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6/5/2025 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced today that Zhu Liu, PE, has been named East Asia Regional Manager in the ACI International Affairs department. The role of the East Asia Regional Manager was created to support ACI’s growing presence throughout the region. Continue Reading »
6/2/2025 One of my missions during my term as ACI President is to support the new ACI Strategic Plan. In that spirit, I would like to draw attention to one of the strategic goals: “Enhance the ACI Experience: attract, engage, and support young members.” Continue Reading »
5/1/2025 In her first ever President's Memo, ACI President Maria Juenger discusses how her love for chemistry eventually became a love for concrete – and how she found a place for herself within the ACI community. Continue Reading »
4/23/2025 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is excited to announce the release of Episode 25 of its podcast series, ACI Engineering Greatness—a show created for young professionals, by young professionals. Continue Reading »
4/22/2025 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the election of new Trustees and the re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. Continue Reading »
4/15/2025 The ACI Foundation is excited to announce its 2025-2026 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in ideas, research, and people to create the future of the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
4/10/2025 The recent ACI Concrete Convention made history with its highest-ever student attendance, marking a major milestone in the Institute’s ongoing efforts to engage and empower the next generation of concrete professionals. Continue Reading »
4/10/2025 New chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council. Continue Reading »
4/9/2025 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) rolled out several new initiatives at the spring ACI Convention that are designed to strengthen engagement and retention among young members. With a focus on inclusivity and mentorship, ACI aims to equip the next generation with the tools and connections that support long-term involvement in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
4/3/2025 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2025-2026 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/1/2025 In this month’s President’s Memo, ACI Executive Vice President Fred Grubbe discusses how ACI is carrying out its global commitment to share knowledge on all things concrete, and exactly how ACI is continuing to expand its international outreach, programs, and services. 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 »
2/26/2025 This spring, 79 universities will receive recognition as an ACI Outstanding Student Chapter for activities conducted during the 2024 calendar year. The student chapter winners will be announced during the ACI Student Awards Program held on Monday morning during the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention, March 30 – April 2, 2025, in Toronto, ON, Canada. Continue Reading »
2/5/2025 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the much-anticipated 2025 Concrete Innovation Forum, formerly known as the Technology Forum. Scheduled from August 12-14, 2025, at the modern and inspirational Hotel Clio, centrally located in Denver, Colorado, this event is a pivotal gathering for inventors, early adopters and other professionals within the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
11/13/2024 ACI is excited to announce a major upgrade to its concrete repair resources. Beginning November 12, 2024, the current ACI Concrete Repair Subscription will transition to the new ACI 562 PLUS Repair Subscription. This change is part of ACI's ongoing commitment to providing the most advanced and user-friendly resources for professionals in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
11/13/2024 The ACI Concrete Convention has numerous educational opportunities for younger members to learn how to use ACI documents and practices in the real world. During the most recent fall convention, held in Philadelphia, PA, USA, there were two sessions designed to help young members understand the value of ACI resources on the job. Continue Reading »
11/5/2024 The Pervious Concrete Cylinder Competition was held on Sunday, November 3, 2024, during the ACI Concrete Convention in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Thirty teams from the USA, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Chile, and Puerto Rico submitted projects for judging in this year’s competition sponsored by ACI Committee 522 Pervious Concrete. Continue Reading »
10/17/2024 The Michel Bakhoum International Collaboration Award, founded in 2024, honors the memory of Prof. Michel Bakhoum, ACI Member, and internationally known structural engineer, researcher, and educator. Continue Reading »
10/7/2024 Seven Young Professionals represented the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference September 22-25, 2024, at The Landing Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
10/1/2024 When you think of the future of the concrete industry, what image comes to mind? Is it automation, new materials, or the future workforce? For our industry to thrive and continue to advance, we need to invest in it. This is why ACI created the ACI Foundation, whose mission is to make strategic investments in ideas, research, and people to create the future of the concrete industry. The ACI Foundation partners with ACI and community donors to make Continue Reading »
8/1/2024 As ACI expands and deepens its international reach, the need greatly increases for solid, relevant, and user-friendly concrete knowledge and good practices for small, ordinary projects that are fundamental and critical in emerging economies. Continue Reading »
5/29/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and report information on concrete made with brackish, saline, and brine water and sea aggregates. ACI Committee 243, Seawater Concrete, will host its inaugural meeting on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the ACI Concrete Convention in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
5/23/2024 Registration is open for the fourth 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge, a free, virtual conference organized by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Continue Reading »
5/21/2024 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected eight research projects to receive grants this year. Continue Reading »
5/7/2024 This year’s event will be held in three stages on July 15, 23, and 24 Continue Reading »
4/18/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2024-2025 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/16/2024 This year the ACI Foundation was able to award 29 fellowships and 15 scholarships to students from 35 different institutions. Continue Reading »
4/10/2024 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce new Trustees and the re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. 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 »
4/2/2024 The ACI Mortar Workability Student Competition was held on Sunday, March 24, 2024, during the ACI Concrete Convention in New Orleans, LA, USA. Twenty-eight teams from the USA, Canada, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Indonesia, Poland, and Chile submitted projects for judging in this year’s competition. Continue Reading »
3/21/2024 PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity announces Jeffrey W. Coleman and Michael J. Schneider have joined the Center’s Board of Directors. Continue Reading »
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 »
3/6/2024 ACI's online certification training programs are available to contractors, engineers, and other concrete professionals seeking to become ACI-certified. Continue Reading »
2/22/2024 A total of 100 universities around the world received recognition as a 2023 Outstanding ACI Student Chapter. Continue Reading »
2/21/2024 The ACI Foundation is pleased to partner with the ACI Houston Chapter to create a new student academic award. Continue Reading »
2/21/2024 ACI has released a free Spanish Language Tools and Resources Guide to highlight the many Spanish language resources for the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
2/5/2024 Nine graduate students will receive travel stipends of $1,000 USD to attend the Spring 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 »
1/17/2024 ACI and RILEM have partnered to sponsor a Peer-to-Peer webinar that will take place on Friday February 2nd, 2024 at 10AM EST. Continue Reading »
12/1/2023 ACI President Tony Nanni discusses constructability, and shares opinions from concrete industry professionals Continue Reading »
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 »
11/10/2023 The Michael Thomas Concrete Durability Award was established in 2023 by the Institute in memory of Michael D.A. Thomas, ACI Fellow. Continue Reading »
11/9/2023 The FRP Composite Beam Competition was held on Sunday, October 29, 2023, during the ACI Concrete Convention in Boston, MA, USA. Continue Reading »
10/31/2023 The ninth annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. Continue Reading »
10/25/2023 Eleven graduate students will receive travel stipends of $1,000 USD to attend the ACI Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
10/9/2023 Eight Young Professionals represented the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference. 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 »
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 »
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 »
