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ACI’s Big Picture

06/01/2023
ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses international outreach, the spring ACI Concrete Convention, and the importance of sustainability to ACI and the industry.   Continue Reading »

Unparalleled Opportunities at ACI

05/01/2023
ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses new member recruitment and retention, as well as his goal as President: “To Make Concrete Better for Society and Its Industry,” and this means that we all, as professionals and as an organization, must take sustainability seriously.   Continue Reading »

Antonio Nanni Elected President of American Concrete Institute

04/27/2023
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2023-2024 president, vice president, and four board members.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Releases 2023 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices

04/18/2023
The American Concrete Institute has released the 2023 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices.   Continue Reading »

ACI Concrete Convention Brings the Concrete Industry Together in San Francisco, CA

04/18/2023
The concrete community once again reunited at the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete in April at the ACI Concrete Convention.   Continue Reading »

2023 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition Winners

04/06/2023
The FRC Bowling Ball Competition was held on Sunday, April 2, 2023, during the ACI Concrete Convention in San Francisco, CA, USA. The undergraduate university teams are challenged to demonstrate the behavior of fiber reinforcement within concrete to gain experience in forming and fabricating a fiber-reinforced concrete element, and to encourage creativity in engineering design predictions and analysis testing.   Continue Reading »

ACI Welcomes Inaugural Interest Group in Cuba

03/30/2023
The American Concrete Institute recently established the formation of a new classification, knows as Interest Groups, and welcomed the Cuba Interest Group onboard as its first organization.   Continue Reading »

ACI's New Honorary Members

03/13/2023
ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention April 2-6, 2023:   Continue Reading »

Expediting Technology Acceptance: ACI is a Leader

02/09/2023
In my first President’s Memo, I stated that expediting the acceptance and use of qualified new technologies for the built environment would be a primary objective of my presidency. Subsequently, I highlighted several technologies in a number of President’s Memos last year. This month, I’ll focus on what it takes to bring a new technology to market—based on my active involvement for over 35 years with technology transfer activities for innovative   Continue Reading »

Registration Now Open for ACI Concrete Convention in San Francisco, CA, USA

02/06/2023
The American Concrete Institute is pleased to host the ACI Concrete Convention in San Francisco, CA, USA, on April 2-6, 2023.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Publishes Code Requirements for Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars

11/30/2022
The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 440, has released ACI CODE-440.11-22: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars   Continue Reading »

NEx Announces Partnership with GatorBar/Neuvokas Corporation

11/10/2022
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, announces GatorBar, also known as Neuvokas Corporation, as the newest Bronze Supporting Member.   Continue Reading »

2022 Pervious Concrete Cylinder Competition Winners

11/03/2022
The Pervious Concrete Cylinder Competition was held on Sunday, October 23, 2022, during the ACI Concrete Convention in Dallas, TX, USA.   Continue Reading »

Chapters, Partners, and Roundtables

10/03/2022
ACI now has nearly 100 chapters worldwide, helping fulfill ACI’s mission through activities ranging from certification programs to educational sessions. ACI also has over 250 student chapters that offer opportunities to develop leadership skills, network, and learn more about concrete.   Continue Reading »

Strengthening the Foundation and Our Future Leaders

09/01/2022
ACI President Charles Nmai discusses the ACI Foundation - ACIF is a not-for-profit organization established in 1989 to support research and innovation in concrete and, more importantly, students’ education using donations from supporters. The work of ACIF is carried out through its three councils: the Concrete Research Council (CRC), Scholarship Council (SC), and Concrete Innovation Council (CIC).   Continue Reading »

NEx to Collaborate with Canadian-Based Rebar Manufacturer MST Rebar Inc.

08/24/2022
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, announces MST Rebar Inc. as a new Bronze Supporting Member.   Continue Reading »

Fiber in My Diet Concrete

08/01/2022
Fibers are transforming the industry and gone are the days when phrases like “it doesn’t hurt my concrete” were used to describe fibers. So, what’s going on in the “fiber world?”   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Funds 10 New Research Projects

05/19/2022
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 10 research projects to receive grants this year.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Announces New Council Chairs

04/22/2022
New chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council.   Continue Reading »

Charles K. Nmai Elected President of American Concrete Institute

04/20/2022
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2022-2023 president, vice president, and four board members.   Continue Reading »

