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4/22/2025 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), in collaboration with the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI), proudly announces the joint release of ACI/PTI CODE-320-25: Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary in PDF format. Continue Reading »
4/15/2025 The industry once again reunited at the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete – the ACI Concrete Convention. From March 30 to April 2, 2025, over 2,500 professionals and students from around the world gathered in Toronto, Canada for the Spring 2025 ACI Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
4/3/2025 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2025-2026 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/2/2025 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), in collaboration with the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), is pleased to announce the release of ACI/PCI CODE-319-25: Structural Precast Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary in PDF format. Continue Reading »
3/21/2025 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on five individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention, March 30 - April 2, 2025. Continue Reading »
2/20/2025 ACI is now accepting entries for the 2025 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, honoring the most outstanding and innovative concrete projects from around the world. The deadline for submissions is April 29, 2025. Continue Reading »
2/18/2025 ACI is excited to announce a significant expansion of the ACI PLUS platform, further solidifying its commitment to providing industry professionals with digital, interactive access to critical concrete codes and resources. This update includes the addition of ACI 319 PLUS and ACI 320 PLUS, along with major updates to ACI 318 PLUS and the recently rebranded ACI 562 PLUS Repair Subscription. Continue Reading »
1/31/2025 In February's President's Memo, ACI President Michael Paul discusses the importance of ACI's guidance in building concrete infrastructure essential to sustainable and resilient urban development. Continue Reading »
1/22/2025 PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity is pleased to welcome PS=Ø ® who have joined as its newest Bronze Member. Continue Reading »
1/22/2025 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is excited to announce the release of the 2025 edition of its flagship document, ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary. This updated edition is now available to ACI 318 PLUS platform subscribers and will be offered for purchase in print and digital formats through the ACI Store in early Spring 2025. Continue Reading »
5/1/2024 The American Concrete Institute has released the 2024 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. Continue Reading »
4/18/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2024-2025 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/5/2024 The concrete community has once again reunited at the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete – the ACI Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
3/27/2024 The 13th ACI International Workshop on Structural Concrete took place at the ACI Concrete Convention, in New Orleans, LA, USA. Continue Reading »
2/1/2024 The commitment and continuous presence of ACI in the MENA Region is part of the Institute’s strategic vision that started with the opening of the office in Dubai and is intended to provide technical and educational support to the thriving construction industry that has no parallel in the world. It is a multifaceted approach that includes critical components, such as the establishment of local chapters (students and professionals), training of the Continue Reading »
9/28/2023 The American Concrete Institute along with the ACI Saudi Chapter will co-host the ACI Concrete Conference of Codes, Standards, and Best Practices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabi on November 28-29, 2023. Continue Reading »
4/27/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2023-2024 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/18/2023 The American Concrete Institute has released the 2023 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. Continue Reading »
3/13/2023 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention April 2-6, 2023: Continue Reading »
11/30/2022 The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 440, has released ACI CODE-440.11-22: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars Continue Reading »
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 »
10/5/2022 The American Concrete Institute hosted an education program, Highlights on ACI new Initiatives; 318PLUS, Sustainability, and Innovation, on June 26, 2022, at The Big 5 Construct in Egypt. Continue Reading »
10/3/2022 ACI now has nearly 100 chapters worldwide, helping fulfill ACI’s mission through activities ranging from certification programs to educational sessions. ACI also has over 250 student chapters that offer opportunities to develop leadership skills, network, and learn more about concrete. Continue Reading »
9/22/2022 NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials is pleased to announce funding availability and sponsorship of 11 new projects coming in 2023. Continue Reading »
9/1/2022 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 »
8/1/2022 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 »
7/5/2022 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 »
5/3/2022 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 »
4/26/2022 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 »
3/29/2022 The American Concrete Institute has released the 2022 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. Continue Reading »
3/17/2022 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention March 27 – 31, 2022 Continue Reading »
11/30/2021 Earlier this year, the American Concrete Institute launched its digital subscription ACI 318 PLUS. The new subscription provides users with full digital interactive access to ACI CODE-318-19, the ACI Detailing Manual and the numerous design examples in the ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook. Continue Reading »