7/5/2023 In this month's memo, ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses the rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI), it is not only advisable, but critical for ACI to gain a deeper understanding of these systems and their implications for ACI operations, document development, and the concrete industry in general. Continue Reading »
6/30/2023 Professor Muhammed Basheer, FACI, FREng., has been recognized with a Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours. Continue Reading »
6/15/2023 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 11 research projects to receive grants this year. Continue Reading »
6/1/2023 ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses international outreach, the spring ACI Concrete Convention, and the importance of sustainability to ACI and the industry. Continue Reading »
5/22/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has hired Mahmut Ekenel to support, promote, and assist in the development of certification and conformity assessment programs. Continue Reading »
5/22/2023 Nine graduate students received travel stipends of $1,000 USD to attend the ACI Concrete Convention, April 2-6, 2023, in San Francisco, CA, USA 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 »
5/17/2023 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) will host its next Technology Forum on August 29 - August 31, 2023, in Portland, OR. Continue Reading »
5/15/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce Frederick H. Grubbe, MBA, CAE, currently President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA), has been named Executive Vice President of ACI. Continue Reading »
5/2/2023 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2023-2024 fellowship and scholarship recipients. Continue Reading »
5/1/2023 ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses new member recruitment and retention, as well as his goal as President: “To Make Concrete Better for Society and Its Industry,” and this means that we all, as professionals and as an organization, must take sustainability seriously. Continue Reading »
4/27/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2023-2024 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/6/2023 The FRC Bowling Ball Competition was held on Sunday, April 2, 2023, during the ACI Concrete Convention in San Francisco, CA, USA. The undergraduate university teams are challenged to demonstrate the behavior of fiber reinforcement within concrete to gain experience in forming and fabricating a fiber-reinforced concrete element, and to encourage creativity in engineering design predictions and analysis testing. Continue Reading »
3/29/2023 A total of 106 universities around the world received recognition as a 2022 ACI Excellent or Outstanding University Award Winner. 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 »
3/1/2023 My term as ACI President ends at the conclusion of the Spring Convention in San Francisco, CA, USA, on April 6, 2023. What a year it has been in living up to the Institute’s tagline of “Always advancing!” Continue Reading »
2/3/2023 The American Concrete Institute has published a brand-new Certificate Program on Concrete Constructability. Continue Reading »
1/23/2023 The ACI Foundation has created a new Fellowship in honor of Kenneth C. Hover. Continue Reading »
11/4/2022 The ACI Concrete Convention held October 23-27, 2022, in Dallas, TX, USA, was bustling with activities and opportunities for both undergraduates, grad students, and young professionals. Continue Reading »
11/3/2022 The Pervious Concrete Cylinder Competition was held on Sunday, October 23, 2022, during the ACI Concrete Convention in Dallas, TX, USA. Continue Reading »
10/25/2022 Chau Chak Wing Museum receives the Institue's Overall Excellence award. Continue Reading »
10/4/2022 Six Young Professionals represented the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference September 26-28, 2022, at The Omni Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. 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 »
9/23/2022 ACI is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Concrete Projects Competition. The competition is held in the Spring and sponsored by ACI Committee S801, Student Competitions. 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 »
7/12/2022 The American Concrete Institute presents Engineering Greatness – a brand new podcast series created for young professionals by young professionals in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
7/6/2022 The ACI Foundation is now accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2023-2024 academic year. Continue Reading »
5/19/2022 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 10 research projects to receive grants this year. 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 »
4/27/2022 NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete has hired Dr. Andrea Schokker as Executive Director. 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 »
4/22/2022 New chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council. Continue Reading »
4/20/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2022-2023 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/18/2022 This year the ACI Foundation was able to award 16 fellowships and nine scholarships to students from 23 different institutions. Continue Reading »
3/22/2022 Six graduate students will receive travel stipends up to $1,000 USD to attend the ACI Concrete Convention, March 27-31, 2022, in Orlando, FL, USA. 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 »
3/9/2022 The American Concrete Institute has memorialized University of Illinois Prof. Clyde E. Kesler by renaming an annual award given to outstanding educators in the field of concrete materials and structures. Continue Reading »
2/11/2022 Sikandar Sajid, Ph.D. Candidate from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada is the winner of the 2021 James Instruments Student Award for Research on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete. Continue Reading »
2/11/2022 A total of 86 universities around the world received recognition in the 2021 ACI Excellent or Outstanding University Awards Program. Continue Reading »
1/31/2022 The American Concrete Institute along with the ACI UAE Chapter will co-host the ACI Concrete Conference on Innovation in Dubai, UAE on March 9-10, 2022. Continue Reading »
12/3/2021 ACI Committee 123, Research and Current Developments, recently announced the winners of their bi-annual poster competition held in conjunction with the ACI Virtual Convention. 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 »
11/1/2021 The annual ACI Chapter special section in Concrete International is an opportune time to show our appreciation for the work and effort that local members of ACI chapters contribute to the mission of the Institute. Continue Reading »
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 »
10/26/2021 Thirteen undergraduate teams participated in the ACI Eco Concrete Competition that was held in conjunction with the ACI Virtual Convention. Continue Reading »
10/19/2021 The What I Wish I Knew session, sponsored by ACI S806 Young Professional Activities Committee, was held Monday, October 18, 2021 during the ACI Virtual Convention. This session aims to provide insights on the life of a young professionals in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
10/6/2021 Ten Young Professionals represented the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference September 26-29, 2021, at The Omni Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
9/24/2021 As part of the event on September 12, 2021, attendees were invited to a series of free Concrete Talks at Middle East Concrete powered by ACI and the ACI UAE Chapter on the topics of high-performance concrete, quality assurance/control for concrete work, new building regulations in the Emirate of Dubai, 3D concrete printing, and more. 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 »
8/25/2021 The ACI Foundation is currently inviting students to apply for its 2022-2023 Middle East North Africa fellowship. Continue Reading »
7/19/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce that Rex C. Donahey, Ph.D., will serve as the Institute’s inaugural Director of Innovative Concrete Technology. In this newly created position, Donahey will be responsible for actively providing outreach by the Institute to trade organizations, companies, and individuals to attract emerging technologies for development within ACI. Continue Reading »
6/23/2021 Master Builders Solutions, the ACI Georgia Chapter, and the ACI Ontario Chapter have generously funded three new awards through the ACI Foundation. The awards will further the ACI Foundation’s mission of funding students and nurturing the future of concrete. Continue Reading »
6/22/2021 The Jordan Concrete Association hosted a virtual meeting on Saturday, June 19, 2021, to mark the formation of the JCA Academic Committee. 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 »
5/5/2021 The ACI Foundation has established the Burg-Coleman Iowa State ‘77 Fellowship. This new fellowship is funded through a generous $75,000 donation from Ronald G. Burg, ACI Executive Vice President, and Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI President, 2020-2021. Continue Reading »
5/5/2021 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to be sponsoring the International Code Council’s 41st annual Building Safety Month. Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety. Continue Reading »
4/26/2021 ACI Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Chapter (EPDACI) announced the winners of their Annual Student Beam Competition held virtually on April 10, 2021. 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 »
4/21/2021 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 »