ACI Concrete Convention in Orlando, Florida, USA, With Virtual Option

01/07/2022
Engineers, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and suppliers will convene at the ACI Concrete Convention in Orlando, Florida, USA, March 27-31, 2022, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications, and practices.   Continue Reading »

ACI Concrete Convention in Atlanta, GA, USA, with Virtual Option

07/14/2021
Registration is now open for the ACI Concrete Convention. Select programming will also be available live or on-demand to attendees who choose to attend virtually. Highlights Include 55+ Technical Sessions, ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, Concrete Mixer, and Exhibit Hall.   Continue Reading »

ACI to Host Concrete Conference on Fiber-Reinforced Polymers

05/06/2021
The American Concrete Institute will be hosting the ACI Concrete Conference on Fiber-Reinforced Polymers virtually on June 1-2, 2021. The event will consist of six hours of technical presentations presented by industry experts over the course of two days. The conference will run from 8:00 AM EDT to 11:00 AM EDT June 1-2, 2021.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Funds Research Projects

04/21/2021
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected eight research projects to receive grants this year. The ACI Foundation is committed to progress in the industry by contributing financially to necessary and worthy research.   Continue Reading »

Cary S. Kopczynski Elected President of American Concrete Institute

04/02/2021
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2021-2022 president, vice president, and four board members. Cary S. Kopczynski has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2021-2022, Antonio Nanni has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term, and Charles K. Nmai is now the Institute’s senior vice president.   Continue Reading »

Aramco and American Concrete Institute Announce New Center of Excellence for Nonmetallics in Building and Construction

03/28/2021
Aramco and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announce the launch of NEx: A Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials to develop and promote the use of nonmetallic materials in the construction sector.   Continue Reading »

ACI’s New Honorary Members

03/03/2021
ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on six individuals at the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention March 28 – April 1, 2021. ACI is grateful to all its Honorary Members for their extraordinary contributions.   Continue Reading »

The Concrete Industry in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

02/15/2021
The featured session titled The Concrete Industry in the Era of Artificial Intelligence is moderated by M.Z. Naser, and will provide insight on the merit of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the concrete industry with focus on how to better the performance of concrete materials at ambient and elevated temperatures and showcase the substantial potential of using AI to improve design of concrete structures under traditional and fire conditions.   Continue Reading »

ACI Publishes 2021 Webinar Lineup

12/07/2020
The American Concrete Institute’s live webinar lineup for 2021 is now available. These webinars are presented by ACI University and offer a wide variety of high-demand concrete related topics delivered by some of the brightest minds in the field of concrete materials, design, and construction.   Continue Reading »

ACI Hosts Virtual Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability

11/25/2020
The American Concrete Institute, with support from the ACI UAE Chapter and the ACI Saudi Arabian Chapter, Eastern Province, hosted the ACI Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability 16-17 November 2020.   Continue Reading »

ACI 123 Concrete Research Poster Session Winners

11/13/2020
ACI Committee 123, Research and Current Developments announced the winner of the Fall 2020 Concrete Research Poster Contest held during the recent ACI Virtual Concrete Convention.   Continue Reading »

ACI Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability

11/05/2020
The ACI Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability will take place virtually on 16-17 November 2020. Hosted by the American Concrete Institute with support from the ACI UAE Chapter and the ACI Saudi Arabian Chapter, Eastern Province, this free two-day conference will focus on issues of interest to concrete professionals from the Middle East and beyond.   Continue Reading »

A New Proposed Code Structure

06/01/2020
The ACI Board of Direction and Technical Activities Committee (TAC) have been reviewing how codes are processed within the Institute. Over the past year, the Board has been discussing how ACI can change to accomplish our Vision to provide the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively for a changing world.   Continue Reading »

Jeffrey W. Coleman Elected President of American Concrete Institute

04/02/2020
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2020-2021 president, vice president, and four board members. Jeffrey W. Coleman has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2020-2021, Charles K. Nmai has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term, and Cary S. Kopczynski is now the Institute’s senior vice president, which is also a two-year term.   Continue Reading »

ACI’s New Honorary Members

03/09/2020
ACI has announced its 2020 ACI Honorary Members.   Continue Reading »

ACI Illinois Bowling Ball Competition

03/04/2020
ACI Illinois Chapter hosted a Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition at their certification training center in Elmhurst, IL, on February 8, 2020.   Continue Reading »

