ACI 551.1R-14 - Guide to Tilt-Up Concrete Construction - ACI Committee Report

Oct 24, 2026

Guide to Tilt-Up Concrete Construction (ACI 551.1R-14) reviews planning and construction issues for producing a quality tilt-up project used in low-to mid-rise buildings. Coverage includes preconstruction planning, foundations, slab-on-ground special considerations, wall panel forming and casting, panel erection, connections and repairing, and painting. The guide also addresses sustainability and insulation systems and references applicable codes and standards, including updated OSHA safety regulations, plus related guidance on competent use, errata checking, and contractual restatement.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages5

Reading Time13 min

AccessFree to download

Chapter 1—Introduction and Scope

1.1—Introduction

Chapter 2—Definitions

Chapter 3—History, Trends, and Sustainability

3.1—History of tilt-up construction

3.2—Trends

3.3—Sustainability

ACI 551 .1 R-14 Guide to Tilt-Up Concrete Construction Reported by ACI Committee 551 First Printing November 2014 ISBN: 978-0-87031-956-3 Guide to Tilt-Up Concrete Construction Copyright by the American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, MI. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or part, in any printed, mechanical, electronic, film, or other distribution and storage media, without the written consent of ACI. The technical committees responsible for ACI committee reports and standards strive to avoid ambiguities, omissions, and errors in these documents. In spite of these efforts, the users ofACI documents occasionally find information or requirements that may be subject to more than one interpretation or may be incomplete or incorrect. Users who have suggestions for the improvement of ACI documents are requested to contact ACI via the errata website at [http://concrete.org/Publications/](http://concrete.org/Publications/)[ ](http://concrete.org/Publications/)[DocumentErrata.aspx. Proper use of this document includes periodically checking for errata for the most](DocumentErrata.aspx. Proper use of this document includes periodically checking for errata for the most)[ ](DocumentErrata.aspx. Proper use of this document includes periodically checking for errata for the most)[up-to-date revisions.](up-to-date revisions.) ACI committee documents are intended for the use of individuals who are competent to evaluate the significance and limitations of its content and recommendations and who will accept responsibility for the application of the material it contains. Individuals who use this publication in any way assume all risk and accept total responsibility for the application and use of this information. All information in this publication is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. ACI and its members disclaim liability for damages of any kind, including any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including without limitation, lost revenues or lost profits, which may result from the use of this publication. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to establish health and safety practices appropriate to the specific circumstances involved with its use. ACI does not make any representations with regard to health and safety issues and the use of this document. The user must determine the applicability of all regulatory limitations before applying the document and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) health and safety standards. Participation by governmental representatives in the work of the American Concrete Institute and in the development of Institute standards does not constitute governmental endorsement of ACI or the standards that it develops. Order information: ACI documents are available in print, by download, on CD-ROM, through electronic subscription, or reprint and may be obtained by contacting ACI. Most ACI standards and committee reports are gathered together in the annually revised ACI Manual of Concrete Practice (MCP) . American Concrete Institute 38800 Country Club Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Phone: +1.248.848.3700 Fax: +1.248.848.3701 [www.concrete.org](www.concrete.org) ACI 551.1R-14 Guide to Tilt-Up Concrete Construction Reported by ACI Committee 551 Jeff Grif昀椀n, Chair James R. Baty II, Secretary Iyad M. Alsamsam William R. Braswell Jerry D. Coombs Darryl E. Dixon Michael Fulton John G. Hart Robert P. Hirsch Brent E. Hungerford Anthony I. Johnson Philip S. Kopf Kimberly Waggle Kramer James S. Lai John W. Lawson Ed T. McGuire Andrew S. McPherson Trent C. Nagele Craig J. Olson Lance Osborne Jayendra R. Patel J. Edwar

FAQs

What building types is tilt-up concrete construction commonly used for?

Tilt-up concrete construction is commonly used in low-to mid-rise building construction.

Which major topics does the guide cover?

It covers preconstruction planning, foundations, special considerations for slab-on-ground construction, wall panel forming and casting, panel erection, connections and repairing, and painting.

Does the guide address sustainability and safety requirements?

Yes. It includes sections on sustainability and insulation systems and references relevant codes and standards, including updated OSHA safety regulations. It also emphasizes checking for errata and establishing appropriate health and safety practices.

Oct 24, 2026

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