Tilt-Up is a building system in which the exterior, load-bearing walls of a structure are constructed of concrete that is cast-in-place at the jobsite in the form of horizontal slabs. These slabs are then lifted upright with a crane and fastened to create the building envelope. Slabs are fastened at the top and bottom.
Tilt-Up construction provides a lower initial cost than most comparable building systems. The system needs fewer skilled laborers and has less material related variables, providing fast track construction. The use of locally produced ready mixed concrete will also minimize delivery and production delays.
The flexibility of this system creates flexible design opportunities. Tilt-up is relatively unlimited by size or weight. The tallest panel erected to date is 91'71/4". The largest panel to date is 1,622 square feet. The heaviest panel to date is 310,000 pounds.
The system can retain most finishes including brick or stone facings, exposed aggregate, trome l'oel painting, sandblasting and more.
Tilt-up construction is commonly used for single or multi-story warehouse construction, shopping centers, schools, apartments, townhouses and hotels. It is also being used in low to mid-rise office buildings.