Florida Concrete Bowling Ball Competition Winners

02/11/2020
Some of the winning teams from a Concrete Bowling Ball Competition at the FC&PA Headquarters in Orlando, FL, USA, will go on to the ACI international competition which will be held at the Spring 2020 ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont/Chicago, IL, USA.   Continue Reading »

Taiwan Concrete Bowling Ball Competition

01/22/2020
The Taiwan Concrete Institute (TCI) held the 2nd student fiber-reinforced bowling ball competition, co-sponsored by ACI Taiwan Chapter and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), on November 29, 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan.   Continue Reading »

Iraq Concrete Bowling Ball Competition

01/03/2020
The TIU student chapter of ACI organized a Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) Bowling Ball Competition in cooperation with ACI Iraq Chapter on December 19, 2019 at Tishk International University Erbil Campus, Erbil, Iraq.   Continue Reading »

Minnesota Concrete Bowling Ball Competition

01/02/2020
Minnesota Concrete Council – ACI Chapter organized their first student competition event on December 10, 2019, at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.   Continue Reading »

ACI Concrete Convention, Rosemont/Chicago, IL

12/12/2019
Known globally as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, ACI will host its popular convention in Rosemont/Chicago, IL, USA, March 29-April 2, 2020.   Continue Reading »

ACI Hosts Concrete Conference on Materials & Design

12/11/2019
ACI and Jordan Concrete Association, in collaboration with the Royal Scientific Society and Jordan Engineers Association, hosted the ACI Concrete Conference on Materials & Design, 17-18 November, 2019, in Amman, Jordan.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of FRP Composites Student Competition

10/30/2019
The American Concrete Institute announces the winners of its Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites Student Competition, held recently at the Concrete Convention and Exposition in Cincinnati, OH, USA.   Continue Reading »

ACI Concrete Conference on Materials & Design to be Held in Amman, Jordan

10/15/2019
Under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya Bint Al Hassan, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and Jordan Concrete Association, in collaboration with the Royal Scientific Society and Jordan Engineers Association, announce the ACI Concrete Conference on Materials & Design to be held 17-18 November, 2019, in Amman, Jordan.   Continue Reading »

Travel Stipends Awarded for ACI Competition

10/15/2019
Seven university teams were awarded a combined total of $32,000 to cover travel expenses related to the ACI Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites Competition on Sunday, October 20, 2019, during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Cincinnati, OH, USA.   Continue Reading »

The World’s View of ACI

10/02/2019
ACI President Randall Poston discusses how interactions on his travels strongly support the notion that ACI is viewed as one of the premier organizations, not only with respect to concrete, but in all of the construction industry.   Continue Reading »

ACI to Highlight Technology Innovations Through Collaboration with Ohio Department of Transportation

09/26/2019
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will host a hot-topic discussion titled: “Do We Have a Sustainable and Scalable Material to Address Carbon Steel Corrosion Once and for All?” at the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention.   Continue Reading »

ACI Philippines Chapter Announces Winner of FRC Bowling Ball Competition

06/25/2019
The Philippines Chapter of the American Concrete Institute hosted a Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition on June 22, 2019, on the campus of the University of the Philippines Diliman.   Continue Reading »

Students Gather for Civil Engineering Competition in Mexico

05/28/2019
The 2019 Ninth National Concrete Competition was held recently in Torreón, Coahuila, México, during the XXXV OlimpiANEIC (National Olympic Games for Civil Engineering Students).   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Funds Research Projects

05/06/2019
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected six research projects to receive grants this year. The ACI Foundation is committed to progress in the industry by contributing financially to necessary and worthy research.   Continue Reading »

Randall W. Poston Elected President of American Concrete Institute

04/02/2019
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently introduced its 2019-2020 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Quebec City, QC, Canada.   Continue Reading »

Outstanding Concrete Projects in Quebec Over the Last 50 Years

03/27/2019
For the 50th Anniversary of the local Chapter, a collective team of more than 100 persons has been assembling, during four years, the information on several important projects that by their scale and their innovation represent important milestones.   Continue Reading »

ACI Honors Sami Rizkalla with Symposium on Fiber-Reinforced Polymers in Structural Concrete

03/27/2019
ACI honored Sami Rizkalla, FACI, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University, with a reception and two-part session at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, held in Québec City, QC, Canada.   Continue Reading »

Research in Progress

03/26/2019
The “Research in Progress” session showcased presentations on several topics including marine concrete; geopolymers; admixtures; cementitious materials; and service life assessment.   Continue Reading »