4/15/2021 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2021-2022 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in research, scholarship, and ideas. Continue Reading »
4/14/2021 A close-up look at the continued education online training options at American Concrete Institute’s ACI University. Published in the March 2021 digital edition of Concrete Contractor. Continue Reading »
4/13/2021 ACI Committee 123, Research and Current Developments announced the winners of the Spring 2021 Concrete Research Poster Contest. A total of 16 graduate students entered the two-part virtual session on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
4/2/2021 ACI hosted a remote student competition on Sunday, March 28, 2021, during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. The objective of the Concrete Solutions Competitions was for teams to demonstrate and explain how their use of concrete could positively impact the world at large. 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 »
4/1/2021 The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention offered a variety of programs and resources for students pursuing careers in the concrete industry. ACI now has more than 16,000 student members and 240+ student chapters. Continue Reading »
3/17/2021 The Women in ACI Committee has selected four young professionals to received free registration to the upcoming ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, March 28 – April 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
3/17/2021 The ACI Guatemala Chapter and international partner ICCG (Instituto del Cemento y del Concreto de Guatemala) hosted a virtual Student Chapter Roundtable on March 5, 2021. Continue Reading »
3/16/2021 Nearly 100 students and teachers from around the Erbil-Kurdistan region of Iraq participated in an FRC Bowling Ball Competition on March 8, 2021, at Tishk International University. 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 »
3/2/2021 Bibo Zhong, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is the winner of the 2020 James Instruments Student Award for Research on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete. 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 »
2/19/2021 The ACI University Award winners will receive recognition during the upcoming ACI Virtual Concrete Convention March 28 – April 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
2/15/2021 The featured session titled Productivity in the Concrete Industry – Why Has it Stagnated and How Can ACI Help?is moderated by Cary S. Kopczynski, and asks why productivity in the U.S. construction industry has been flat for 50 years, while productivity of U.S. industry in general has nearly doubled in that same time frame. Why? And what can ACI do about it? 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 »
1/21/2021 When most people think of concrete, if they ever do, it’s simply that boring, grey material in their sidewalk or basement walls. That’s not the case for two Iowa State Civil Engineering graduates who currently hold the top two spots at the American Concrete Institute. Continue Reading »
1/15/2021 The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention on March 28 – April 1, 2021, offers many opportunities for students and early career professionals to enhance their knowledge in concrete and concrete technology as well as networking and engaging with professional members. 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 »
1/6/2021 To provide additional knowledge resources to members, the American Concrete Institute launched new member benefits beginning January 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
1/5/2021 To provide additional knowledge resources to members, the American Concrete Institute launched new member benefits beginning January 1, 2021. 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 »
12/9/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president, chats about the significantly updated member benefits that will be available from January 1, 2021. 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 »
12/4/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) Philippines Chapter and Philippine Constructors Association (PCA), an ACI International Partner, are launching the Philippines Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards to recognize outstanding concrete projects in the Philippines. Continue Reading »
12/3/2020 In commemoration of a recent $50,000 donation from Surendra P. Shah., Ph.D., Hon. MACI, the ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the formation of the new S.P. Shah Fellowship. This new fellowship will be open for Ph.D. student applicants in mid-2021 for the ACI Foundation’s 2022-2023 awards cycle. 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 »
11/13/2020 ACI Committee 123, Research and Current Developments announced the winner of the Fall 2020 Concrete Research Poster Contest held during the recent ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
11/9/2020 The ACI Student Chapter at Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan, recently hosted the Concrete Warriors Competition. The main goal was to allow students to review and evaluate their knowledge regarding concrete technology and applications, and the ACI code requirements. Continue Reading »
11/3/2020 ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman made a special appearance at the Young Professional Networking Event during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, October 25-29, 2020. Continue Reading »
10/30/2020 The recent ACI Virtual Concrete Convention attracted a record attendance of 2,937 professionals and students from around the world, continuing the tradition as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Continue Reading »
10/29/2020 ACI hosted a remote student competition on Sunday, October 25, during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. The objective of the Concrete Solutions Competitions was for teams to demonstrate and explain how their use of concrete could positively impact the world at large. Continue Reading »
10/1/2020 ACI President Jeffrey Coleman praises the creative ways that our chapters around the world are continuing to operate in spite of the pandemic; plus the latest ACI Virtual Concrete Convention news. 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 »
7/16/2020 The inaugural American Concrete Institute (ACI) Resource Center will open next month in Southern California. The ACI Resource Center will coordinate with ACI chapters and sponsoring groups to offer direct, on-demand access to all certification and educational offerings from the Institute. Continue Reading »
7/1/2020 ACI President Jeffrey Coleman discusses his goal of elevating the visibility of the ACI Foundation and its programs. Continue Reading »
7/1/2020 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from students for its Middle East & North Africa Fellowship for the 2021-2022 academic year. Continue Reading »
6/23/2020 The ACI Iraq Chapter launched a series of free webinars on June 11. Continue Reading »
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 »
6/8/2020 Following cancellation of the ACI Concrete Convention this past March due to COVID-19, the American Concrete Institute successfully transformed their popular concrete technical sessions into the ACI Concrete Convention’s Virtual Technical Presentations. Continue Reading »
5/28/2020 What I Wish I Knew is a professional development session sponsored by ACI Committee – S806 Young Professional Activities. The summer series will take place every Friday, June 5 – August 14, 2020, from 12:00 – 12:30 PM EDT. Continue Reading »
5/21/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the recipient of the Middle East Fellowship for the 2020-2021 award year. Continue Reading »
5/14/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president, invites you to the ACI Concrete Convention’s Virtual Technical Presentations being held online June 1-3, 2020 . Continue Reading »
5/13/2020 Following cancellation of the recent ACI Concrete Convention this past March due to COVID-19, the American Concrete Institute announces its ACI Concrete Convention’s Virtual Technical Presentations will be hosted June 1-3, 2020. Continue Reading »
4/30/2020 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2020 awardees. 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 »
4/29/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president, shares his hope for your continued safety, along with brief updates on ACI operations and business in light of the current global pandemic. Continue Reading »
4/21/2020 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2020-2021 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in research, scholarship, and ideas. 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 »
4/6/2020 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the re-election of two trustees— Joseph Bracci and Antonio Nanni. They join Michael J. Schneider, current Chair of the Board of Trustees, and six other serving trustees. 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 »
3/31/2020 The 2019 ACI Concrete Construction Competition winners solved the construction problem: “Scheduling of a Residential Development in Extreme Weather Conditions.” Continue Reading »
3/31/2020 Sina Mehdinia, Portland State University, is the winner of the 2019 James Instruments Student Award for Research on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete. 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 »
3/10/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
3/9/2020 ACI has announced its 2020 ACI Honorary Members. Continue Reading »
