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ACI Foundation Funds 11 New Research Projects

06/15/2023
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 11 research projects to receive grants this year.   Continue Reading »

Registration Open for ACI Foundation’s 2023 Technology Forum

05/17/2023
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) will host its next Technology Forum on August 29 - August 31, 2023, in Portland, OR.   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'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 »

The Winners of the 8th Annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

10/25/2022
Chau Chak Wing Museum receives the Institue's Overall Excellence award.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces ACI 318-19 Building Code Seminar in Dubai

10/24/2022
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is offering a seminar, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” during the Big 5 Construct in Dubai, UAE, December 7-8, 2022.   Continue Reading »

2022 Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference for Young Professionals

10/04/2022
Six Young Professionals represented the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference September 26-28, 2022, at The Omni Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.   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 »

American Concrete Institute Publishes Updated Guide to Selecting Proportions for Normal-Density and High-Density Concrete

08/16/2022
The American Concrete Institute has released an updated version of ACI PRC-211.1-22: Selecting Proportions for Normal-Density and High-Density Concrete—Guide. This guide to concrete proportioning provides background information on, and a procedure for, selecting and adjusting concrete mixture proportions. The update is a significant and timely major revision of the guide.   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 »

The Quest for Carbon-Neutral Concrete – Part 2

07/05/2022
In Part 1 of this President’s Memo published last month, I noted that proven supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), such as fly ash, slag cement, silica fume, and high-reactivity metakaolin, are available and are being used to meet carbon-neutral goals of owners and the design community. This month, I’ll explore other options that are available or emerging but are not readily accepted for various reasons.   Continue Reading »

Registration Open for ACI Foundation’s 2022 Technology Forum

06/17/2022
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) will host its next Technology Forum on August 30- September 1, 2022, in St. Paul, MN.   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 »

Expediting Technology Acceptance

05/03/2022
I’m truly honored and blessed to be the next ACI President—and for history buffs, the 99th and the first from the continent of Africa and, specifically, Ghana. I sincerely appreciate the trust that has been placed in me by the membership, and I humbly pledge to continue and build upon the excellent leadership provided by my immediate predecessors, Past Presidents Cary Kopczynski and Jeff Coleman, the “COVID-19-era Presidents.”   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's New Honorary Members

03/17/2022
ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention March 27 – 31, 2022   Continue Reading »

ACI Concrete Convention – Orlando, FL, United States

02/03/2022
ACI and the ACI Central Florida Chapter are proud to host the ACI Concrete Convention this spring at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL, United States, March 27-March 31, 2022.   Continue Reading »

2021 Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference for Young Professionals

10/06/2021
Ten Young Professionals represented the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference September 26-29, 2021, at The Omni Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.   Continue Reading »

Concrete Talks Powered by ACI at The Big 5

09/24/2021
As part of the event on September 12, 2021, attendees were invited to a series of free Concrete Talks at Middle East Concrete powered by ACI and the ACI UAE Chapter on the topics of high-performance concrete, quality assurance/control for concrete work, new building regulations in the Emirate of Dubai, 3D concrete printing, and more.   Continue Reading »

ACI Concrete Convention Transitions to Fully Virtual

09/09/2021
Engineers, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives will convene virtually from October 17-21, 2021, at the ACI Concrete Convention, the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Originally scheduled as a hybrid event in Atlanta, GA, and online, the event will now be fully virtual.   Continue Reading »

Andrew Taylor Presents ACI 318 Updates at The Big 5 Online

09/08/2021
On August 31, 2021, Andrew W. Taylor, chair of the ACI 318 Building Code committee, presented a session on sustainability, the ACI building code, and plans for the 2025 edition of the code at The Big 5 Online event.   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 Foundation's Strategic Development Council to Host Virtual Technology Forum

05/24/2021
The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) will host its next virtual Technology Forum on August 24-26, 2021. This 50th forum will include technology showcases that highlight new materials, industry research needs and examine collaborative research models that have the potential to advance the industry.   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 »

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 »

Adjusting Workability of Successful 3-D Concrete Printing

02/15/2021
The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention – known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete – will be held virtually from March 28-April 1, 2021, and will feature 45 total sessions.   Continue Reading »

Impact of Hot Weather Conditions on Concrete Repair

02/15/2021
This 2-part featured session titled Impact of Hot Weather Conditions on Concrete Repair is moderated by Tarek Khan and Michael Faubel, and will assist contractors, material suppliers and specifiers with practical information on planning, constructing, and designing successful concrete repairs in hot weather.   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 »