10/6/2021 The American Concrete Institute recently sponsored and attended the International Code Council 2021 Annual Conference. The ICC Annual Conference was held in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, on September 18-21, 2021, and included 1,100 registered attendees and code officials from across the United States. Continue Reading »
9/8/2021 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 »
9/1/2021 Our October convention in Atlanta, GA, USA, is now just weeks away. And when it finally convenes, it will be the first in-person ACI Concrete Convention in 2 years! Continue Reading »
8/11/2021 For the second year in a row, ACI successfully hosted the ACI Professors’ Workshop virtually. The ACI Foundation sponsored the workshop, which was held virtually on July 19-21, 2021. Continue Reading »
7/29/2021 In the ACI 2021 Newsletter you’ll find information on the concrete resources you need, news about new programs and educational offerings, and details about the ACI Concrete Convention, October 17-21, 2021. Continue Reading »
7/8/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) shares its sadness at the loss of life following the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, USA, on June 24, 2021. Continue Reading »
7/1/2021 I would like to use the July President's Memo to set the stage for a topic you will hear more about over the coming year. I will begin with a sports analogy because sports are useful for clarifying abstract ideas. Continue Reading »
5/11/2021 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 »
5/10/2021 The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook as a three-volume handbook providing guidance to professionals engaged in the design of reinforced concrete structures. The ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook is available in print, as a digital download, and as part of the new ACI 318 PLUS subscription. Continue Reading »
5/3/2021 It's an honor to be writing you as the new ACI President. I want to thank Jeff Coleman for his outstanding leadership throughout the past year, during which COVID-19 challenged us all. Continue Reading »
4/21/2021 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 »
4/2/2021 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 »
4/1/2021 The new ACI 318 PLUS annual subscription provides users with convenient digital interactive access to ACI CODE-318-19 along with in-document access to related resources and enhanced digital search features through all code provisions and commentary. Continue Reading »
3/3/2021 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 »
3/1/2021 The American Concrete Institute has launched ACI 318 PLUS – an entirely new annual subscription that provides users with convenient digital interactive access to ACI CODE-318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, along with in-document access to related resources, robust digital notetaking, and enhanced search. Continue Reading »
2/23/2021 The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a survey to research understanding the complexity in building codes and standards. The survey includes user experience with ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. Continue Reading »
2/22/2021 The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, materials, and repair, with nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all guides and reports. Continue Reading »
2/1/2021 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 »
1/19/2021 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 »
1/12/2021 The University of Balamand student chapter hosted two webinars in 2020: “ACI 318-19: Changes to the Concrete Design Standard,” and “Concrete Cracking.” Continue Reading »
1/5/2021 It is critical to understand the importance of having ACI codes adopted at the national, state, and local levels. The adoption of ACI 318, "Structural Concrete Building Code”; ACI 562, "Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary”; and other ACI standards into building codes around the world and in your neighborhood helps the industry achieve consistent quality and safety. Continue Reading »
12/18/2020 To increase clarity about the American Concrete Institute’s document types, the Institute has updated its product designations assigned to already published and forthcoming codes, specifications, guides, reports, and TechNotes. Continue Reading »
12/9/2020 The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction, along with the companion ACI Field Reference Manual. Continue Reading »
12/8/2020 ACI 318 PLUS is an entirely new annual subscription that provides users with convenient digital interactive access to ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, along with in-document access to related resources and enhanced digital search features through all code provisions and commentary. Continue Reading »
12/7/2020 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 »
11/25/2020 The American Concrete Institute, with support from the ACI UAE Chapter and the ACI Saudi Arabian Chapter, Eastern Province, hosted the ACI Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability 16-17 November 2020. Continue Reading »
11/6/2020 The American Concrete Institute has released a new and updated ACI Detailing Manual. Previously updated in 2004, the 2020 edition of the ACI Detailing Manual includes many new updates and revisions, plus the addition of valuable downloadable CAD files. Continue Reading »
11/5/2020 The ACI Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability will take place virtually on 16-17 November 2020. Hosted by the American Concrete Institute with support from the ACI UAE Chapter and the ACI Saudi Arabian Chapter, Eastern Province, this free two-day conference will focus on issues of interest to concrete professionals from the Middle East and beyond. 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 »
9/1/2020 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 »
8/6/2020 The American Concrete Institute recently hosted the first ACI Middle East Student Forum in partnership with the ACI UAE Chapter and several student chapters from six different countries. Continue Reading »
8/3/2020 In this President's Memo, I would like to address a second area of focus of the ACI Foundation's mission: research. The Concrete Research Council, also known as CRC, has existed since 1989 and has funded more than $2,000,000 in research over that time. Continue Reading »
