American Concrete Institute announces activities at World of Concrete 2026

1/12/2026

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is excited to announce featured events and offerings at World of Concrete for its organization, plus the ACI Foundation, PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity, NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon-Neutral Concrete, NEx: ACI's Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, and Advancing Organizational Excellence (AOE). We invite you to stop by our booths and learn more about our outreach at World of Concrete.

ACI will have demonstrations available at Booth C6382 for various ACI subscriptions, including:

Additionally, ACI is offering a 10% discount on memberships sold at the show. Most levels of membership are eligible for the 10% discount with promo code WOC2026, except for Sustaining members. Sustaining members get a sign at the WOC booth and a feature in Concrete International. Stop by Booth C6382 to learn more!

PRO will present two new educational sessions dedicated to improving constructability, collaboration, and productivity in concrete construction.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Morning Session: “Engineering—Designing for Constructability,” 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Includes continental breakfast and continuing education hour.

Afternoon Session: “Engineering—Bridging the Gap Between the General Contractor and the Engineer,” 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Approved for 3.0 AIA/CES LU|HSW, PDH, and TCA credits.

Full-Day Engineering Package: “Designing for Constructability” and “Bridging the Gap Between the General Contractor and Engineer,” 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Includes continental breakfast and continuing education hours.

To register for these sessions, visit worldofconcrete.com.

NEx will have demos throughout the week in Booth N3144. Additionally, ACI and NEx are offering Inspector Certification training and exam for GFRP rebar.

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

ACI GFRP Reinforcing Bar Inspector Review Seminar, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

ACI GFRP Reinforcing Bar Inspector Certification Written Examination, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Register for the certifications review and exam through worldofconcrete.com.

NEU will be showcasing its new The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials at Booth C6382. Stop by to learn about this new, valuable resource for both newcomers and experienced practitioners. The guide provides the context, background, and technical framework needed to understand low-carbon concrete materials and their implications for performance and sustainability. Take a moment to review the content at the booth and place your order!

Information on the NEU’s membership structure and the Validation/Verification program will also be available at World of Concrete.

AOE is excited to announce its new portable podcast service, bringing professional-quality podcasting directly to clients wherever they are. This innovative offering makes it easier than ever to create engaging, on-the-go audio content tailored to your audience.

During World of Concrete, AOE will be partnering with the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) to conduct live podcast recordings directly from the CFA booth on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 20–21. Stop by Booth C4547 and watch AOE in action as they capture expert insights, industry trends, and real-time conversations with leaders across the concrete community.

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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.

For more information, contact:

Brian Wheeler
Managing Director, Communications and Marketing
p +1.248.848.3834
brian.wheeler@concrete.org