YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1985
GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES: The entire state of Arkansas with the exception of the following counties: Crittenden, Lee, Poinsett, Saint Francis, Mississippi, Craighead, Clay, Greene
MISSION: The purpose of this Chapter is to enhance the chartered objectives for which ACI was organized; to further education and technical practice, scientific investigation, and research by organizing the efforts of its members for a non-profit, public service in gathering, correlating, and disseminating information for the improvement of the design, construction, manufacture, use, and maintenance of concrete, concrete products and structures. This Chapter is accordingly organized and shall be operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes. In conducting the aforementioned affairs of this Chapter, the Chapter shall pay due attention to all trade regulations and shall not in any manner violate federal or state trade regulations.
EXCELLENT AWARDS: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019
OUTSTANDING AWARDS: 1991, 1992, 1994, 2016
MEETINGS/EDUCATION/SOCIAL EVENTS: Various educational seminars offered throughout the year.
ACI CERTIFICATIONS:
Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
Concrete Construction Special Inspector
Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I
Concrete Flatwork Assoc/Advanced Conc Flatwork Finisher(Written)
Concrete Strength Testing Technician
Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector
Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Associate
Specialty Commercial/Industrial Flatwork Technician
Tilt-Up Supervisor and Technician
AWARDS PROGRAM: AR Chapter ACI Concrete Construction Awards, Categories Include:
Municipal or Commercial Paving Projects
Bridges
Projects with a General Contract Value (excluding land) over $6 million.
Project with a General Contract Value (excluding land) under $6 million.
Technical Innovation (unusual uses, optional materials, sustainability)
Decorative Concrete
STUDENT OUTREACH: Promotes free ACI Student electronic membership program
STUDENT SPONSORSHIP: A-State Redwolves Student Chapter