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04/18/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2024-2025 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
03/18/2024 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on five individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention March 24-28, 2024. Continue Reading »
05/22/2023 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce new Trustees and re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
04/26/2022 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of new chair of Trustees— Jeffrey Coleman, election of two new trustees — Khaled Awad and Keith Kesner, and the re-election of an existing trustee — Robert Frosch. Continue Reading »
04/20/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2022-2023 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
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 »
08/02/2021 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The annual request for proposals is open now through December 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
07/06/2021 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2022-2023 academic year. Four new fellowships and two new scholarships have been added, bringing the total of annual awards available up to 32. Continue Reading »
06/23/2021 Master Builders Solutions, the ACI Georgia Chapter, and the ACI Ontario Chapter have generously funded three new awards through the ACI Foundation. The awards will further the ACI Foundation’s mission of funding students and nurturing the future of concrete. Continue Reading »
06/01/2021 We look forward to your help in embracing the younger generation of designers, builders, and engineers. Your involvement will contribute toward expanding knowledge over broad areas of concrete construction, propelling research in new and innovative areas of concrete, and informing some of the world’s most important building codes and standards. Continue Reading »
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 »
05/11/2021 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the newly expanded Middle East & North Africa Fellowship for the 2021-2022 academic award year. Continue Reading »
05/05/2021 The ACI Foundation has established the Burg-Coleman Iowa State ‘77 Fellowship. This new fellowship is funded through a generous $75,000 donation from Ronald G. Burg, ACI Executive Vice President, and Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI President, 2020-2021. Continue Reading »
04/26/2021 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the election of a new trustee — Jeffrey Coleman, and the re-election of two existing trustees — Michael J. Paul, and William E. Rushing. The ACI Foundation is honored to have these outstanding individuals continue the work of the ACI Foundation. Continue Reading »
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 »
04/15/2021 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2021-2022 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in research, scholarship, and ideas. Continue Reading »
04/01/2021 Through generous donations from ACI members, and the concrete industry, more than $1 million has been raised for the ACI Foundation. Continue Reading »
03/09/2021 During last year’s Virtual Concrete Convention, ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman, announced a challenge to raise $1 million as part of the ACI Foundation’s annual appeal. Continue Reading »
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 »
03/01/2021 President Jeffrey W. Coleman states: "ACI has navigated the COVID-19 storm. We have continued “Always Advancing.” We have demonstrated organizational resilience and durability. Finally, we have learned that by using virtual platforms, we can engage more members than ever before and in a way that will likely change our operations in the future. Thank you for the opportunity to serve." Continue Reading »
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 »
01/19/2021 The ACI Foundation has established the Robert F. Mast Memorial Fellowship. This new fellowship, created through a very generous legacy donation, honors ACI Past President Robert F. Mast, who died July 13, 2020. Continue Reading »
12/03/2020 In commemoration of a recent $50,000 donation from Surendra P. Shah., Ph.D., Hon. MACI, the ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the formation of the new S.P. Shah Fellowship. This new fellowship will be open for Ph.D. student applicants in mid-2021 for the ACI Foundation’s 2022-2023 awards cycle. Continue Reading »
12/01/2020 December is the final month of the ACI Foundation's annual appeal campaign! By contributing to the ACI Foundation's annual campaign, you can help the brightest students in the concrete industry reach their career goals with scholarships and fellowships, provide funding for a research project that will benefit our world, or support strategic innovation that will make a lasting difference in advancing the industry. Continue Reading »
10/25/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, President of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced a challenge to raise $1 million as part of the ACI Foundation’s annual appeal. The challenge applies to the remainder of his term as president through March 2021. Continue Reading »
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 »
08/03/2020 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The annual request for proposals is open now through December 1, 2020. Continue Reading »
07/10/2020 The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) will host its first virtual Technology Forum on August 25th and 27th 2020. Continue Reading »
07/01/2020 ACI President Jeffrey Coleman discusses his goal of elevating the visibility of the ACI Foundation and its programs. Continue Reading »
07/01/2020 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from students for its Middle East & North Africa Fellowship for the 2021-2022 academic year. Continue Reading »
07/01/2020 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2021-2022 academic year. Three new fellowships and one new undergraduate scholarship have been added to the program. Continue Reading »
05/21/2020 The ACI Foundation announces the establishment of the Roger S. Johnston Memorial Scholarship. This new undergraduate scholarship is funded by Crimson Engineering Associates, Inc., Golden, CO, to honor the late Roger S. Johnston. Continue Reading »