7/27/2020 In direct response to expressed industry need for building code requirements that address the unique aspects of post-tensioned concrete design, the American Concrete Institute and the Post-Tensioning Institute are pleased to announce a new, expanded partnership to increase efficiency for design of structural post-tensioned concrete structures. Continue Reading »
7/17/2020 As part of the popular ACI Chapter Talks Program, ACI Kuwait Chapter recently held a webinar titled “ACI 562-19, Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary.” Continue Reading »
6/22/2020 In response to the need for enhanced virtual learning, ACI has transformed the ACI Chapter Talks program into a virtual, webinar-based format. Continue Reading »
6/1/2020 The ACI Board of Direction and Technical Activities Committee (TAC) have been reviewing how codes are processed within the Institute. Over the past year, the Board has been discussing how ACI can change to accomplish our Vision to provide the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively for a changing world. Continue Reading »
4/29/2020 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 »
4/2/2020 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 »
3/31/2020 We’re sharing our ACI Top 10 Digital Products and Digital Subscriptions – so that you can get the tools you need to stay ahead, and keep advancing your concrete knowledge. Continue Reading »
3/30/2020 The American Concrete Institute just recently completed its second seminar tour titled “ACI 318-19: Changes to the Concrete Design Standard.” Continue Reading »
3/26/2020 ACI has solutions for concrete industry professionals who want to take advantage now of industry-leading digital learning programs. Continue Reading »
3/19/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is offering a new on-demand learning course to focus on ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. Continue Reading »
3/13/2020 The American Concrete Institute has developed a new on-demand course for the ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector (CCSI) certification program. Continue Reading »
3/9/2020 ACI has announced its 2020 ACI Honorary Members. Continue Reading »
3/3/2020 From recent discussions with concrete professionals around the world, I have learned that it may seem like ACI is not engaged on the topic of sustainability. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is my last President's Memo, so I feel it is important to end my formal communications with a discussion of what ACI is doing with respect to sustainability. Continue Reading »
2/24/2020 In direct response to expressed industry need for building code requirements that address the unique aspects of precast concrete design, the American Concrete Institute and Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute are pleased to announce a new, expanded partnership to increase efficiency for design of structural precast concrete structures. Continue Reading »
2/14/2020 The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, and materials, with nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all guides and reports. Continue Reading »
2/13/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is offering a new series of seminars to focus on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. The seminars will feature face-to-face interaction with highly recognized speakers. Continue Reading »
2/7/2020 The American Concrete Institute recently completed a successful series of six seminars in South America focused on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. Continue Reading »
1/2/2020 ACI and universities need to make a significant effort to better educate engineers on the strut-and-tie method, especially in the detailing of nodal regions, and practicing engineers need to step up and learn the method. Continue Reading »
12/16/2019 The American Concrete Institute is offering a series of seminars in South America, Central America and Mexico with a focus on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. Continue Reading »
12/11/2019 ACI and Jordan Concrete Association, in collaboration with the Royal Scientific Society and Jordan Engineers Association, hosted the ACI Concrete Conference on Materials & Design, 17-18 November, 2019, in Amman, Jordan. Continue Reading »
12/11/2019 The American Concrete Institute and the ACI UAE Chapter hosted a day-long education program at the Big 5 Show in Dubai, UAE, November 25-28, 2019. Continue Reading »
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 »
10/15/2019 Under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya Bint Al Hassan, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and Jordan Concrete Association, in collaboration with the Royal Scientific Society and Jordan Engineers Association, announce the ACI Concrete Conference on Materials & Design to be held 17-18 November, 2019, in Amman, Jordan. Continue Reading »
10/2/2019 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 »
9/27/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and maintain structural concrete code requirements unique to the design of precast concrete. Continue Reading »
9/18/2019 ACI announces the launch of its Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector certification program. ACI will use the program to certify individuals who have demonstrated the knowledge required to properly inspect the installation of post-installed adhesive and mechanical anchors in concrete. Continue Reading »
8/12/2019 The American Concrete Institute is offering a new series of seminars to focus on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. Continue Reading »
8/7/2019 ACI President Randall Poston discusses the new ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, which contains some of the most significant technical changes since the 1971 Code. Continue Reading »
8/7/2019 The new ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete includes major technical changes in higher reinforcing steel yield strengths, the addition of shotcrete and deep foundation provisions, and much more. Continue Reading »
8/5/2019 The American Concrete Institute announces that ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete is now available in print and digital formats. Now with full-color illustrations to improve clarity, ACI 318-19 includes major technical changes in higher reinforcing steel yield strengths, the addition of shotcrete and deep foundation provisions, and much more. Continue Reading »
