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Hot Weather Concrete Resources

6/18/2025
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 »

ACI's New Honorary Members

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 »

ACI Certification Supports Concrete Construction Worldwide

1/3/2025
ACI certifications are fundamentally important to the Institute and the concrete industry, throughout the United States and in many other countries.   Continue Reading »

Celebrating Concrete Excellence through Craft Workers

6/3/2024
As ACI says on our website, we are a technical organization. So, unsurprisingly, we usually dwell—and, consequently, excel—on technical matters, both great and small. Right here, right now, though, through these great photos, I would like to acknowledge and celebrate the legions of craft workers who make concrete excellence a manifest reality.   Continue Reading »

ACI's New Honorary Members

3/18/2024
ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on five individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention March 24-28, 2024.   Continue Reading »

Why ACI is Important to Concrete Contractors

11/20/2023
ACI Contractor Members now have access to annual subscriptions that allow free access to all ACI University webinars and on-demand courses, plus unlimited access to the Institute’s 200+ practices (including all ACI guides and reports) and symposium volumes.   Continue Reading »

The Two Sides of a Coin

8/1/2023
ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses his recent travels to Morocco, Turkey, and Italy, and stresses the importance of sharing knowledge and learning from others.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Announces Concrete Durability Scholarship

7/12/2023
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the new ACI 201 Concrete Durability Scholarship funded by Professor Emeritus Donald J. Janssen.   Continue Reading »

Antonio Nanni Elected President of American Concrete Institute

4/27/2023
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2023-2024 president, vice president, and four board members.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Introduces New Guide for Shotcrete

3/16/2023
The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 506, has released ACI PRC-506-22: Shotcrete—Guide. The newly introduced guide provides information on materials and properties of both dry-mix and wet-mix shotcrete and covers most facets of the shotcrete process including application procedures, equipment requirements, and responsibilities of the shotcrete crew.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation 2022 Technology Forum Success

9/23/2022
For the first time in two years, the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) successfully hosted an in-person Technology Forum.   Continue Reading »

Registration Open for ACI Foundation’s 2022 Technology Forum

6/17/2022
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) will host its next Technology Forum on August 30- September 1, 2022, in St. Paul, MN.   Continue Reading »

Charles K. Nmai Elected President of American Concrete Institute

4/20/2022
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2022-2023 president, vice president, and four board members.   Continue Reading »

ACI's New Honorary Members

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 »

Impact of Hot Weather Conditions on Concrete Repair

2/15/2021
This 2-part featured session titled Impact of Hot Weather Conditions on Concrete Repair is moderated by Tarek Khan and Michael Faubel, and will assist contractors, material suppliers and specifiers with practical information on planning, constructing, and designing successful concrete repairs in hot weather.   Continue Reading »

New ACI Specifications for Concrete Construction

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 »

ACI Foundation Funds Research Projects

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 »

ACI Top 10 Digital Products

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 »

New On-Demand Training Program for Concrete Construction Inspectors

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 »

Florida Concrete Bowling Ball Competition Winners

2/11/2020
Some of the winning teams from a Concrete Bowling Ball Competition at the FC&PA Headquarters in Orlando, FL, USA, will go on to the ACI international competition which will be held at the Spring 2020 ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont/Chicago, IL, USA.   Continue Reading »

Eco Concrete Competition held in Pakistan Challenges Students to Explore Sustainability

2/21/2019
NED University of Engineering and Technology (NEDUET) - ACI Student Chapter hosted BAMCRETE 1.0 at their undergraduate facility on January 16, 2019 in Karachi City, Pakistan.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces New Concrete Repair Specifications

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 »

International Cooperation Leads to Success for ACI Certification

10/31/2018
International cooperation resulted in success for a new Concrete Field Testing Technician certification program based on British Standards/European Norms (BS/EN).   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of Pervious Concrete Cylinder Student Competition

10/23/2018
The competition took place at the recent Concrete Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas, NV, USA. The first, second, and third place in the Cylinder Performance, and Cementitious Efficiency categories each receive cash awards of $750, $500, and $250, respectively.   Continue Reading »

The Importance of ACI Certification

8/3/2018
Thirty-five years ago, ACI’s first certification program was launched - the Concrete Field Testing Technician program. Since that time, more than 550,000 craftsmen, technicians, inspectors, and other concrete professionals have pursued ACI Certifications,   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Launches New Decorative Concrete Flatwork Certification Program

