Tilt-Up Construction Growing in Popularity for Good Reasons

What is tilt-up? Tilt-up construction is a construction technique of casting reinforced concrete panels on-site, and then tilting the panels into position. The tilt-up process is a faster and more economical method of construction, and consequently has been increasing in popularity over the past decades. In fact, tilt-up construction is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. At least 10,000 buildings enclosing more than 650 million square feet are constructed annually. The tilt-up construction method continues to grow for several reasons: speed of construction, advances in architectural treatments and adaptability to markets such as schools, retail centers, medical buildings and office buildings. Plus, patterns or texture can easily be added to the face of tilt-up panels. It is popular to paint after imparting a pattern or texture to the face of tilt-up panels using reveal strips. Other finishes include exposed aggregate, sandblasted, and brick or stone facings The Advantages of Tilt-Up

* More economical

* Speed of construction

* Highly Durable

* Low maintenance costs

* Fire Resistant

* Lower insurance rates

One local woman-owned firm, Hakanson Construction, Inc., Anaheim, CA, (HCL) has completed a diverse array of projects over the past 31 years including warehouse buildings, office parks, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities for clients across a variety of industries.

Margaret Hakanson, President of HCl, is an active principal on every Hakanson Construction project. "The company was founded by my late husband Mike Hakanson in November 1976 and incorporated in July 1977," said Hakanson. "Mike had 19 years in the concrete tilt-up construction industry prior to starting HCl. He was well known for his pursuit to always build the perfect building and we remain dedicated to Mike's ideals."

"HCl is looking forward to moving the company to a new and larger building in Guthrie Lambert Business Center in Brea later this year," continued Hakanson. "We continue to improve on cost effective building techniques and to maintain excellence in quality, as we grow with enthusiasm. Our reputation for excellence is our legacy and our commitment to continued excellence is our foundation for the future."

For more information on Hakanson Construction, Inc., contact Margaret Hakanson, President, at (714) 630-4127, or visit the HCl website at www.hakansonconstruction.com.

Tilt-up construction is one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S.

Copyright CBJ, L. P. May 7-May 13, 2007

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