7/1/2019 ACI President Randall Poston discusses the work and history of ACI Committee 318 over the last 100 years. Continue Reading »
6/27/2019 The American Concrete Institute attended the Construction Specifications Institute Master Specifiers Retreat on June 19-21 in Chicago, IL, USA, to advocate for and educate on the importance of ACI specifications. Continue Reading »
6/24/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces that ACI 562-19 Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary is now available in print and digital formats. Continue Reading »
6/3/2019 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 »
5/1/2019 ACI President Randall W. Poston discusses his journey in ACI, including his work as Chair of the Technical Activities Committee, and Chair of ACI Committee 318, Structural Concrete Building Code. Continue Reading »
4/15/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce that the Chester Paul Siess Award for Excellence in Structural Research will be renamed the Mete A. Sozen Award for Excellence in Structural Research for a period of ten years, effective from the 2019 award cycle. Continue Reading »
4/2/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently introduced its 2019-2020 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Quebec City, QC, Canada. Continue Reading »
4/1/2019 ACI Executive Vice President Ron Burg discusses efforts that will ensure that ACI remains relevant, financially strong, and attractive and responsive to our membership today, in 2030, and beyond. Continue Reading »
3/1/2019 What a wonderful year I have had! I've frequently described the job as being an ambassador for ACI—spreading goodwill and interacting with our chapters, international partners, and student groups. Continue Reading »
2/14/2019 The American Concrete Institute has submitted multiple code change proposals to reference ACI standards in the model building codes developed by the International Code Council (ICC). Proposals will be considered during the ICC Committee Action Hearings to be held in Albuquerque, NM, USA, April 28 – May 8, 2019. Continue Reading »
2/4/2019 Continuing to build on the nearly 100 years of ACI’s concrete repair knowledge, ACI has launched a new Concrete Repair Subscription. Continue Reading »
1/30/2019 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 »
1/10/2019 The new office will serve as a vehicle for increasing awareness of regional concrete design and construction practices, in addition to strengthening strategic relationships and increasing access to the Institute’s consensus-based technical and educational resources. Continue Reading »
1/2/2019 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 »
12/17/2018 The American Concrete Institute expects to publish “ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” in 2019. The new edition will be the first since the reorganized format was published in 2014 and will include new and updated code provisions along with updated color illustrations for clarity. Continue Reading »
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 »
11/9/2018 The 318 Building Code Education Training session will take place in Dubai, UAE, 7 January 2019. Continue Reading »
11/1/2018 In keeping with its central mission and vision to disseminate knowledge needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world, ACI has made its extensive knowledge base of concrete information even easier to access—available 24/7, and always totally up-to-date. Continue Reading »
7/3/2018 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 »
5/9/2018 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 »
4/12/2018 Leaders of the Saudi Building Code National Committee (SBCNC) recently entered into an agreement with the American Concrete Institute to cooperate towards a better understanding and use of concrete and cementitious materials in civil infrastructure. Continue Reading »
3/16/2018 Wondering When the Next ACI 318 Will be Published? Due to changes in the International Code Council’s schedule for reviewing and publishing the International Building Code, a new version of ACI 318 is on track to be published in Summer 2019. Continue Reading »
3/5/2018 The American Concrete Institute recently approved the development of new standards from ACI Committee 201, Durability, and ACI Committee 365, Service Life Prediction. Continue Reading »
2/22/2018 The American Concrete Institute has launched concrete.org/MiddleEast – a website designed specifically for concrete professionals in the Middle East region. Continue Reading »
2/13/2018 The ACI Concrete Essentials Seminar Series will take place at the Big 5 Heavy Show in Dubai, UAE, March 26-27, 2018. Continue Reading »
2/8/2018 As part of its international initiative to seek opportunities to advance global outreach, ACI announces that an International Partnership Agreement with the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate was recently completed. Continue Reading »
1/30/2018 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 »
1/11/2018 The American Concrete Institute has released the 2018 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, and materials, with nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all guides and reports. Continue Reading »
1/8/2018 ACI recently signed an International Partnership Agreement with the Indonesian Society of Civil and Structural Engineers (HAKI). Continue Reading »
12/28/2017 More than 2,000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world are expected to convene at the The Grand America Hotel & The Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25-29, 2018, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications, and practices. Continue Reading »
12/18/2017 As the year end approaches, I’d like to thank you for supporting ACI, advancing our industry, and embracing ACI’s newly expanded mission. Looking forward, I am pleased to share details about some new and exciting membership additions coming in January. Continue Reading »
12/13/2017 The American Concrete Institute announces that it will host the ACI Concrete Essentials Seminar Series at the Big 5 Heavy Show in Dubai, UAE, March 26-27, 2018. The two-day seminar series will give participants an in-depth look into topics including concrete repair, self-consolidating concrete, mass concrete, and more. Continue Reading »
