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Tilt-Up Solution for Lock and Dam Project

June 1, 2009

By: Wendy Ward When the 100-year old Braddock Locks and Dam on the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, Pa. needed replaced, Tilt-Up construction played an important role in the equation. An in-the-wet method was chosen 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…

Record Breaking Tilt-Up

June 1, 2009

By: Wendy Ward It’s no secret to those in the Tilt-Up industry that today’s projects are more complex and challenging than ever before. Not only are panels getting taller and wider, but they are also Read more…

New Trends in Tilt-Up Finishes

June 1, 2009

By: Jim Baty Over the past decade, Tilt-Up concrete has made the transition from the go-to construction method for boxy warehouses to an option full of architectural possibilities and viable for a wide range of projects, Read more…

Single Story Tilt-Up Panel Design Considerations: Panel Anchorage When Overturning Net Uplift is Zero

June 1, 2009

By: D. Eric Smith, P.E. Modern Tilt-Up construction was first developed in Southern California in the 1950s. Technological developments made during World War II made it possible—notably ready-mix concrete delivery systems and the development of Read more…

Retail Tilt-Up

June 1, 2009

By: Ed Sauter In the arena of retail construction, time and creativity are equally paramount. Failure to meet a proposed deadline simply is not an option. A delay in a store opening may result in Read more…

Thoughts from a LEED AP

March 1, 2009

Jim Cohen, VP of SBLM Architects PC, is a LEED accredited Architect with more than 20 years experience in commercial, retail and public sector work. SBLM Architects, PC is a 100+ person architectural firm with Read more…

Tilt-Up Solution for Florida Electronics Company

March 1, 2009

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 Read more…

Member Profile: Tilt-Up Design System, LLC – Building Technology That Werks

March 1, 2009

By: Wendy Ward For TCA member Tilt-Up Design Systems (TDS), LLC, “building technology that werks (TM)” is not only their tagline – it is their business. Responding to this call, the firm recently soft launched Read more…

Beyond LEED — You Can Still Be Green

March 1, 2009

By: Kimberly Kayler As green and sustainability continue to be an ideal fit for the Tilt-Up industry, additional certification programs are being utilized by contractors to achieve the best outcomes when building green. For example, Read more…

Going Green? Think Tilt-Up

March 1, 2009

By: Ed Sauter The past few years have proven that the green and sustainable design and construction movement is here to stay. Not only have owners shown increasing interest in reducing life-cycle costs of their Read more…

TCA Elects New Board of Directors

March 1, 2009

TCA has announced the election of new board members and the slate of officers for the 2009 year. Jim MacKinnon, preconstruction manager at Saunders Construction Inc. (Centennial, Colo.) was elected president of the TCA Board 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…