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Hot Weather Concrete Resources

6/18/2025
As the weather heats up, concrete construction professionals start to think about hot weather concreting strategies. Hot weather concreting can be a challenge – make your next hot weather concreting project a success by taking advantage of ACI’s learning tools.   Continue Reading »

Chad Hensley, P.E., elected to PRO Board of Directors

6/13/2025
PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity announced today that Chad Hensley, P.E. has been elected to its Board of Directors.   Continue Reading »

2025 ECO CONCRETE COMPETITION WINNERS

6/5/2025
Nine undergraduate teams participated in the ACI Virtual Eco Concrete Competition that was hosted in the spring following the ACI Concrete Convention. The teams submitted their projects online via YouTube and the students took part in a live interview with volunteer judges on Zoom the week of May 19, 2025.   Continue Reading »

Sharing Concrete Knowledge

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 »

American Concrete Institute Launches ACI 323 PLUS — Digital Subscription To Low-Carbon Concrete Code

4/21/2025
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is proud to announce the release of ACI 323 PLUS, an annual digital subscription that provides interactive access to ACI CODE-323-24: Low-Carbon Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Announces New Council Chairs

4/10/2025
New chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council.   Continue Reading »

ACI Puts Spotlight on the Future with New Convention Initiatives Aimed at Engaging and Retaining Young Members

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 »

Maria Juenger Elected President of American Concrete Institute

4/3/2025
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2025-2026 president, vice president, and four board members.   Continue Reading »

ACI's New Honorary Members

3/21/2025
ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on five individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention, March 30 - April 2, 2025.   Continue Reading »

Striving to Make All of Our Infrastructure Resilient

1/31/2025
In February's President's Memo, ACI President Michael Paul discusses the importance of ACI's guidance in building concrete infrastructure essential to sustainable and resilient urban development.   Continue Reading »

ACI at the Forefront of Sustainable Concrete Construction

12/2/2024
In this month's President's Memo, ACI President Michael Paul discusses sustainability in the concrete industry – specifically referencing the work of ACI Committees 555, 130, & 323 – as well as the mission of NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of the 10TH Annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

11/5/2024
The 10th annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The "Overall Excellence” award was presented to TSX Broadway - Palace Theater, located in New York City, NY, USA. The winning concrete project also received first place in the Repair and Restoration Structures category during the ACI Concrete Convention on Monday, November 4, 2024.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Publishes Code Requirements for Low-Carbon Concrete

11/5/2024
The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 323, has released ACI CODE-323-24: Low-Carbon Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary. The Code provides provisions for concrete where reduced global warming potential (GWP) is required. The Code was developed by a consensus process and provides commentary along with references for the user desiring to study individual questions in greater detail.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation’s 2024 Technology Forum Drives Collaboration and Innovation 

8/15/2024
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) gathered in Santa Fe, NM, USA, to discuss technology and innovation at the 2024 Technology Forum. The event took place May 14-16, 2024, at the Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza. The ACI Foundation Technology Forum is an innovation focused educational and networking event for concrete professionals.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation’s 2024 Technology Forum Drives Collaboration and Innovation

6/19/2024
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) gathered in Santa Fe, NM to discuss technology and innovation at the 2024 Technology Forum.   Continue Reading »

Michael J. Paul Elected President of American Concrete Institute

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

ACI Foundation Celebrates New Trustees and Re-Election of an Existing Trustee

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 »

Concrete Sustainability Day at the ACI Concrete Convention

3/27/2024
Concrete industry professionals had multiple choices to advance their knowledge on sustainable concrete solutions during Concrete Sustainability Day at the ACI Concrete Convention.   Continue Reading »

ACI's New Honorary Members

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

Collaboration Advances ACI

3/1/2024
ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses the importance of attending conventions to take the opportunity they provide to create new knowledge and codify it in ways that are safe and sustainable. ACI can do so much in terms of safety and sustainability of concrete construction as well as in elevating the quality of the workforce for practical outcomes but also the dignity of all who contribute.   Continue Reading »

ACI-RILEM Joint Webinar for Young Members To Highlight Cementitious Materials for Advanced Construction

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 »

ACI Announces Forthcoming Low-Carbon Concrete Code at COP28

12/14/2023
The Institute recently unveiled ACI CODE-323-24 Low-Carbon Concrete at COP28 in Dubai, UAE   Continue Reading »

ACI Awards More Than $10K in Travel Stipends for Grad Students

10/25/2023
Eleven graduate students will receive travel stipends of $1,000 USD to attend the ACI Concrete Convention.   Continue Reading »

Registration Open for ACI Middle East Conference

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 »

ACI and New Horizons

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 »

ACI Awards Travel Stipends for Grad Students to Attend Convention

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 »

ACI Foundation Announces New Trustees and Re-election of the Chair of Trustees

5/22/2023
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce new Trustees and re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board.   Continue Reading »

Antonio Nanni Elected President of American Concrete Institute

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

ACI Resource Centers to Offer Upcoming Shotcrete Inspector Certification Sessions

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

ACI's New Honorary Members

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 »

ACI Foundation Seeks Funding for Kenneth C. Hover Honorary Fellowship

1/23/2023
The ACI Foundation has created a new Fellowship in honor of Kenneth C. Hover.   Continue Reading »

In My Corner: Chemical Admixtures!

