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2002 Media Coverage Archive
Archived media coverage of the Tilt-Up construction industry.
 

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association is proud of the recognition major publications have given to Tilt-Up and the success it embodies. Over the years, Tilt-Up, the TCA and its member organizations have been featured in a variety of key industry magazine articles. Below, you will find links to these selected online articles.

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  A Giant Undertaking - Rooms-to-Go Distribution Center
 
  Archived with permission from Concrete Construction (December 2002)
 
  The Rooms-to-Go concrete tilt-up project faced a number of unique challenges due to its size, the Florida heat, and a scarcity of water. In addition, the project required a crew of 60, working in all phases of the concrete construction process--placing foundations, forming and pouring slabs and panels, erecting panels, and patching--all at one time.  
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  NewGurley has Built a Niche with Tilt-Up
 
  Triangle Business Journal (March 2002)
 
  Large construction projects that run past deadline and over budget command a lot of headlines. But you don't see many headlines for Marshall Gurley and his Centurion Construction company. The Raleigh builder is described by colleagues and customers as prompt, efficient and attentive to detail; as well as a joy to work with.  
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  Casting Curved Walls
 
  Concrete Construction (December 2002)
 
  Some design-build contractors whose building types include tilt-up concrete now offer their clients a curved-wall option that enhances a structure's architectural appeal. This also enables the contractors to create a niche market--separating themselves from other tilt-up builders. Here we describe the methods of two contractors who are gaining more work by casting curves.  
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  Track Record Spurs Tilt-Up Growth in Atlantic Canada
 
  Archived with permission from Aggregates & Roadbuilding (December 2002)
 
  From its early beginnings in Nova Scotia in the 1970's, Tilt-Up wall panel construction has become the construction method of choice for concrete buildings in several Atlantic provinces, thanks to recent opportunities in school construction and the spur of a competitive marketplace  
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  What's Up with Tilt-Up?
 
  Floor Covering Installer (November 2002)
 
  Have you been driving the same streets to find one day that a building is standing where it only seems like a few weeks prior, there was an empty field? That is the reality of many of today’s fast track construction jobs. Tilt-up walls are becoming an everyday occurrence with commercial building, especially in California where 40 percent of the tilt-up market is. It is not uncommon to see a building constructed and occupied within a few months. With that in mind, we will discuss the problems that can, and have, occurred in site cast, tilt-up wall construction.  
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  Have Faith in Tilt-Up
 
  Concrete Concepts (November 2002)
 
  Today's religious facilities serve as more than sanctuaries and meeting halls. They also function as community centers that house educational venues, offices and diverse gathering areas for everything from concerts to sporting events. A room that serves as a place of worship on Sunday may very well be transformed into a gymnasium on Monday. However, due to the nature of funds largely depending on building fundraisers and donations, budgets are usually tight and schedules are stringent. Design and construction of such facilities requires a diverse balance of speed, economy and creativity. On a variety of projects, both large and small and for both public and private entities, site cast Tilt-Up construction has proven to meet the challenge for religious facilities.  
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  16th Annual Best of NAIOP Awards Winners
 
  Archived with permission from the North Virginia Chapter of NAIOP (November 2002)
 
  Tilt-Up structure wins "Best Building, R&D/Industrial/Flex: Award of Excellence" in Loudoun Exchange submitted by TUCON Construction Corporation. Team members included Archon Group; Broad Street Equities; and Herring & Trowbridge  
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  Tilt-Up Concrete: How to Make Lift Day a Success
 
  Concrete Concepts (October 2003)
 
  All of the hard work and planning that is essential to every site-cast tilt-up concrete construction project leads to erection day. It is truly an awe-inspiring event to watch the enormous concrete panels lifted and set into place. However, this production does not occur without careful planning, hours of training and much experience. By taking the time to prepare properly for lift day, you will minimize wasted time during the erection operation and will ensure a smooth process.  
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  Case Study Archive - Lunar Bowl (Blue Springs, Missouri)
 
  Design Cost Data Insights (October 2002)
 