Undergraduate Research Session Highlights Latest Advances in Concrete Technology and Research

03/25/2019
Undergraduate students were invited to submit an abstract describing their concrete related research on concrete materials, structural design, construction, or other concrete related issues.   Continue Reading »

2019 Florida Concrete & Products Association Concrete Bowling Ball Competition

03/21/2019
The Florida Concrete & Products Association (FC&PA) held its 6th Annual Concrete Bowling Ball Competition on Friday, March 1, 2019 at FC&PA Headquarters. The FC&PA Education Committee works in connection with the ACI Student Competition and ACI Committee - S801 Student Competitions to bring regional competitions to Florida.   Continue Reading »

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Wins First Place in ACI Illinois Chapter Student Competition

02/26/2019
ACI Illinois Chapter hosted the Fiber Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball at their certification training center in Elmhurst, IL on February 9, 2019.   Continue Reading »

The ACI Concrete Convention and Exposition – Québec, QC, Canada

01/24/2019
ACI and the Québec and Eastern Ontario Chapter-ACI are proud to host the ACI Convention this spring at the Québec City Convention Centre and Hilton Québec in Québec City, Québec, Canada, March 24-28, 2019. The ACI Convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete knowledge.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces Recipients of the ACI Construction Award and ACI Certification Awards at World of Concrete 2019

01/22/2019
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the recipients of the ACI Certification Award and the ACI Construction Award at a press conference during World of Concrete, Las Vegas, NV, USA, January 22, 2019.   Continue Reading »

Advocating for Concrete

07/02/2018
ACI draws expertise from around the world to advance concrete durability, performance, efficiency, and constructability. Our advocacy is not arbitrary, but rather is based on demonstrable advantages that make concrete the material of choice.   Continue Reading »

ACI Announces New Officers for 2018

04/12/2018
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2018-2019 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, last month.   Continue Reading »

Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition Winners

04/10/2018
Students from around the world participated in the ACI 2018 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Student Competition, that took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, USA.   Continue Reading »

ACI Student Forum Showcases the Future of the Concrete Community

03/26/2018
The ACI Student Forum has quickly become a highlight of The Concrete Convention and Exposition. Held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 following the Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition, the forum featured presentations from nine universities, five of whom were attending the ACI Convention for the first time.   Continue Reading »

Exploring The Concrete Convention and Exposition

03/24/2018
The Intermountain Chapter of ACI is hosting the ACI Spring Concrete Convention, and they are excited to bring you a wide range of sessions and networking opportunities, with presentations by concrete industry experts.   Continue Reading »

ACI Awards $50,000 in Travel Funds to Student Competition Teams

03/24/2018
In an effort to support the Student and Young Professional Activities Committee’s mission to recruit, engage, and retain younger members, ACI awarded $50,000 in travel stipends to seven universities to participate in the Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition during The Concrete Convention and Exposition.   Continue Reading »

Regional Concrete Bowling Ball Winners Prepare for Salt Lake City

02/28/2018
Universities in Florida and Illinois hosted regional FRC Bowling Ball Competitions for local university students in their state.   Continue Reading »

The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

02/07/2018
"Concrete Elevated" is the theme for The Concrete Convention and Exposition, taking place at the Grand America and Little America Hotels in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25-29, 2018.   Continue Reading »

The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

12/28/2017
More than 2,000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world are expected to convene at the The Grand America Hotel & The Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25-29, 2018, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications, and practices.   Continue Reading »

Always Advancing in 2017, and Beyond

12/18/2017
As the year end approaches, I’d like to thank you for supporting ACI, advancing our industry, and embracing ACI’s newly expanded mission. Looking forward, I am pleased to share details about some new and exciting membership additions coming in January.   Continue Reading »

ACI Hosts Latin American Chapter Roundtable in Peru

11/29/2017
Chapter officers representing ten Latin American countries gathered in Cusco, Peru, on Monday, November 20, 2017, for a Chapter Roundtable meeting focused on increasing student membership and developing regional concrete competitions.   Continue Reading »

New Improved ACI University App Available

10/27/2017
The ACI University App has new features that will help concrete industry professionals stay up-to-date, with more content and easier access to all ACI’s concrete resources.   Continue Reading »