1/2/2023
The January issue of Concrete International is always themed “Admixtures,” and having spent my career working for a specialty construction chemicals company, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to write about admixtures, with a particular focus on their use in enabling sustainable concrete construction.   Continue Reading »

NEx Announces Partnership with GatorBar/Neuvokas Corporation

11/10/2022
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, announces GatorBar, also known as Neuvokas Corporation, as the newest Bronze Supporting Member.   Continue Reading »

NEx Announces Funding for 11 New Projects -- Proposals Invited

9/22/2022
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials is pleased to announce funding availability and sponsorship of 11 new projects coming in 2023.   Continue Reading »

NEx to Collaborate with Canadian-Based Rebar Manufacturer MST Rebar Inc.

8/24/2022
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, announces MST Rebar Inc. as a new Bronze Supporting Member.   Continue Reading »

ACI Launches Engineering Greatness Podcast for Younger Members

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 »

Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete Announces Executive Director

4/27/2022
NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete has hired Dr. Andrea Schokker as Executive Director.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Announces New Council Chairs

4/22/2022
New chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council.   Continue Reading »

Charles K. Nmai Elected President of American Concrete Institute

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

Introducing a New Collaboration Opportunity for the Concrete Industry

4/4/2022
According to some studies, the concrete industry is responsible for approximately 7% of greenhouse gases worldwide. Therefore, concrete must play a significant role in a sustainable future. Consistent with its vision, ACI is uniquely positioned to take on this challenge.   Continue Reading »

ACI's New Honorary Members

3/17/2022
ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention March 27 – 31, 2022   Continue Reading »

ACI Renames Annual Award Given to Outstanding Educators

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 »

2021 Eco Concrete Competition Winners

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 »

ACI Foundation Announces Election of Trustees

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 »

Cary S. Kopczynski Elected President of American Concrete Institute

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 »

Aramco and American Concrete Institute Announce New Center of Excellence for Nonmetallics in Building and Construction

3/28/2021
Aramco and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announce the launch of NEx: A Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials to develop and promote the use of nonmetallic materials in the construction sector.   Continue Reading »

ACI’s New Honorary Members

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 »

Impact of Hot Weather Conditions on Concrete Repair

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

Productivity in the Concrete Industry – Why Has it Stagnated and How Can ACI Help?

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 »

Surendra P. Shah Makes Donation to Establish New ACI Foundation Fellowship

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 »

ACI Chapters Recognize Excellence Worldwide

11/2/2020
I would like to thank ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman for providing me the opportunity to discuss the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. I hope you were able to join us for this year's Gala, held during the Fall ACI Virtual Concrete Convention.   Continue Reading »

Record Attendance at the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention

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 »

ACI Announces Winners of the 2020 Concrete Solutions Competition

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 »

ACI Foundation's Concrete Research Council—Always Advancing through Research

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 »

The ACI Concrete Convention, Raleigh, NC, USA

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

A New Proposed Code Structure

6/1/2020
The ACI Board of Direction and Technical Activities Committee (TAC) have been reviewing how codes are processed within the Institute. Over the past year, the Board has been discussing how ACI can change to accomplish our Vision to provide the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively for a changing world.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Councils Announce New Vice Chairs

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 »

ACI Foundation Announces Re-Election of Trustees

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 »

Jeffrey W. Coleman Elected President of American Concrete Institute

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 »

ACI’s New Honorary Members

3/9/2020
ACI has announced its 2020 ACI Honorary Members.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Partners to Launch Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) Tool

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 »

Grad Students Awarded $1,000 Travel Stipends to Attend ACI Convention

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 »

The World’s View of ACI

10/2/2019
ACI President Randall Poston discusses how interactions on his travels strongly support the notion that ACI is viewed as one of the premier organizations, not only with respect to concrete, but in all of the construction industry.   Continue Reading »

Concrete: The Most Destructive Material on Earth?