  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go bowling on the moon? Visiting The Lunar Bowl facility, located in Blue Springs, Missouri may be as close as you will get to an answer on this planet. The Lunar Bowl recreation center was given a very fitting name, as visitors slip into a cosmic atmosphere while enjoying bowling, games, dining and drinking.  
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  Special Formwork for Tilt-Up - A Special Products & Practice Spotlight
 
  Archived with permission from Concrete International (October 2002)
 
  As the applications, both in end-use markets as well as architectural variety, continue to increase for site-cast tilt-up construction, designers, contractors, and manufacturers have responded by refining tried and true forming techniques with newer methods buttressed by innovative products. The result is an increased level of quality--in both the panel finish and the appearance and overall durability of the building itself.  
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  Tilt-Up Concrete In Oklahoma
 
  Archived with permission from Construction News (September 2002)
 
  Oklahoma City Public Works puts Tilt-Up construction to work.  
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  Back to Earth for Form
 
  Reprinted with permission from Worldwide Projects (Fall 2002)
 
  Contractors who form Tilt-Up concrete panels at the job site are rising to the challenge as designers add features like curves into project designs. For example, Lintel Construction Company of Juarez City in Chihuahua, Mexico, is simplifying the process by going back to the earth for form.  
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  Concrete Corner
 
  The Concrete Promotional Group of Kansas City (Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 3)
 
  Excellent promotional effort on Site Cast Tilt-Up Concrete Construction with content on the history of, the benefits of, the uses for and the process of Tilt-Up Construction.  
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  New Schools Open on Time, Under Budget  
 
  Concrete Concepts (September 2002)
 
  One new school and one replacement school have opened in Orange County for the 2002-2003 school year, and both were completed on time and under budget with Tilt-Up construction.  
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  Tilt-Up Concrete: Placing Reinforcement, Inserts and Embeds
 
  Concrete Concepts (September 2003)
 
  Over the last several months, the public’s perception of the durability of structures has become even more important. Concrete walls, with inherent durable properties, have a distinct advantage in this regard over other forms of construction, such as masonry and metal panels.  
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  Portable or Modular? There Is a Difference…
 
  School Business Affairs (September 2003)
 
  Greatly simplified, portables refer to single- or doublewide temporary wood structures that are prebuilt in an assembly line fashion and then installed at the site. They are one-story facilities and have a limited design configuration. The image in your head is probably accurate. The term modular, however, denotes a method of construction for permanent buildings, just like traditional concrete tilt-up or panel construction.  
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  Tilt-Up Material Selection Guide: Tips on Choosing Materials
 
  Concrete Construction (September 2003)
 
  How much influence does the contractor have on the materials incorporated into a tilt-up panel? "On the concrete mix, we usually stick with the spec," says Mike Berguin, Tilt-Up Construction, Mesa, Ariz., "but I have a huge voice in the bondbreaker." Whether you stick with the specification for materials or suggest alternatives, here are some tips on the decisions you might have to make.  
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  Tilt-Up Pioneer
 
  Concrete Construction (August 2002)
 
  Tornado-level winds passed through northwest Ohio in the summer of 1998, causing heavy damage to buildings and property throughout the region. Especially hard-hit was the Mess Hall at Camp Perry Military Reservation near Port Clinton.  
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  Revised Tilt-Up Specification Guide Now Available
 
  Ohio Concrete (August 2002)
 
  The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has announced the release of their revised Tilt-Up Specification Guide. Originally developed in 1987, the new version is a direct result of the tremendous growth and advancement in architectural treatments for the site-cast tilt-up method for building construction.  
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  Tilt-Up Storage
 
  Ohio Concrete (August 2002)
 
  The U-Haul Company of Ohio has expanded its East 5th Avenue self-storage facilities in Columbus with three new buildings. The new structures take advantage of concrete’s security, fire-resistance and economy. They have concrete floors and site-cast, tilt-up concrete walls.  
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  Tilt and Hydronic Heating Expedite Construction of Canadian Schools
 
  Ohio Concrete (August 2002)
 
