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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.

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, recognition of outgoing board members, and confirmation of officer leadership for the year ahead.

Mock-Up Medley

December 10, 2025

Teams from across North America came together in Nashville to showcase architectural mock-up panels that pushed the boundaries of tilt-up construction. Displayed on-site during the 2025 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo, the mock-ups reflected a range of creative approaches, technical solutions, and collaborative spirit. Attendees voted for their favorite entries.

Tilt-Up Leads Canada’s Low-Carbon Industrial Revolution

November 12, 2025

Halifax’s Julius Boulevard Net Zero Industrial Development demonstrates how tilt-up construction can lead Canada’s transition to low-carbon, resilient industrial design. Recipient of TCA’s 2025 Excellence in Sustainability + Resiliency Award, the project achieved Zero Carbon Building Design certification and set a new benchmark for sustainable construction in Atlantic Canada.

What a Week

November 12, 2025

The 2025 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo struck all the right chords in Nashville. From packed education sessions and the high-energy Mock-Up Medley to unforgettable live music and late-night celebrations, the spirit of innovation and community was everywhere.

Illuminating the Market Together

September 22, 2025

Baseball has always been a game of numbers. For more than a century, measures like batting averages, earned run averages, and on-base percentages have been used to evaluate performance. Yet any student of the game Read more…

New Industry Report Illuminates the Tilt-Up Market

September 22, 2025

The TCA has released the inaugural edition of the Tilt-Up Market Index (TUX), a quarterly report designed to establish a clearer, more consistent understanding of current conditions across the tilt-up construction industry.

New Educational Film Premieres on Tilt-Up Academy: Beneath the Surface – The Art of Exposed Aggregate

May 22, 2025

A new educational film titled Beneath the Surface – The Art of Exposed Aggregate is now available to stream exclusively on Tilt-Up Academy, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s online learning platform. The film offers a detailed, Read more…

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Expands Regional Engagement with the Launch of the Mexican Advisory Board

February 25, 2025

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is proud to announce the formation of the Mexican Advisory Board, a key initiative designed to support the growth and development of tilt-up construction in Mexico. This marks a significant Read more…

Shaping Earth Mock-Up Film Wins Viddy Award

July 18, 2024

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association is pleased to share that the short documentary Shaping Earth Mock-Up, produced as part of Tilt Lab’s early research into double-curvature tilt-up construction, has been recognized with a Viddy Award in the Non-Broadcast / Long-Form 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…

Building the Bold Tradition

TCA Announcements

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…

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

Community & Culture

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...

Leadership & Mentorship

Leaving the Cave

March 24, 2026

The conditions that compete for our time—family, work, and personal responsibility—are not unique to any stage of life. What distinguishes leadership is not the absence of these pressures, but the decision to engage beyond them. Read more...

Technology & Materials

VEMAC Highlights Innovation Through Award-Winning Video

March 19, 2026

A recognized video submission from VEMAC showcases how robotics and drone technology are enhancing tilt-up construction while connecting with Spanish-speaking audiences through authentic storytelling. Read more…