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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 »
6/2/2025 One of my missions during my term as ACI President is to support the new ACI Strategic Plan. In that spirit, I would like to draw attention to one of the strategic goals: “Enhance the ACI Experience: attract, engage, and support young members.” Continue Reading »
5/1/2025 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 45th annual International Code Council (ICC) Building Safety Month. The sponsorship includes Week 5 (May 25 —31) of the campaign with the theme Going into Overtime. Continue Reading »
4/22/2025 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the election of new Trustees and the re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. Continue Reading »
4/15/2025 The industry once again reunited at the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete – the ACI Concrete Convention. From March 30 to April 2, 2025, over 2,500 professionals and students from around the world gathered in Toronto, Canada for the Spring 2025 ACI Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
4/10/2025 The FRC Bowling Ball Competition was held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, during the ACI Concrete Convention in Toronto, ON, Canada. Fifty teams from the USA, Canada, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Chile, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico submitted projects for judging in this year’s competition. Continue Reading »
4/10/2025 New chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council. Continue Reading »
4/9/2025 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) rolled out several new initiatives at the spring ACI Convention that are designed to strengthen engagement and retention among young members. With a focus on inclusivity and mentorship, ACI aims to equip the next generation with the tools and connections that support long-term involvement in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
4/3/2025 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2025-2026 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
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 »
1/9/2025 Registration Opens for Spring 2025 ACI Concrete Convention in Toronto, Canada Continue Reading »
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 »
9/26/2024 The Women in ACI Committee has selected Katelyn Hensel to receive complimentary registration to the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention, November 3-6, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The program is dedicated to sharing the experience of professional and technical collaboration with emerging faces in the concrete industry by offering free registration twice a year to men and women with less than eight years of industry experience. Continue Reading »
9/6/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the release of a new EN Standards Concrete Compressive Strength Testing Technician certification program. Continue Reading »
8/1/2024 As ACI expands and deepens its international reach, the need greatly increases for solid, relevant, and user-friendly concrete knowledge and good practices for small, ordinary projects that are fundamental and critical in emerging economies. Continue Reading »
4/18/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2024-2025 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/10/2024 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce new Trustees and the re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. Continue Reading »
3/18/2024 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on five individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention March 24-28, 2024. Continue Reading »
3/6/2024 ACI's online certification training programs are available to contractors, engineers, and other concrete professionals seeking to become ACI-certified. Continue Reading »
2/14/2024 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 »
11/20/2023 ACI Contractor Members now have access to annual subscriptions that allow free access to all ACI University webinars and on-demand courses, plus unlimited access to the Institute’s 200+ practices (including all ACI guides and reports) and symposium volumes. Continue Reading »
10/9/2023 The Women in ACI Committee has selected three young professionals to receive complimentary registration to the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
9/26/2023 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) gathered once again with participants and presenters to discuss technology and innovation at the 2023 Technology Forum. Continue Reading »
8/17/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is opening a third Resource Center, located in Columbia, MD, to serve Mid-Atlantic based communities in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
6/15/2023 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 11 research projects to receive grants this year. Continue Reading »
6/1/2023 ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses international outreach, the spring ACI Concrete Convention, and the importance of sustainability to ACI and the industry. Continue Reading »
5/17/2023 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) will host its next Technology Forum on August 29 - August 31, 2023, in Portland, OR. Continue Reading »
4/6/2023 The FRC Bowling Ball Competition was held on Sunday, April 2, 2023, during the ACI Concrete Convention in San Francisco, CA, USA. The undergraduate university teams are challenged to demonstrate the behavior of fiber reinforcement within concrete to gain experience in forming and fabricating a fiber-reinforced concrete element, and to encourage creativity in engineering design predictions and analysis testing. Continue Reading »
3/30/2023 The American Concrete Institute recently established the formation of a new classification, knows as Interest Groups, and welcomed the Cuba Interest Group onboard as its first organization. Continue Reading »
