How to Market in Today’s Economy
In today’s market, many are looking for a quick fix to their sales woes. Unfortunately, there are no magic answers. As a marketing professional specializing in the concrete industry for the last 15 years, I am often asked what the most effective means of marketing is with regard to return on investment. Although I am […]
Weathering the Economy: How Tilt-Up Contractors are Handling the Downturn
It is no secret that the economic downturn has had a profound impact on the construction community. Markets are down, competition for projects is greater, and contractors are being pressured to reduce costs. One of the keys to success for contractors surviving these trying times is industry support. The site case Tilt-Up concrete industry has […]
With a Blink of an Eye
Summer is here and many of us are embarking on our busiest time of the year. One of the keys to success in the design and construction industry is incorporating new technology into your toolkit. This issue of Tilt-Up Today showcases some of the latest technology available in the Tilt-Up marketplace. Our innovative Global Associates […]
With a Blink of an Eye
I am honored to serve as the president of the TCA for the upcoming year. I want to offer a heartfelt thanks to Jim MacKinnon for his leadership during the past year. It is no secret that 2009 was a challenging year for the entire construction industry and Jim’s excellent leadership helped steer the TCA […]
Message From the Director: Convention Wrap-Up — Tips, Tweets, and Twittering
We can now close the books on the 2009 Tilt-Up Convention. It was the poorest attended convention or symposium in my 16 years of managing the TCA. After attrition (the money we pay for unused rooms that are booked 3 years in advanced) it was the first time we have ever posted a loss on […]
TCA Dives Into Online Social Media: Come Join Us!
By: Stephanie Brown In recent months, you have probably heard or read about online social media. Social networking is the leading phenomena in modern society. These tools are the new way of networking. Simply, online social media is about dialogue, two-way discussions that bring people together in order t discover and share information. In fact, […]
Tilt-Up Solution for Florida Electronics Company
By: Richard McPherson, P.E. A new office building for Florida electronics company, Jabil, was constructed using precast concrete panels via Tilt-Up methods. Due to panel width, off-site precast wall panels were not an option, so site-cast (Tilt-Up) was selected as a load-bearing component of the structural system. This presented numerous challenges since the proposed building […]
Explore Social Networking with TCA
By: Jim Baty One of the most important member benefits of TCA is the networking with other members to discuss the best practices, innovative approaches and products, as well as share valuable information. While TCA offers several opportunities for face-to-face network, including the annual convention in Amelia Island, Florida from September 30 – October 2, […]
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Turn to Professional Associations
By: Kim Douglas When the economy is in a slump, most of us look for ways to reduce spending, ruthlessly slashing every expenditure that doesn’t deliver direct bottom-line benefit. But sometimes well-intended cost-cutting can fall victim to the law of unintended consequences. Take professional organization membership, for example. You might think your annual dues, event […]
Message From the Director: Awards, Awards, Awards!
How long can the industry keep it up? I am referring to, of course, the amazing diversity and number of Tilt-Up projects submitted each year for the Achievement Awards program. One hundred and five projects were submitted this year in eleven categories. There weren’t any “Sibaya Casino” projects this year, but there was greater depth […]
TCA 2008 Board Members Announced
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has announced the election of new board members and the slate of officers for the 2008 year. Alan Wilson, AIA, design principal at The Haskell Company (Jacksonville, Fla.) was elected president of the TCA Board of Directors at its annual meeting on Jan. 24. Wilson has been a member of the […]
TCA Sponsors Several Events at World of Concrete
TCA is sponsoring several educational events at the 2008 World of Concrete. To be held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Jan. 21 to Jan. 25, this year’s World of Concrete stands to be one of the largest. With a mega marketplace that features more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, the industry’s largest […]