The Tilt-Up Concrete Association, Mt. Vernon, Va., reports that 2005 was a record year for tilt-up construction sales in the U.S., with more than 753
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The Tilt-Up Concrete Association, Mt. Vernon, Va., reports that 2005 was a record year for tilt-up construction sales in the U.S., with more than 753 million sq. ft. of buildings (about 301 million sq. ft. of wall panels) constructed using the method. Compared to the 663 million sq. ft. of buildings (or 265 million sq. ft. of tilt-up wall panels) constructed in 2004, last year’s figure represents a 13 percent growth rate, on top of a 23 percent jump for the industry in 2004.
Tilt-up continues to gain market share due to speed of construction, advances in architectural treatments, and adaptability to schools and office buildings, notes TCA Executive Director Ed Sauter. Exposure of what is possible with tilt-up is shown in the diversity of architectural expression and quality of projects submitted as part of the Tilt-Up Achievement Awards competition each year, he adds. The growth of site-cast, tilt-up construction will continue as more owners are exposed to its benefits.