2/9/2023 In my first President’s Memo, I stated that expediting the acceptance and use of qualified new technologies for the built environment would be a primary objective of my presidency. Subsequently, I highlighted several technologies in a number of President’s Memos last year. This month, I’ll focus on what it takes to bring a new technology to market—based on my active involvement for over 35 years with technology transfer activities for innovative Continue Reading »
2/6/2023 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to host the ACI Concrete Convention in San Francisco, CA, USA, on April 2-6, 2023. Continue Reading »
2/3/2023 The American Concrete Institute has published a brand-new Certificate Program on Concrete Constructability. Continue Reading »
11/2/2022 NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials is pleased to welcome ICC Evaluation Service as a new Allied Organization. Continue Reading »
10/4/2022 Six Young Professionals represented the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference September 26-28, 2022, at The Omni Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
10/3/2022 ACI now has nearly 100 chapters worldwide, helping fulfill ACI’s mission through activities ranging from certification programs to educational sessions. ACI also has over 250 student chapters that offer opportunities to develop leadership skills, network, and learn more about concrete. Continue Reading »
9/23/2022 ACI is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Concrete Projects Competition. The competition is held in the Spring and sponsored by ACI Committee S801, Student Competitions. Continue Reading »
9/22/2022 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 »
8/1/2022 Fibers are transforming the industry and gone are the days when phrases like “it doesn’t hurt my concrete” were used to describe fibers. So, what’s going on in the “fiber world?” Continue Reading »
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 »
4/28/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has opened a second Resource Center, located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, to serve Midwest communities in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
4/26/2022 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of new chair of Trustees— Jeffrey Coleman, election of two new trustees — Khaled Awad and Keith Kesner, and the re-election of an existing trustee — Robert Frosch. Continue Reading »
4/22/2022 New chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council. Continue Reading »
4/20/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2022-2023 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
2/11/2022 Sikandar Sajid, Ph.D. Candidate from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada is the winner of the 2021 James Instruments Student Award for Research on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete. Continue Reading »
1/11/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released a new, 40th edition of its most popular certification publication, CP-1: Technician Workbook for ACI Certification of Concrete Field Testing Technician -- Grade I. Continue Reading »
10/26/2021 Thirteen undergraduate teams participated in the ACI Eco Concrete Competition that was held in conjunction with the ACI Virtual Convention. Continue Reading »
10/25/2021 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to reintroduce its popular concrete craftsmen's book, CCS-0 Concrete Fundamentals, as a softcover book with a new lower price. Continue Reading »
10/19/2021 The What I Wish I Knew session, sponsored by ACI S806 Young Professional Activities Committee, was held Monday, October 18, 2021 during the ACI Virtual Convention. This session aims to provide insights on the life of a young professionals in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
10/6/2021 Ten Young Professionals represented the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference September 26-29, 2021, at The Omni Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
8/3/2021 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce that it will be hosting two free webinars for Building Code Officials. Continue Reading »
6/29/2021 Many local, state, national, and international building codes, specifications, and agencies require ACI-certified personnel on jobsites. With demand for these individuals strong on concrete construction projects across the globe, verifying the status of ACI certifications has never been more important. Continue Reading »
5/24/2021 The American Concrete Institute has been certifying concrete craftsmen, technicians, and inspectors for nearly four decades. With more than 30 certification programs available across concrete testing, inspection, and construction/specialist roles, the industry has seen considerable growth over the years in the number of projects requiring ACI-certified individuals. Continue Reading »
4/13/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) Resource Center will open on May 1, 2021, in San Bernardino, CA, USA. To carry out and facilitate programming and further access to ACI knowledge, the Institute recently hired Sarah Mauri as Resource Center Manager. Mauri will lead the effort at the Southern California Resource Center, offering regularly scheduled and on-demand certification programs, educational seminars, and hands-on training. Continue Reading »
4/12/2021 Quality concrete does not happen by chance. Rather, it happens when individuals with proper credentials in concrete testing, inspection, and construction are specified and required on the jobsite. For nearly 40 years, ACI Certification has been providing individuals with the necessary credentials to improve jobsite safety, reduce waste of materials, and identify design and construction challenges. Continue Reading »
4/2/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2021-2022 president, vice president, and four board members. Cary S. Kopczynski has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2021-2022, Antonio Nanni has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term, and Charles K. Nmai is now the Institute’s senior vice president. Continue Reading »