A Virtual Trip Around the World

02/01/2021
As ACI President, one of the great honors of the office is representing the Institute at meetings and events, both domestically and internationally. Our symbiotic relationships with other international organizations help us work toward the common goal of improving concrete technology throughout the world.   Continue Reading »

ACI Virtual Concrete Convention to be Held March 28-April 1, 2021

01/07/2021
The American Concrete Institute announces that the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention will be held March 28-April 1, 2021. Originally scheduled as an in-person event in Baltimore, MD, USA, this 100% virtual event will provide ease for participation from anywhere around the world while prioritizing attendee safety.   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 Announces Winners of Annual Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

10/27/2020
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2020 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the Institute’s Virtual Concrete Convention, on October 26, 2020.   Continue Reading »

ACI Presents "Overall Excellence" Award to the Kennedy Center Expansion Project

10/27/2020
The "Overall Excellence” award was presented to the Kennedy Center Expansion Project, located in Washington, DC, United States. The winning concrete project was recognized at the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention on Monday, October 26, 2020.   Continue Reading »

Advancing through Strategic Thinking

09/01/2020
ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman discusses how the Strategic Development Council supports ACI and the industry in creating initiatives and programs that improve the quality and potential competitiveness of concrete in design and building, and as a building material.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Announces 2020 Award Recipients

04/30/2020
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2020 awardees.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Councils Announce New Vice Chairs

04/07/2020
New vice chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council.   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 Improves Concrete Masonry Construction with Masonry Testing Technician Certification Programs

01/30/2020
The American Concrete Institute has developed two certification programs aimed at improving the quality of concrete masonry materials and construction. The programs were created to qualify technicians and improve quality assurance and testing of masonry products.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces ACI 562 Repair Code Seminar

01/22/2020
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce a new seminar: ACI 562: Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures.   Continue Reading »

11th ACI International Workshop on Structural Concrete

10/20/2019
The workshop took place on the first day of The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Cincinnati, OH, USA, October 19, 2019.   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 »

Ultra-High Performance Concrete Student Competition Winners

07/02/2019
As part of the Second International Interactive Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC), a companion student competition was held to grow interest in the area of UHPC among engineering and architecture 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 »

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 »

Marine Concrete

03/25/2019
“Hebron Offshore Concrete Gravity-Based Structure: Novel Design and Construction Techniques” was one of several presentations kicking off the first part of a two-part session titled “Offshore and Marine Concrete Structures: Past, Present, and Future,” at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Québec City, QC, Canada, on March 25, 2019.   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 »

Staff Earn Certified Association Executive Credential

02/13/2019
Three ACI/AOE staff recently received their Certified Association Executive (CAE) accreditation from the CAE Commission of American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).   Continue Reading »

ACI’s New Honorary Members

01/30/2019
ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Québec City, QC, Canada, March 24-28, 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 »

The Power to Transform

01/02/2019
ACI has a responsibility for ensuring public safety in concrete construction, but this goal requires that ACI aggressively meets marketplace demands for emerging technologies that improve quality and performance.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces New Concrete Repair Specifications

11/13/2018
The first of its kind, ACI 563-18 joins ACI’s growing family of concrete repair industry documents aimed at demystifying concrete repair and facilitating the delivery of high quality, well-executed, cost-effective concrete repair solutions.   Continue Reading »

Seminar Instructs on Concrete Repair

11/02/2018
Attendees of a recent concrete repair seminar focused on the ACI 562-16 Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of Pervious Concrete Cylinder Student Competition

10/23/2018
The competition took place at the recent Concrete Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas, NV, USA. The first, second, and third place in the Cylinder Performance, and Cementitious Efficiency categories each receive cash awards of $750, $500, and $250, respectively.   Continue Reading »

ACI Announces Winners of Annual Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

10/15/2018
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the Institute’s Concrete Convention & Exposition, October 15, 2018, in Las Vegas, NV, USA.   Continue Reading »

ACI Presents “Excellence” Award to Viaduct Over River Almonte, Spain

10/15/2018
The fourth annual American Concrete Institute Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and Gala event showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The highest “Excellence” award was presented to Viaduct Over River Almonte, located in Garrovillas de Alconétar, Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain.   Continue Reading »

Focus on Research

08/01/2018
Research is essential to improve our understanding of structural mechanics, materials, and construction practices that lie at the heart of the ACI Collection as illustrated by the pyramid infographic taken from the ACI Outlook 2030 Report. Beyond that, research is one aspect of training university students who represent the next generation of leaders for the concrete industry.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Funds Unprecedented Eight Research Projects