3/4/2020 ACI Illinois Chapter hosted a Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition at their certification training center in Elmhurst, IL, on February 8, 2020. 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 »
2/28/2020 The American Concrete Institute has recognized 98 universities with the 2019 ACI Award for University Student Activities. Continue Reading »
2/23/2020 The ACI Student Chapter at Auburn University held their 6th Annual Concrete Day event on February 20, 2020, at the Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center in Auburn, AL, USA. Continue Reading »
2/20/2020 The Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) – the largest and longest running Canadian undergraduate Engineering Competition – celebrated its 46th year January 29 – February 2, 2020 in Toronto, ON, Canada. Continue Reading »
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 »
2/3/2020 ACI members who work tirelessly on technical documents and develop educational and certification programs are giving back to an industry and an organization that have been influential in their careers. We are a part of a global community that is making the built environment of concrete better and safer. Continue Reading »
1/31/2020 ACI leaders have been named recently as 2020’s Most Influential People in the Concrete Industry, by Concrete Construction magazine. Continue Reading »
1/22/2020 The Taiwan Concrete Institute (TCI) held the 2nd student fiber-reinforced bowling ball competition, co-sponsored by ACI Taiwan Chapter and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), on November 29, 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan. Continue Reading »
1/3/2020 The TIU student chapter of ACI organized a Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) Bowling Ball Competition in cooperation with ACI Iraq Chapter on December 19, 2019 at Tishk International University Erbil Campus, Erbil, Iraq. 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 »
1/2/2020 Minnesota Concrete Council – ACI Chapter organized their first student competition event on December 10, 2019, at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. Continue Reading »
12/17/2019 The student chapter at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in Alexandria, Egypt, held the third Egypt National Egg Protection Device Competition on November 28, 2019. Continue Reading »
11/26/2019 ACI Committee 123, Research and Current Developments, recently announced the winners of their bi-annual poster competition held in conjunction with the ACI Concrete Convention in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
11/20/2019 Representatives from several Asian countries met in Changi City, Singapore, on November 9, 2019, for an ACI Chapter Roundtable meeting. Continue Reading »
11/20/2019 The ACI Foundation has partnered with the Carbon Leadership Forum on the formal launch of the public beta of the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) tool. Continue Reading »
11/11/2019 The Emerging Leaders Alliance held its 12th annual leadership conference November 3-6, 2019, in Falls Church, VA, USA. Continue Reading »
11/1/2019 Where is ACI going to find its next generation of members? This question about where to find workers is asked in all types of businesses in the construction industry. There is no easy answer, but ACI and the construction industry must continue to develop membership and leadership for the next generation. Continue Reading »
10/30/2019 The American Concrete Institute announces the winners of its Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites Student Competition, held recently at the Concrete Convention and Exposition in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
10/28/2019 Younger members attending The Concrete Convention and Exposition, gathered at the Rock Bottom Brewery in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday evening for the Young Professional Networking Reception. Continue Reading »
10/22/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2019 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored at a Gala event during the Institute’s Concrete Convention & Exposition, October 21, 2019, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
10/22/2019 The fifth annual American Concrete Institute Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and Gala event showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The highest “Excellence” award was presented to King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (ITHRA), located in Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Continue Reading »
10/22/2019 Convention activities for students kicked-off on the evening of Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the Duke Energy Convention Center with the Student Networking Reception. Continue Reading »
10/15/2019 Seven university teams were awarded a combined total of $32,000 to cover travel expenses related to the ACI Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites Competition on Sunday, October 20, 2019, during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
10/15/2019 ACI is pleased to announce that Trey Hamilton joined the staff as Senior Engineer on October 1, 2019. In this new position, Hamilton will assist with the development of technical resources, educational programs, and the adoption of ACI’s consensus-based standards. Continue Reading »
10/14/2019 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are being accepted from students for its ACI Middle East Fellowship for the 2020-2021 award year. Continue Reading »
10/11/2019 Five university graduate students will receive travel stipends in the amount of $1,000 to attend The Concrete Convention and Exposition October 20-24, 2019 in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
9/30/2019 ACI Lebanon Chapter hosted the Self-Consolidating Concrete Student Competition on September 19, 2019, at the Le Royal Hotel in Dbayeh, Lebanon. 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 »
9/26/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will host a hot-topic discussion titled: “Do We Have a Sustainable and Scalable Material to Address Carbon Steel Corrosion Once and for All?” at the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
8/21/2019 ACI is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Concrete Projects Competition. The competition is held in the Spring and sponsored by ACI Committee S801, Continue Reading »
7/18/2019 The ACI Iraq Chapter is excited to announce the winners of the 2018-2019 student project competition. Students from several Iraqi Universities participated in the competition. Continue Reading »
7/2/2019 Eight ACI Young Professional Members will represent the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference November 3-6, 2019 at The Westin Tysons Corner in Falls Church, VA, USA. Continue Reading »
7/2/2019 As part of the Second International Interactive Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC), a companion student competition was held to grow interest in the area of UHPC among engineering and architecture students. Continue Reading »
6/25/2019 The Philippines Chapter of the American Concrete Institute hosted a Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition on June 22, 2019, on the campus of the University of the Philippines Diliman. 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 »
6/10/2019 ACI has submitted a code change proposal, 7840, that would add a reference to ACI 562-19 Code Requirements for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures to the existing building requirements of the 2021 Edition of the Florida Building Code. Continue Reading »
5/21/2019 Take advantage of the new ACI University Certificate program packages. You can now obtain in-depth knowledge about several topics and earn a program certificate. Continue Reading »
5/17/2019 Nearly 350 students from 20 Guatemalan universities met for the one-and- a-half day conference that included keynote presentations from local and international concrete experts—and a concrete football competition. Continue Reading »
5/13/2019 More than 60 students participated in two concrete competitions coordinated by Yarmouk University (YU) located in northern Jordan on April 11, 2019. Continue Reading »
5/6/2019 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected six 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 »
5/2/2019 Nine teams participated from Widener University, Delaware University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Rowan University and Lafayette College. 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 »
4/22/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the first recipient of the Middle East Fellowship for the 2019-2020 award year. Continue Reading »
4/3/2019 The American Concrete Institute announces the winners of its Mortar Workability Competition and Eco Concrete Competition, held recently at the Concrete Convention and Exposition in Quebec City, QC, Canada. 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 »
3/27/2019 ACI honored Sami Rizkalla, FACI, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University, with a reception and two-part session at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, held in Québec City, QC, Canada. Continue Reading »
3/26/2019 The “Research in Progress” session showcased presentations on several topics including marine concrete; geopolymers; admixtures; cementitious materials; and service life assessment. Continue Reading »
3/25/2019 ACI student chapter officers took part in a leadership workshop on Sunday, March 24, 2019 during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Continue Reading »
