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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 »
5/1/2024 The American Concrete Institute has released the 2024 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. Continue Reading »
5/22/2023 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce new Trustees and re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. 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 »
2/6/2023 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to host the ACI Concrete Convention in San Francisco, CA, USA, on April 2-6, 2023. Continue Reading »
8/24/2022 NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, announces MST Rebar Inc. as a new Bronze Supporting Member. 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 »
10/6/2021 ACI and the ACI Georgia Chapter are proud to host the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention on October 17-21, 2021. The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete knowledge. Continue Reading »
9/9/2021 Engineers, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives will convene virtually from October 17-21, 2021, at the ACI Concrete Convention, the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Originally scheduled as a hybrid event in Atlanta, GA, and online, the event will now be fully virtual. Continue Reading »
7/14/2021 Registration is now open for the ACI Concrete Convention. Select programming will also be available live or on-demand to attendees who choose to attend virtually. Highlights Include 55+ Technical Sessions, ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, Concrete Mixer, and Exhibit Hall. Continue Reading »
4/26/2021 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
11/25/2020 Signed by Director General, H.E. Thabit Salim Al Turaifi, with the approval of the Sharjah Executive Council, this new agreement formalizes the desire to collaboratively develop and disseminate information on concrete and concrete structures. 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 »
4/7/2020 New vice chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council. 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 »
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 »
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 »
6/12/2019 ACI sponsored the 32nd Annual ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition held June 6-8, 2019 on the campus of Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL, USA. 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 »
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 »
1/24/2019 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 »
12/4/2018 A surprising statistic was shared with me recently at The ACI Concrete Convention and Exposition – Fall 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. There are now over 15,000 ACI student members. Continue Reading »
4/12/2018 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2018-2019 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, last month. 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 »
3/7/2018 The American Concrete Institute will select eight young members, age 35 and younger, to attend the Emerging Leaders Alliance conference to represent ACI. 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 »
1/31/2018 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. 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 »
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 »
10/9/2017 The American Concrete Institute announces the formation of Editorial Boards to oversee the ACI Materials Journal and the ACI Structural Journal, making and keeping ACI’s serial publications the premier place to publish for academic researchers in the field of concrete. 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 »
4/28/2017 Hot weather concreting can be a challenge – to minimize the disadvantages, and make your next hot weather concreting project a success, use ACI’s resources, including ACI University online courses, free online education presentations, publications, and journal articles. Continue Reading »
4/7/2017 Representatives from International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM), recently visited ACI Headquarters to find out more about ACI activities, and opportunities for closer cooperation. 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 »
3/25/2017 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 »
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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 »
2/13/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will host a Twitter chat to highlight the new ACI 301-16 Specifications for Structural Concrete, and answer users’ questions. Everyone can follow the conversation and contribute using the #ACI301 hashtag on Twitter. 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 »
10/18/2016 Waste tires used in self-compacting concrete. Oil industry waste used as a partial replacement of cement. Ground granulated blast furnace slag used in place of natural coarse aggregates. These concepts are just a few examples of current research into sustainable technologies in the concrete industry, available through ACI’s Materials Journal. Continue Reading »
9/15/2016 In early September, the American Concrete Institute attended the CONSTRUCT Show sponsored by Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) to promote the newly updated ACI 301-16 Specifications for Structural Concrete, and the ACI Field Reference Manual in Austin, Texas, USA. 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 »
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 »
5/25/2016 Admixtures have long been recognized as important components of concrete used to improve its performance. More recently chemical admixtures have been used to help concrete producers meet sustainability requirements often included in modern construction. Continue Reading »
4/20/2016 “Avoiding Problems through Sound Prevention Methods.” This session at Contractors’ Day on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in Milwaukee, WI, USA, saw four speakers presenting information that focused on various proactive methods, techniques, and technologies that help identify and prevent problems from occurring with projects. Continue Reading »
4/16/2016 Can’t decide which session to attend at The Concrete Convention and Exposition being held in Milwaukee, WI, USA, this week? There will be a wide range of sessions available, with concrete industry experts presenting on topics of global significance as well as more localized topics. Continue Reading »
2/25/2016 The American Concrete Institute has recently enhanced its two scholarly journals – the ACI Materials Journal and the ACI Structural Journal – with expanded content and greater digital accessibility. Continue Reading »
2/12/2016 From committee meetings and technical sessions, to networking events and an industry tradeshow, The Concrete Convention and Exposition offers a place to engage with industry leaders and experts from around the globe. Online registration is open through March 31st, 2016. Continue Reading »
9/18/2015 Improving the quality of concrete testing can be achieved by stressing education and quality, according to the authors of a recent article on concrete testing in Concrete International magazine. Continue Reading »
7/28/2015 ACI’s new Guide to Concrete Floor and Slab Construction will help you design and construct successful quality projects, and more. Continue Reading »
7/27/2015 ACI Egypt is proud to announce the recent formation of the first student chapter in based on the campus of Arab Academy of Science, Technology and Maritime (AASTMT) located in the city of Alexandria. Continue Reading »
6/10/2015 ACI staff recently traveled to India as part of a global effort to share technology with and learn from other concrete organizations. Continue Reading »
5/7/2015 Currently exhibiting as a supporting organization at the Concrete India Show in Mumbai, India, visitors can explore ACI’s technical and educational offerings at booth E88 in the Exhibit Hall. Continue Reading »
4/13/2015 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has presented its Distinguished Achievement Award to Concrete Promotional Group, Inc., a 28 year old trade association that supports the local construction community in the use of quality concrete construction means and methods. The award was presented at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, MO, April 12, 2015. Continue Reading »
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