A publication of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is embarking on an initiative to advance environmentally responsible practices within the site-cast tilt-up construction industry. At the heart of this initiative is the formation of a dedicated task group, the TCA Sustainability Committee. The Sustainability Committee will consist of TCA member leaders […]
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Beat the Streets National, an alliance of youth-development nonprofits with the mission of empowering and transforming the lives of under-resourced youth through the sport of wrestling, mentorship, and community, is proud to announce a partnership with Alston Construction. As part of this partnership, Alston Construction has made a […]
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By Michael Frew, president, Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow As TCA’s Tilt-Up Industry Leaders of Tomorrow (TILT) begins its fifth year, we are excited to welcome three new directors from a large pool of outstanding applicants! Kyle Eason, Darian St. Michael, and Stephen Flora were all nominated and […]
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Leviat is proud to announce that Scott Collins was promoted to the position of chief engineer for North America. In this new capacity, Collins will be responsible for industry advocacy, partner relations, and continued development of codes and standards. Collins has served in a variety of engineering management […]
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Victory Concrete recently erected the Lockhart Storage Project in Loxahatchee, Florida. The architectural features of these panels include two-inch, four-inch, and six-inch recesses along with a shiplap form liner and 31,000 linear feet of rustication.
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA SUMMARY In 2021, in a collaborative effort between Dayton Superior and the TCA, almost 150 new certifications were awarded in the Tilt-Up industry. Among these recipients were Utah-based Dreamworks Contractors. Since opening their doors in 2018, Dreamworks Contractors has served the construction industry as a source for design […]
Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Firm commemorates 50th anniversary with a $50,000 donation to 50 local charities On April 1, 2022, award-winning, international design firm Ware Malcomb announced its celebration of the 50th anniversary of its founding on April 1, 1972. The anniversary was celebrated by team members in Ware Malcomb’s 25 offices across […]