3/25/2019 ACI Committee S-802 Teaching Methods & Educational Materials sponsored two sessions targeting faculty and young professionals on Monday, March 25, 2019 during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Quebec City, QC, Canada. Continue Reading »
3/25/2019 Undergraduate students were invited to submit an abstract describing their concrete related research on concrete materials, structural design, construction, or other concrete related issues. Continue Reading »
3/21/2019 The Florida Concrete & Products Association (FC&PA) held its 6th Annual Concrete Bowling Ball Competition on Friday, March 1, 2019 at FC&PA Headquarters. The FC&PA Education Committee works in connection with the ACI Student Competition and ACI Committee - S801 Student Competitions to bring regional competitions to Florida. Continue Reading »
3/8/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently dispersed $43,700 to eleven university teams selected to receive a travel stipend to attend The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Quebec City, QC, Canada March 24-28, 2019. 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 »
2/26/2019 ACI Illinois Chapter hosted the Fiber Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball at their certification training center in Elmhurst, IL on February 9, 2019. Continue Reading »
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 »
2/14/2019 The American Concrete Institute has designated 115 universities with the ACI Award for University Student Activities. Continue Reading »
2/11/2019 The American Concrete Institute recently participated in the World of Concrete tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV, USA. World of Concrete is held annually and boasted over 60,000 attendees last month. 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 »
1/24/2019 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 »
1/22/2019 The American Concrete Institute announces the launch of its new Concrete Repair Subscription. The online subscription includes digital access to the American Concrete Institute’s technical and education content on concrete assessment, repair, rehabilitation, and more. 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 »
12/4/2018 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 »
11/16/2018 The ACI Board of Direction recently approved a $75,000 annual budget to assist university teams with travel expenses associated with participation in the ACI Student Competitions. Continue Reading »
11/16/2018 The Emerging Leaders Alliance held its 11th annual leadership conference November 4-7, 2018 in Falls Church, Va., USA. Eight ACI Young Professionals took part in the event. 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 »
11/1/2018 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 »
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 »
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 »
10/16/2018 Students from across the globe assembled for the ACI Student Forum held Monday, October 15, 2018 during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Continue Reading »
10/16/2018 A panel of young professionals from industry and academia shared their insight during the session, What I Wish I Knew: Career Paths in the Concrete Industry, on Monday, October 15, 2018 during The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Continue Reading »
10/15/2018 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the Institute’s Concrete Convention & Exposition, October 15, 2018, in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Continue Reading »
10/15/2018 The fourth annual American Concrete Institute Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and Gala event showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The highest “Excellence” award was presented to Viaduct Over River Almonte, located in Garrovillas de Alconétar, Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. Continue Reading »
10/14/2018 The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas, NV, USA, recently hosted speakers from ACI Chapters and concrete associations from around the world. Continue Reading »
10/10/2018 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce Ahmad Mhanna as the Institute’s Middle East Regional Director. In this new staff position, Mhanna will focus on ACI’s comprehensive plan to increase knowledge-sharing throughout the Middle East. Continue Reading »
10/1/2018 ACI is busily training and educating the next generation of concrete professionals. It is one of the things we do the best. ACI is a better ACI when we adopt a bold and disruptive character. Continue Reading »
9/19/2018 The winners of a regional ACI Eco-Concrete Student Competition recently received their awards at the Future Concrete 2018 conference in Dbayeh, Lebanon. Continue Reading »
9/18/2018 The American Concrete Institute announces the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and report information on three-dimensional (3-D) printing and additive manufacturing with inorganic cementitious materials. Continue Reading »
8/9/2018 Eight Young Professionals will represent the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference November 4-7, 2018, at The Westin Tysons Corner in Falls Church, VA, USA. Continue Reading »
8/8/2018 Anahid A. Behrouzi is the winner of the 2018 American Concrete Institute Young Professional Essay Contest. Her essay, titled “Kind Gestures: Longtime ACI Members Shape the Career of Younger Generations” focuses on the impact that networking and mentorship have had on her academic career. Continue Reading »
8/1/2018 Research is essential to improve our understanding of structural mechanics, materials, and construction practices that lie at the heart of the ACI Collection as illustrated by the pyramid infographic taken from the ACI Outlook 2030 Report. Beyond that, research is one aspect of training university students who represent the next generation of leaders for the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
7/13/2018 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce the availability of a new fellowship specifically for students studying in the Middle East region. Funded by the American Concrete Institute and administered by the ACI Foundation, the Middle East Fellowship is open to graduate students currently attending a university in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or the United Arab Emirates. Continue Reading »
7/2/2018 ACI draws expertise from around the world to advance concrete durability, performance, efficiency, and constructability. Our advocacy is not arbitrary, but rather is based on demonstrable advantages that make concrete the material of choice. Continue Reading »
6/14/2018 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) will fund an unprecedented eight research projects this year. The funding displays the industry’s need for research, and the ACI Foundation’s commitment in addressing that need. Continue Reading »
5/10/2018 EPDACI held its annual student beam contest at Widener University’s structures lab in Chester, PA, on April 7. Ten teams representing five colleges participated. Continue Reading »
5/1/2018 ACI President David A. Lange discusses ACI's noble cause that draws us together as a community with common purpose. It is noble because at the end of the day, we are all working to advance the quality of life of people all around the world. Continue Reading »
4/30/2018 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018-2019 Fellowships and Scholarships. Funded by generous donors and industry partners, a total of $155,000 in academic stipends was awarded to 19 deserving students from 17 different universities across North America. Continue Reading »
4/27/2018 In March 2018, ACI Certification staff traveled to the U.K. for further development of a British Standards/European Norms-based ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician program in cooperation with the Institute for Concrete Technology (ICT). Continue Reading »
4/25/2018 The Honorable Vice President of India, Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu, recently inaugurated a function where certificates were presented to participants of an ACI custom training program that took place at the ACI Illinois Chapter training and certification center in Chicago, USA, in February 2018. 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 »
4/10/2018 Students from around the world participated in the ACI 2018 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Student Competition, that took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, USA. Continue Reading »
3/26/2018 The ACI Student Forum has quickly become a highlight of The Concrete Convention and Exposition. Held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 following the Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition, the forum featured presentations from nine universities, five of whom were attending the ACI Convention for the first time. Continue Reading »
3/25/2018 The International Forum took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25, 2018. Continue Reading »
3/25/2018 Professor Koichi Maekawa, Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Tokyo, Japan, gave a special lunch presentation at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25, 2018. Continue Reading »
3/24/2018 The Intermountain Chapter of ACI is hosting the ACI Spring Concrete Convention, and they are excited to bring you a wide range of sessions and networking opportunities, with presentations by concrete industry experts. Continue Reading »
3/24/2018 In an effort to support the Student and Young Professional Activities Committee’s mission to recruit, engage, and retain younger members, ACI awarded $50,000 in travel stipends to seven universities to participate in the Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition during The Concrete Convention and Exposition. Continue Reading »
