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Tilt-Up Finishes First in School Construction Comparison

October 1, 2009

By: Kimberly Kayler Constructive Communication, Inc. The construction of two new elementary schools by the Leander Independent School District (LISD) in Texas gives new meaning to academic competition. Each is being built using a different Read more…

TCA Announces Winners of International Design Competition: The Sustainable Coffee Shop 2009

October 1, 2009

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has announced the winners of The Sustainable Coffee Shop 2009, an international design competition. Students in the field of architecture, currently in graduate or under-graduate programs, were invited to present conceptual Read more…

TCA Safety Corner: OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course Now Mandatory in Seven States

June 1, 2009

Seven states now have laws on the books that require construction workers to complete the OSHA 10- hour construction safety training course before they can work on certain construction projects. The states with an OSHA law Read more…

Promotions Committee Corner: Cold Weather Tilt-Up

June 1, 2009

By: Kim Corwin, A.H. Harris/HarMac Rebar For years, site-cast Tilt-Up construction has been dominant in warm-weather states like California, Florida and Texas. But in today’s challenging market, innovative contractors are bringing the method to the Read more…

Connections in Tilt-Up Buildings

July 1, 2008

By: Ed Sauter, Tilt-Up Concrete Association Lifting panels is always the most exciting time on a Tilt-Up job, but what comes after lifting is perhaps even more important to the proper performance of the structure. Read more…

Proactive Recruiting: Attracting Today’s Top Graduates Requires Plan of Action

April 1, 2008

By: Patrick McGuire, Corporate Recruiter Structural Group – pmcguire@structural.net The competition among A/E/C firms to attract today’s top graduates from engineering and construction science programs is fierce. A growing construction marketplace, plus fewer people entering the Read more…

Message From the Director: The TCA Fall 2008 Convention — Rising to the Challenge

April 1, 2008

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association will hold its 4th Annual Convention this fall in Phoenix, Arizona. The theme for this year’s convention will be “Rising to the Challenge.” When you attend some of the seminars and Read more…

Tilt-Up Safety — Inherent When Planned

October 1, 2007

By Jim Baty, Tilt-Up Concrete Association There is a buzz in the construction industry that is growing at an annual rate of 14-18 percent per year. Growing perilously close to a billion square feet of Read more…

Tilt-Up Supervisor Training Is Six Years Old

October 1, 2007

By: Ed Sauter, Tilt-Up Concrete Association Enjoying phenomenal growth and expansion into new areas and building types, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) recognized the necessity of a pool of qualified supervisors available to serve the needs Read more…

The Application of Tilt-Up Construction to Public School Buildings in the Leander Independent School District

April 1, 2007

By: D. Gary Pickett, P.E., Pickett, Kelm & Associates, Inc. gpickett@pkainc.com. In recent years, particularly in central Texas, Tilt-Up wall construction has gained momentum in public school construction. Case in point is the Leander Independent Read more…

Auction Raises $500,000 for Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program at World of Concrete

April 1, 2007

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – raised approximately $500,000 at their recent Auction held at World of Read more…

To Be Seen, To Be Remembered

Community & Culture

April 28, 2026

A reflection on recognition, gathering, and the role of the Awards program in affirming the people and projects shaping tilt-up construction. Read more…

Field Summit Lands in Hawaii as Tilt-Up Momentum Builds

Market Insights: U.S.

April 24, 2026

A locally driven Field Summit in Hawaii responds directly to one of the region’s biggest challenges: getting tilt-up considered before projects are already defined Read more…

Technology & Materials

Demo Theater Refines Live Demonstration

April 24, 2026

A more disciplined approach to live demonstration brings clarity, timing, and relevance to the 2026 Tilt-Up Convention & Expo. Read more…

Sustainability & Resilience

Building Less to Deliver More

April 22, 2026

Recognized with TCA’s Excellence in Sustainability + Resiliency Award, this large-scale industrial project demonstrates how material efficiency can deliver measurable reductions in carbon, water use, and energy demand. Read more…

Community & Culture

The 6th Annual TCA Classic Delivers Another Defining Year

April 22, 2026

Now spanning two sold-out courses, the 6th Annual TCA Classic brought together participants from across North America for a day defined by connection, creativity, and giving—supporting charitable causes, funding industry initiatives, and delivering one of Read more...

Design + Engineering

Panel Modularity and Controlled Variation in Tilt-Up Design

April 20, 2026

A modular tilt-up panel strategy enabled a biomanufacturing facility to meet strict program requirements while supporting future expansion. The project demonstrates how controlled variation, mock-up validation, and surface articulation can transform repetitive panel systems into Read more...

Market Insights: U.S.

Few Markets Rival Houston

April 20, 2026

Tilt-Up Vibes returns to Houston—bringing together one of the industry’s most influential markets for an evening of connection, conversation, and shared momentum. Read more…

Signature Series

TCA Awards and Recognition Overview Webinar

April 14, 2026

An upcoming TCA webinar will guide members through awards and recognition programs, offering insight into submissions, strategy, and opportunities for industry visibility. Read more…

Leadership & Mentorship

A Legacy Built in Panels and People

April 13, 2026

Joseph J. Steinbicker is recognized for 46 years of service to ACI Committee 551—Tilt-Up Concrete Construction—and a career that has shaped both the technical and cultural foundation of tilt-up construction. Read more…

TCA Announcements

Building the Bold Tradition

April 10, 2026

Submissions are open for the 2026 Tilt-Up Achievement Awards, inviting project teams to contribute to a growing record of innovation, performance, and design excellence across the tilt-up industry. Read more…