3/2/2021 Bibo Zhong, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is the winner of the 2020 James Instruments Student Award for Research on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete. Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
2/15/2021 The featured session titled The Concrete Industry in the Era of Artificial Intelligence is moderated by M.Z. Naser, and will provide insight on the merit of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the concrete industry with focus on how to better the performance of concrete materials at ambient and elevated temperatures and showcase the substantial potential of using AI to improve design of concrete structures under traditional and fire conditions. 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 »
10/29/2020 ACI hosted a remote student competition on Sunday, October 25, during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. The objective of the Concrete Solutions Competitions was for teams to demonstrate and explain how their use of concrete could positively impact the world at large. Continue Reading »
10/25/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, President of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced a challenge to raise $1 million as part of the ACI Foundation’s annual appeal. The challenge applies to the remainder of his term as president through March 2021. Continue Reading »
10/23/2020 The American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I certification program is now approved for reimbursement under the Veteran’s Administration (VA) GI Bill. Continue Reading »
7/28/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is now offering a Shotcrete Inspector certification program to certify individuals who demonstrate the knowledge and experience required to properly inspect the placement of shotcrete. Continue Reading »
7/8/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the launch of its Nondestructive Testing Specialist – Concrete Strength certification program. The program will certify individuals who successfully pass the ACI examinations by demonstrating the knowledge and ability to properly perform specified nondestructive tests on hardened concrete. Continue Reading »
5/28/2020 What I Wish I Knew is a professional development session sponsored by ACI Committee – S806 Young Professional Activities. The summer series will take place every Friday, June 5 – August 14, 2020, from 12:00 – 12:30 PM EDT. Continue Reading »
4/30/2020 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2020 awardees. Continue Reading »
4/29/2020 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected eight research projects to receive grants this year. The ACI Foundation is committed to progress in the industry by contributing financially to necessary and worthy research. Continue Reading »
4/7/2020 New vice chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council. Continue Reading »
4/2/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2020-2021 president, vice president, and four board members. Jeffrey W. Coleman has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2020-2021, Charles K. Nmai has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term, and Cary S. Kopczynski is now the Institute’s senior vice president, which is also a two-year term. Continue Reading »
3/31/2020 Sina Mehdinia, Portland State University, is the winner of the 2019 James Instruments Student Award for Research on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete. Continue Reading »
3/26/2020 ACI has solutions for concrete industry professionals who want to take advantage now of industry-leading digital learning programs. Continue Reading »
3/25/2020 The American Concrete Institute recently attended The Precast Show in Fort Worth, TX, to promote the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I and Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician certification programs. Continue Reading »
3/13/2020 The American Concrete Institute has developed a new on-demand course for the ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector (CCSI) certification program. Continue Reading »
3/9/2020 ACI has announced its 2020 ACI Honorary Members. Continue Reading »
3/4/2020 ACI Illinois Chapter hosted a Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition at their certification training center in Elmhurst, IL, on February 8, 2020. Continue Reading »
2/19/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has partnered with the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT) to develop the first British Standards/European Norms-based ACI certification program, ACI-ICT EN Standards Concrete Field Testing Technician. Continue Reading »
2/13/2020 Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS) recently hosted an exam session for the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I Certification program in November 2019 in Kigali, Rwanda. 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 »
2/5/2020 In support of the American Concrete Institute’s mission, ACI has recently published its first six position statements. These position statements support policy positions, and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations. Continue Reading »
1/30/2020 The American Concrete Institute has developed two certification programs aimed at improving the quality of concrete masonry materials and construction. The programs were created to qualify technicians and improve quality assurance and testing of masonry products. Continue Reading »
11/20/2019 Representatives from several Asian countries met in Changi City, Singapore, on November 9, 2019, for an ACI Chapter Roundtable meeting. Continue Reading »
11/4/2019 ACI Certification courses, seminars, and exams will be offered this coming February during World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV, USA. ACI also offers the lowest-available rate of $25 exhibits-only admission plus discounts to seminars when you register using code A21. Continue Reading »
