Tilt-up, in its most basic form, is a two-step process. First, slabs of concrete, which most often comprise load-bearing sections of a building envelope or elevation, are cast horizontally on a concrete slab-on-ground. The slabs, referred to as panels, are then lifted (tilted) with a crane after the concrete has reached sufficient strength. The crane sets the panels, most often in a vertical orientation, on prepared foundations, thus forming the desired wall line from a series of consecutive panels standing next to each other.This results in a faster construction process than other methods, such as precast and concrete blocks, and is more cost-effective as well.

Highland Enterprises erected the first tiltwall building in Las Cruces in 1979 and has been the square-foot leader in the community ever since. Benefits include lower insurance costs, quickness of construction, and durability. Not just for warehousing anymore, tiltwall construction can easily be designed to incorporate architecturally pleasing shapes and forms. By adding foam, tile, metal, or stamping, your project can be made to look like almost anything you could want. The key to a successful tiltwall project is to have an experienced team.