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ACI Announces 5th Annual 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge

5/5/2025
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated global event, 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge. Now in its fifth year, this free, virtual conference will take place July 8 – 9, 2025.   Continue Reading »

The ACI Foundation's 2025-2026 Fellowship and Scholarship Recipients

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 »

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'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 Certification Supports Concrete Construction Worldwide

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

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 »

ACI Foundation Funds Eight New Research Projects

5/21/2024
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected eight research projects to receive grants this year.   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 »

The ACI Foundation's 2024-2025 Fellowship and Scholarship Recipients

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 »

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 »

Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity Welcomes Additional Members

3/13/2024
PRO has added Baker Construction, and Cemex as Platinum and Bronze Members, respectively.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Publishes Design Handbook and Recommended Guidelines for Nonmetallic Reinforcement

2/19/2024
ACI releases two new resources for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement.   Continue Reading »

Connecting with the Middle East and North Africa

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 »

Working Toward a Global Consensus on Low-Carbon Concrete

1/2/2024
Sustainability is at the forefront of many industries, but the concrete construction community has a remarkable, elevated opportunity to fundamentally change the way the world’s infrastructure is built. This was keenly brought into focus as ACI and NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete (NEU) participated in the Conference of the Parties (COP), held November 30-December 12, 2023.   Continue Reading »

ACI Sustainability Efforts Unveiled at UN Climate Change Conference

11/21/2023
ACI and NEU will make a key sustainability announcement at COP28, November 30 – December 12, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.   Continue Reading »

The Winners of the 9th Annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

10/31/2023
The ninth annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world.   Continue Reading »

Concrete’s Vital Community

10/1/2023
ACI President Antonio Nanni reflects on the upcoming convention; the work of the ACI Foundation; and the importance of concrete to our modern world. “It is essential to improve concrete and the way we build to make concrete more sustainable and affordable. To do this, we must invest in our industry by encouraging and attracting young people to our industry, creating solutions to challenges, and keeping documents relevant and updated.   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 Foundation Announces Concrete Durability Scholarship

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

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 Foundation Funds 11 New Research Projects

6/15/2023
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 11 research projects to receive grants this year.   Continue Reading »

ACI Sponsors 2023 ICC Building Safety Month

5/4/2023
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the International Code Council’s (ICC) 43rd annual Building Safety Month.   Continue Reading »

The ACI Foundation's 2023-2024 Fellowship and Scholarship Recipients

5/2/2023
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2023-2024 fellowship and scholarship recipients.   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'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 »

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 »

Tech in Concrete

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 »

NEx Announces Partnership with Owens Corning Infrastructure Solutions, LLC

11/9/2022
NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, announces Owens Corning Infrastructure Solutions, LLC as a new Bronze Supporting Member.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces International Partnership with the Global Cement and Concrete Association

10/24/2022
While exhibiting and participating in PROCEMCO in Cartagena, Colombia, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) were able to formalize their cooperative efforts by signing an International Partnership Agreement (IPA).   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 »

NEx and ExxonMobil to Collaborate on Advancing Nonmetallic Building Materials

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 »

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 »

Registration Open for ACI Foundation’s 2022 Technology Forum

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

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 »

ACI Foundation 2022-2023 Fellowship and Scholarship Recipients

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 »

American Concrete Institute Launches New Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete

4/7/2022
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the launch of NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, at its Spring convention in Orlando, Florida, USA. NEU aims to collaborate globally to drive research, education, awareness, and adoption of carbon neutral materials and technologies in the industry.   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 »

Concrete Talks Powered by ACI at The Big 5

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 »

ACI Foundation's Strategic Development Council to Host Virtual Technology Forum

5/24/2021
The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) will host its next virtual Technology Forum on August 24-26, 2021. This 50th forum will include technology showcases that highlight new materials, industry research needs and examine collaborative research models that have the potential to advance the industry.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Announces Middle East & North Africa Fellowship Recipient

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 »

The ACI Foundation's 2021-2022 Fellowship and Scholarship Recipients

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 »

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 »

Adjusting Workability of Successful 3-D Concrete Printing

2/15/2021
The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention – known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete – will be held virtually from March 28-April 1, 2021, and will feature 45 total sessions.   Continue Reading »

ACI Hosts Virtual Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability

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 »

ACI Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability

11/5/2020
The ACI Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability will take place virtually on 16-17 November 2020. Hosted by the American Concrete Institute with support from the ACI UAE Chapter and the ACI Saudi Arabian Chapter, Eastern Province, this free two-day conference will focus on issues of interest to concrete professionals from the Middle East and beyond.   Continue Reading »

2020-2021 ACI Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship Recipients Announced

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 »

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 »

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 Work on Sustainability

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 »

ACI Concrete Convention, Rosemont/Chicago, IL

12/12/2019
Known globally as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, ACI will host its popular convention in Rosemont/Chicago, IL, USA, March 29-April 2, 2020.   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 »

International Forum at the ACI Convention

10/21/2019
Convention attendees from around the world gathered for ACI’s International Forum on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Cincinnati, OH, USA. ACI Vice President Jeffrey W. Coleman welcomed attendees.   Continue Reading »

ACI Foundation Now Accepting Applications for ACI Middle East Fellowship

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 »