  There is little argument that educational facilities need to be durable to keep children safe and deter vandalism, yet easy to maintain, energy efficient and cost-effective to operate. With the growth of architectural treatments (such as form liners and cast-in brick) for tilt-up concrete buildings, the tilt-up concept has been given opportunities to compete with the traditional school material of choice – brick.  Several Canadian contractors are proving that tilt-up is not only an option for the educational demand, but a smart solution.  
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  Detail of The Month - Central Davis Junior High Gymnasium
 
  School Construction News (August 2002)
 
  A collaborative project between Layton City and the Davis School District, the $3.2 million, 34,875-square-foot Central Davis Junior Gym is situated on the district's junior high campus and used by students during the day. In the evening and on weekends the facility is open for community recreation programs. Project requirements dictated the facility be built quickly and economically, so Hughes General Contractors, utilized the Tilt-Up construction method.  
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  TCA Releases Revised Tilt-Up Spec Guide
 
  Archived with permission from The Concrete Producer (August 2002)
 
  The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has announced the release of the revised Tilt-Up Specification Guide. The new guide includes several changes to a document that was adapted in 1994 and originally developed in 1987.  
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  Ohio Ready Mix Concrete Association Newsletter
 
  Archived with permission from the Ohio Ready Mix Concrete Assoc. (August 2002)
 
  Read three Tilt articles in this newsletter discussing Tilt-up and hydronic heating expedite construction of schools in Canada, Tilt-up storage and Revised Tilt-Up Specification Guide Now Available.  
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  Planning for a Tilt-Up Job
 
  Concrete Concepts (July 2002)
 
  There is little argument that site cast tilt-up construction is a durable construction method. After all, it is hard to argue with the strength of 6-inch-thick load-bearing concrete wall panels that weigh approximately 60,000-pounds and can measure 30-feet wide and 40-feet tall. But, with this durability comes the importance of due diligence in both design and construction planning efforts -- as well as strong communication by all design and building team participants.  
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  Right On the Money
 
  Buildings (July 2002)
 
  Commercial building owners are familiar with the most basic principle of accounting – revenue minus cost equals profits. When costs rise, profits start shrinking. While “R-value” may not be as familiar a term to commercial building owners as “revenue,” it can have an equally critical impact on a company’s bottom line.  
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  Rooftop Systems Provide Flexibility For Tilt-Up Construction
 
  The Air-Conditioning Heating Refrigeration News (June 2002)
 
  Tilt-up concrete construction is very common in Orange County, CA. It’s fast, it’s economical, and it’s adaptable to many different types of low-rise buildings, including warehousing, manufacturing, and, as in the case of Ingram Micro Inc., office facilities.  Ingram Micro, headquartered here, is a leading distributor of information technology products and services worldwide. Its campus consists of three gleaming white buildings, which house executive offices, accounting, marketing, and a full range of other administrative services. These buildings are a combination of two and three stories of a tilt-up, pre-cast concrete and dryvel panel system construction.  
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  Being Creative with Tilt-Up Construction
 
  Concrete Construction (June 2002)
 
  Tilt-up has long been regarded as one of the least expensive ways to construct buildings. At first, its primary market was warehouse construction--large, flat panels of concrete cast on the floor slab, lifted into position, and finished on the outside with a waterproofing application of paint or other material.  
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  Canadians Prove to be Leaders in Innovating With Site Cast Tilt-Up
 
  Archived with permission from Construction Canada (May 2002)
 
  Canadian contractors are not only dispelling two major misconceptions about site cast tilt-up construction held by many south of our border, their ingenuity is contributing to the tremendous growth of the method -- both in terms of architectural expression and end-market use.  
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  Orr Safety's Total Managed Solution to Jobsite Safety
 
  Archived with permission from Construction Distribution (May 2002)
 
  Some distributors treat safety like a cash-cow commodity to be milked. Because they offer product - a counter display case of safety glasses coupled with some hard hats and fall protection harnesses hanging off a showroom wall - they cover safety.  
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  Control Towers Turn To Tilt-Up Construction
 
  Archived with permission from Worldwide Projects (Spring 2002)
 
  Tilt-up buffets high winds, tight construction schedules and budgets when calls come for new control towers.  
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  What's Next in Tilt-Up Construction
 
