The TCA created the David L. Kelly Distinguished Engineer Award to recognize members of the Tilt-Up industry who are committed to pursuing engineering excellence and advancing the industry.
This award recognizes members of the Tilt-Up industry who are committed to pursuing engineering excellence and advancing the industry.
The award is presented during the World of Concrete.
2011 - Philip Kopf of The Kopf Consulting Group
This year’s recipient, Philip Kopf, has been committed to promoting Tilt-Up as a preferred method of construction. He has served the industry unselfishly by maintaining active participation and consistent input on various ACI and TCA committees focused at improving both the design recognition of Tilt-Up and the parameters to which it is promoted. Kopf served on the TCA Board of Directors for 15 years, during which he served two terms as TCA president to provide leadership to the direction of the industry. His service also included participation in the TCA’s Seismic Task Force, AFRL Blast Testing Program and a variety of other initiatives that aimed to set standards or answer key industry influences.
“I am humbled and excited to receive this award,” said Kopf. “This award has special meaning to me since Dave Kelly is a friend and mentor to me in this industry. Throughout my career, I have always sought to invest back into the industry that has provided so much help and support for me over the years. I am truly honored that my years of professional practice are being recognized. “