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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 »
4/1/2025 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 »
3/3/2025 In his final President's Memo, ACI President Michael Paul reflects on his time as president, as well as his ACI career. Continue Reading »
7/1/2024 We are fortunate to live in an era with innovations occurring every day. We are surrounded by opportunities in product design and improvements…and, yes, innovation in all things concrete. Continue Reading »
5/1/2024 ACI President Michael J. Paul discusses his introduction to ACI, his experiences over the years, and what he will be focusing on in the upcoming year. Continue Reading »
4/18/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2024-2025 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/1/2024 New horizons emerge daily in concrete sustainability, carbon reduction, innovation, and productivity. ACI is at the forefront of these efforts through our Centers of Excellence, our Resource Centers, our thought-provoking ideas, and the important follow-through we provide on ground-breaking concepts and projects. But let us not be satisfied with leaving things there. We have more—much more—work to do. Together. 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 »
3/13/2024 PRO has added Baker Construction, and Cemex as Platinum and Bronze Members, respectively. Continue Reading »
2/14/2024 The Women in ACI Committee will host an extended networking reception to celebrate their 30th Anniversary during the ACI Concrete Convention in New Orleans, LA, USA. 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 »
9/6/2023 The American Concrete Institute – South Florida Chapter will relaunch later this month with a celebration event September 27th Continue Reading »
5/25/2023 The ACI Foundation has created a new Fellowship to honor the retirement and legacy of ACI Executive Vice President, Ronald G. Burg. 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 »
4/18/2023 The concrete community once again reunited at the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete in April at the ACI Concrete Convention. 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 »
12/1/2022 This year-end President’s Memo will highlight various technologies that are redefining and transforming concrete construction, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, concrete sensors, and additive manufacturing. 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 »
7/18/2022 NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials is eager to announce ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions Company and ExxonMobil Chemical Company – a division of ExxonMobil Corporation (hereinafter ExxonMobil) as a Gold Supporting Member. ACI and ExxonMobil organizations will work together to help drive NEx’s mission to collaborate globally on the use of nonmetallic building materials to drive research, education.... 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 »
4/20/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2022-2023 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
4/9/2021 The American Concrete Institute was recently featured on the AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast to discuss the opening of new ACI Resource Centers and how ACI chapters and sponsoring groups play a pivotal role in delivering industry-leading certification programs. 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 »
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 »
4/13/2020 Following cancellation of the ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont/Chicago due to COVID-19, the American Concrete Institute transitioned its spring convention into a successful virtual convention – preserving the event’s long history as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Continue Reading »
2/6/2020 ACI hosted a celebratory booth event in honor of ACI certification at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Show attendees and press were invited to attend the event on Wednesday afternoon to learn about recent ACI Certification achievements and network with leadership, staff, and ACI Sponsoring Groups. Continue Reading »
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 »
8/7/2019 ACI President Randall Poston discusses the new ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, which contains some of the most significant technical changes since the 1971 Code. Continue Reading »
7/1/2019 ACI President Randall Poston discusses the work and history of ACI Committee 318 over the last 100 years. 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 »
4/30/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently sponsored the New York Build show in New York City, NY, USA as a gold-level sponsor. The annual show is a construction and design expo targeted towards projects and concrete industry professionals from across New York and the surrounding tri-state areas. Continue Reading »
2/1/2019 We long have recognized our international mission, the great contributions of our international members, and the strong leadership of international Past Presidents. The new ACI Middle East Regional Office in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, is a tangible sign of our commitment to the global community. Continue Reading »
9/4/2018 Recent headlines suggest that three-dimensional (3-D) printing technologies for concrete construction are coming fast. The trajectory for an emerging industry may be impressive, but time will tell how the market response unfolds. Continue Reading »
6/25/2018 ACI and the Las Vegas Chapter – ACI are proud to host the Concrete Convention and Exposition this fall at the Rio All-Suites Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, October 14-18, 2018. Continue Reading »
6/1/2018 ACI President David Lange discusses ACI's vision for the future, and how ACI codes for building and construction must keep pace with advances. 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 »
3/28/2018 Attendees at Contractors’ Day at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, had several sessions to choose from including a special session about the restoration of the pioneer-era Provo Tabernacle after a fire in 2010. Continue Reading »
3/27/2018 The Architectural Walking Tour of Salt Lake City, sponsored by ACI Committee 124, Concrete Aesthetics, and led by the ACI Intermountain Chapter, proved a great success at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 26, 2018. Continue Reading »