11/4/2019 The new CP-1 39th Ed. workbook for Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I is available for purchase from ACI. Continue Reading »
10/28/2019 Younger members attending The Concrete Convention and Exposition, gathered at the Rock Bottom Brewery in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday evening for the Young Professional Networking Reception. Continue Reading »
10/22/2019 Convention activities for students kicked-off on the evening of Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the Duke Energy Convention Center with the Student Networking Reception. Continue Reading »
10/19/2019 The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) technical committee 71 on “Concrete, Reinforced Concrete, and Prestressed Concrete” and it’s subcommittees met in Birmingham, Michigan, USA, near ACI’s World Headquarters on October 14-17, 2019. Continue Reading »
10/15/2019 Seven university teams were awarded a combined total of $32,000 to cover travel expenses related to the ACI Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites Competition on Sunday, October 20, 2019, during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
10/14/2019 ACI is pleased to announce the launch of a new program for U.S. military veterans who obtain an ACI certification. This rebate program was developed to provide recognition and appreciation to U.S. veterans for their service, and to help meet the growing demand for ACI-certified personnel. Continue Reading »
9/30/2019 ACI Lebanon Chapter hosted the Self-Consolidating Concrete Student Competition on September 19, 2019, at the Le Royal Hotel in Dbayeh, Lebanon. Continue Reading »
9/30/2019 ACI announces the recipients of the Fall 2019 Women in ACI Young Professional Convention Registration Contest. Continue Reading »
8/21/2019 ACI is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Concrete Projects Competition. The competition is held in the Spring and sponsored by ACI Committee S801, Continue Reading »
7/31/2019 Information on proven teaching methods and instructional resources was presented, in addition to updates on the latest industry technical information and trends. Continue Reading »
7/18/2019 The ACI Iraq Chapter is excited to announce the winners of the 2018-2019 student project competition. Students from several Iraqi Universities participated in the competition. Continue Reading »
7/2/2019 As part of the Second International Interactive Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC), a companion student competition was held to grow interest in the area of UHPC among engineering and architecture students. Continue Reading »
6/27/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released its new ACI Certification Verify app. The app allows users to quickly and easily verify the status of ACI-certified individuals through three search options... Continue Reading »
6/26/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released its new ACI Certification Verify app. The app allows users to quickly and easily verify the status of ACI-certified individuals through three search options... Continue Reading »
5/21/2019 Take advantage of the new ACI University Certificate program packages. You can now obtain in-depth knowledge about several topics and earn a program certificate. Continue Reading »
5/1/2019 ACI President Randall W. Poston discusses his journey in ACI, including his work as Chair of the Technical Activities Committee, and Chair of ACI Committee 318, Structural Concrete Building Code. Continue Reading »
4/30/2019 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 »
4/2/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently introduced its 2019-2020 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Quebec City, QC, Canada. Continue Reading »
3/26/2019 Committee 564: 3-D Printing with Cementitious Materials met recently at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Quebec City, QC, Canada, March 25, 2019. Continue Reading »
3/26/2019 The “Research in Progress” session showcased presentations on several topics including marine concrete; geopolymers; admixtures; cementitious materials; and service life assessment. Continue Reading »
3/26/2019 Self-healing concrete mechanisms and potential were highlighted during a session titled “Nordic Bridges,” at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, held in Québec City, QC, Canada, March 26,2019. Continue Reading »
3/25/2019 “Hebron Offshore Concrete Gravity-Based Structure: Novel Design and Construction Techniques” was one of several presentations kicking off the first part of a two-part session titled “Offshore and Marine Concrete Structures: Past, Present, and Future,” at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Québec City, QC, Canada, on March 25, 2019. Continue Reading »
3/25/2019 Undergraduate students were invited to submit an abstract describing their concrete related research on concrete materials, structural design, construction, or other concrete related issues. Continue Reading »
3/13/2019 The ACI Cement Physical Tester certification is intended for laboratory staff that test cement and cementitious materials, including new and experienced laboratory staff members, QA/QC supervisors and managers, laboratory supervisors, project managers, or anyone interested in the basics of testing cementitious materials. Continue Reading »
2/27/2019 Danielle Kennedy, a research civil engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Lebanon, NH, USA, is the winner of the Spring 2019 Young Professional Contest, sponsored by the Women in ACI. Continue Reading »
2/26/2019 ACI Illinois Chapter hosted the Fiber Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball at their certification training center in Elmhurst, IL on February 9, 2019. Continue Reading »
2/21/2019 NED University of Engineering and Technology (NEDUET) - ACI Student Chapter hosted BAMCRETE 1.0 at their undergraduate facility on January 16, 2019 in Karachi City, Pakistan. Continue Reading »