6/3/2019
A recent article demonstrates to the concrete industry a cautionary tale of how perceptions, whether true or not, can be shaped by printed words.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of Student Competitions

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 »

Randall W. Poston Elected President of American Concrete Institute

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 »

Preparing ACI for the Future

4/1/2019
ACI Executive Vice President Ron Burg discusses efforts that will ensure that ACI remains relevant, financially strong, and attractive and responsive to our membership today, in 2030, and beyond.   Continue Reading »

Research in Progress

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 »

Students Challenged in Two Concrete Competitions

3/24/2019
Students from around the world traveled to The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Québec City, QC, Canada, to participate in the Eco Concrete Competition, and the Mortar Workability Competition.   Continue Reading »

ACI’s New Honorary Members

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 »

ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council Announces New Leadership

1/24/2019
The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) is pleased to announce that Charles S. Hanskat is the organization’s new Chair, effective January 1, 2019. Hanskat is the Executive Director of the American Shotcrete Association, (ASA), and is a former Vice Chair of SDC.   Continue Reading »

The Value of Membership

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 »

ACI Announces Winners of Annual Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

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 »

ACI Presents “Excellence” Award to Viaduct Over River Almonte, Spain

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 »

Embracing Innovation in Education

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 »

Eco-Concrete Competition Winners

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 »

ACI Announces New Officers for 2018

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 »

American Concrete Institute Announces New Webinar on Engineering Ethics

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 »

Digital access to the Institute's 200+ guides and reports

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 »

New, Improved Benefits Available Now to ACI Members

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 »

American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of Eco Concrete, and Egg Protection Device Student Competitions

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 »

Concrete Sustainability: Where We Are Now and Where Are We Going?

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 »

Environmental Safety a Hot Topic During ACI Student Forum

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 »

American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of Annual Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

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 »

ACI Presents "Excellence" Award to R·torso·C, Tokyo, Japan

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 »

Students Compete for Concrete Success

10/15/2017
Students from around the globe traveled to The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA, USA, to participate in two student competitions.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Funds Four Research Projects for 2017

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 »

ACI Announces New Officers for 2017

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 »

Maximizing Knowledge on Contractors’ Day

3/30/2017
Learning and networking events were available for general contractors, project managers, and concrete industry professionals, at the recent Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Detroit, MI, USA.   Continue Reading »

This Past Year Has Been Remarkable

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 »

ACI’s New Honorary Members

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 »

ACI Promotes Upcoming Convention at Michigan Concrete Association’s 2017 Winter Conference

2/27/2017
Over two hundred concrete professionals attended the Michigan Concrete Association’s 2017 Winter Conference this past week at the Inn at St. John’s Conference Center in Plymouth, Michigan, USA.   Continue Reading »

Recent Developments in Nanotechnology

2/14/2017
ACI 241 Committee, Nanotechnology of Concrete—with the assistance of ACI Committee 236—has just released its first technical document - ACI 241R-17: Report on Application of Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials in Concrete.   Continue Reading »

Successful Cold Weather Concreting

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 »

Stephen S. Szoke to Join ACI Staff

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 »

Ensuring Sustainability and Resilience

11/1/2016
The genesis of ACI's current emphasis on sustainability and resilience goes back to the "Concrete Summit on Sustainable Development," which was held March 29-30, 2007, in conjunction with the ACI Foundation Strategic Development Council's Session #21 in Washington, DC.   Continue Reading »

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

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 »

Latest Research Highlights Unique Efforts in Concrete Sustainability

10/18/2016
Waste tires used in self-compacting concrete. Oil industry waste used as a partial replacement of cement. Ground granulated blast furnace slag used in place of natural coarse aggregates. These concepts are just a few examples of current research into sustainable technologies in the concrete industry, available through ACI’s Materials Journal.   Continue Reading »

Sustainable Concrete Solutions for Day to Day Applications to Supertall and Slender Skyscrapers

9/27/2016
The American Concrete Institute is honored to welcome Andreas Tselebidis to the ACI Fall 2016 Convention in Philadelphia, PA, USA, as the International Lunch Guest Speaker.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Joins Concrete Sustainability Council

7/20/2016
The American Concrete Institute recently joined a group of companies and organizations throughout the concrete and cement sector as a founding member of the Concrete Sustainability Council. The Council aims to develop an international responsible sourcing certification system for the cement and concrete sector.   Continue Reading »

Sustainability Using Insulating Concrete Forms

7/7/2016
Constructing quality structures that are durable, sustainable, and energy efficient is a priority for construction professionals. A new report on designing and building Insulating Concrete Form structures details how the construction method can help achieve these goals.   Continue Reading »

ACI Leaders Speak at Concrete Sustainability Conference

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 »

ACI Announces New Officers for 2016

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 »

ACI’s Spring Convention Hosts Slag Cement Association Project Awards

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 »

Sharing and Learning at the International Forum

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 »

Panama Trip Becomes a Reality with ACI Chapters Help

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

Recent Improvements to ACI Journals

2/25/2016
The American Concrete Institute has recently enhanced its two scholarly journals – the ACI Materials Journal and the ACI Structural Journal – with expanded content and greater digital accessibility.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Tours Cutting Edge National Renewable Energy Laboratory