12/6/2017 The American Concrete Institute announces that its mission has been expanded to reflect its proactive approach to advocating the global adoption of ACI standards. Continue Reading »
10/27/2017 The ACI University App has new features that will help concrete industry professionals stay up-to-date, with more content and easier access to all ACI’s concrete resources. Continue Reading »
10/14/2017 Gathering and sharing information on the development and application of concrete design standards throughout the Americas and beyond was the focus of the ACI International Workshop on Structural Concrete: Technology Advancement and Adoption in the Americas. Continue Reading »
10/2/2017 The Americas are the larger home for ACI, not only because of geography but also due to many other synergies, namely cultural and linguistic ones. The Americas inject our membership with youth, a strong interest in our publications, and great recognition of ACI as the global authority in concrete. It is only fitting for ACI to invest resources in its second home. Continue Reading »
7/31/2017 A delegation from Vietnam led by Dr. Le Quang Hung, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Construction, recently visited ACI Headquarters, which resulted in the signing of an agreement to translate the ACI 318 Building Code and several other ACI technical documents into Vietnamese. Continue Reading »
7/28/2017 More than 2,000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world are expected to convene at the Disneyland® Hotel and Disney's Paradise Pier® Hotel, Anaheim, CA, USA, October 15-19, 2017, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications and standards. Continue Reading »
7/11/2017 Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council Standardization Organization recently entered into an agreement with the American Concrete Institute to cooperate towards a better understanding and use of concrete and cementitious materials in civil infrastructure. Continue Reading »
7/1/2017 It is clear ACI has been omnipresent in Asia and has very solid cooperation platforms throughout the continent. ACI's challenge is to further capitalize on and engage with the concrete community in this region to advance concrete construction and learn about and codify the best practices used there to cope with the exceptional and unparalleled growth in concrete use and production. Continue Reading »
6/12/2017 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 »
6/1/2017 ACI is incorrectly perceived sometimes as a U.S.-focused association, or more generally as a North American Institute. It is very true that the American Concrete Institute, as the name and the history suggest, has strong roots in the United States and North America, but it is equally true that ACI is a global organization. Continue Reading »
4/25/2017 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 »
3/31/2017 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 »
3/28/2017 Sessions, a Student Forum, Student Lunch, and a special session titled “An Evening with Mete: Celebrating the Educator, Mentor, Researcher" were just some of the highlights on Monday at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Detroit, MI USA. Continue Reading »
3/27/2017 Speakers from ACI chapters and concrete associations in nine countries traveled to meet and learn with other industry professionals from around the world. Continue Reading »
3/25/2017 Be ready this week at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA, for a busy schedule of international concrete industry experts presenting technical and educational sessions that will provide you with the latest research, case studies, best practices, and the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Continue Reading »
3/1/2017 Mike Schneider reflects on his year as ACI President, including his presidential objective "to strengthen the relationship between chapters, Institute members, and staff," and the workforce of the future. Continue Reading »
2/27/2017 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 »
2/27/2017 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 »
1/12/2017 Nearly 2,000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world will convene at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, MI, USA, March 26-March 30, 2017, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications and standards. Continue Reading »
1/6/2017 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 »
12/19/2016 As another year of our 113-year history comes to a close, I’d like to take a moment to share with you some of the many highlights from within our member community – because only through our collective accomplishments are we able to truly realize the strength of our membership. Continue Reading »
11/7/2016 The Simplified Chinese translation of ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary was presented at the ACI International Forum on Sunday, October 26, at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
11/7/2016 On December 7, 2016 a one-day seminar on the reorganized ACI 318-14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, will be held in Doha, Qatar, sponsored by Advanced Construction Technology Services, Institution of Civil Engineers, and ACI Qatar Chapter. Continue Reading »
10/23/2016 Speakers from ACI chapters and concrete associations in Europe, Australia, Canada, and Central America gathered at the ACI Convention in Philadelphia to meet and learn with other concrete industry professionals from around the world at the International Forum. Continue Reading »
10/4/2016 Reunion del Concreto 2016 took place recently at The Asociación Colombiana de Productores de Concreto (ASOCRETO) in Cartagena de India, Colombia. Delegates from more than 15 countries gathered for discussions, seminars, and special events, including a seminar on ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. Continue Reading »
8/3/2016 ACI reference specifications provide a basic specification that will produce quality construction and are nearly complete for most projects. For more complex projects, the reference specification provides a solid base to build a specification on because they are up to date and fully coordinated. Continue Reading »