2/14/2019 The American Concrete Institute has submitted multiple code change proposals to reference ACI standards in the model building codes developed by the International Code Council (ICC). Proposals will be considered during the ICC Committee Action Hearings to be held in Albuquerque, NM, USA, April 28 – May 8, 2019. Continue Reading »
2/7/2019 The Louisiana Chapter of the American Concrete Institute held its 21st Annual Awards & Installation Banquet on January 18, 2019 at Messina’s At The Terminal in New Orleans, LA. Continue Reading »
1/30/2019 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Québec City, QC, Canada, March 24-28, 2019: Continue Reading »
1/22/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), Farmington Hills, MI, and American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, announce the fourth edition of the best-selling Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction is now available in printed and digital formats. Continue Reading »
12/18/2018 New workbooks for the Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I and Concrete Strength Testing Technician programs are now available for purchase and shipment from ACI, with the corresponding exams being phased into sessions in 2019. Continue Reading »
11/16/2018 The ACI Board of Direction recently approved a $75,000 annual budget to assist university teams with travel expenses associated with participation in the ACI Student Competitions. Continue Reading »
11/13/2018 The first of its kind, ACI 563-18 joins ACI’s growing family of concrete repair industry documents aimed at demystifying concrete repair and facilitating the delivery of high quality, well-executed, cost-effective concrete repair solutions. Continue Reading »
11/12/2018 ACI courses, seminars, and exams will be offered this coming January during World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Find out more about World of Concrete along with ACI’s discounted registration. Continue Reading »
10/31/2018 International cooperation resulted in success for a new Concrete Field Testing Technician certification program based on British Standards/European Norms (BS/EN). Continue Reading »
10/16/2018 A panel of young professionals from industry and academia shared their insight during the session, What I Wish I Knew: Career Paths in the Concrete Industry, on Monday, October 15, 2018 during The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Continue Reading »
10/10/2018 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce Ahmad Mhanna as the Institute’s Middle East Regional Director. In this new staff position, Mhanna will focus on ACI’s comprehensive plan to increase knowledge-sharing throughout the Middle East. Continue Reading »
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 »
8/8/2018 Anahid A. Behrouzi is the winner of the 2018 American Concrete Institute Young Professional Essay Contest. Her essay, titled “Kind Gestures: Longtime ACI Members Shape the Career of Younger Generations” focuses on the impact that networking and mentorship have had on her academic career. Continue Reading »
8/6/2018 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has reduced the price of its “ACI Physical Testing of Cement Training” training video to make this valuable resource more accessible to a wider audience. Continue Reading »
8/3/2018 Addressing the need for a greater availability of Examiners for Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I, the ACI C 610 Committee has updated its policies, giving non-P.E.s the opportunity to serve as Examiner for ACI’s most popular program. Continue Reading »
8/3/2018 Thirty-five years ago, ACI’s first certification program was launched - the Concrete Field Testing Technician program. Since that time, more than 550,000 craftsmen, technicians, inspectors, and other concrete professionals have pursued ACI Certifications, Continue Reading »
8/1/2018 Research is essential to improve our understanding of structural mechanics, materials, and construction practices that lie at the heart of the ACI Collection as illustrated by the pyramid infographic taken from the ACI Outlook 2030 Report. Beyond that, research is one aspect of training university students who represent the next generation of leaders for the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
7/10/2018 The American Concrete Institute is excited to announce that there are now 80,000 active concrete field testing technicians certified through ACI. This milestone was reached in June 2018. Continue Reading »
6/28/2018 The American Concrete Institute announces the ACI Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician certification program is now available for Sponsoring Groups to pick up for their local programming. Continue Reading »
6/8/2018 In an effort to ensure proper concrete testing and support safe concrete construction practices, two new amendments to the Georgia Building Code now require ACI Certification. Continue Reading »
6/6/2018 This new program will certify individuals based on their technical knowledge and ability to correctly perform five ASTM test methods. These test methods were developed specifically for self-consolidating concrete and are used to measure its fresh properties. Continue Reading »
4/27/2018 In March 2018, ACI Certification staff traveled to the U.K. for further development of a British Standards/European Norms-based ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician program in cooperation with the Institute for Concrete Technology (ICT). Continue Reading »
4/25/2018 The Honorable Vice President of India, Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu, recently inaugurated a function where certificates were presented to participants of an ACI custom training program that took place at the ACI Illinois Chapter training and certification center in Chicago, USA, in February 2018. Continue Reading »
4/12/2018 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2018-2019 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, last month. Continue Reading »
