Don Greive, PE
CEO
Don Greive is a founding principal and current CEO of Pinnacle Structural Engineers, a sustaining member of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA). With over 40 years of experience in structural engineering design and project management, Don has led a wide range of projects across building types, including serving as prime consultant on architect-engineer teams. His early exposure to construction began with preparing steel and rebar shop drawings during summer breaks, eventually leading to a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Rice University and an M.S. in Structural Engineering from the University of California. Don currently serves on the Executive Committee of the TCA Board of Directors and has played a key role in the association’s technical and educational initiatives. Under his leadership, Pinnacle has contributed significantly to the tilt-up industry, with multiple award-winning projects recognized by the TCA, including the Fort Bend County Veterans’ Memorial built in conjunction with the TCA Convention in Houston. He has authored articles for Tilt-Up Today and presented at industry events, including a 2018 TCA session on innovative materials in tilt-up. Don has also held leadership roles in SEAoT and ACI’s Houston chapters and is a past recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the Rice University Engineering Alumni Association.
Contact Information
Don Greive, PE
3120 Southwest Fwy Ste 410
Houston, TX 77098-4510 US
(713) 807-8911
dg@pinnaclestructural.com
Membership
Pinnacle Structural Engineers
Join Date: April 11, 2011
Expiration Date: December 31, 2025
Primary Contact: Don Greive
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Event Participation
Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2025 - Nashville
October 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Vibes: Tampa
August 2025 | Tampa, Florida (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Vibes: Houston
June 2025 | Houston, Texas (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Jubilee at Topgolf - 2025
January 2025 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2024 - Phoenix
October 2024 | Glendale, Arizona (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Future Think 4.0
June 2024 | Chicago, Illinois (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Jubilee at Topgolf - 2024
January 2024 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2023 - Tampa
September 2023 | Tampa, Florida (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Icon Tour
March 2023 | La Jolla, California (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Jubilee at Topgolf - 2023
January 2023 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2022 - Denver
October 2022 | Denver, Colorado (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Future Think 3.0
May 2022 | Chicago, Illinois (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Jubilee at Topgolf - 2022
January 2022 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2021 - St. Louis
September 2021 | Saint Louis, Missouri (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2020 - Virtual
October 2020 (Attendee)
Winter Tilt-Up Jubilee - 2020
February 2020 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2019 - Atlanta
September 2019 | Atlanta, Georgia (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Future Think 2.0
June 2019 | Denver, Colorado (Attendee)
Winter Tilt-Up Jubilee - 2019
January 2019 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2018 - Dallas
September 2018 | Dallas, Texas (Attendee)
Tilt-Up Series: Dallas
June 2017 | Grapevine, Texas (Attendee)
Committee Membership
Tilt-Up Concrete Association Board of Directors
January 2025 - Present (Secretary)
Executive Committee
January 2025 - Present (Secretary)
Certification Committee
January 2024 - Present (Member)
Future Think 4.0 Panel
January 2024 - December 2024 (Panelist)
Tilt-Up Cyber Roundtable
May 2022 - Present (Member)
Tilt-Up Achievement Awards Jury
January 2021 - December 2023 (Juror)
Convention Host Committee - Virtual
May 2020 - December 2020 (Member)
Future Think 2.0 Panel
June 2019 - June 2019 (Panelist)
Tilt-Up Concrete Association Board of Directors
January 2019 - January 2025 (Director)
Convention Host Committee - Dallas
January 2017 - December 2018 (Member)
Convention Host Committee - Houston
January 2012 - December 2013 (Member)
Publications
Tilt-Up Today - Beams vs. Joists: A Case Study in Solving Current Construction Delays
Volume 29 Issue 2 - (Contributor)
Tilt-Up Today - Replacing Joists at Office/Warehouse and Distribution Buildings
Volume 29 Issue 1 - (Author)
Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)
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402 1st Avenue SE
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
United States
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About the Tilt-Up Concrete Association
Founded in 1986, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) strives to improve the quality and acceptance of site-cast Tilt-Up construction - 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. Over 10,000 buildings, enclosing more than 650 million square feet, are constructed each year using this construction method.
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