Tiltwall & Concrete Construction
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Tilt-up construction is a method of building developed around the turn-of-the-century where wall or building elements are cast on-site, typically on the floor slab of a building. They are lifted (tilted) in to place and braced until permanent structural connections are completed. The method has grown steadily since the 1940's due, in part, to the development of the mobile crane and advancements in ready-mix concrete.
Why Tilt-up?
The benefits of Tilt-up are numerous. Speed-of-construction, economy, durability, and design flexibility are the reasons most citied for building with Tilt-up. Tilt-up construction is being used on all types of building including:
- Distribution Centers
- Office Complexes
- Shopping Centers
- Warehouse Facilities
- Industrial Buildings
- Schools
- Motels
- Apartments and homes
- Prisons
Why GCM?
With over 20 years as a design-build general contractor, GCM Contracting Solutions provides complete turnkey commercial building services, successfully managing projects from concept to completion. Put our experience to work for you!