3/24/2018 In an effort to support the Student and Young Professional Activities Committee’s mission to recruit, engage, and retain younger members, ACI awarded $50,000 in travel stipends to seven universities to participate in the Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition during The Concrete Convention and Exposition. Continue Reading »
3/23/2018 The American Concrete Institute recently exhibited at the New York Build show in New York City, NY, USA, returning for the second year in a row. Continue Reading »
3/2/2018 ACI recently met with the Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC)—a group comprised of Indian construction companies and the Indian government, charged with the responsibility of improving construction in India. Continue Reading »
1/30/2018 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25-29, 2018. Continue Reading »
1/24/2018 Unveiled today at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV, the new 12-month subscription option includes all ACI monthly webinars and ACI’s 175+ on-demand courses. Continue Reading »
1/24/2018 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the recipients of the ACI Certification Award and the ACI Construction Award at a press conference during World of Concrete, Las Vegas, NV, USA, January 24, 2018. Continue Reading »
12/5/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), announces the launch of a new certificate program available through ACI University. Continue Reading »
12/1/2017 In last month's Memo, I shared a few of my observations regarding the impact of the Strategic Development Council (SDC) of the ACI Foundation. The recent SDC technology forum event, held last September in Reston, VA, was truly inspiring. The SDC Board usually meets the evening before the 2-day meeting starts and I had the privilege to attend. Continue Reading »
11/22/2017 World of Concrete will take place January 23-26, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ACI will be exhibiting at the event and speaking specifically about ACI certification and membership. Continue Reading »
11/7/2017 New workbooks for the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I and ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician programs will be available for purchase from the ACI Bookstore in early December, with the corresponding exams being phased into Sponsoring Group exam sessions in 2018. Continue Reading »
10/27/2017 The ACI University App has new features that will help concrete industry professionals stay up-to-date, with more content and easier access to all ACI’s concrete resources. Continue Reading »
10/26/2017 ACI recently traveled to Malaysia for discussions on the launch of ACI Certification Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician program in the area. The program is a collaborative effort between the Academy of Concrete Technology and the ACI Malaysia Chapter. Continue Reading »
10/17/2017 The impact of civil engineering on the environment before and after natural disasters were key themes at the ACI Student Forum held during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA, USA on October 16, 2017. Continue Reading »
10/15/2017 Seismic Resistance of Concrete Structures Using FRP Materials was one of several sessions at the 13th International Symposium on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement of Concrete Structures. The symposium kicked off The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Anaheim, CA, USA, October 14, 2017. Continue Reading »
9/15/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently launched three new certification programs: Adhesive Anchor Installation Inspector, Cement Physical Tester, and Concrete Quality Technical Manager. The programs are now being offered globally through the ACI sponsoring group network. Continue Reading »
9/15/2017 Due to increasing demand and growing popularity for ACI Certification programs, the American Concrete Institute has created a new graphic for organizations and individuals to show their support for ACI Certification. Continue Reading »
7/12/2017 ACI is a global authority in research and innovation in concrete, and is committed to leading the way in disseminating research knowledge to benefit all participants in the concrete industry, with the vision to provide everyone with the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world. Continue Reading »
7/1/2017 It is clear ACI has been omnipresent in Asia and has very solid cooperation platforms throughout the continent. ACI's challenge is to further capitalize on and engage with the concrete community in this region to advance concrete construction and learn about and codify the best practices used there to cope with the exceptional and unparalleled growth in concrete use and production. Continue Reading »
6/23/2017 ACI traveled to the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO, USA, last week to connect with students, faculty advisors, and young professionals at the 30th Annual National Concrete Canoe Competition. Continue Reading »
6/12/2017 The ACI Foundation will provide $200,000 of research funding through four $50,000 research grants this year. Projects are vetted and selected by the Foundation’s working group on research, the Concrete Research Council. Continue Reading »
5/4/2017 ACI President Khaled Awad talks about his path so far, and his expectations for the upcoming year. Continue Reading »
4/28/2017 Hot weather concreting can be a challenge – to minimize the disadvantages, and make your next hot weather concreting project a success, use ACI’s resources, including ACI University online courses, free online education presentations, publications, and journal articles. Continue Reading »
4/10/2017 The American Concrete Institute recently exhibited at the New York Build show in New York City. The show is a construction and design expo targeted towards projects from across New York and the surrounding areas. Approximately 8,000 people attended the two-day show. Continue Reading »
3/31/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2017-2018 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA, this month. Khaled W. Awad has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2017-2018. Continue Reading »