3/23/2018 ACI Committee S802, Teaching Methods and Educational Materials, will present a special session at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Monday, March 26, 2018, in Salt Lake City, UT, USA. 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 »
2/28/2018 Universities in Florida and Illinois hosted regional FRC Bowling Ball Competitions for local university students in their state. Continue Reading »
2/22/2018 The American Concrete Institute has designated 70 universities with the ACI Award for University Student Activities. 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 »
1/29/2018 ACI is pleased to announce that Frances Griffith, FACI, Chair of ACI Educational Activities Committee, has been named as one of 2018’s Most Influential People in the Concrete Industry by Concrete Construction magazine. Continue Reading »
1/24/2018 Unveiled today at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV, the new 12-month subscription option includes all ACI monthly webinars and ACI’s 175+ on-demand courses. Continue Reading »
1/5/2018 The American Concrete Institute announces a new webinar on engineering ethics is scheduled for March 6, 2018, 1:00 pm EST. The “Engineering Ethics” webinar will review various codes of ethics and their applications, along with a review of some case studies and lessons learned. Continue Reading »
1/4/2018 Based on feedback indicating preference for immediate, digital access to information, ACI has structured its improved individual membership benefits around immediate digital access to ACI’s practices, while providing substantial discounts to add digital access to ACI’s codes and specifications, too. Continue Reading »
1/3/2018 To all ACI members and partners, I extend well wishes and hope for continuing success in the new year. The feeling of renewal and repurpose fostered by ringing in a new year resonates worldwide. Continue Reading »
1/3/2018 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce new individual membership benefits. With these new additions to ACI’s individual membership benefits, members can join the ACI community while also getting more of the tools they need to stay informed, learn, and do their jobs. 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 »
12/5/2017 Phase 3 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) 3-D Printed Habitat Challenge is now open, and ACI is excited to be a sub-sponsor of the Challenge. Continue Reading »
12/5/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), announces the launch of a new certificate program available through ACI University. Continue Reading »
11/8/2017 ACI President Khaled Awad recently visited the University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA, as part of the inaugural events organized by the new ACI Student Chapter. Continue Reading »
11/1/2017 The winners of the ACI Concrete Projects Competition were announced at the recent Concrete Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA, USA. 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 »
10/24/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its Egg Protection Device Competition, and Eco Concrete Competition. The competitions took place at the ACI Fall 2017 Convention in Anaheim, CA, USA. Continue Reading »
10/18/2017 The 10th Anniversary Sustainability Forum recently took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA, USA. The forum was sponsored by ACI Committees 130, Sustainability, 201, Durability, 236, Material Science of Concrete, and 349, Concrete Nuclear Structures. Continue Reading »
10/17/2017 The impact of civil engineering on the environment before and after natural disasters were key themes at the ACI Student Forum held during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA, USA on October 16, 2017. Continue Reading »
10/17/2017 The Concrete Construction Symposium held at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Anaheim, CA, USA, October 17, 2017, was a four-part symposium honored Dr. Ward Malisch, ACI Honorary Member. Continue Reading »
10/16/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2017 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the Institute’s Concrete Convention & Exposition, October 16, 2017 in Anaheim, CA, USA. Continue Reading »
10/16/2017 Global concrete excellence was celebrated at the American Concrete Institute Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, on Monday, October 16, 2017. The highest “Excellence” award was presented to R·torso·C located in Tokyo, Japan. Continue Reading »
10/15/2017 Speakers from ACI chapters and concrete associations in ten countries traveled to The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA, USA, October 15, 2017, to meet and learn with other industry professionals from around the world at the international forum. Continue Reading »
8/30/2017 Phase 2 of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) 3-D Printed Habitat Challenge took place August 17-19, 2017, in Peoria, Illinois, USA, and ACI was on hand to speak to students and public about the institute, and the use of concrete in 3-D printing and extraterrestrial concrete. Continue Reading »
8/7/2017 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce that Lauren Mentz, ACI’s Director of Event Services, has been recognized as one of the “Rising Leaders for 2017” by the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE), at their annual convention, June 10-12 in Lansing, Michigan. 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 »
6/23/2017 ACI traveled to the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO, USA, last week to connect with students, faculty advisors, and young professionals at the 30th Annual National Concrete Canoe Competition. 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 »
5/31/2017 Prof. David A. Lange, ACI Vice President, gave a keynote lecture as an ACI Ambassador Speaker at the International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials & Civil Engineering Systems (ASCMCES-17) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on 18-20 April 2017. Continue Reading »
5/22/2017 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2017-2018 fellowship and scholarship winners. Continue Reading »
5/15/2017 ACI sponsored The Structural Engineers Association of Michigan (SEAMi) annual statewide structural conference on May 11, 2017. Continue Reading »
5/4/2017 ACI President Khaled Awad talks about his path so far, and his expectations for the upcoming year. 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 »
3/31/2017 Attendees to the ACI Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit on March 25-29, 2017, learned about the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) multi-phase challenge to build a 3-D printed habitat on Mars. 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 »
3/31/2017 Student speakers representing eight domestic and international universities participated in the first ever ACI Student Forum at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA, March 27, 2017. Continue Reading »
3/31/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2017 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Polymer Composites Competition. The competition took place 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 »
3/3/2017 The American Concrete Institute announces a new webinar on chemical admixtures for concrete has been scheduled for April 4, 2017, 1:00 pm EDT. “An Overview of Chemical Admixtures for Concrete,” will be presented by Dr. Charles Nmai, PhD, PE, FACI, Manager of Engineering Services at BASF Corporation. 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 »
2/1/2017 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce that Kanette Worlds has been promoted to Student, Faculty, and Young Professional Activities Coordinator. She began working for the American Concrete Institute in 2015, focusing on marketing outreach, building relationships, and improving two-way communication between ACI and its 200-plus domestic and international chapters. Continue Reading »
1/18/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the recipients of the ACI Certification Award and the ACI Construction Award at a press conference during World of Concrete, Las Vegas, NV, USA, January 18, 2017. Continue Reading »
1/9/2017 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce the promotion of Danielle R. Harris to International Marketing Coordinator, as ACI accelerates efforts to connect with individuals and organizations around the world. Continue Reading »
1/3/2017 ACI President Mike Schneider focuses on ACI's global endeavors, Industry Critical Technologies, and how ACI is truly committed to an "envisioned future where everyone has the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world." 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 »
12/16/2016 The American Concrete Institute is excited to announce that its website (www.concrete.org) was recently recognized in the Top 20 Civil/Structural Engineering Websites of 2016, by The Global Grid, an architecture, engineering, urban planning, and related news organization Continue Reading »
12/8/2016 ACI leadership recently traveled through a number of South-East Asian countries to further ACI’s strategic plan to actively seek opportunities to advance national and global outreach. Continue Reading »
12/6/2016 Cold weather need not be a deterrent in producing strong, durable concrete, if properly proportioned, produced, placed, and protected. The new ACI 306R-16 Guide to Cold Weather Concreting guides specifiers, contractors, and concrete producers through the selection processes that identify methods for cold weather concreting. Continue Reading »
