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The Tilt-Up Concrete Association was founded in 1986 to improve the quality and acceptance of tilt-up construction. The association provides seminars, publications, certification programs and a variety of other educational resources. For more information about TCA, visit www.tilt-up.org or call (319) 895-6911.

Key tips on estimating

“You are doing your clients a disservice if you simply estimate based on past experience and adjust for today’s cost of materials.” — Philip Kopf, P.E., Kopf Consulting Group

“One of the first things we do to make sure we assemble a realistic cost estimate is to get an experienced structural engineer involved.” — Clay Fischer, Woodland Construction Co.

“If the price is drastically different compared to other jobs that size, we make sure we know why.” — Laurence Smith, P.E., J.W. Lindsay Enterprises. Ltd.

“An owner or architect new to tilt-up may not have the experience to accurately estimate architectural features, and this really hinders the budget.” — John Neyer, P.E., Neyer Construction