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Shared Ascent | The Supplier’s Perspective

September 29, 2026

As the fourth installment in the Shared Ascent education preview series, The Supplier’s Perspective explores how specialized knowledge, research, emerging technologies, and practical experience contribute to the continued advancement of tilt-up construction. From materials and building systems to digital workflows, sustainability, and risk management, suppliers bring expertise that connects innovation with real-world application.

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 where design, engineering, materials, people, risk, and real-world conditions ultimately come together.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Expanding the Industrial Program Through Tilt-Up

August 10, 2026

Pacific Ridge Business Centre demonstrates how tilt-up can support increasingly capable multi-tenant industrial programs through flexible planning, coordinated construction, and architectural adaptability. The project combined dock loading, 28-foot clear heights, varied unit sizes, and an accelerated construction sequence while responding to environmental and site constraints.

Shared Ascent | The Architect’s Perspective

July 22, 2026

As the second installment in the Shared Ascent education preview series, The Architect’s Perspective explores how architects are advancing tilt-up through thoughtful design, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative project delivery. From educational facilities and sustainable design to the legacy of Rudolph M. Schindler, discover how architecture continues to shape the future of tilt-up construction.

Where the Convention Meets the City

July 10, 2026

Salt Lake City is more than the host of the 2026 Tilt-Up Convention & Expo. Discover how one of North America’s premier tilt-up markets, a walkable downtown, remarkable engineering, and the Wasatch Mountains combine to make the city an essential part of the convention experience.

Tilt Lab to Host Special Screening of Schindler Space Architect

July 7, 2026

Tilt Lab will host a special screening of Schindler Space Architect during the 2026 Tilt-Up Convention & Expo, followed by a discussion with director Valentina Ganeva exploring the legacy of Rudolph M. Schindler and the enduring influence of the Kings Road House.

Shared Ascent | The Supplier’s Perspective

Events & Experiences

September 29, 2026

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…

Workforce & Training

From the Classroom Forward

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

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

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…