Video: Tilt-Up Concrete Association's Mitch Bloomquist talks craftsmanship

A speaker of 2013 World of Concrete, Mitch Bloomquist of TCA stopped by to chat about the industry and craftsmanship.

Feb 6, 2013

A speaker of 2013 World of Concrete, Mitch Bloomquist of TCA stopped by to chat about the industry and craftsmanship. Tilt-Up Concrete Association is offering opportunities for contractors to get back into craftsmanship. 

The tilt-up process is actually affecting the medium so you're getting a hand-made product in a sense, and more control over the finished product and the cost, making it a great option for projects.

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