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Advanced Practices for Safe and Efficient Tilt-Up Erection

December 9, 2025 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Pacific Standard Time

Barclay Gebel, FTCA

Lift day remains one of the most demanding and defining moments on any tilt-up project. This advanced session, presented by one of the industry’s most experienced and respected professionals, explores proven methods for executing safe, efficient, and cost-effective panel erection. Attendees will gain insight into critical topics including hazard identification, crew organization, lift planning, ground pressure management, and slab design considerations for bracing and lifting. The program will also feature lessons learned from two recent projects—a record-breaking composite insulated panel installation for a distillery and an architectural project utilizing extensive thin brick systems—each offering valuable technical and procedural takeaways. Combining decades of field experience with practical innovation, this presentation will leave participants inspired and informed, ready to save time, reduce costs, and elevate safety on their next job.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify and mitigate key hazards associated with panel lifting through structured planning and communication.
• Evaluate and control ground pressures to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
• Understand slab design responsibilities and best practices for bracing and erection planning.
• Apply insights from recent composite insulated and thin brick projects to improve performance and aesthetics in tilt-up construction.