American Concrete Institute and Ministry of Equipment and Water —The Kingdom of Morocco sign MOU to advance concrete knowledge and standards

11/18/2025

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Ministry of Equipment and Water (Ministère de l’Équipement et de l’Eau) —The Kingdom of Morocco today announced that the two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to increase collaboration and cooperation in advancing concrete knowledge, standards, and best practices. The signing took place during the Fall 2025 ACI Concrete Convention, held in Baltimore, Md., USA, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners worldwide.

The agreement, signed by Frederick H. Grubbe, ACI executive vice president, Maria Juenger, ACI president, and Abdelfetah SAHIBI, Secretary General, Ministry of Equipment and Water, establishes a framework for collaboration between ACI and the Ministry, focusing on improving concrete construction by making the technical expertise of each organization available to the other through publications, meetings, conferences, internet links, committee membership, certification activities, and any other activities as mutually agreed.

"We often hear that concrete is the world’s most used building material, which means that we need a global community to shape knowledge and practice. This MOU reflects our shared commitment to improving concrete construction through knowledge exchange and collaboration,” said Juenger. “We are proud to partner with the Ministry of Equipment and Water of the Kingdom of Morocco to support the nation’s infrastructure goals and to encourage the use of ACI’s consensus-based technical resources. We also look forward to leveraging the Ministry’s experience and expertise in ongoing innovation within the construction and building sectors.”

"The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Equipment and Water of the Kingdom of Morocco and the American Concrete Institute marks a major step forward in strengthening technical cooperation and the exchange of expertise in concrete technologies and standards. This partnership demonstrates our shared commitment to promoting excellence, innovation, and sustainability in infrastructure development. By collaborating closely with the ACI, Morocco reaffirms its ambition to align its national practices with the most demanding international standards, in line with its strategic vision for resilient and sustainable infrastructure,” said SAHIBI.

Maria Juenger, ACI President, and Wafi Naima, Chargée de mission, Direction des Affaires Techniques et des Relations avec la Profession (DATRP), Ministry of Equipment and Water, Morocco, complete the MOU signing during the Fall 2025 ACI Concrete Convention in Baltimore, Md., USA.

About the American Concrete Institute:

The American Concrete Institute (ACI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the leading global authority for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, and educational, training, and certification programs. Founded in 1904, ACI is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, with a regional office in Dubai, UAE, and Resource Centers located in Southern California, the Midwest (Chicago, IL area), and the Mid-Atlantic (Baltimore, MD area). ACI has more than 90 chapters, more than 350 student chapters, and approximately 40,000 members spanning more than 120 countries. The American Concrete Institute – Always advancing®. Visit concrete.org for additional information.