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Symposium

10/15/2017
Seismic Resistance of Concrete Structures Using FRP Materials was one of several sessions at the 13th International Symposium on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement of Concrete Structures. The symposium kicked off The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Anaheim, CA, USA, October 14, 2017.   Continue Reading »

Students Compete for Concrete Success

10/15/2017
Students from around the globe traveled to The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA, USA, to participate in two student competitions.   Continue Reading »

The Concrete Convention and Exposition

08/02/2017
Making Connections is the theme for The Concrete Convention and Exposition, taking place at the Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA, USA, October 15-19, 2017. The Southern California Chapter of ACI is proud to host the convention this fall, as an opportunity to showcase the companies, projects, current events, and landmarks that inspired the convention theme.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces $50,000 Available to Student Teams

08/01/2017
The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of $50,000 USD for student teams from international universities to participate in the Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition during the ACI Concrete Convention & Exposition in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, on March 25-29, 2018.   Continue Reading »

Connect at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Anaheim, CA, USA

07/28/2017
More than 2,000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world are expected to convene at the Disneyland® Hotel and Disney's Paradise Pier® Hotel, Anaheim, CA, USA, October 15-19, 2017, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications and standards.   Continue Reading »

Leading by Example—ACI Research and Innovation

07/12/2017
ACI is a global authority in research and innovation in concrete, and is committed to leading the way in disseminating research knowledge to benefit all participants in the concrete industry, with the vision to provide everyone with the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world.   Continue Reading »

ACI Announces New Officers for 2017

03/31/2017
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2017-2018 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA, this month. Khaled W. Awad has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2017-2018.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of Student Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites Competition

03/31/2017
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2017 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Polymer Composites Competition. The competition took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA.   Continue Reading »

Something for Everyone at the Concrete Convention and Exposition

03/25/2017
Be ready this week at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA, for a busy schedule of international concrete industry experts presenting technical and educational sessions that will provide you with the latest research, case studies, best practices, and the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs).   Continue Reading »

The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Detroit, MI, USA

01/12/2017
Nearly 2,000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world will convene at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, MI, USA, March 26-March 30, 2017, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications and standards.   Continue Reading »

From Cars to Concrete

10/27/2016
Shredded cars turned into aggregate for concrete. This interesting research was presented on Contractors’ Day at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Philadelphia, PA, USA, recently. The session titled, “Mechanical Properties of Concrete Made with Fluff,” explained how materials derived from the shredding of automobiles results in a mixture of ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal and shredder waste, called automotive shredder residue (ASR).   Continue Reading »

Latest Research Highlights Unique Efforts in Concrete Sustainability

10/18/2016
Waste tires used in self-compacting concrete. Oil industry waste used as a partial replacement of cement. Ground granulated blast furnace slag used in place of natural coarse aggregates. These concepts are just a few examples of current research into sustainable technologies in the concrete industry, available through ACI’s Materials Journal.   Continue Reading »

ACI Lebanon Chapter to Send Student Competition Winners to Philadelphia Convention

09/20/2016
The 8th Annual Future Concrete Conference took place on August 25, 2016 at the Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand Hotel, Lebanon. Winners of the 2016 ACI Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) Bowling Ball Student Competition were announced.   Continue Reading »

Sustainability Using Insulating Concrete Forms

07/07/2016
Constructing quality structures that are durable, sustainable, and energy efficient is a priority for construction professionals. A new report on designing and building Insulating Concrete Form structures details how the construction method can help achieve these goals.   Continue Reading »

ACI Announces New Officers for 2016

04/25/2016
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2016-2017 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, this month.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of Student Fiber-Reinforced Bowling Ball Competition

04/19/2016
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2016 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition. The competition took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee, WI, USA. The first, second, and third place teams received cash awards of $750, $500, and $250, respectively.   Continue Reading »

Ultra-High Performance, Nano-Silica, and Bridge Inspection Research

04/18/2016
ACI knows that Student Members and Young Professionals value their membership and want to actively engage in expanding their professional careers. A perfect opportunity for this engagement was the convention session—Undergraduate Research on Concrete Materials, Structural Design, or Construction.   Continue Reading »

Join Your Colleagues and Learn

04/16/2016
Can’t decide which session to attend at The Concrete Convention and Exposition being held in Milwaukee, WI, USA, this week? There will be a wide range of sessions available, with concrete industry experts presenting on topics of global significance as well as more localized topics.   Continue Reading »