8/1/2016 In my 40+ years in the construction industry, I have come to understand the value and importance of lifelong learning. ACI University is a training resource that provides online access to a wide range of concrete topics and the opportunity to earn CEU/PDH credits. The content of ACI University has greatly increased since its launch. Continue Reading »
7/22/2016 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of two important new documents for concrete industry professionals: ACI 301-16 Specifications for Structural Concrete, and the ACI Field Reference Manual. ACI 301-16 complements the completely reorganized ACI 318-14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. Continue Reading »
7/1/2016 The Institut Supérieur des Etudes Technologiques de Sfax (ISET Sfax), in Sfax, Tunisia, participated in its first ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I certification, in March 2016. The training was conducted by Luke Snell, FACI, with the class comprising of six members of the university staff and faculty and six representatives from the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
6/27/2016 Nearly 2,000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world will convene at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel in Philadelphia, PA, USA, October 23-27, 2016, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications and standards. Continue Reading »
6/8/2016 The publication of the new Chinese version of ACI 318-14, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, Traditional Chinese version, marks a new step in ACI’s continuing efforts to provide concrete industry professionals around the world with the tools to succeed. Continue Reading »
6/1/2016 The mission of ACI is to develop and disseminate consensus-based knowledge on concrete and its uses. How does this happen? Here is a brief summary of a very daunting task. ACI is a Standards Developing Organization (SDO), which means we must follow generally accepted consensus guidelines. The Technical Activities Committee (TAC) is the group that manages these consensus guidelines and therefore manages ACI's mission. Continue Reading »
4/25/2016 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 »
4/21/2016 The themes of repair and recycle were dominant at the "ACI 562 Concrete Repair Code, Applicability, and Use” session held at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Milwaukee, WI, USA, on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Continue Reading »
4/17/2016 Attendees gathered at the International Forum at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee, WI, USA, to meet and learn with other industry professionals from around the world. Continue Reading »
3/10/2016 The American Concrete Institute’s seminar on ACI 318-14: "Reorganized for Design" held on March 3, 2016, in Dubai, UAE, proved to be a great success with attendees. The one-day seminar covered the overall organizational philosophy of the new 318-14 Building Code, and the various technical changes. Continue Reading »
3/1/2016 It has been my honor to represent the American Concrete Institute as its 92nd President during the past year. I have interacted with members from across the Institute and met people from around the world, and they all shared a vision for improving our infrastructure, and the overall quality of life, through the use of concrete. Continue Reading »
2/16/2016 On March 3, 2016 a one-day ACI 318-14 seminar will be held in Dubai, UAE. Sponsored by Advanced Construction Technology Services the seminar will include coverage of overall organizational philosophy of the new code; scope, hierarchy, interpretation, and types of ACI documents; and much more. Continue Reading »
2/5/2016 Now is the time to act to get the current introductory pricing on ACI’s Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook [SP-17(14)]. Introductory pricing will only last until February 29, 2016. Developed in accordance with ACI’s reorganized 318-14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, it serves as an invaluable companion to ACI 318-14 and provides dozens of design examples of various reinforced concrete members. Continue Reading »
2/1/2016 ACI President Sharon Wood discusses how ACI is focusing on eliminating language barriers for its members and customers from around the world. The common language of ACI will always be "concrete," and through translations ACI is striving to make that language universal. Continue Reading »
1/22/2016 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 »
1/13/2016 Access to ACI University and all its online courses and webinars is now easier than ever. The updated ACI University App provides access to information on over 100 online courses, education publications, and free publications, and includes expanded categories, a new search function, automatic course update, and additional courses. Continue Reading »
12/16/2015 As a result of the dedication and collective wisdom of the American Concrete Institute’s 18,000 members and 20,000 chapter members, 2015 was a successful year that energized and advanced the concrete industry. We're excited for the year ahead, and hope that you’ll join us on the journey. Continue Reading »
11/11/2015 ACI's eighth annual Concrete Sustainability Forum was held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at the ACI Convention in Denver, CO, USA. During the Forum, global experts provided an update on new technologies, sustainability assessment systems, and sustainable design taking place in countries around the world. Continue Reading »
11/7/2015 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 »
11/4/2015 My first experience with ACI was at the Spring Convention in 1989 in Atlanta, GA. I was in the United States as a post-doc and had the pleasure of spending 6 months in Austin, TX, and Urbana-Champaign, IL. My supervisor Sven Sahlin introduced me to his friends Jim Jirsa and Mete Sozen and they introduced me to ACI. Continue Reading »
11/2/2015 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals—the Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook [SP-17(14)]. The new two-volume handbook provides guidance and assistance to professionals engaged in the design of reinforced concrete structures. Continue Reading »
