• Elevating Construction Standards with Aluminum Prefab Products

    Wednesday, October 2, 2024

    Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA In tilt-up construction projects, efficiency and cost-effectiveness dictate the pace and scope, and material choice tops the list of considerations with the most impact. Aluminum, known for being affordable, lightweight, and sustainable, has emerged as a preferred alternative to steel. When it comes to manufacturing high-quality, durable prefab […]

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  • Tilt-Up Design Pitfalls

    Wednesday, October 2, 2024

    Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA by Trent Nagele, John Lawson, and Jeff Griffin Tilt-up concrete construction has grown to be one of the most widely used methods (by square footage) of constructing low-rise buildings in the United States. The most common form is a single-story building with tall, slender concrete walls. Design of […]

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  • Innovating the Future of Tilt-Up Construction at Future Think4.0

    Wednesday, October 2, 2024

    Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Tilt-Up Future Think 4.0 returned to Chicago on June 24, 2024, and was hosted by the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) and Tilt Lab at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. This year’s event focused on the rapidly approaching future of tilt-up construction, highlighting emerging technologies, materials, regulations, and […]

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  • Tilt Lab Connects Pablo Moyano and LAST Architects for

    Wednesday, October 2, 2024

    Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA 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 Architects to explore an architectural potential for tilt-up concrete construction while celebrating the […]

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  • My Summer Love with Concrete

    Wednesday, October 2, 2024

    Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By Chloe Lyle This summer, I had the opportunity to intern for Martin Concrete Construction, the Tilt-Up Association’s (TCA) Contractor of the Year in 2020. This experience has forever changed my view on a career in marketing. I was given the opportunity to see how marketing plays a […]

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Industry Press

Feb
23

The LJB Crew Reigns Victorious In First Ever Tilt-Up Trivia Bowl

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Tilt-up professionals from across the United States and Canada gathered in The Aggregate—where TCA holds its virtual events—on the afternoon of January 21, 2021, to compete in what we hope will be the first of many Tilt-Up Trivia Bowls. The event was hosted by the man with a million […]

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Feb
23

TCA’s Cyber Roundtable Getting New Interface

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA For years, the TCA’s cyber roundtable (also known as the technical hotline) has been an essential tool for professionals seeking advice and troubleshooting tips for project issues. Conversations surrounding contract language, engineering details, product reviews, human resource questions, construction techniques, materials research, and more have resulted in a wealth […]

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Feb
23

Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow Elects Board of Directors and Officers

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA The Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s new collaborative for young professionals, Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (TILT), has elected Michael Frew with Citadel Contractors, Inc., as its first president along with a slate of officers and directors. An architect for Citadel Contractors, Inc., and a “Top 50 Tilt-Up Industry Influencer,” Frew […]

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Dec
23

TILT to hold Work Day on January 13, 2021

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA As a member of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, you are encouraged to nominate high-potential leaders from your organization to participate in an upcoming onboarding and work event hosted by TILT (Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow). The virtual event, planned for January 13, 2021, aims to connect young professionals interested […]

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Dec
23

Tilt-Up Detailing and the Role of 3D Printing

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Written by Laura Stock with contributions from Olivia Freese and Ryan Stumpf For architects and clients seeking innovative tilt-up wall textures and details, the construction products that are available on the market frequently limit designs due to availability, cost, and/or construction feasibility. Because of these constraints, the team stepped […]

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Dec
23

Tilt-Up Education, Products and Technology

Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Since its inception, the Tilt-Up Convention and Expo has delivered the industry’s most valuable education and technology. The event began its momentum in Houston in 2013 with record-breaking attendance, upgrades to the Tilt-Up Awards Gala and Outdoor Demos, the introduction of host committees, and the reintroduction of the design […]

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Member News

Oct
24

CUSTOM TILT-UP HOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA – NZ BUILDERS

Español | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group NZ Builders and Monolith Systems are constructing a new architectural tilt-up home in beautiful Victoria British Columbia. They are producing a custom home for their clients on the waterfront with some unique design features and finishes. Footings are in place, with insulated wall panels coming soon.

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Oct
24

LJB INC. EXPANDS OPERATIONS INTO NORTH CAROLINA AND TEXAS

Español | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Since the late 1970s, LJB Inc. has been providing high-quality and innovative structural design for tilt-up projects across the United States and abroad. Until recently, all our work has been initiated from our headquarters office in Dayton, Ohio. To better serve our expanding client base and to […]

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Oct
24

HD SUPPLY WHITE CAP RELEASES UPDATED 2017-2018 CATALOG

Español | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group   Got your copy of the new HD Supply White Cap 2017-2018 Full Line Catalog yet? It’s jam-packed with more than 18,000 professional-grade products. You’ll find safety supplies, concrete products, tools, accessories, building materials fasteners, erosion control, waterproofing, rebar, steel mesh and lumber – everything you need […]

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Oct
24

ALLIANCE ARCHITECTS COMPLETES ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR FREEMAN

Español | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Thomas M. Maxwell, Principal of Alliance Architects, Inc., is pleased to announce the firm’s recent completion of the Freeman facility located in Trammell Crow Company’s I-30 Business Park in Dallas, Texas. The 201,172squarefoot facility includes approximately 43,000 square feet of office space, with the remainder devoted to […]

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Oct
16

ADHESIVES PLUS, INC. IS NOW GLUDOWN, INC.

Español | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group Adhesives Plus, Inc. – a leader in adhesive solutions – announced today that it is changing its corporate name to GluDown, Inc. This name change reflects the company’s continued dedication to the construction market and its commitment to bringing new technologies to a dynamic industry. “Construction is […]

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Oct
16

MID CITIES ERECTORS STAYING BUSY IN AUGUST

Español | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group August 2017 was a big month in tilt wall panel erection for Mid Cities Erectors. Crews headed back to Oklahoma City, OK to start erection of 260 concrete panels covering 1,020,171 sq. ft. for a new Hobby Lobby warehouse. Tilt wall panels, including high/low rooflines, were set […]

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