05/01/2020 I am honored to be the next President of ACI. I have been an ACI member for exactly 40 years. My first convention was in the spring of 1980 at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Continue Reading »
04/30/2020 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2020 awardees. Continue Reading »
04/29/2020 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 »
04/21/2020 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2020-2021 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in research, scholarship, and ideas. Continue Reading »
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 »
04/06/2020 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the re-election of two trustees— Joseph Bracci and Antonio Nanni. They join Michael J. Schneider, current Chair of the Board of Trustees, and six other serving trustees. Continue Reading »
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 »
11/20/2019 The ACI Foundation has partnered with the Carbon Leadership Forum on the formal launch of the public beta of the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) tool. Continue Reading »
08/01/2019 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The annual request for proposals is open now through December 2, 2019. Continue Reading »
07/02/2019 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students for its 2020-2021 fellowships and scholarships. Continue Reading »
06/03/2019 A recent article demonstrates to the concrete industry a cautionary tale of how perceptions, whether true or not, can be shaped by printed words. Continue Reading »
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 »
04/22/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the first recipient of the Middle East Fellowship for the 2019-2020 award year. Continue Reading »
03/29/2019 Through generous donations from ACI members, and the concrete industry, more than $1 million has been raised for the ACI Foundation. ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman announced the challenge to raise $1 million in October, 2020, during his term as president. To date, over $1,320,000 has been generously contributed to the ACI Foundation. Continue Reading »
01/24/2019 The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) is pleased to announce that Charles S. Hanskat is the organization’s new Chair, effective January 1, 2019. Hanskat is the Executive Director of the American Shotcrete Association, (ASA), and is a former Vice Chair of SDC. Continue Reading »
11/29/2018 In pursuit of a future where everyone has the information needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world, the American Concrete Institute has increased its 2018 funding for the ACI Foundation to $1,000,000. Continue Reading »
09/09/2018 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. Continue Reading »
07/13/2018 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce the availability of a new fellowship specifically for students studying in the Middle East region. Funded by the American Concrete Institute and administered by the ACI Foundation, the Middle East Fellowship is open to graduate students currently attending a university in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or the United Arab Emirates. Continue Reading »
07/03/2018 The American Concrete Institute – a leading authority and resource worldwide for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials – announces the recruitment of applicants for the new position of Middle East Regional Director. Continue Reading »
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 »
06/01/2018 ACI President David Lange discusses ACI's vision for the future, and how ACI codes for building and construction must keep pace with advances. Continue Reading »
04/02/2018 ACI Executive Vice President & ACI Foundation Trustee Ron Burg discusses the opportunity to make meaningful change within our industry. Continue Reading »
02/13/2018 The ACI Concrete Essentials Seminar Series will take place at the Big 5 Heavy Show in Dubai, UAE, March 26-27, 2018. Continue Reading »
02/01/2018 ACI President Khaled Awad discusses how ACI is working diligently through codes, standards, and guides to integrate sustainability. Continue Reading »
01/30/2018 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25-29, 2018. Continue Reading »
12/01/2017 In last month's Memo, I shared a few of my observations regarding the impact of the Strategic Development Council (SDC) of the ACI Foundation. The recent SDC technology forum event, held last September in Reston, VA, was truly inspiring. The SDC Board usually meets the evening before the 2-day meeting starts and I had the privilege to attend. Continue Reading »
11/01/2017 Long before Joseph Aspdin, a British bricklayer, patented portland cement in 1824, the Romans had built some of the most durable concrete structures civilizations have ever seen. But, as we look back at concrete production and delivery through the centuries and decades, it is difficult to claim that concrete has undergone radical innovation cycles. Continue Reading »
09/19/2017 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. Continue Reading »
08/30/2017 Phase 2 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) 3-D Printed Habitat Challenge took place August 17-19, 2017, in Peoria, Illinois, USA, and ACI was on hand to speak to students and public about the institute, and the use of concrete in 3-D printing and extraterrestrial concrete. Continue Reading »
08/02/2017 A patented algae-based supplementary binder and additive for concrete is just one of the Technology Showcases scheduled for the Technology Forum 42 taking place in Reston, Virginia, USA, September 6-7, 2017. Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
04/25/2017 May is Building Safety Month, organized by the International Code Council. As a major sponsor, ACI supports the organizers’ statement - “All communities need building codes to protect their citizens from disasters like fires, weather-related events, and structural collapse.” Continue Reading »
04/04/2017 ACI Executive Vice President Ron Burg talks about some recent organizational activities undertaken and research conducted under the auspices of the ACI Foundation that need to be—and should be—recognized. Continue Reading »
