SUPPORT TCA AND THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Working to Keep You Working
Through the North American Concrete Alliance and in partnership with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and the Portland Cement Association, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association is hard at work advocating for you, our members. We have met with construction industry professionals from across the country, bringing our voices in unison in an effort to keep you working.
Just yesterday, the TCA helped to draft a joint letter to the White House advocating for the inclusion of our industries to be considered as part of the essentially critical infrastructure workforce. That letter can be found here.
Today, we are reaching out to you with two urgent calls to action (see below). This will take less than five minutes!
Thank you for your support of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association and your industry at this critical time.
Take Action #1 - State Governors
As governments at all levels make decisions to limit individuals’ exposure to the coronavirus and help flatten the health curve, it is critically important that our governors keep the construction industry working.
It is imperative that the construction industry be exempt from mass closures or quarantines. Not only is a fully operational construction industry imperative to servicing our critical infrastructure and public works, but the industry provides vital economic activity utilizing a non-congregating workforce.
Please follow the link below to send your governor a message urging that construction be deemed an essential service.
The link below will take you to a site where you can fill in your contact information, which will allow the system to link your letter to your Governor. You will be able to review the contents of the letter before sending. It will take you only two minutes to do this.
URGE YOUR GOVERNOR TO DESIGNATE CONSTRUCTION AS AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE
Take Action #2 - Congress
Congress is considering broad stimulus legislation in the coming days to address the impact from COVID-19. Last night Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released one such proposal, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Democrats have their own informal proposal as well.
To advance the Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s priorities and relief for the cement and concrete industry, TCA, along with the Highway Materials Group (HMG) and the North American Concrete Alliance (NACA) as well as other trade associations, sent a letter that went to the Administration yesterday.
Action Requested: The TCA is asking members to engage in an industry grassroots campaign and contact your Representatives and Senators today in this prewritten letter asking Congress to include TCA priorities within a future stimulus package. This letter is asking Congress to take immediate action to:
URGE CONGRESS TO INCLUDE TCA PRIORITIES WITHIN A FUTURE STIMULUS PACKAGE
Through the North American Concrete Alliance and in partnership with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and the Portland Cement Association, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association is hard at work advocating for you, our members. We have met with construction industry professionals from across the country, bringing our voices in unison in an effort to keep you working.
Just yesterday, the TCA helped to draft a joint letter to the White House advocating for the inclusion of our industries to be considered as part of the essentially critical infrastructure workforce. That letter can be found here.
Today, we are reaching out to you with two urgent calls to action (see below). This will take less than five minutes!
Thank you for your support of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association and your industry at this critical time.
Take Action #1 - State Governors
As governments at all levels make decisions to limit individuals’ exposure to the coronavirus and help flatten the health curve, it is critically important that our governors keep the construction industry working.
It is imperative that the construction industry be exempt from mass closures or quarantines. Not only is a fully operational construction industry imperative to servicing our critical infrastructure and public works, but the industry provides vital economic activity utilizing a non-congregating workforce.
Please follow the link below to send your governor a message urging that construction be deemed an essential service.
The link below will take you to a site where you can fill in your contact information, which will allow the system to link your letter to your Governor. You will be able to review the contents of the letter before sending. It will take you only two minutes to do this.
URGE YOUR GOVERNOR TO DESIGNATE CONSTRUCTION AS AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE
Take Action #2 - Congress
Congress is considering broad stimulus legislation in the coming days to address the impact from COVID-19. Last night Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released one such proposal, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Democrats have their own informal proposal as well.
To advance the Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s priorities and relief for the cement and concrete industry, TCA, along with the Highway Materials Group (HMG) and the North American Concrete Alliance (NACA) as well as other trade associations, sent a letter that went to the Administration yesterday.
Action Requested: The TCA is asking members to engage in an industry grassroots campaign and contact your Representatives and Senators today in this prewritten letter asking Congress to include TCA priorities within a future stimulus package. This letter is asking Congress to take immediate action to:
- Aid businesses to ensure they can pay their workers and maintain operations;
- Ensure that building materials remain available for construction of vital infrastructure projects;
- Support a long-term recovery through investing in our nation’s infrastructure.
URGE CONGRESS TO INCLUDE TCA PRIORITIES WITHIN A FUTURE STIMULUS PACKAGE
we are open - we deliver!
To Our Valued Customers
Thank you for your business during this unprecedented time. As the Coronavirus COVID-19 situation continues to develop, our number one priority remains serving you, AND the well-being and safety of our associates.
