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In Memoriam: Al Engelman

April 23, 1934 - July 27, 2007

Alphonse E. Engelman, owner and CEO of Engelman Construction and past-president of the TCA, passed away on July 27, 2007.

A true industry leader, Al was a dedicated advocate for the Tilt-Up industry and donated countless hours to shaping the Association. One of Al’s main contributions to the TCA was the development of the safety awards program.

Ed Sauter, TCA’s Executive Director stated, “Al’s dedication to the trade associations he belonged to and the industry which comprised his livelihood will be impossible to replace, as will his wry sense of humor. His contributions in the area of safety, organization, and the Tilt-Up industry in general will be used for decades to come. We will miss him in the board room, as well as at the occasional golf outing.”

Born April 23, 1934, in Altoona, Pa., he was a graduate of the University of Detroit. He was a professional engineer in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. In addition to his service to TCA, he was a member and past president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, Fellow of the American Concrete Institute, where he was a Roger Corbetta award winner, member of the National Precast Concrete Association, member of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, member of the Pennsylvania Promotion Council, member of the Construction Specifications Institute, member of the American Society of Highway Engineers, as well as past president and life member of the Emmaus Optimist Club.

He coached youth sports in the Emmaus area for many years and was an avid hunter and member of the NRA. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Emmaus.

He will be truly missed by his wife of 52 years Irene; sons, Thomas E. Engelman and wife Linda, Joseph G. Engelman, Robert M. Engelman and wife Schelly, and James D. Engelman and wife Lisa; daughters, Kathleen wife of John Scapellati and Mary L. wife of Christopher Eastland; sister, Elizabeth Jean Ream; and grandchildren, Jason, Sara, Ryan, Megan, Benjamin, Taylor, Nicholas, Cody, Ashley, and Hunter; nieces and nephews.

The TCA is working with other allied associations to develop a memorial befitting of his contributions and dedication to our industry. If you are interested in contributing, please contact Ed Sauter at TCA Headquarters, (319) 895-6911 or esauter@tilt-up.org.


TCA was founded in 1986 to improve the quality and acceptance of site-cast Tilt-Up construction, a method in which concrete wall panels are cast on-site and tilted into place. 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. At least 10,000 buildings, enclosing more than 650 million square feet, are constructed each year using this construction method. For more information, visit www.tilt-up.org or contact TCA at 319-895-6911.

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