11/11/2015
In conjunction with the Concrete Sustainability Forum 8, held during the American Concrete Institute Concrete Convention and Exposition, Denver, CO, ACI hosted a tour of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) outside Boulder, Colorado.   Continue Reading »

Annual Concrete Sustainability Forum Showcases Global Efforts

11/11/2015
ACI's eighth annual Concrete Sustainability Forum was held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at the ACI Convention in Denver, CO, USA. During the Forum, global experts provided an update on new technologies, sustainability assessment systems, and sustainable design taking place in countries around the world.   Continue Reading »

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

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

Sustainable Concrete Through Recycling

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 »

Recycled Concrete–A Sustainable Choice

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 »

American Concrete Institute Staff Member Recognized as Rising Leader

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 »

Week of Learning and Fun at The Concrete Convention and Exposition

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 »

ACI Announces New Officers for 2015

4/16/2015
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2015-2016 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, this month.   Continue Reading »

Hot Topic at The Concrete Convention and Exposition

4/14/2015
Session attendees have a wide range of sessions to choose from at the Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, MO, and many of those presentations have a core theme of resilience. Session attendees are discussing everything from the impact of climate change on concrete structures to resilience as a design objective.   Continue Reading »

Resilience – A Priority for Communities Everywhere

4/3/2015
A focus on resilience and sustainability is needed to mitigate the financial, environmental, and community impacts from natural threats and aging infrastructure.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Presents Distinguished Achievement Award to Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association

10/27/2014
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has presented its Distinguished Achievement Award to the Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA). MRMCA is a proactive trade association that represents every ready mixed concrete producer in Maryland in the areas of promotion, government relations, technical matters, training, and education. The award was presented at the ACI Fall 2014 Convention in Washington DC, October 26, 2014.   Continue Reading »

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

10/22/2014
On Sunday, October 26, 2014, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) presents six awards and delivers the next presentation of the Katharine and Bryant Mather Commemorative Lecture Series during the ACI Fall 2014 Convention Opening Session.   Continue Reading »

New ACI Committees Announced

10/8/2014
At the 2014 ACI Technical Activities Committee Summer Meeting, in Waimea, HI, two new ACI technical committees were formed—Committee 240, Natural Pozzolans, and Committee 241, Nanotechnology of Concrete.   Continue Reading »

Institutionalizing Sustainability and Resilience

8/26/2014
ACI is working with its members and partners around the world to face industry challenges and achieve its goal of facilitating and communicating the sustainable and environmental benefits of concrete structures.   Continue Reading »

Concrete Research — Leading the Way

8/11/2014
Concrete is the world’s first choice of material in many construction efforts. To continually improve the quality of concrete knowledge, research is needed on a continual basis, particularly at a time when energy and sustainability issues are major factors.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation and Councils Announce Leadership Changes

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 »

ACI Announces New Officers for 2014

3/27/2014
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2014-2015 president, vice president, and four board members during the ACI Spring 2014 Convention in Reno, Nevada this month.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute and Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute-Certified Adhesive Anchor Installers Gain Reference Through New ICC-Evaluation Service Acceptance Criteria

3/19/2014
The American Concrete Institute announces the addition of referenced provisions in the International Code Council Evaluation Service “Acceptance Criteria for Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete Elements, Subject AC308-0631-R1 (AHG/HS).”   Continue Reading »

A Legacy of Codes

12/1/2013
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone men­tions the American Concrete Institute?   Continue Reading »

Adhesive Anchor Installation Certification Program

11/27/2013
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Strategic Planning—Antidote to Inertia

8/1/2013
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ACI Foundation's Concrete Research Council Announces Funding of Research Projects

7/17/2013
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American Concrete Institute Announces New Officers For 2013

5/20/2013
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Continuing to Grow and Evolve

5/1/2012
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Getting Results You Can Rely On

11/1/2011
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Teaming Up for Success

10/1/2011
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Are We Green Yet?

10/1/2010
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Richard D. Stehly

8/1/2010
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Cooperation Leads to Consensus

9/1/2009
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A Sustainable Perspective

6/1/2009
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Facing the Challenges Ahead Together

5/1/2009
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Sustainability Takes the Spotlight at the American Concrete Institute

12/16/2008
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ACI’s Role in Sustainable Development

9/1/2008
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Success in Sustainable Development

12/1/2007
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Get Involved

9/1/2007
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Sustainability: What is ACI Doing About it?

9/1/2006
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A Lifelong Example: Dr. Raymundo Rivera-Villarreal

2/1/2004
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Sustainability: A Critical Issue for Our Industry

7/1/2002
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Living and Working Underground

2/1/2000
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Exit FIP, Exit CEB — Enter fib!

7/1/1998
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On "Concrete Education" for the 21st Century

2/1/1998
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A Personal Message from Your New President

5/1/1997
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