  Concrete International (April 2002)
 
  The old misconception that tilt-up construction is only suited for warehouse and distribution space is being put to rest by today’s tilt-up projects. No longer are tilt-up buildings merely the biggest, most quickly assembled boxes on the block. The industry is seeing first-rate tilt-up buildings that not only offer the classic benefits of efficiency and economy, but that also tackle construction challenges and unusual architectural elements. It is expected that the tilt-up market will continue to grow in use and complexity.  
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  Today’s Tilt-Up—Commingling Structural Design and Greater Aesthetics
 
  Concrete International (April 2002)
 
  Deep reveals, panes of ribbon glass, and intricate cast-in design concepts have given site-cast tilt-up construction many new faces. With growth in the office, education, and retail markets, today’s tilt-up structures offer wider architectural appeal. At present, tilt-up construction can accomplish what was once deemed quite difficult in terms of architectural treatment including deeper reveals. But these advances are now possible only with greater attention to important details in related aspects of structural engineering. Some experienced design practitioners overlook variables necessary to fully understand the design implications of tilt-up’s architectural advancements.  
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  National Security Concerns Place Eye on Building Methods
 
  Concrete Concepts (April 2002)
 
  In tilt-up construction, replacing more than 15% of the cement with Class F fly ash in the floor/casting slab mix design typically results in increased floor surface porosity.
  
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  Tilt-Up Grows Tall as a Solution for Towers
 
  Concrete Concepts (April 2002)
 
  When we built towers with blocks as kids, we quickly learned the importance of durability, quality of construction and speed. These same tenants also hold true for grown-up towers. Site cast tilt-up concrete is a growing solution for towers due to the method’s ability to meet demanding schedules and budgets, and even more important - durability and resistance to everything from hurricanes to bombs.
  
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  NewFancy Finishes Aid Tilt-Up’s Popularity
 
  Triangle Business Journal (March 2002)
 
  Roman Empire builders are influencing modern construction techniques in the Triangle. Tilt-up construction, a building method that uses concrete panels cast at the work site that are then lifted into place to form the exterior walls of a building, is rapidly gaining in popularity. "Tilt-up construction has been around since the Romans," says Glenn Doncaster, president of Citadel Contractors Inc., one of the local construction companies that specializes in tilt-up construction. "Concrete is one of the oldest and most durable materials and it is largely maintenance free."  
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  US Tilt-Up Achievement Awards 2002
 
  This copyright material originally appeared in CONCRETE (March 2002) and is reproduced by permission of The Concrete Society. For further information, tel: +44(0)1344-466-007; e-mail: editorial@concrete.org.uk. Address: The Concrete Society, Century House, Telford Avenue, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6YS, UK.
 
  An internationally published story containing the results of the prestigious TCA Tilt-Up Achievement Awards.  
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  Tilt-Up in the UK
 
  This copyright material originally appeared in CONCRETE (March 2002) and is reproduced by permission of The Concrete Society. For further information, tel: +44(0)1344-466-007; e-mail: editorial@concrete.org.uk. Address: The Concrete Society, Century House, Telford Avenue, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6YS, UK.
 
  Site-cast precast concrete construction is generically known as ‘tilt-up’. This is a prefabrication system, using simple forming and reinforcing materials; casting, using ready-mixed concrete; and erection or 'tilting’, using mobile cranes, of large structural or cladding concrete wall or frame units. These form partial or complete structures.  
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  Tilt-Up Dominates Australian Construction
 
  This copyright material originally appeared in CONCRETE (March 2002) and is reproduced by permission of The Concrete Society. For further information, tel: +44(0)1344-466-007; e-mail: editorial@concrete.org.uk. Address: The Concrete Society, Century House, Telford Avenue, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6YS, UK.
 
  Throughout Australia, ‘tilt-up’ techniques now dominate the construction of low- and medium-rise commercial and industrial buildings. They are also being used increasingly in the residential sector. There are many reasons for this, the main one being that, in Australia, tilt-up is the most economic way to construct buildings that are versatile and suitable for the demands of the modern workplace and domestic life.  
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