ACI to Highlight Technology Innovations Through Collaboration with Ohio Department of Transportation

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 »

ACI 562-19 Code Change Proposal in Florida

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 »

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 »

Students Gather for Civil Engineering Competition in Mexico

5/28/2019
The 2019 Ninth National Concrete Competition was held recently in Torreón, Coahuila, México, during the XXXV OlimpiANEIC (National Olympic Games for Civil Engineering Students).   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces Middle East Fellowship Recipient

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 »

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 »

Outstanding Concrete Projects in Quebec Over the Last 50 Years

3/27/2019
For the 50th Anniversary of the local Chapter, a collective team of more than 100 persons has been assembling, during four years, the information on several important projects that by their scale and their innovation represent important milestones.   Continue Reading »

Eco Concrete Competition held in Pakistan Challenges Students to Explore Sustainability

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

The Power to Transform

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 »

Advocating for Concrete

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 »

Charting the Future

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 »

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 »

Why I Support the ACI Foundation and So Should You

4/2/2018
ACI Executive Vice President & ACI Foundation Trustee Ron Burg discusses the opportunity to make meaningful change within our industry.   Continue Reading »

ACI’s Twofold Approach to Sustainability

2/1/2018
ACI President Khaled Awad discusses how ACI is working diligently through codes, standards, and guides to integrate sustainability.   Continue Reading »

ACI’s New Honorary Members

1/30/2018
ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25-29, 2018.   Continue Reading »

ACI Sponsors NASA 3-D Printed Habitat Challenge

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 »

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 »

ACI Participates in NASA Challenge

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 »

ACI Ambassador Speakers Impact Global Concrete Community

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 »

Building Codes Protect Citizens

4/25/2017
May is Building Safety Month, organized by the International Code Council. As a major sponsor, ACI supports the organizers’ statement - “All communities need building codes to protect their citizens from disasters like fires, weather-related events, and structural collapse.”   Continue Reading »

ACI Convention Attendees Explore Possibilities of 3-D Printed Concrete on Mars

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 »

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 »

ACI's Global Leadership on Display at the International Forum

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 »

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 »

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 »

Supporting Concrete Excellence Worldwide

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 »

Recognizing Excellence in Philadelphia

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 »

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 »

Around the World to Philadelphia

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 »

Connect with Concrete Industry Leaders

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 »

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 »

American Concrete Institute Announces New Publication on Insulating Concrete Forms

7/6/2016
The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of an important new publication for concrete industry professionals—ACI 560R-16 Report on Design and Construction with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs). This new document is a comprehensive introduction to the design and construction of reinforced concrete structures with insu­lating concrete forms focusing on ICFs for walls.   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 »

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 »

Knowledge and Practice at The Concrete Convention and Exposition

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 »

ACI Excellence Awards Dominate Concrete Convention and Exposition

11/19/2015
Over 2,000 attendees and guests gathered in Denver, CO, USA, for the ACI Concrete Convention, November 8-12, 2015, joining colleagues for sessions, committee meetings, a student competition, personal awards, networking and social events, and the highlight of the convention—the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards   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 »

ACI 318-14: International Cooperation is the Goal—Guest Author Johan L. Silfwerbrand

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 »

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 Announces New Publication—Guide to the Code for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings

9/29/2015
The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals—Guide to the Code for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings. An invaluable companion to ACI 562-13 Code Requirements for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings.   Continue Reading »

Constructability in the Mile-High City

8/17/2015
The ACI Rocky Mountain Chapter has created an exceptional technical and educational program for The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Denver, CO, USA, November 8-12, 2015.   Continue Reading »

Attar & Attar Win Future Concrete Competition; To Attend Upcoming Convention

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 »

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 »

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 »

You Can Impact ACI's Future Vision

2/1/2015
Making a difference in the concrete industry can be a difficult task. To do so requires research on new methods, techniques, and materials. But it also means changing the way we think about that construction material called concrete. And to cultivate new thinking, we need experienced engineers to be adaptable and willing to accept change.   Continue Reading »

American Concrete Institute Announces Winners of Mortar Workability and Egg Protection Device Competitions

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 »

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 »

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 »

ACI’s “Sustainable” Resource—Our Members

7/1/2014
What makes ACI one of the foremost organizations actively advancing technology? It’s the people, of course!   Continue Reading »

Attend the ACI Fall 2014 Convention in Washington, DC!

5/1/2014

Stay at the center of it all! ACI attendees can reserve a hotel room at the Washington Hilton, location of all convention events.

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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 »

Concrete Endures - ACI Spring 2014 Convention

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 »

Dedicated to Concrete Repair

11/27/2013
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American Concrete Institute Honors Outstanding Contributions and Service to the Industry in Phoenix

9/5/2013
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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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We Are Not Alone

8/1/2011
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A Whole Lotta Performance Goin' On

4/1/2011
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What We Are at Heart

1/1/2011
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Are We Green Yet?

10/1/2010
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ACI’s Nimbleness (or its Flexible Strength)

6/1/2010
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Industry-Wide Concrete Collaboration Unveils Initiatives to Put Sustainable Messages into Action

2/3/2010
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Unprecedented Move toward Unity

12/1/2009
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Shared Connections between ACI and PTI

10/1/2009
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A Sustainable Perspective

6/1/2009
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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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