11/1/2017 Long before Joseph Aspdin, a British bricklayer, patented portland cement in 1824, the Romans had built some of the most durable concrete structures civilizations have ever seen. But, as we look back at concrete production and delivery through the centuries and decades, it is difficult to claim that concrete has undergone radical innovation cycles. 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 »
10/17/2017 General contractors, project managers, and concrete industry professionals gathered for sessions, a lunch presentation, and an evening networking event, as part of Contractors’ Day at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA. Continue Reading »
9/5/2017 In my last memo, I mentioned the work of the ACI Outlook 2030 Task Group, which was chaired by ACI Senior Vice President David Lange and led to developing the Institute's vision for 2030. I was fortunate to attend and participate in several of the group's visioning sessions. Continue Reading »
6/1/2017 ACI is incorrectly perceived sometimes as a U.S.-focused association, or more generally as a North American Institute. It is very true that the American Concrete Institute, as the name and the history suggest, has strong roots in the United States and North America, but it is equally true that ACI is a global organization. Continue Reading »
5/4/2017 ACI President Khaled Awad talks about his path so far, and his expectations for the upcoming year. Continue Reading »
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 »
3/25/2017 Be ready this week at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA, for a busy schedule of international concrete industry experts presenting technical and educational sessions that will provide you with the latest research, case studies, best practices, and the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Continue Reading »
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 »
11/3/2016 Nearly 2,000 attendees and guests gathered for The Concrete Convention and Exposition, October 23-27, 2016, Philadelphia, PA, USA, joining colleagues for sessions, committee meetings, a student competition, awards, networking, social events, and the much-anticipated ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Continue Reading »
10/27/2016 Shredded cars turned into aggregate for concrete. This interesting research was presented on Contractors’ Day at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Philadelphia, PA, USA, recently. The session titled, “Mechanical Properties of Concrete Made with Fluff,” explained how materials derived from the shredding of automobiles results in a mixture of ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal and shredder waste, called automotive shredder residue (ASR). Continue Reading »
10/4/2016 Reunion del Concreto 2016 took place recently at The Asociación Colombiana de Productores de Concreto (ASOCRETO) in Cartagena de India, Colombia. Delegates from more than 15 countries gathered for discussions, seminars, and special events, including a seminar on ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. 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 »
6/8/2016 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of an invaluable new publication for concrete industry professionals— ACI 506R-16 Guide to Shotcrete. The new guide provides information on materials and properties of both dry-mix and wet-mix shotcrete. Most facets of the shotcrete process are covered, including application procedures, equipment requirements, and responsibilities of the shotcrete crew. Continue Reading »
5/12/2016 This year, the Portland Cement Association is celebrating its centennial year. The organization sees its centennial year as an opportunity to celebrate not only the association itself, but also the great progress the industry has made and the role that concrete will continue to have in building a resilient, sustainable world. Continue Reading »
5/2/2016 ACI Illinois Chapter recently celebrated the grand opening of their Certification Center, located in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, USA. 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 »
12/19/2015 The American Concrete Institute and the American Society of Concrete Contractors are seeking an editor for the next edition of The Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction. 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 »
11/9/2015 Top “Excellence” award and nine additional global projects recognized during inaugural ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Continue Reading »
11/9/2015 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2015 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the ACI Awards Gala at the Concrete Convention & Exposition, November 9, 2015 in Denver, CO. 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 »
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 »
2/23/2015 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 26, 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 »
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 »
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 »
6/2/2014 Sessions at the ACI Fall 2014 Convention October 26-30, 2014 in Washington DC, USA, will highlight the legacy and distinctive work of architectural concrete and ACI pioneer John J. Earley. Continue Reading »
6/1/2014 Not very long ago, I decided to undergo a personal change—a lifestyle change. So, as a result, I began working with a personal trainer and told her about my desired goals and outcomes. And with that, she started a program to set me off in a new direction. Continue Reading »
4/30/2014 After nearly a decade, dozens of meetings, and scores of ballots, the reorganized ACI 318-14, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” is nearing completion as it enters the public discussion period. Standardization is the most rigorous consensus process used by ACI, providing the widest input and the highest overall quality assurance for a document. Continue Reading »
After nearly a decade, dozens of meetings, and scores of ballots, the reorganized ACI 318-14, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” is nearing completion as it enters the public discussion period. Standardization is the most rigorous consensus process used by ACI, providing the widest input and the highest overall quality assurance for a document.
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 »
1/17/2014 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to unveil its new logo. This refreshed identity signifies the next step forward in the evolution of the ACI brand and serves as the foundation for consistent design and messaging across all ACI communications Continue Reading »
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