People + Perspectives - Tilt-Up Today

TCA Sustaining Member Spotlight – B.D. Stevens Limited

April 29, 2013

B.D. Stevens Limited is the original founding company of what has grown to become the Stevens Group of Companies. The Stevens Group of Companies is a privately held third generation family business with its head Read more…

Renewed Optimism

April 29, 2013

By: Glenn Doncaster | President, Tilt-Up Concrete Association Spring is here! For most of us, spring brings renewed optimism and opportunity for growing our business. TCA has been busy providing its members with tools for Read more…

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…

Stabilizing Industrial Logistics Through Deep Foundations and Integrated Energy Infrastructure

Construction Management & Sequencing

March 3, 2026

This port-based vehicle processing center demonstrates how tilt-up construction can adapt to deep foundations, contaminated soils, and high-security maritime conditions. By integrating pile-supported slabs, constrained casting strategies, and renewable fuel cell infrastructure, the project expands Read more...

Strengthening the Sustainability Committee

Sustainability & Resilience

February 27, 2026

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association welcomes three new members to its Sustainability Committee. As the committee enters its second full year, these additions strengthen its focus on practical guidance, material efficiency, and long-term performance in tilt-up Read more...

Community & Culture

Salt Lake City Steps Forward

February 23, 2026

Leaders from across the Intermountain West gathered at the Salt Palace Convention Center on February 10 to continue shaping the 2026 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo. Representing architecture, engineering, contracting, and industry technology, the Salt Lake Read more...

Architecture & Design

A Coastal Prototype in Tilt-Up Construction

February 20, 2026

A residential duplex in Marcoola, Queensland, is challenging conventional assumptions about where tilt-up construction belongs. Designed for a demanding coastal environment, the project demonstrates how site-cast concrete can deliver durability, comfort, and architectural refinement—pointing to Read more...

Architecture & Design

Vernacular Expression and Panel Discipline in a Corporate Headquarters

February 13, 2026

This 304,467-square-foot corporate headquarters illustrates how tilt-up construction can support large, multi-story office environments with refined stained finishes and regionally responsive design. Through disciplined panel sizing, coordinated erection planning, and rigorous finish testing, the project Read more...

Special Reports

Len Overbeek Elected President of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association

February 4, 2026

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has elected Len Overbeek, co-founder of Tilt Wall Ontario Inc., as President for the 2026 term. The announcement follows the Association’s 40th Annual Meeting and includes the installation of new directors, Read more...

Architecture & Design

Thermal Mass and Envelope Continuity in Residential Tilt-Up Construction

February 3, 2026

This residential project demonstrates how tilt-up concrete construction can support passive design and long-term energy performance. Through insulated site-cast panels, continuous thermal detailing, and the use of concrete thermal mass, the project expands understanding of Read more...

Architecture & Design

Curved Geometry and Vertical Scale in a Multi-Story Healthcare Facility

January 29, 2026

This four-story hospital in Colorado Springs demonstrates the use of tilt-up concrete within a curved, multi-story healthcare program. The project illustrates how tall panels and variable foundation conditions can be addressed through coordinated panel design Read more...

Architecture & Design

Leveraging Tilt-Up Concrete as Structure, Finish, and Brand Infrastructure

January 26, 2026

This Excellence in Achievement project illustrates how tilt-up concrete can function simultaneously as structure, finish, and design driver within a compact retail and medical building. By aligning construction method with programmatic and budgetary constraints, the Read more...

Opinion & Editorial

From Attendance to Opportunity

January 26, 2026

The exhibit hall is central to the Tilt-Up Convention and Expo, yet its full potential remains underutilized. By better aligning structure, intent, and expectations with how professionals prioritize their time, exhibit hall engagement can become Read more...