06/14/2018
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) will fund an unprecedented eight research projects this year. The funding displays the industry’s need for research, and the ACI Foundation’s commitment in addressing that need.   Continue Reading »

ACI-Certified Adhesive Anchor Installers Now Required in AASHTO Specifications

05/09/2018
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has included a requirement for ACI Adhesive Anchor Installation Certification in the eighth edition of its Load and Resistance Factor Design Bridge Design Specifications.   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 »

Architectural Walking Tour of Salt Lake City

03/27/2018
The Architectural Walking Tour of Salt Lake City, sponsored by ACI Committee 124, Concrete Aesthetics, and led by the ACI Intermountain Chapter, proved a great success at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 26, 2018.   Continue Reading »

Road to New Transport Infrastructure

03/25/2018
Professor Koichi Maekawa, Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Tokyo, Japan, gave a special lunch presentation at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25, 2018.   Continue Reading »

Beyond the Farewell

03/01/2018
Writing this, my last presidential memo, is bittersweet. As your outgoing ACI President, I would like to reflect on the major milestones our Institute crossed this year—accomplishments that I believe will have a great impact on its future and on the future of our industry.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of Eco Concrete, and Egg Protection Device Student Competitions

10/24/2017
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its Egg Protection Device Competition, and Eco Concrete Competition. The competitions took place at the ACI Fall 2017 Convention in Anaheim, CA, USA.   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 »

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 Foundation Funds Four Research Projects for 2017

06/12/2017
The ACI Foundation will provide $200,000 of research funding through four $50,000 research grants this year. Projects are vetted and selected by the Foundation’s working group on research, the Concrete Research Council.   Continue Reading »

ACI Students Exchange ideas and Best Practices

03/31/2017
Student speakers representing eight domestic and international universities participated in the first ever ACI Student Forum at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA, March 27, 2017.   Continue Reading »

Maximizing Knowledge on Contractors’ Day

03/30/2017
Learning and networking events were available for general contractors, project managers, and concrete industry professionals, at the recent Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Detroit, MI, USA.   Continue Reading »

ACI’s New Honorary Members

02/27/2017
ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA, March 26-30, 2017 - David W. Fowler; Luis E. García; Satyendra K. Ghosh; and Koji Sakai.   Continue Reading »

Concrete Industry Experts Lead Essential Webinars

02/27/2017
ACI’s 2017 program of monthly webinars will have topics of interest for all concrete industry professionals, and this year features a special Presidents Series of Webinars. This new concept aims to provide concrete industry professionals with the knowledge they need, presented by industry experts.   Continue Reading »

ACI and the Greater Michigan Chapter Team Up to Bring You an Exciting Convention

01/31/2017
Detroit is the location for the next ACI Concrete Convention and Exposition. ACI will hold over 300 committee meetings, 30+ technical sessions, an industry trade exhibition, networking events, and more.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces New Presidents Series of Webinars

01/06/2017
The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new Presidents Series of webinars. The first webinar— “ACI 318: What’s in Your Spec?”—will be presented by William E. Rushing Jr., P.E., FACI, and ACI Past President.   Continue Reading »

Ensuring Sustainability and Resilience

11/01/2016
The genesis of ACI's current emphasis on sustainability and resilience goes back to the "Concrete Summit on Sustainable Development," which was held March 29-30, 2007, in conjunction with the ACI Foundation Strategic Development Council's Session #21 in Washington, DC.   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 »

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 »

Recipe for Success

05/25/2016
Admixtures have long been recognized as important components of concrete used to improve its performance. More recently chemical admixtures have been used to help concrete producers meet sustainability requirements often included in modern construction.   Continue Reading »

100 Years and Counting

05/12/2016
This year, the Portland Cement Association is celebrating its centennial year. The organization sees its centennial year as an opportunity to celebrate not only the association itself, but also the great progress the industry has made and the role that concrete will continue to have in building a resilient, sustainable world.   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 »

Spotlight on Contractors’ Day

04/20/2016
“Avoiding Problems through Sound Prevention Methods.” This session at Contractors’ Day on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in Milwaukee, WI, USA, saw four speakers presenting information that focused on various proactive methods, techniques, and technologies that help identify and prevent problems from occurring with projects.   Continue Reading »