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 »
02/01/2017 Students and young professionals are critical to the continued success of any organization. ACI President Mike Schneider discusses the tremendous opportunities for young professionals (millennials). "Today's young members are the future of our industry, and it is our responsibility to provide them with meaningful and informative engagements in ACI." Continue Reading »
01/03/2017 ACI President Mike Schneider focuses on ACI's global endeavors, Industry Critical Technologies, and how ACI is truly committed to an "envisioned future where everyone has the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world." Continue Reading »
11/02/2016 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals—Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Buildings. Continue Reading »
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 »
10/21/2016 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new report for concrete industry professionals— ACI ITG-9R-16: Report on Design of Concrete Wind Turbine Towers. Continue Reading »
09/01/2016 ACI President Michael Schneider discusses how Building Information Modeling (BIM) use is increasing in all sectors of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry, government agencies (both foreign and domestic), and institutional-type owners. ACI's goal is to assist the Cast-in-Place concrete industry in moving forward with BIM. Continue Reading »
08/16/2016 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce the promotion of Melinda G. Reynolds, CAE, to Director, Membership and Customer Service. In support of ACI’s strategic goal of working to increase participation of, and adding value for its members, chapter members, and customers, Reynolds will focus efforts on creating, implementing, and analyzing strategies, plans, and programs focused on growing the community of ACI members. Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
01/27/2016 The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) has announced a donation matching campaign to support funding for the next phase of developing industry standards for Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems. SDC will commit up to $100,000 for this project by matching dollar-for-dollar commitments in support of Phase 3 of ongoing research to develop industry standards for exchanging digital information for cast-in-place concrete. Continue Reading »
01/11/2016 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher J. Darnell to Managing Director, Customer & Product Strategy. In support of ACI’s strategic goal of being more efficient, agile, and effective, Darnell will focus efforts on improving the member and customer experience by aligning Institute products and services with user expectations, market demand, and communication channels. Continue Reading »
09/29/2015 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals—Guide to the Code for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings. An invaluable companion to ACI 562-13 Code Requirements for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings. Continue Reading »
06/10/2015 ACI staff recently traveled to India as part of a global effort to share technology with and learn from other concrete organizations. Continue Reading »
06/01/2015 ACI is known internationally for disseminating consensus-based knowledge, yet it is also changing. The change may not be evident when evaluated from convention to convention, but the differences between the two conventions in Kansas City were striking. Continue Reading »
05/29/2015 The recent Chapter Training and Roundtable provided an opportunity to exchange ideas with other chapters and ACI staff, update chapters on ACI’s activities, and assist in the development of chapter officers. Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
02/01/2015 Making a difference in the concrete industry can be a difficult task. To do so requires research on new methods, techniques, and materials. But it also means changing the way we think about that construction material called concrete. And to cultivate new thinking, we need experienced engineers to be adaptable and willing to accept change. Continue Reading »
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 »
11/06/2014 The ACI Foundation has announced the establishment of a new fellowship – the Barbara S. and W. Calvin McCall Carolinas Fellowship. Continue Reading »
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 »
08/05/2014 In its quest to align donors, researchers, and funders with concrete research projects, the ACI Foundation has united with several industry partners by formal Memoranda of Agreements to form the Concrete Research Network (CRN). Continue Reading »
07/02/2014 The ACI Foundation announces leadership changes for its Board, the Strategic Development Council (SDC), and the Concrete Research Council (CRC). Continue Reading »
06/25/2014 The ACI Foundation, a wholly-owned and non-profit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), has awarded seven Student Fellowships and eight Graduate Scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year Continue Reading »
06/10/2014 The ACI Foundation, a wholly-owned and non-profit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), announces the opening of its student Fellowship and Scholarship program for the 2015-2016 academic year. Continue Reading »
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 »
04/03/2014 The ACI Foundation has announced the establishment of a new fellowship in honor of the founders of the ACI Foundation Fellowship Program Continue Reading »
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 »
03/10/2014 The ACI Foundation has unveiled an updated identity that more accurately represents its strong connection to ACI while driving progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry Continue Reading »
02/04/2014 The ACI Foundation is pleased to present a "Tribute to the Fellowship Founders," a gala dinner event to acknowledge and thank the founders of the ACI Foundation’s Student Fellowship Program and all who have generously helped fund the ACI Foundation’s scholarships and fellowships. Continue Reading »
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