Knowledge and Practice at The Concrete Convention and Exposition

02/12/2016
From committee meetings and technical sessions, to networking events and an industry tradeshow, The Concrete Convention and Exposition offers a place to engage with industry leaders and experts from around the globe. Online registration is open through March 31st, 2016.   Continue Reading »

ACI University App—Increasing Your Concrete Education

01/13/2016
Access to ACI University and all its online courses and webinars is now easier than ever. The updated ACI University App provides access to information on over 100 online courses, education publications, and free publications, and includes expanded categories, a new search function, automatic course update, and additional courses.   Continue Reading »

Sustainable Concrete Through Recycling

11/08/2015
All recycled materials starting from recycled water and recycled waste by-product materials could be implemented in the concrete industry. This was the theme of “Concrete with Recycled Materials,” a two-part session at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Denver, CO.   Continue Reading »

ACI and FIB Formalize Collaboration, Accelerate Knowledge Transfer

11/08/2015
On Sunday, November 8, 2015, leaders from the American Concrete Institute and Fédération Internationale du Béton (fib) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to formalize their relationship. While the two organizations and their members have worked together for years, this agreement memorializes both Institutes’ desires to collaboratively develop and disseminate technical information on concrete and concrete structures.   Continue Reading »

Week of Learning and Fun at The Concrete Convention and Exposition

04/23/2015
The recent Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, MO, USA, provided concrete professionals with numerous learning and social events.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of Student Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites Competition

04/14/2015
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2015 Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites Competition. The competition took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, MO, USA.   Continue Reading »

Hot Topic at The Concrete Convention and Exposition

04/14/2015
Session attendees have a wide range of sessions to choose from at the Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, MO, and many of those presentations have a core theme of resilience. Session attendees are discussing everything from the impact of climate change on concrete structures to resilience as a design objective.   Continue Reading »

Resilience – A Priority for Communities Everywhere

04/03/2015
A focus on resilience and sustainability is needed to mitigate the financial, environmental, and community impacts from natural threats and aging infrastructure.   Continue Reading »

ACI Fall Convention Highlights

11/07/2014
ACI Conventions—a place for professionals interested in concrete. The recent fall convention in Washington D.C. exceeded expectations with leading technical presentations, development of committee reports/codes, and enjoyable social events.   Continue Reading »

ACI Honors James K. Wight with Three-Part Symposium

10/28/2014
The American Concrete Institute honored Prof. James K. Wight, ACI Past President, with a three part symposium at the ACI Fall 2014 Convention in Washington D.C.   Continue Reading »

ACI to Honor James Wight for Contributions to Concrete Industry at ACI Fall 2014 Convention

10/09/2014
The American Concrete Institute will honor Prof. James K. Wight, ACI Past President, with a three part symposium and reception at the ACI Fall 2014 Convention in Washington D.C.   Continue Reading »

A Global Concrete Community

09/01/2014
As part of ACI’s new strategic plan, an objective ACI wishes to achieve is to collaborate on a global basis with other concrete organizations to share technology. In keeping with our goal to be one of the sources of concrete knowledge, we should be open to sharing knowledge from other organizations that develop concrete information.   Continue Reading »

Institutionalizing Sustainability and Resilience

08/26/2014
ACI is working with its members and partners around the world to face industry challenges and achieve its goal of facilitating and communicating the sustainable and environmental benefits of concrete structures.   Continue Reading »

Concrete Research — Leading the Way

08/11/2014
Concrete is the world’s first choice of material in many construction efforts. To continually improve the quality of concrete knowledge, research is needed on a continual basis, particularly at a time when energy and sustainability issues are major factors.   Continue Reading »

ACI Spring 2014 Convention Overview

04/11/2014
Take a look at all the excitement that took place at the ACI Spring 2014 Convention in Reno, Nevada, March 23-27, 2014.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of Fiber Reinforced Concrete (FRC) Bowling Ball Competition

03/24/2014
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2014 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FCR) Bowling Ball Competition. The competition took place at the ACI Spring 2014 Convention in Reno, Nevada, USA.   Continue Reading »

Concrete Endures - ACI Spring 2014 Convention

02/10/2014
An estimated 1,600 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world will convene at the Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV, USA, March 23-27, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications and standards   Continue Reading »

We Are Not Alone

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ACI’s Nimbleness (or its Flexible Strength)

06/01/2010
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Toronto—A Wonderful Meeting Place

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Changing the Way We Communicate

06/01/1999
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