A publication of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association
TILT-UP TODAY – A publication of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)
Industry Press
TCA’s Collective Position on Safe Removal of Temporary Braces
Español | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group By JAMES R. BATY II | Images courtesy of Big-D Construction The design of temporary bracing for tilt-up panels, like engineering the panels themselves, stays free of anything dealing with means and methods. As with any construction project, these are a contractor’s responsibility with little to no […]
Hotel Scam Alert: TCA Convention 2017
It has been brought to our attention, individuals are receiving calls from persons claiming to represent the Tilt-Up Concrete Association and Fontainebleau Miami regarding hotel reservations for our convention this fall. While this is not uncommon, we wanted to confirm that they are not affiliated with our event and we do not recommend engaging them. […]
Common Details For Tilt-Up Construction
Español | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group KEY NOTES: 1. INTERIOR (STRUCTURAL) LAYER OF CONCRETE WITH STEEL REINFORCEMENT. PANEL THICKNESS AND REINFORCEMENT DESIGN BY STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. LIFTING INSERT LOCATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTARY REINFORCEMENT BY LIFTING INSERT MANUFACTURER. 2. SANDWICH PANEL INSULATION SYSTEM 3. EXTERIOR (ARCHITECTURAL) LAYER OF CONCRETE WITH RIGID WELDED WIRE MAT REINFORCEMENT. 4. […]
Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces Open Registration and Program Preview for 2016 Convention
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) announces open registration and an education preview for the 2016 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo in Denver, CO on Oct. 10-12, 2016. Registration details and additional information can be found at www.tilt-up.org/events. The 2016 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo, presented by HD Supply Construction & Industrial White Cap and Meadow Burke, brings […]
8 Ways to Put Your Tilt-Up Achievement Awards to Work for You
As a member of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, you have the opportunity to submit for, and receive, highly acclaimed Tilt-Up Achievement Awards. Below are eight ways you can put your award to work for you. Make them the center of marketing efforts that separate you from your competition. Link to your project’s award profile from […]
TCA Announces Call for Entries for 26th Annual Tilt-Up Achievement Awards
Español | Translation Sponsored by Nox-Crete Products Group The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of tilt-up as the preferred building system – has announced the call for entries for the 26th installment of the Tilt-Up Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented at […]
Member News
Katie Price assumes role of Eastern Region Sales Coordinator with Thermomass
May 11, 2012 (Boone, Iowa): Thermomass, a leading manufacturer of concrete building insulation systems, is proud to announce Katie Price has joined the company as Eastern Region Sales Coordinator. Price will have the primary responsibility of coordinating sales for Thermomass’ insulation systems in the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Rhode […]
FRAME/FAÇADE
Non-traditional applications of Tilt-Up concrete construction provide very different solutions for two high-profile museums. By: Mitch Bloomquist, Tilt-Up Concrete Association In a testament to the versatility and applicability of Tilt-Up concrete construction, two recent projects — the expansion of the Saint Louis Art Museum and a new home for the National Museum of Health and […]
Nielsen Builders constructs fourth Tilt-Up warehouse for InterChange Group.
The Premier Flex II building is a 64,000 square foot multi-use concrete warehouse facility. This is the forth Tilt-Up project Nielsen Builders has worked on for InterChange Group. The structural shell is constructed with 35′ tall Tilt-Up concrete wall panels. Building construction includes foundations, slab-on-grade, steel columns and joists, with metal decking and EPDM roofing. […]
Shrinkage-Compensating Concrete Makes New High-Tech 10-Story Warehouse a Reality
By Ed Russell, Director Type-K Cement, CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp. and Will Braswell, P.E., S.E., BBM Structural Only the sky appears to be the limit for Orlando-based Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. The generic respiratory medicine company is nearing completion of a new fast-track (humorously referred to as “blast-track” at the jobsite) addition to their existing 30,750-square-foot […]
Construction Gets Underway for New Roper St. Francis Data Center
TCA Member Seretta Construction, Inc. begins work on Data Center designed to provide maximum hurricane protection for Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s Information Systems. North Charleston officials, healthcare executives and project leaders dug shovels into the earth today to mark the beginning of construction on the new Roper St. Francis Healthcare (RSFH) Data Center. The groundbreaking […]
TCA Elects New Board of Directors, Doncaster Elected President
MT. VERNON, IOWA (Feb. 24, 2012) The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred construction method – has announced the election of new board members and the slate of officers for the 2012 year. Glenn Doncaster, President of Citadel Contractors, […]
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TILT-UP TODAY, a publication of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association, is THE source for Tilt-Up industry news, market intelligence, business strategies, technical solutions, product information, and other resources for professionals in the Tilt-Up industry. A subscription to TILT-UP TODAY is included in a TCA membership. Subscriptions for potential TCA members are also available. If you would like to receive a complimentary subscription to the publication, please contact the TCA.