11/28/2016 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce that Stephen S. Szoke will join the staff in January, 2017, in a new position concentrating on global efforts to disseminate and position ACI’s codes, standards, and certification programs for the benefit of both the industry and public at large. Continue Reading »
11/18/2016 ACI recently traveled to Vietnam for the Asian Concrete Federation Conference 2016, and to sign cooperation agreements with the National University of Civil Engineering; Ministry of Construction; and the Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology. Discussion centered around future education opportunities, technical activities, document exchange, and mutual learning through cooperation. 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 »
10/25/2016 Described by many as one of the greatest and most inventive designers and builders of the 20th century, Pier Luigi Nervi contributed to a glorious period for structural architecture. Examples of his work were on display at an international exhibition focusing on Nervi’s life and work at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Philadelphia, PA, USA recently. 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 »
10/23/2016 On Sunday, October 23, 2016, the American Concrete Institute presented four awards during The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
10/22/2016 With so many sessions and events to choose from at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Philadelphia, PA, USA this week, make sure to keep organized with the ACI Convention App. Continue Reading »
10/14/2016 ACI recently formalized an International Partnership Agreement with the Thailand Concrete Association. ACI’s international activities are a major force in creating and maintaining a worldwide community of individuals and organizations supplying and accessing knowledge on concrete. Continue Reading »
9/20/2016 The 8th Annual Future Concrete Conference took place on August 25, 2016 at the Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand Hotel, Lebanon. Winners of the 2016 ACI Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) Bowling Ball Student Competition were announced. Continue Reading »
9/19/2016 The ACI National Capital Chapter welcomed ACI President Michael Schneider to their inaugural monthly meeting on September 14, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Tysons in McLean, VA, USA. Continue Reading »
8/18/2016 A joint ACI-fédération internationale du beton (fib) international symposium, Punching Shear of Structural Concrete Slabs, will take place at the Concrete Convention and Exposition, Philadelphia, PA, USA, October 23-27, 2016. Continue Reading »
8/16/2016 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce the promotion of Melinda G. Reynolds, CAE, to Director, Membership and Customer Service. In support of ACI’s strategic goal of working to increase participation of, and adding value for its members, chapter members, and customers, Reynolds will focus efforts on creating, implementing, and analyzing strategies, plans, and programs focused on growing the community of ACI members. 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 »
7/1/2016 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 »
6/20/2016 On June 13-15, over 200 concrete professionals gathered in Madrid, Spain, to hear the latest research and trends in concrete sustainability. Topics included environmental impact reduction technologies, durability, environmental design, evaluation and systems, socio-economic aspects and case studies on sustainable concrete materials and structures. Continue Reading »
6/14/2016 The ACI Ontario Chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Art Gallery of Ontario in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on the evening of Friday, June 10, 2016. Since 1966, the Ontario Chapter has been meeting the concrete information needs of concrete practitioners in the region. Continue Reading »
5/26/2016 Formwork and forming systems have become an integral part of the entire equipment array on site and of the overall construction planning process. ACI University has developed a four-part webinar series—Troubleshooting Concrete Forming and Shoring—which will be available June 13-16 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 »
5/2/2016 I am truly honored and humbled to have been elected as the 93rd President of ACI. I thank the Institute, and you the members, for this privilege to serve. As I look at the list of ACI Past Presidents, I am aware that I have some very large shoes to fill. They collectively had the vision, wisdom, and fortitude to help create what ACI is today. 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 »
4/20/2016 “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 »
4/19/2016 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2016 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition. The competition took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee, WI, USA. The first, second, and third place teams received cash awards of $750, $500, and $250, respectively. Continue Reading »
4/19/2016 The American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Concrete Convention & Exposition provides its members and concrete industry professionals an avenue to meet with committees, make important decisions, learn about industry updates during technical sessions, and network with peers. This year’s spring convention in Milwaukee, WI also played host to the Slag Cement Association (SCA) 2015 Project of the Year Awards. Continue Reading »
4/19/2016 The fourth installment of the Richard D. Stehly Memorial Hockey Game took place as American Concrete Institute members and staff skated to honor the late former ACI President and raise funds for the Richard D. Stehly Memorial Scholarship. Continue Reading »
4/19/2016 The Women in ACI hosted a silent auction to raise money to sponsor young professionals that want to attend ACI Conventions. Frances Griffith, along with University of Arkansas students, helped to create more than 20 decorative concrete pieces of art that were auctioned during the event, raising over $1400. Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
4/6/2016 Global seismic research is enabling ACI to proactively gather and share information on transformational ideas, practices, and techniques. Continue Reading »
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 »
3/22/2016 The ACI Northern California & Western Nevada Chapter hosted a Student Night on March 8, 2016 for their student members at San Jose State University with special guest, ACI President Sharon Wood. 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 »
3/1/2016 The strength of the American Concrete Institute is its membership. During more than 100 years of operation, ACI, through its members, has contributed to the progress of construction technology. ACI members share a global vision for improving 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 »
2/12/2016 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 »
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 »
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 »
1/4/2016 Many new ideas are in the works to bring the best and most current education to concrete professionals. I encourage everyone to visit an educational committee meeting the next time you attend The Concrete Convention and Exposition. Your participation in ACI educational programs can help turn great ideas into reality. 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 »
11/18/2015 Five engineering professors from the Building and Construction Engineering Department, University of Technology – Baghdad, visited ACI Headquarters to participate in the Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I and Concrete Construction Special Inspector programs. Continue Reading »
11/16/2015 The ACI Chapter Roundtable held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, during the ACI Convention in Denver saw a record number of first-time domestic and international attendees. Approximately, 40 chapter officers and directors were present for the one-day event. Continue Reading »
11/10/2015 The American Concrete Institute announces the winners of its 2015 ACI Pervious Concrete Student Competition. The competition took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Denver, CO, USA. Continue Reading »
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 »
11/8/2015 All recycled materials starting from recycled water and recycled waste by-product materials could be implemented in the concrete industry. This was the theme of “Concrete with Recycled Materials,” a two-part session at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Denver, CO. 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 »
10/19/2015 Research published in ACI’s Structural Journal last month explores how recycled concrete aggregate can reduce the environmental impact of concrete. 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 »
9/10/2015 The American Concrete Institute announces key staff promotions aimed at increasing alignment and flow from ACI’s technical documents to educational products. Michael L. Tholen has been named the Institute’s new Managing Director of Engineering and Professional Development, Claire A. Hiltz has been named Manager of Professional Development, and Matthew R. Senecal has been named as Manager, Engineering. Continue Reading »
9/9/2015 Concrete International, the monthly magazine of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), recently launched a new website aimed at improving navigation and user experience. Continue Reading »
9/3/2015 For the first time, ACI is bringing together winning projects from across the globe for an event unlike any we’ve hosted before – the Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Gala held Monday, November 9, 2015 during the Fall Concrete Convention & Exposition in Denver, CO, USA. Continue Reading »
