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The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has announced the recipients of the 2007 Tilt-Up Achievement Awards. The TCA established the awards to honor projects that use site-cast tilt-up concrete to introduce new building types, advance industry technology and provide unique solutions to building programs. A total of 33 recipients were recognized out of 94 entries submitted. Four projects from across all categories were honored with the Excellence in Achievement title for their unique and inventive use of the tilt-up method. The Excellence in Achievement winners include:

• University of South Florida Crosley Campus Center: 100,000-sq.-ft. educational facility in Sarasota, Fla., submitted by Tilt-Con Corp. of Altamonte Springs, Fla. Some of the unique architectural features of the building include curved panels, various building heights, towers, radius tops and covered walkways.
• Briarcliff Village: 86,200-sq.-ft. retail facility in Kansas City, Mo., submitted by CON/STEEL Tilt-Up Systems of Dayton, Ohio. This structure's "split-level" design proved to be an interesting concept, with the south side of the building appearing to be a one-story structure, while the north side of the building has a two-story facade.
• Carson Tahoe Hospital: 363,000-sq.-ft. service facility in Carson City, Nev., submitted by Degonkolb Engineers of San Diego, Calif. This is the first concrete hospital/healthcare facility of its size to use tilt-up panels for the primary lateral force resisting system.
• Seven Farms Square: 94,000-sq.-ft. housing project in Charleston, S.C., submitted by Charter Concrete Services, Inc. of Charlotte, N.C. Tilt-up was selected for this project for its ability to meet storm requirements as well as meet cost and schedule needs.

Soff-Cut acquires Superior Trowels
Soff-Cut International, Inc. recently announced its acquisition of Superior Power Trowels. Superior Power Trowels currently offers several models of walk-behind power trowels and a ride-on machine.

Changes at Scofield
L.M. Scofield recently announced the appointment of Harry Moats as president and chief operating officer. Moats previously worked at Scofield as its operations manager from 1990 through 1998. Most recently, Moats served as president of Precision Concrete.

Former Scofield president Phillip J. Arnold has moved to the position of chairman and CEO.

VIC offers 'green' polishing certification
VIC International now offers a Certified Green Applicator program for concrete polishing professionals. Contractors will need to meet certain requirements, agree to random jobsite visits and attend applicator meetings sponsored by VIC in order to maintain certification.

NRMCA names Promoter of the Year
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has named Joey DeRoe, Razorback Concrete Company of Arkansas, winner of its annual Promoter of the Year award for his efforts in promoting concrete's durability and adaptability across Arkansas.