YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1975
GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES: The entire states of North Carolina and South Carolina
MISSION: The purpose of this Chapter is to further the chartered objectives for which the ACI was organized; to further education and technical practice, scientific investigation, and research by organizing the efforts of its members for a nonprofit, public service in gathering, correlating, and disseminating information for the improvement of the design, construction, manufacture, use, and maintenance of concrete products and structures.
EXCELLENT AWARDS: 1996, 2006, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
OUTSTANDING AWARDS: 1989, 1992, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2020
ACI CERTIFICATION:
Adhesive Anchor Installer
Aggregate Base Testing Technician
Aggregate Testing Technician—Level 1
Aggregate Testing Technician—Level 2
Concrete Construction Special Inspector
Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I
Concrete Flatwork Associate and Advanced Finisher
Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Level 2
Concrete Quality Technical Manager
Concrete Strength Testing Technician
Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector
Masonry Field Testing Technician
Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician
Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspec
Residential Concrete Foundation Technician
Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician
Shotcrete Inspector
Specialty Com/Ind Concrete Flatwork Associate
Specialty Com/Ind Concrete Flatwork Finisher
Specialty Com/Ind Specialist - High Tolerance
Specialty Com/Ind Specialist - Silica Fume
Specialty Com/Ind Specialist - Surface Treatments
Tilt-Up Supervisor/Technician
MEETINGS/EDUCATION/SOCIAL EVENTS:
Four meetings held annually. The meetings are held in different cities during the year to maximize the number of members and visitors who may attend. Technical seminars are held in conjunction with the Chapter meetings.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: ACI Carolinas Chapter members perform service within the communities that we serve. Previous organizations which the ACI Carolinas Chapter has supported include Toys for Tots, Meals on Wheels, and Concrete for a Cure.
STUDENT CHAPTER SPONSORED: North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina-Charlotte, University of South Carolina
STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS:
Barbara S and W Calvin McCall Carolinas Fellowship Awarded $15,000
JoAnne K. and Cecil L. Jones Carolinas Fellowship Awarded $15,000