ACI’s Spring Convention Hosts Slag Cement Association Project Awards

04/19/2016
The American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Concrete Convention & Exposition provides its members and concrete industry professionals an avenue to meet with committees, make important decisions, learn about industry updates during technical sessions, and network with peers. This year’s spring convention in Milwaukee, WI also played host to the Slag Cement Association (SCA) 2015 Project of the Year Awards.   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 »

ACI Ambassador Program Propels Global Cooperation

03/17/2016
ACI’s Ambassador Program provides speakers for international conferences, and an unparalleled learning experience for the speaker. Information gathered at the conferences is then shared with ACI and its committees, resulting in a mutually beneficial relationship. This two-way communication of knowledge is part of ACI’s strategic plan to establish and expand strong and productive relationships with external organizations and individuals.   Continue Reading »

ACI Team Conducts Research Following 2015 Earthquake in Nepal

01/22/2016
ACI Committee 133 Disaster Reconnaissance, deployed a team of researchers to investigate and publish a report for the Nepal government on the earthquake that took place in April 2015.   Continue Reading »

ACI Excellence Awards Dominate Concrete Convention and Exposition

11/19/2015
Over 2,000 attendees and guests gathered in Denver, CO, USA, for the ACI Concrete Convention, November 8-12, 2015, joining colleagues for sessions, committee meetings, a student competition, personal awards, networking and social events, and the highlight of the convention—the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Honors Outstanding Contributions and Service to the Industry in Denver

11/09/2015
On Sunday, November 8, 2015, the American Concrete Institute presented six awards and delivered the next presentation of the Katharine and Bryant Mather Commemorative Lecture Series during The Concrete Convention and Exposition.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Hosts 9th International Workshop ‘Structural Concrete in the Americas and Beyond’ before The Concrete Convention & Exposition

11/07/2015
Approximately every 18-24 months, the American Concrete Institute hosts a special workshop before its Concrete Convention & Exposition to highlight key topics affecting the industry. The two-day event features eight sessions, keynote luncheon speakers, and a poster session.   Continue Reading »

Constructability in the Mile-High City

08/17/2015
The ACI Rocky Mountain Chapter has created an exceptional technical and educational program for The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Denver, CO, USA, November 8-12, 2015.   Continue Reading »

ACI Announces New Officers for 2015

04/16/2015
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2015-2016 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, this month.   Continue Reading »

What is Self-Consolidating Concrete?

01/07/2015
Self-Consolidating Concrete has many advantages for concrete applications where flowing concrete is beneficial to concrete placement. Properly proportioned and placed self-consolidating concrete can result in both economic and technological benefits for the end user.   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 »

Improving the Quality of Concrete Construction in Bolivia

07/29/2014
ACI’s “Train-the-Administrator” program arrives in Bolivia to assist Institute Boliviano del Cemento y el Hormigon (IBCH) launch Field Testing Technician—Grade I and Concrete Construction Special Inspector Certifications.   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 »

ACI Announces New Officers for 2014

03/27/2014
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2014-2015 president, vice president, and four board members during the ACI Spring 2014 Convention in Reno, Nevada this month.   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 »

Dedicated to Concrete Repair

11/27/2013
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2013 Pervious Concrete Cylinder Competition Winners

10/22/2013
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American Concrete Institute Announces New Officers For 2013

05/20/2013
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New Adhesive Anchor Seminar and Online Learning Resources Available From the American Concrete Institute

09/06/2012
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Concrete Excitement

03/01/2011
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ACI’s Nimbleness (or its Flexible Strength)

06/01/2010
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American Concrete Institute Launches Online eLearning Program

02/03/2009
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Sustainability Takes the Spotlight at the American Concrete Institute

12/16/2008
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ACI International Exposure

08/01/2008
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Happy Memories—Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

03/01/2006
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Happiness is...Friends Everywhere

12/01/2005
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ACI is a Business

01/01/2003
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Thank You for the Opportunity of a Lifetime

03/01/2002
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ACI—What's in it for the Contractor?

12/01/2001
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Assuring Our Future as We Celebrate Our Past

10/01/2001
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Toronto—A Wonderful Meeting Place

12/01/2000
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Living and Working Underground

02/01/2000
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What Engineers Need to Know About Concrete...but Never Learned in School

08/01/1999
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On "Concrete Education" for the 21st Century

02/01/1998
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ACI International - A Very Appropriate Name!

11/01/1997
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Straight Talk from Our Members

10/01/1997
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A Story, a Contest, and a Special Invitation to Atlanta in November

09/01/1997
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Stimulating R&D in the Concrete Industry; ACI's Strategic Development Council

07/01/1997
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