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Considerations for Sustainability in Tilt-Up Construction

March 9, 2026

Sustainability in tilt-up construction begins with early collaboration and informed material choices. This overview highlights practical opportunities for project teams to reduce environmental impact through concrete mix design, construction methods, and building performance considerations.

The 2012 International Energy Conservation Code – Your Attention Required

April 29, 2013

By: James R. Baty II | Tilt-Up Concrete Association The 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is quickly becoming one of the most talked about subjects in professional construction circles. Those that aren’t discussing it Read more…

TCA Staff Announces Web Conference Series

March 13, 2013

TCA Staff is pleased to announce what started at the TCA Convention last year in Florida has evolved into a great opportunity for your company and staff as a member of the TCA. During that Read more…

TCA Positions for the Future of Energy Efficiency

February 18, 2013

Validated by the recent aggressive changes found in the last two versions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), the TCA is positioned to serve as a major industry resource to building designers. Beginning with Read more…

2013 Sustainability Conference Set for May 6-8 in San Francisco

January 28, 2013

The 2013 International Concrete Sustainability Conference is scheduled for May 6-8 in San Francisco at the Hotel Sofitel San Francisco Bay (Redwood City, CA). The 8th annual conference, hosted by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Read more…

Tilt-Up Potential Expressed

September 21, 2012

By: Mitch Bloomquist | Tilt-Up Concrete Association The University of California San Diego (UCSD) needed office space, and they needed it fast. With the new Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center set to open in 2011, Read more…

International Concrete Sustainability Conference

March 23, 2012

Join the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and other sponsors for the 2012 Concrete Sustainability Conference, May 7-10, Seattle. The seventh annual conference will provide the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research and solutions for Read more…

Denver’s First LEED Gold School and Zero Energy Community Campus

March 22, 2012

By: Andrew Michler As a part of the USGBC’s Rocky Mountain Green Conference we packed our lunch box and went on a tour of Denver’s first LEED Gold School. What makes this campus unique is Read more…

Nordic Naturals is First NSF Certified Dietary Supplement Company in the U.S. to Build LEED® Gold Certified Facility

November 1, 2011

WATSONVILLE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2011 — It’s official: Nordic Naturals® has become the first NSF certified supplier and marketer of dietary supplements in the US to build a new LEED® Gold certified facility. LEED (Leadership Read more…

Creative Ventilation Breathes Potential into Rec Center

October 3, 2011

An inventive green approach to Tilt-Up concrete is one reason CSU East Bay runs without an active heating system. Inspired by the water-filled trombe walls of the 1960s, designers paired the idea of gaining and Read more…

Convention Wrap Up

November 1, 2010

KANSAS CITY, HERE WE COME What’s the phrase they use in the movies – “It’s a wrap?” That phrase certainly applies to the 2010 Annual Convention completed this past October in Irvine, California. The convention Read more…

Tilt-Up Offers Sustainable Option

November 1, 2010

Embarking on a new construction project requires many decisions by project team members and owners — everything from budget and schedule concerns to long-term maintenance and utility costs. Today’s savvy owners have access to more Read more…

Considerations for Sustainability in Tilt-Up Construction

Sustainability & Resilience

March 9, 2026

When Market Uncertainty Favors Certain Construction Systems

System Evaluation & Decision-Making

March 9, 2026

Economic uncertainty reshapes how owners and project teams evaluate building systems. When priorities shift toward cost certainty, schedule reliability, and supply chain stability, construction methods built around repeatability and locally available materials can become increasingly Read more...

Workforce & Training

Private Certification Events Drive Strong Start to 2026

March 4, 2026

Private certification events hosted by member companies in Dallas, Halifax, and Phoenix brought more than 120 professionals into the ACI/TCA certification program, highlighting growing interest in tilt-up training and credentialing. Read more…

Construction Management & Sequencing

Stabilizing Industrial Logistics Through Deep Foundations and Integrated Energy Infrastructure

March 3, 2026

This port-based vehicle processing center demonstrates how tilt-up construction can adapt to deep foundations, contaminated soils, and high-security maritime conditions. By integrating pile-supported slabs, constrained casting strategies, and renewable fuel cell infrastructure, the project expands Read more...

Sustainability & Resilience

Strengthening the Sustainability Committee

February 27, 2026

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association welcomes three new members to its Sustainability Committee. As the committee enters its second full year, these additions strengthen its focus on practical guidance, material efficiency, and long-term performance in tilt-up Read more...

Community & Culture

Salt Lake City Steps Forward

February 23, 2026

Leaders from across the Intermountain West gathered at the Salt Palace Convention Center on February 10 to continue shaping the 2026 Tilt-Up Convention and Expo. Representing architecture, engineering, contracting, and industry technology, the Salt Lake Read more...

Architecture & Design

A Coastal Prototype in Tilt-Up Construction

February 20, 2026

A residential duplex in Marcoola, Queensland, is challenging conventional assumptions about where tilt-up construction belongs. Designed for a demanding coastal environment, the project demonstrates how site-cast concrete can deliver durability, comfort, and architectural refinement—pointing to Read more...

Architecture & Design

Vernacular Expression and Panel Discipline in a Corporate Headquarters

February 13, 2026

This 304,467-square-foot corporate headquarters illustrates how tilt-up construction can support large, multi-story office environments with refined stained finishes and regionally responsive design. Through disciplined panel sizing, coordinated erection planning, and rigorous finish testing, the project Read more...

Special Reports

Len Overbeek Elected President of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association

February 4, 2026

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association has elected Len Overbeek, co-founder of Tilt Wall Ontario Inc., as President for the 2026 term. The announcement follows the Association’s 40th Annual Meeting and includes the installation of new directors, Read more...

Architecture & Design

Thermal Mass and Envelope Continuity in Residential Tilt-Up Construction

February 3, 2026

This residential project demonstrates how tilt-up concrete construction can support passive design and long-term energy performance. Through insulated site-cast panels, continuous thermal detailing, and the use of concrete thermal mass, the project expands understanding of Read more...