8/27/2015 Representatives from the China Concrete and Cement-Based Products Association and the Chinese Ceramic Society recently visited ACI Headquarters, and met with ACI staff to discuss international partnership with ACI, and plans for closer cooperation. 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 »
8/3/2015 Shane M. Maxemow is the winner of the 2015 American Concrete Institute Young Professional Essay Contest. His essay, titled “Listen, Learn, and Pass it On” focuses on how young professionals can be a key factor in the concrete industry’s goal of collaboration and sharing of knowledge. 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 »
7/7/2015 The ACI Lebanon chapter challenged students to make art out of concrete. The competition attracted 17 groups from seven Lebanon-based universities, showcasing the artistic nature of concrete, and challenged the students to create their original works of art and display concrete’s many varieties of form, function, and beauty. Continue Reading »
7/1/2015 As ACI increases its ties to international chapters and expands global outreach efforts, the possibility of reducing risks to natural disasters is greatly enhanced. Developing sustainable, resilient, and affordable options for residential construction is a grand challenge—and one that we should undertake. 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 »
6/18/2015 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce that Kevin Mlutkowski, ACI’s Director of Sustainability and Marketing, has been recognized as one of the “Rising Leaders for 2015” by the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE), at their annual convention ORGPRO, June 10-12 in Lansing, Michigan. Continue Reading »
6/11/2015 American Concrete Institute leaders encouraged the concrete industry to lead the way in construction business diversity at a recent forum. 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 »
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 »
6/1/2015 To advance its vision of a world where everyone has the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively, the American Concrete Institute has announced several key staff appointments aimed at strengthening the relationships between the Institute and its chapter members. Continue Reading »
5/29/2015 The recent Chapter Training and Roundtable provided an opportunity to exchange ideas with other chapters and ACI staff, update chapters on ACI’s activities, and assist in the development of chapter officers. 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 »
5/7/2015 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 »
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 »
4/23/2015 The recent Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, MO, USA, provided concrete professionals with numerous learning and social events. 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 »
4/14/2015 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2015 Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites Competition. The competition took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, MO, USA. Continue Reading »
4/12/2015 Convention attendees from around the world gathered for ACI’s International Forum on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, MO. Continue Reading »
4/12/2015 On Sunday, April 12, 2015, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) recognized over 100 professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Awards were presented during The Concrete Convention and Exposition Opening Session and Awards Program, in Kansas City, Missouri. Continue Reading »
3/26/2015 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce that SP-4(14) Formwork for Concrete Manual has been recognized by 2015 World of Concrete experts and the Hanley Wood editorial staff as one of the “Most Innovative Products, Industry Choices” of the year. Continue Reading »
3/1/2015 Well, it is almost "my time"—the time when I conclude my term as ACI President. It is truly a humbling experience to be able to speak on behalf of all the people who make up ACI. In my travels this past year, the worldwide respect and admiration I've seen for our products, services, codes, and standards is beyond description. Continue Reading »
2/26/2015 ACI’s new Masonry Testing Certification Programs will be presented at two conferences in the next few months. The Structures Congress, April 23-25, 2015, and the 12th North American Masonry Conference, May 17-20, 2015, will both include the informational presentation, “New Programs for Educating and Certifying Masonry Testing Technicians.” 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 »
2/9/2015 ACI is excited to announce the 2015 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards program created to honor the visions of some of the most creative projects the concrete world has to offer. Submit entries before February 15, 2015. Continue Reading »
2/2/2015 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), announces the launch of ACI University – a global, online learning resource, providing on-demand access to a wide range of topics on concrete materials, design, and construction, appealing to everyone from testing technicians to practicing engineers. Continue Reading »
2/1/2015 ACI University—a new global, online learning resource, providing on-demand access to a wide range of topics on concrete materials, design, and construction, conveniently accessible through desktop and mobile devices. Continue Reading »
1/12/2015 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), an organization whose mission it is to develop and disseminate consensus-based knowledge on concrete and its uses, will be conducting a Press Conference at World of Concrete on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, to announce the launch of ACI University, and a new Masonry Testing Technician Certification Program. Continue Reading »
1/12/2015 Are students and faculty at your university actively involved in the American Concrete Institute? If so, make sure your university gets recognized with the ACI Award for University Student Activities! 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 »
11/10/2014 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will host a Twitter Chat to answer users’ questions about formwork issues including selecting, designing, and specifying formwork systems for concrete structures, and the new Formwork for Concrete Manual, on Tuesday November 18, 2014. 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 »
11/6/2014 The ACI Foundation has announced the establishment of a new fellowship – the Barbara S. and W. Calvin McCall Carolinas Fellowship. 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 »
10/28/2014 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2014 Mortar Workability Competition, and Egg Protection Device Competition. The competitions took place at the ACI Fall 2014 Convention in Washington DC, USA. Continue Reading »
10/15/2014 Formwork design and construction challenges like those faced at Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland, CA, USA, are discussed in ACI's formwork resources. Continue Reading »
10/15/2014 Now in full color, ACI's iconic Formwork for Concrete Manual includes the current standards and practices, removes outdated or irrelevant material, adds content on new developments in formwork technology and practice, and updates the look and layout of the document. 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 »
8/22/2014 A recent trip by ACI’s President and Executive Vice President to the Philippines and Singapore aligns with ACI’s strategic plan objective to seek opportunities to advance national and global outreach, and positively impact the global community through mutually beneficial alliances. 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 »
7/28/2014 Special Lunches and Tours are on the agenda at the ACI Fall Convention in Washington D.C. in October 2014. Continue Reading »
7/2/2014 The ACI Foundation announces leadership changes for its Board, the Strategic Development Council (SDC), and the Concrete Research Council (CRC). Continue Reading »
6/25/2014 The ACI Foundation, a wholly-owned and non-profit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), has awarded seven Student Fellowships and eight Graduate Scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year Continue Reading »
6/19/2014 This year, the ACI Foundation is offering ten fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students, eight scholarships for graduate students and one scholarship for undergraduate students studying concrete, through funds from the American Concrete Institute, ACI members, and corporate donors. 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 »
6/18/2014 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 »
6/5/2014 The American Concrete Institute announces the addition of its new International Business Development Director, Bernard A. Pekor. 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 »
3/24/2014 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2014 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FCR) Bowling Ball Competition. The competition took place at the ACI Spring 2014 Convention in Reno, Nevada, USA. Continue Reading »
2/10/2014 An estimated 1,600 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world will convene at the Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV, USA, March 23-27, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications and standards 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 »
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