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American Concrete Institute Releases ACI CODE-318-25, the New Standard for Structural Concrete

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 »

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 »

American Concrete Institute Releases 2024 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices

5/1/2024
The American Concrete Institute has released the 2024 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. Continue Reading »

Michael J. Paul Elected President of American Concrete Institute

4/18/2024
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2024-2025 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »

Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity Welcomes First Members

10/2/2023
PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity is pleased to announce its first members: Ceco Concrete Construction, LLC, and The Conco Companies. Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute's New Mid-Atlantic Resource Center Opening in Columbia, Maryland

8/17/2023
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is opening a third Resource Center, located in Columbia, MD, to serve Mid-Atlantic based communities in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Releases 2023 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices

4/18/2023
The American Concrete Institute has released the 2023 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. Continue Reading »

ACI Resource Centers to Offer Upcoming Shotcrete Inspector Certification Sessions

3/29/2023
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will collaborate with The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) to host two upcoming certification sessions for the ACI Shotcrete Inspector program. 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 »

Fiber in My Diet Concrete

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 »

American Concrete Institute Announces New Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor of Concrete International

10/28/2021
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce that Keith A. Tosolt and Lacey Stachel have been named Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of Concrete International (CI). Continue Reading »

ACI to Develop Concrete Pool and Watershape Code

10/12/2021
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and maintain code requirements for concrete pools, spas, and other recreational watershapes. Continue Reading »

ACI Certification Sees Strong Activity Trend in 2021

5/24/2021
The American Concrete Institute has been certifying concrete craftsmen, technicians, and inspectors for nearly four decades. With more than 30 certification programs available across concrete testing, inspection, and construction/specialist roles, the industry has seen considerable growth over the years in the number of projects requiring ACI-certified individuals. Continue Reading »

ACI Remains Steadfast in Enhancing Certification Offerings

4/12/2021
Quality concrete does not happen by chance. Rather, it happens when individuals with proper credentials in concrete testing, inspection, and construction are specified and required on the jobsite. For nearly 40 years, ACI Certification has been providing individuals with the necessary credentials to improve jobsite safety, reduce waste of materials, and identify design and construction challenges. 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 Publishes Updated Shotcrete for the Craftsman

12/2/2020
The American Concrete Institute recently released an updated version of its popular “Shotcrete for the Craftsman” publication, one of the five titles available in the ACI Concrete Craftsman series. ACI’s “Shotcrete for the Craftsman” provides shotcrete nozzlemen with an understanding of basic concrete technology and describes and illustrates how to properly place quality shotcrete. Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Offers New Shotcrete Inspection Certification Program

7/28/2020
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is now offering a Shotcrete Inspector certification program to certify individuals who demonstrate the knowledge and experience required to properly inspect the placement of shotcrete. Continue Reading »

The ACI Concrete Convention, Raleigh, NC, USA

6/9/2020
Engineers, students, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world attend the ACI Concrete Convention. This year’s convention will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh Marriott, and Raleigh Sheraton, Raleigh, NC, USA, October 25-29, 2020. 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 »

ACI Expands Learning for ACI 318-19

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 »

Advance Your Skills Now Through ACI’s Digital Learning Programs

3/26/2020
ACI has solutions for concrete industry professionals who want to take advantage now of industry-leading digital learning programs. Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces ACI 318-19 Building Code On-Demand Course

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 »

American Concrete Institute Celebrates Certification Programs at World of Concrete

2/6/2020
ACI hosted a celebratory booth event in honor of ACI certification at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Show attendees and press were invited to attend the event on Wednesday afternoon to learn about recent ACI Certification achievements and network with leadership, staff, and ACI Sponsoring Groups. Continue Reading »

ACI Concrete Convention – Rosemont/Chicago, IL, USA

1/10/2020
ACI and the ACI Illinois Chapter are proud to host the ACI Concrete Convention this spring at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont/Chicago, IL, United States, March 29-April 2, 2020. The convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete knowledge. Continue Reading »

ACI 318-19 – The Essential Code

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 »

ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Now Available

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 »

ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council Announces New Leadership

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 »

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 »

Reduced Price on ACI TechNotes

8/4/2017
TechNotes are now available in the ACI store at a reduced price. TechNotes are brief, narrowly focused, single-topic guides -- are usually practice oriented and present specific direction on a particular issue, and may contain pictures, figures, tables, and numeric examples. Continue Reading »

Concrete Industry Experts Lead Essential Webinars

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 »

American Concrete Institute Announces New Publication on Shotcrete

6/8/2016
The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of an invaluable new publication for concrete industry professionals— ACI 506R-16 Guide to Shotcrete. The new guide provides information on materials and properties of both dry-mix and wet-mix shotcrete. Most facets of the shotcrete process are covered, including application procedures, equipment requirements, and responsibilities of the shotcrete crew. 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 »

American Concrete Institute Announces Promotion of Christopher J. Darnell to Managing Director

1/11/2016
The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher J. Darnell to Managing Director, Customer & Product Strategy. In support of ACI’s strategic goal of being more efficient, agile, and effective, Darnell will focus efforts on improving the member and customer experience by aligning Institute products and services with user expectations, market demand, and communication channels. Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Honors Outstanding Contributions and Service to the Industry in Denver

11/9/2015
On Sunday, November 8, 2015, the American Concrete Institute presented six awards and delivered the next presentation of the Katharine and Bryant Mather Commemorative Lecture Series during The Concrete Convention and Exposition. Continue Reading »