10/1/2015 In the October 2014 issue of Concrete International, I had the privilege of writing a guest President's Memo ("318-14 Will Be Available Soon") about ACI Committee 318's efforts to reorganize the "Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete." Nearly one year later, I am pleased to report that engineers across the United States and around the world are using ACI 318-14 and have provided ACI with extremely positive feedback. Continue Reading »
10/1/2015 The ACI Foundation, a non-profit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute, has announced the formation of the Daniel W. Falconer Memorial Fellowship, created in honor of the late Dan Falconer, who passed away July 29, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dan served as ACI’s Managing Director of Engineering for more than 17 years. Continue Reading »
9/1/2015 Like many ACI members, I was deeply saddened to learn of Dan Falconer’s passing following his battle with cancer. Dan was an ACI Fellow and he served with distinction as ACI’s Managing Director of Engineering for over 17 years. Continue Reading »
8/24/2015 The American Concrete Institute is excited to be exhibiting at the 2015 National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) Structural Engineering Summit, at the Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas, NV, September 30 – October 3, 2015. Continue Reading »
8/5/2015 It is with great sadness that the American Concrete Institute mourns Daniel W. Falconer, ACI Managing Director of Engineering who passed away peacefully on July 29, 2015, at age 59, in his Hartland, MI, home surrounded by his family, after a 26-month battle with colon cancer. Continue Reading »
7/1/2015 ACI has now made learning about the new ACI 318-14 code easier than ever. You can learn about the new code directly from an expert during a live seminar or at your own pace by taking the online course through ACI University. Continue Reading »
6/23/2015 The American Concrete Institute is offering a new series of seminars this fall to focus on ACI 318-14, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. In addition, the seminars are now available as an online course through ACI University, and can be purchased for an individual user or for a group of five individual users at a reduced rate. Continue Reading »
6/1/2015 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 »
5/13/2015 As the weather heats up, concrete construction professionals start to think about hot weather concreting strategies. Hot weather concreting can be a challenge – make your next hot weather concreting project a success by taking advantage of ACI’s learning tools. Continue Reading »
5/1/2015 ACI's new President Sharon Wood discusses how extraordinary accomplishments can be achieved when a group of dedicated individuals sets an ambitious goal and is committed to achieving it, and how the upcoming year's focus will be on engagement, outreach, leadership, and structure. Continue Reading »
4/30/2015 ACI’s “Train-the-Administrator” program arrives in Canada and South America to assist in launching the Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification Program. Continue Reading »
4/16/2015 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 »
3/12/2015 A strategic initiative to expand accessibility of concrete knowledge is achieved through new translation efforts. Continue Reading »
2/23/2015 The American Concrete Institute hosted the first ACI 318-14: Reorganized for Design seminar on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in Detroit, MI. Approximately 70 people braved the weather to pack the seminar room. Continue Reading »
1/26/2015 The American Concrete Institute is excited to be part of the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) tenth annual fundraising auction, to be held at the World of Concrete on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ACI will be exhibiting at the World of Concrete at Booth S10339. Continue Reading »
1/26/2015 ACI is pleased to announce that Randall W. Poston, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., Chair, ACI Committee 318, 2008-2014, has been named as one of Engineering News Record’s Top 25 Newsmakers of 2014. Continue Reading »
1/13/2015 The American Concrete Institute is offering a series of seminars this year to focus on the newly-released ACI 318-14, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. Continue Reading »
1/12/2015 El Instituto Americano del Concreto (ACI) se complace en anunciar el lanzamiento de la edición en español del ACI 318-14: Requisitos del Código de Construcción para Concreto Estructural. El 2015 Código Internacional de Construcción hace referencia 318-14. Una pulgada-libra versión en español también ha sido lanzado. Continue Reading »
1/12/2015 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the release of the Spanish edition of ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. The 2015 International Building Code references 318-14. A Spanish language inch-pound version has also been released. Continue Reading »
1/5/2015 In the fall of 2009, Dick Stehly, in anticipation of his upcoming presidency of ACI, went to the Educational Activities Committee (EAC) and challenged them to provide more "tools" for the concrete professional. He wanted EAC to create more "touches" to the educational offerings of ACI. EAC responded to the challenge in a number of ways. Continue Reading »
11/19/2014 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) hosted a Twitter Chat on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, to answer users’ questions about formwork issues including selecting, designing, and specifying formwork systems for concrete structures, and the new Formwork for Concrete Manual. Continue Reading »
11/7/2014 ACI Conventions—a place for professionals interested in concrete. The recent fall convention in Washington D.C. exceeded expectations with leading technical presentations, development of committee reports/codes, and enjoyable social events. Continue Reading »
10/29/2014 The new 318-14 contains specific technical changes that will impact and benefit the work of contractors and the construction industry. These changes were discussed in a special presentation moderated by Dean A. Browning at the ACI Fall Convention in Washington DC, on Tuesday October 28, 2014. Continue Reading »
