2026

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...