The Indiana concrete industry and Ozinga Ready Mix continue to make national headlines. The AWS Data Center in New Carlisle has been awarded the 2025 Concrete Innovations Award by the NRMCA, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association. This recognition highlights not only the scale of Ozinga’s project but also the creative engineering required.
Tilt up innovation in Indiana is a method that has become increasingly critical in delivering cost-efficient, high-performance, and sustainable solutions for large-scale construction. Tilt up is no longer just an alternative method: It’s a driver of industry progress.
Innovation in Action
Ozinga’s building of the AWS Data Center represents a forward-looking investment in Indiana’s economy and workforce, in addition to its technical achievement. The project’s design incorporated three full tilt up panels, demonstrating how the method can meet the demands of a facility with such complex infrastructure.
By leveraging tilt up construction, the team accelerated timelines, reduced costs, and achieved higher durability standards. The use of these full panels also enabled design flexibility, supporting both the scale and security requirements unique to data centers; while also maintaining an eye towards sustainability.
A Broader Win for Indiana
This award is more than recognition for one project; it is a signal of Indiana’s growing reputation for excellence in concrete construction. The AWS Data Center is one of many successful tilt up projects across the state. It underscores the collaboration needed between contractors, engineers, and ready mix producers drives innovation.
For our IRMCA Members, it is proof that Indiana is not only keeping pace with national construction trends but setting examples that others will follow. For the broader community, it is an economic win that will support jobs and infrastructure for years to come.
Continuing the Conversation
As we’ve seen with past projects, tilt up is shaping the future of Indiana’s environment and landscape. The AWS Data Center award is another chapter in that story, driving efficiency, safety, and design opportunities.
Stay connected as we highlight more member achievements and project milestones. Revisit our earlier blog and video on tilt up innovation. And join us in celebrating Ozinga’s AWS Data Center as a shining example of possibility when Indiana’s concrete industry leads with vision and expertise. See all the project details here.