To support these structures, “Hughes also developed a patented floor system called MagicSlab, an extended joint concrete floor system,” he adds. The combination of tilt-up and masonry also provided ...

The basic principle behind tilt-up construction — constructing walls horizontally, on the ground, and then lifting them into place — is not a new idea. Evidence exists that some buildings constructed ...

Tilt-up construction is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. More than 10,000 buildings, encompassing more than 650 million square feet, are constructed using tilt-up methods ...

It is no secret that the economic downturn has had a profound impact on the construction community. Markets are down, competition for projects is greater and contractors are being pressured to reduce ...