10/28/2014 The American Concrete Institute honored Prof. James K. Wight, ACI Past President, with a three part symposium at the ACI Fall 2014 Convention in Washington D.C. Continue Reading »
10/26/2014 Completely reorganized structural concrete building code ushers in a new era of ease, increased confidence, and improved logic and flow of information. Designers, engineers, contractors, and construction professionals will have increased confidence that a design satisfies all code requirements. Continue Reading »
10/26/2014 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), an organization whose mission is to develop and disseminate consensus-based knowledge on concrete and its uses, officially released the completely reorganized ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. The 2015 International Building Code will reference 318-14 Continue Reading »
10/20/2014 The American Concrete Institute’s Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook [SP-17] provides guidance and assistance to professionals engaged in the design of reinforced concrete structures. An invaluable companion to ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Continue Reading »
10/9/2014 The American Concrete Institute will honor Prof. James K. Wight, ACI Past President, with a three part symposium and reception at the ACI Fall 2014 Convention in Washington D.C. Continue Reading »
10/1/2014 By now, I am sure that every ACI member is aware the ACI 318-14 will be the first major restructuring of the "Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete" in more than 40 years. ACI 318-14 has been completely reorganized for greater ease of use. Continue Reading »
9/1/2014 As part of ACI’s new strategic plan, an objective ACI wishes to achieve is to collaborate on a global basis with other concrete organizations to share technology. In keeping with our goal to be one of the sources of concrete knowledge, we should be open to sharing knowledge from other organizations that develop concrete information. Continue Reading »
7/29/2014 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 »
7/14/2014 If you’re in the business of saving money and time, while increasing your productivity and competitiveness, the American Concrete Institute is the right place to find the answers you need. Continue Reading »
If you’re in the business of saving money and time, while increasing your productivity and competitiveness, the American Concrete Institute is the right place to find the answers you need.
6/26/2014 As of November 2013, ACI’s Certification department had 33 Sponsoring Groups offering the ACI/CRSI Adhesive Anchor Installer (AAI) program, and over 400 people have participated. Demand for this important program is growing because ACI 318-11 has been adopted by the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). Continue Reading »
6/18/2014 The ACI Fall 2014 Convention, October 26-30, 2014, in Washington DC, USA, will feature a unique session – “Teaching with the New ACI 318-14 – A Session for Educators.” Continue Reading »
6/18/2014 ACI will present a five-session webinar series featuring a comprehensive review of the behavior and design recommendations for anchoring fixtures to concrete. Continue Reading »
6/1/2014 Not very long ago, I decided to undergo a personal change—a lifestyle change. So, as a result, I began working with a personal trainer and told her about my desired goals and outcomes. And with that, she started a program to set me off in a new direction. Continue Reading »
5/1/2014 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the opening of public discussion for its completely reorganized ACI 318-14, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary.” Continue Reading »
4/30/2014 After nearly a decade, dozens of meetings, and scores of ballots, the reorganized ACI 318-14, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” is nearing completion as it enters the public discussion period. Standardization is the most rigorous consensus process used by ACI, providing the widest input and the highest overall quality assurance for a document. Continue Reading »
After nearly a decade, dozens of meetings, and scores of ballots, the reorganized ACI 318-14, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” is nearing completion as it enters the public discussion period. Standardization is the most rigorous consensus process used by ACI, providing the widest input and the highest overall quality assurance for a document.
4/28/2014 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will host a Twitter Chat to answer users’ questions about the completely reorganized 318-14. Join us on May 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm EST and tweet @ConcreteACI with #ACI318 to participate. Continue Reading »
4/11/2014 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 »
3/27/2014 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 »
3/19/2014 The American Concrete Institute announces the addition of referenced provisions in the International Code Council Evaluation Service “Acceptance Criteria for Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete Elements, Subject AC308-0631-R1 (AHG/HS).” Continue Reading »
3/1/2014 In April of 2013, I began my term as ACI President with great aspirations as outlined in my Presidential objectives. These objectives reflected the aspirations of our membership and staff: Go Global, Be Relevant, and Celebrate Our Legacy. There is a risk when one puts objectives on the table, but I did so with confidence in the amazing community known as ACI. Collectively, we undertook an ambitious work plan. Continue Reading »
2/3/2014 I invite you to participate in a very special event. On Monday, March 24, at the ACI Spring 2014 convention in Reno, NV, the ACI Foundation will host a dinner to express gratitude to the founders and funders of one of the Institute’s most successful programs: the ACI Student Fellowship Program. Continue Reading »
1/22/2014 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), an organization whose mission is to develop and disseminate consensus-based knowledge on concrete and its uses, is finalizing a completely reorganized ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. Continue Reading »
12/18/2013 In an effort to meet current website standards and provide a cleaner, more user-friendly site, ACI has launched its completely new website. Continue Reading »
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