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6/10/2026
At the upcoming Big 5 Construct Egypt 2026, the American Concrete Institute will deliver a presentation during a featured session titled “Advancing Carbon Neutral Concrete: Innovations, Standards, and Industry Impact.” Scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, from 1:50 p.m. to 2:10 p.m., the presentation will explore how the concrete industry is responding to global demands for decarbonization and resilient infrastructure. Presented by Ahmad Mhanna, director of the Middle East and North Africa Region for ACI, the session will examine the role of cement emissions in climate impact and highlight emerging technologies and low-carbon materials that are reshaping concrete production worldwide. Attendees will gain insight into the evolving landscape of codes, standards, and regulations driving sustainable construction practices, as well as the growing importance of industry-wide collaboration. The presentation will also showcase the work of NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, advancing innovation, validation, and industry alignment to accelerate the adoption of carbon-neutral concrete solutions across the Middle East and North Africa. As governments, developers, and manufacturers increasingly prioritize sustainability goals, the session is expected to provide valuable perspectives on the future of concrete construction and the pathway toward lower-carbon infrastructure. Big 5 Construct Egypt will take place June 23 – 25, 2026, in Hall 4 of the Egypt International Exhibition Center. For more information, visit big5constructegypt.com. 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. About NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete: NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, was established in 2022 by the American Concrete Institute. The Center, based at ACI World Headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, leads the global concrete industry in advancing low-carbon and sustainable concrete technologies, empowering all stakeholders to create a resilient built environment, and leverages ACI’s role as a world-leading authority and resource for the development, dissemination, and adoption of consensus-based standards for concrete design, construction and materials. The Center’s membership is open to government agencies, industries, technical societies, standard bodies, manufacturers, contractors, and professionals. To learn more, visit neuconcrete.org
At the upcoming Big 5 Construct Egypt 2026, the American Concrete Institute will deliver a presentation during a featured session titled “Advancing Carbon Neutral Concrete: Innovations, Standards, and Industry Impact.” Scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, from 1:50 p.m. to 2:10 p.m., the presentation will explore how the concrete industry is responding to global demands for decarbonization and resilient infrastructure.
Presented by Ahmad Mhanna, director of the Middle East and North Africa Region for ACI, the session will examine the role of cement emissions in climate impact and highlight emerging technologies and low-carbon materials that are reshaping concrete production worldwide.
Attendees will gain insight into the evolving landscape of codes, standards, and regulations driving sustainable construction practices, as well as the growing importance of industry-wide collaboration. The presentation will also showcase the work of NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, advancing innovation, validation, and industry alignment to accelerate the adoption of carbon-neutral concrete solutions across the Middle East and North Africa.
As governments, developers, and manufacturers increasingly prioritize sustainability goals, the session is expected to provide valuable perspectives on the future of concrete construction and the pathway toward lower-carbon infrastructure.
Big 5 Construct Egypt will take place June 23 – 25, 2026, in Hall 4 of the Egypt International Exhibition Center. For more information, visit big5constructegypt.com.
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.
About NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete:
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, was established in 2022 by the American Concrete Institute. The Center, based at ACI World Headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, leads the global concrete industry in advancing low-carbon and sustainable concrete technologies, empowering all stakeholders to create a resilient built environment, and leverages ACI’s role as a world-leading authority and resource for the development, dissemination, and adoption of consensus-based standards for concrete design, construction and materials. The Center’s membership is open to government agencies, industries, technical societies, standard bodies, manufacturers, contractors, and professionals. To learn more, visit neuconcrete.org
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