Behind the Build: Tilt Up Contruction
Behind the Build: The Construction of Tilt-Up
At Kozeny-Wagner, we take pride in delivering efficient, high-quality solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. For one of our latest local projects, we’re leveraging a method that combines speed, strength, and cost-effectiveness: tilt-up construction.
What Is Tilt-Up?
Tilt-up construction involves casting concrete wall panels horizontally on site and then lifting them into place with a crane. Once the panels are secured vertically, they form the structural walls of the building. It’s a streamlined process that can save time and reduce material handling, especially for large, low-rise buildings.
The Project
For this local build, we’re partnering with Fenix Construction, our trusted subcontractor specializing in tilt-up concrete work. Their expertise has been essential in ensuring a smooth process from prep to pour to panel lift.
Once the foundation and slab were complete, Fenix got to work forming and pouring each concrete panel on-site. Each panel was carefully engineered and reinforced, with embedded hardware placed precisely for future connections. After curing, the exciting part began—the tilt.
Using a crane, panels were lifted into place one by one. This moment always draws attention—it’s the dramatic transformation from flatwork to framework, and it never gets old.
Why Tilt-Up?
For our client, tilt-up offered:
- Speed: On-site casting reduces lead times.
- Durability: Solid concrete walls provide excellent longevity and protection.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Fewer materials and less labor than traditional methods.
- Design Flexibility: Panels can be customized with finishes, reveals, or embedded materials to meet aesthetic goals.
Building with Confidence
The success of a tilt-up project depends on collaboration, planning, and precision. With Fenix’s craftsmanship and our project team’s coordination, we’re proud of the progress—and the value this method is bringing to our client.
Enjoy this time-lapse of Tilt-Up Construction
Stay tuned for more updates as this project continues to take shape. From the ground up, we’re building with intention.