The new American Concrete Institute (ACI) 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction, provides the latest construction practices and concrete-related material information necessary for today’s contract documents.
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The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has started accepting entries for its 25th annual Achievement Awards. The awards honor projects using site-cast tilt-up concrete to introduce new building types, advance industry technology, and provide unique solutions to building programs.
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Although it has long been associated with utilitarian projects like factories and big-box stores, tilt-up concrete construction also has the capacity up to deliver multi-story, irregularly shaped, complex projects. Examining recent award-winning projects provides examples of how architects have been embracing tilt-up in increasing intensity.
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As monumental-sized panels of concrete are lifted from their horizontal onsite casting position to a vertical element of the building enclosure, an impressive and unique craft is unveiled. In this industry, contractors are discovering inherent opportunities for a renewed focus on craftsmanship.
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For many years, designers and contractors have espoused tilt-up construction for providing a more airtight building envelope than competing wall assemblies, such as wood and metal stud wall, metal siding, and concrete and brick masonry. Now, code language may also be a supporting factor.
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