A publication of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA The 25th annual Tilt-Up Convention and Expo in Glendale, Arizona, marked a milestone celebration for the tilt-up industry. As the Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s premier event, it drew a diverse mix of contractors, architects, engineers, developers, manufacturers, and aspiring professionals. Over the course of three immersive days, attendees were […]
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA The exhibit hall at the 2024 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo reached new heights, hosting a record 99 exhibiting companies. This vibrant space brought together industry leaders and newcomers to display the latest products, technologies, and solutions shaping the tilt-up construction industry. Attendees explored advancements in everything from formwork […]
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA By Scott Collins, PE – Chief Engineer, North America, Leviat This is the first in a planned series outlining the history, advances, and innovations witnessed by the tilt-up construction industry from its inception in the early 1900s through its remarkable growth over the past century. Much of the […]
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 | 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 […]
Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Kovert Hawkins Architects, who merged with TowerPinkster in October of 2021, adopted the TowerPinkster name starting April 1, 2022. The merger expands TowerPinkster’s reach with offices in Jeffersonville, IN, and in Louisville, KY. TowerPinkster now boasts nearly 200 professionals and five offices across Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. With additional […]
Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Derek Brauer has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Procurement and is responsible for managing New Business Development as well as directing Preconstruction activities. Derek began his career at The Korte Company in 2000 as a Project Engineer. He was also a Project Executive with a primary focus […]
Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Terry McCracken was hired as National Sales Manager – Thin Brick at Ironrock on January 3rd, 2022. Ironrock’s National Thin Brick Sales Manager is responsible for meeting and exceeding annual thin brick sales goals, creating and growing a robust national distribution channel, and establishing METROBRICK® and Royal Thin Brick® […]
Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA We have some exciting news! For the past 41 years, TAS has earned the reputation as one of Texas’ most recognizable and reputable concrete contractors. With this experience and success, we have continued to grow and now it is time to plant our flag in Florida! TAS has deep […]
Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Powers Brown Architecture has promoted Jeanette Shaw, AIA, RID, LEED AP, and Kristen Stapper, AIA, RID, LEED GA, to the new title of Associate. With the new position, the architects also will become Shareholders in Powers Brown Architecture, an international professional services firm practicing architecture, interior design, programming and urban […]