At this time both Connect-EZ and Tincher's Welding remain open and ready to serve you. We will keep the lines of communication open if anything changes. All of our products and component materials are sourced in the USA! At this time we are NOT experiencing any supply chain delays and as always We deliver!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!
If you have questions or concerns about coronavirus, contact your local Department Of Health Hotline. Additional information is also available through the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/summary.html, and the World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public .
Thank you for your business during this unprecedented time. As the Coronavirus COVID-19 situation continues to develop, our number one priority remains serving you, AND the well-being and safety of our associates.
At this time both Connect-EZ and Tincher's Welding remain open and ready to serve you. We will keep the lines of communication open if anything changes. All of our products and component materials are sourced in the USA! At this time we are NOT experiencing any supply chain delays and as always We deliver!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!
If you have questions or concerns about coronavirus, contact your local Department Of Health Hotline. Additional information is also available through the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/summary.html, and the World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public .
Connect-ez moves critical welding from the field to the fabrication shop
Why? Welding of critical connections at the job site can be of inconsistent quality and difficult to inspect. Shop welding, in a controlled physical environment with diligent supervision, quality control procedures and multiple inspections, insures welded components meet the strictest specifications. The Construction Industry is facing a serious labor shortage with the greatest need being that of skilled labor, ie: welders. In fact it is projected that by the year 2024 we will be 400,000 welders short of the demand. Connect products provide confidence and reduce the need for on site skilled labor. Give us a call today. (937) 903-7836
"NEW" state of the art robotic welding!
To better serve the increasing demand of Connect-EZ, Tincher’s Welding has made the strategic investment in robotic welding. In February 2020, 2 new state of the art robotic welding stations went on line in the Harveysburg, OH manufacturing facility. Unemployment is at record lows and skilled labor is nearly nonexistent.
"By the year 2024, there will be a shortage of over 400,000 welders in the United States," says Randy Kelley with Tampa Tank Inc. He says the industry is evolving. "One of the things that's been really big in the welding industry is the introduction of robotics." But it’s more than the labor shortage; Quality is also very important to us. "The robotic welders provide consistent quality at a fraction of the time and we are able to keep the welding in a controlled environment" - Terry Tincher, Co-Founder Connect-EZ. If you are ever in the area we invite you to tour our facility. Connect-EZ and Tincher’s Welding are housed in a 35,000 SF Insulated Concrete Sandwich Wall Facility that utilizes all the Connect-EZ Products. Watch our robot in action!
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Connect-EZ Column Sockets are Exclusively OSHA Compliant with Regulation #1926.755 (A)(2)
Column Sockets Simplify Steel Erection and Improve Concrete 
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The Connect-EZ received the 2017 Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) Robert Aiken Memorial Award recognizing industry innovation!
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Contractors
"At Star, we erect our own steel on construction projects. Using the CONNECT-EZ® system saved us labor time during the erection process. We saved man hours by having one person making two connections at the same time both safely and securely. CONNECT-EZ® will be used on future projects for our company. Anytime a product or method comes along to help increase productivity, while maintaining safety and extending value to the customer cannot be overlooked. We look forward to using CCONNECT-EZ® in the future"
- Kim Mulder, President, STAR Design-Build Contractors |
Engineers
"As structural engineers of building systems, we have concerns about the quality of field welding on critical structural elements such as the roof to wall and wall to foundation connections. Since field welding is not required for the PA nor the V connections, the issue is eliminated. I personally observed the load test for the V joist hanger and was impressed with the robustness of the elements."
- Jeff Needham, President, Needham/DBS |
ARCHITECtS
"As an architect and professional member of the construction team for numerous commercial building projects throughout the country, I recognize the simplicity of the CONNECT-EZ® devices. I also appreciate the labor-saving value they bring to the contractor as well as the building owner. CONNECT-EZ® offers designers an efficient alternative to field welding many critical connections. The devices lend themselves to quick and reliable inspections. I am pleased to see the introduction of the CONNECT-EZ® products into our industry."
- James C. Hawthorn, Registered Architect |
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The CONNECT-EZ® product line of engineered devices offers innovative solutions for the concrete and steel construction industries. CONNECT-EZ® products draw on more than 70 years of combined experience of founders, Bob Foley and Terry Tincher. Designed to meet the strictest code requirements, architects and engineers have specified CONNECT-EZ® with confidence. The simplicity of the devices reduces design time, eliminates the uncertainties of field welding of critical connections and assures reliable inspections. Fabricated to the highest standards of quality, CONNECT-EZ® products have proven to offer contractors economies in equipment and labor while supporting the most aggressive schedules.
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See our products in action!
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