{"id":1594,"date":"2012-07-11T16:01:40","date_gmt":"2012-07-11T21:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/72.167.124.155\/tilt-uptoday\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2020-01-27T15:00:48","modified_gmt":"2020-01-27T20:00:48","slug":"tilt-up-concrete-association-announces-convention-line-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/2012\/07\/11\/tilt-up-concrete-association-announces-convention-line-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces Convention Line-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_1598\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1598\" style=\"width: 680px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1598 \" title=\"Convention_1\" src=\"http:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Convention_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Convention_1.jpg 680w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Convention_1-678x340.jpg 678w, https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Convention_1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1598\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">image by Matthew McFarland &#8211; www.mstudiowest.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tilt-up.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)<\/a> \u2013 a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred building system \u2013 has announced the educational sessions for their upcoming <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Annual Convention<\/a>, to be held at Omni Amelia Island Plantation in Amelia Island, Fla., Oct. 2-4.<\/p>\n<p>With a theme of \u201cEvolution,\u201d sessions will support the following concepts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1601\" title=\"Evolution Logo_1\" src=\"http:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Evolution-Logo_1-248x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"149\" height=\"180\" \/><\/a>The evolving competition<\/strong> \u2013 The competitive advantage or the edge that makes or breaks your company is challenged by competition. This competition may be literal as in a contractor with the same skills or capabilities. The competition may be parallel as in another building method or material. This competition may also be figurative as in our own corporate ideals, configuration and culture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evolutionary design<\/strong> \u2013 The door has been opened and Tilt-Up is considered among the most versatile delivery methods for an impressive array of building types and programs. Design creativity is the primary vehicle for continued growth and can be evidenced in both architectural and engineering solutions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The evolution of business practices<\/strong> \u2013 Responsibly managing your human resources, understanding the intricacies of labor law, successfully implementing risk management, these are all critical components of good business practices, know them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evolutionary marketing<\/strong> \u2013 Challenged by new markets, new clients and a new economy, the way that we communicate our expertise and potential needs to continuously be reevaluated. Understand who your customer is and what they need, then develop a language they can understand and appreciate. Learn to manage and utilize, as appropriate, the full range of ever expanding platforms and mediums.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainable evolution<\/strong> \u2013 Tilt-Up has many inherit benefits that contribute to the sustainability of our environment. Understanding these benefits, their applications and how to sell them are critical to the continued acceptance of Tilt-Up as an environmentally responsible form of construction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Framework evolution<\/strong> \u2013 Policies and codes play an important role in shaping our industry. Understand current pressures and changing conditions, how your industry trade association is advocating for your business, as well as your role in affecting that framework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to Ed Sauter, Executive Director of TCA, evolution implies change, adaptation and progress.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe word \u2018evolution\u2019 suggests a natural yet proactive approach to addressing a changing environment. It is appropriate in these times and in this environment to consider how the conditions surrounding our businesses, our association, and our trade are changing and how we could position ourselves to adapt and take advantage,\u201d said Sauter.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The Convention will kick-off Tuesday, Oct. 2 with outdoor product demonstrations and an opening reception. New this year is a field supervisor track. Sponsored by <a href=\"http:\/\/tilt-up.org\/members\/member_card.php?id=10099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Citadel Contractors<\/a>, the track offers convenient sessions that address issues critical to the development and success of today\u2019s field supervisors and project managers.<\/p>\n<p>Specific session information for Wednesday and Thursday can be found below, with links to the session descriptions. A golf outing will be held on Friday.<\/p>\n<h5>Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Speed networking<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/opening_remarks\/\">Opening Remarks<\/a> by Glenn Doncaster &amp; Ed Sauter<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/w1\/index.php\">Modern Tilt-Up Contractors: Pride and Craft<\/a> by Mitch Bloomquist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/w2a\/\">Tilt. Tilt. Tilt. How the NLRB is Tilting the Playing Field in Unions&#8217; Favor<\/a> by David Whitlock<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/w2a\/\">Don\u2019t Let Your Pay Practices Cost You Extra: Practical Tips for Avoiding Wage-hour Liability and Remaining Competitive in Today\u2019s Market<\/a> by David Whitlock<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/w4a\/\">Why You Should Get Out of the Construction Business<\/a> by Ted Garrison<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/w5a\/\">The Only Energy Code Solution You Need &#8211; Knowledge<\/a> by James Baty<\/li>\n<li>George Hedley will do a series of sessions beginning with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/w2b\/\">How to Manage, Motivate &amp; Maximize Productive Field Crews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/w4b\/\">Tips and Tricks<\/a> by Barclay Gebel<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/w6\/\">Panel Discussion: Bracing to the Slab<\/a> led by Shawn Hickey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/t1a\/\">How Tilt-Up Industry Professionals Can Become Invincible to Lawsuits and Save Thousands in Taxes<\/a> by G. Kent Mangelson<\/li>\n<li>More George Hedley <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/t2a\/\">Grow Your Biz, Win More Contracts &amp; Find New Customers<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/t4a\/\">Get Your BIZ Back To Work!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/t2b\/\">Tilt-Up, It\u2019s a System<\/a> by Laurence Smith<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/t3b\/\">Project Case Study: Natl. Museum of Health and Medicine<\/a> by David C. Costello<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/t3a\/\">How Steel Roof Systems Really Work with Tilt-up Construction<\/a> by Thomas Sputo<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/t4b\/\">Cranes, Bracing and Erection Safety<\/a> by Gary Fischer<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/c1\/\">TCA\/ACI Certification Seminar<\/a>, led by Shawn Hickey<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/t5a\/\">The No-Sweat Slab Design for Tilt-Up Projects<\/a> by Art McKinney<\/li>\n<li>CA\/ACI Certification Exam<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/t6\/\">Sustainable Mix Design: Environmental and Practical Issues<\/a> by Andrew McPherson<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\/2012\/programs\/t7\/\">Panel Discussion: Learning From Others &#8211; Best Practices, Honest Mistakes and Plain Stupidity<\/a> led by Shawn Hickey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\/convention\">www.tilt-up.org\/convention<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5>About the TCA<\/h5>\n<p><em>TCA was founded in 1986 to improve the quality and acceptance of site cast Tilt-Up construction, a construction method in which concrete wall panels are cast on-site and tilted into place.\u00a0 Tilt-Up construction is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, combining the advantages of reasonable cost with low maintenance, durability, speed of construction and minimal capital investment.\u00a0 For more information about the TCA, visit <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tilt-up.org\"><em>www.tilt-up.org<\/em><\/a><em>, call us at 319-895-6911 or e-mail to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@tilt-up.org\">info@tilt-up.org<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) \u2013 a non-profit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred building system \u2013 has announced the educational sessions for their upcoming Annual <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/2012\/07\/11\/tilt-up-concrete-association-announces-convention-line-up\/\" title=\"Tilt-Up Concrete Association Announces Convention Line-Up\"> Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1598,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,6,7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1594","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-events","8":"category-industry","9":"category-tca_announcements"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1594","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1594"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1594\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14522,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1594\/revisions\/14522"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1598"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1594"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1594"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tilt-up.org\/tilt-uptoday\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1594"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}