7/18/2018
The American Concrete Institute has introduced a new decorative concrete flatwork certification to its programs. The program allows individuals to earn two designations: Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Decorative Concrete Flatwork Associate.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Launches New Decorative Concrete Flatwork Certification Program

7/17/2018
The American Concrete Institute has introduced a new decorative concrete flatwork certification to its programs. The program allows individuals to earn two designations: Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Decorative Concrete Flatwork Associate.   Continue Reading »

Record-Breaking 80,000th Active Concrete Field Testing Technician Certified

7/10/2018
The American Concrete Institute is excited to announce that there are now 80,000 active concrete field testing technicians certified through ACI. This milestone was reached in June 2018.   Continue Reading »

ACI’s New Honorary Members

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 »

New Improved ACI University App Available

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 »

My Story with ACI

5/4/2017
ACI President Khaled Awad talks about his path so far, and his expectations for the upcoming year.   Continue Reading »

Hot Weather Concreting—Methods for Success

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 »

Stehly Memorial Hockey Game Raises Thousands for Students

4/4/2017
Further cementing its place as a staple event during ACI's annual Spring Convention and Exposition, the fifth annual Stehly Memorial Hockey Game took place this past week in Detroit, MI, USA.   Continue Reading »

Inspiring ACI's Young Members

2/1/2017
Students and young professionals are critical to the continued success of any organization. ACI President Mike Schneider discusses the tremendous opportunities for young professionals (millennials). "Today's young members are the future of our industry, and it is our responsibility to provide them with meaningful and informative engagements in ACI."   Continue Reading »

¿Qué es el concreto?

12/20/2016
What is Concrete? This basic question and many more are answered in the CCS-0S(16) Concrete Fundamentals - Spanish Language Version. In full color, with updated content and dual units, Fundamentos del concreto is intended for anyone who wants an introduction to concrete and concrete construction. Chapters cover concrete basics, materials, construction practices, testing, and more.   Continue Reading »

Learn Online at ACI University

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 »

American Concrete Institute Announces New Structural Concrete Specifications

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 »

American Concrete Institute Announces New Document on Curing

5/31/2016
The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals— ACI 308R-16 Guide to External Curing of Concrete. The new guide provides the most up-to-date information needed for the concrete industry professional.   Continue Reading »

Ultra-High Performance, Nano-Silica, and Bridge Inspection Research

4/18/2016
ACI knows that Student Members and Young Professionals value their membership and want to actively engage in expanding their professional careers. A perfect opportunity for this engagement was the convention session—Undergraduate Research on Concrete Materials, Structural Design, or Construction.   Continue Reading »

Panama Trip Becomes a Reality with ACI Chapters Help

3/28/2016
Nine student chapter members from North Carolina State University (NCSU) along with their faculty advisor, Roberto Nunez, and John Conn, ACI Director of Chapter Activities embarked on an international education experience to Panama City, Panama from March 9-11, 2016.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Expands its Concrete Craftsman Series with New Books on Concrete Fundamentals and Decorative Concrete

2/3/2016
The American Concrete Institute expands its Concrete Craftsman Series with two new books for concrete industry professionals—Concrete Fundamentals and Placing and Finishing Decorative Concrete Flatwork.   Continue Reading »

ACI Expands its Concrete Craftsman Series with New Books on Concrete Fundamentals and Decorative Concrete

1/28/2016
In direct response to feedback from members and customers, the American Concrete Institute has published two new books as part of its Concrete Craftsman Series to provide guidance and best practices to concrete contractors. The new Concrete Fundamentals and Placing and Finishing Decorative Concrete Flatwork books provide concrete industry professionals with indispensable information.   Continue Reading »

ACI University App—Increasing Your Concrete Education

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 »

Chill Out–The Challenge of Hot Weather Concreting

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 »

ACI Announces New Officers for 2015

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 »

ACI Announces New Officers for 2014

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 »

American Concrete Institute Announces New Officers For 2013

5/20/2013
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New Adhesive Anchor Seminar and Online Learning Resources Available From the American Concrete Institute

9/6/2012
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Surveying the Future: Backsights and Foresights

3/1/2012
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We Are Not Alone

8/1/2011
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Success in Sustainable Development

12/1/2007
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ACI Specifications-A New Direction

6/1/2004
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"Mather, Corps of Engineers"

2/1/2003
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ACI—What's in it for the Contractor?

12/1/2001
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Better Education is the Goal

5/1/2001
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What Engineers Need to Know About Concrete...but Never Learned in School

8/1/1999
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