3/27/2017 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 »
1/27/2017 World of Concrete 2017 attendees were enthusiastic about the selection of ACI resources available at the show recently. ACI’s experts were on hand every day during World of Concrete 2017 answering technical questions, and guiding attendees to ACI’s many knowledge resources. Continue Reading »
1/26/2017 The American Concrete Institute’s two masonry testing certification programs are now cited in the new TMS 402/602-16: Building Code Requirements and Specifications for Masonry Structures. Details were unveiled at a press conference at the recent World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Continue Reading »
1/18/2017 The American Concrete Institute’s two masonry testing certification programs are now cited in TMS 402/602-16: Building Code Requirements and Specifications for Masonry Structures. Published in December 2016, the newly updated Masonry documents include language referencing certification in accordance with the Masonry Field Testing Technician and Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician programs. Continue Reading »
12/20/2016 What is Concrete? This basic question and many more are answered in the CCS-0S(16) Concrete Fundamentals - Spanish Language Version. In full color, with updated content and dual units, Fundamentos del concreto is intended for anyone who wants an introduction to concrete and concrete construction. Chapters cover concrete basics, materials, construction practices, testing, and more. Continue Reading »
11/22/2016 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is releasing CP-1(17) for Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I and CP-19(17) for Concrete Strength Testing Technician in early December, with the corresponding exams being phased in at the start of 2017. Continue Reading »
11/2/2016 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals—Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Buildings. 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 »
10/1/2016 We know that an effective quality control program in the concrete industry requires accurate and consistent testing procedures, performed by knowledgeable technicians. ACI does a thorough job of ensuring that the industry has these key people in place through our certification programs. Continue Reading »
7/1/2016 The Institut Supérieur des Etudes Technologiques de Sfax (ISET Sfax), in Sfax, Tunisia, participated in its first ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I certification, in March 2016. The training was conducted by Luke Snell, FACI, with the class comprising of six members of the university staff and faculty and six representatives from the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
6/8/2016 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 »
6/1/2016 The mission of ACI is to develop and disseminate consensus-based knowledge on concrete and its uses. How does this happen? Here is a brief summary of a very daunting task. ACI is a Standards Developing Organization (SDO), which means we must follow generally accepted consensus guidelines. The Technical Activities Committee (TAC) is the group that manages these consensus guidelines and therefore manages ACI's mission. 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 »
4/25/2016 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2016-2017 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, this month. Continue Reading »
4/20/2016 “Avoiding Problems through Sound Prevention Methods.” This session at Contractors’ Day on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in Milwaukee, WI, USA, saw four speakers presenting information that focused on various proactive methods, techniques, and technologies that help identify and prevent problems from occurring with projects. Continue Reading »
4/17/2016 Attendees gathered at the International Forum at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee, WI, USA, to meet and learn with other industry professionals from around the world. Continue Reading »
4/16/2016 Can’t decide which session to attend at The Concrete Convention and Exposition being held in Milwaukee, WI, USA, this week? There will be a wide range of sessions available, with concrete industry experts presenting on topics of global significance as well as more localized topics. Continue Reading »
4/6/2016 Global seismic research is enabling ACI to proactively gather and share information on transformational ideas, practices, and techniques. Continue Reading »
3/28/2016 Nine student chapter members from North Carolina State University (NCSU) along with their faculty advisor, Roberto Nunez, and John Conn, ACI Director of Chapter Activities embarked on an international education experience to Panama City, Panama from March 9-11, 2016. Continue Reading »
3/21/2016 The ACI Dakota Chapter co-sponsored the 52nd Annual Concrete Conference held on Friday, March 4, 2016 at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology attracting over 100 concrete experts from all over the country. Continue Reading »
2/3/2016 The American Concrete Institute expands its Concrete Craftsman Series with two new books for concrete industry professionals—Concrete Fundamentals and Placing and Finishing Decorative Concrete Flatwork. Continue Reading »
1/28/2016 In direct response to feedback from members and customers, the American Concrete Institute has published two new books as part of its Concrete Craftsman Series to provide guidance and best practices to concrete contractors. The new Concrete Fundamentals and Placing and Finishing Decorative Concrete Flatwork books provide concrete industry professionals with indispensable information. Continue Reading »
1/13/2016 Access to ACI University and all its online courses and webinars is now easier than ever. The updated ACI University App provides access to information on over 100 online courses, education publications, and free publications, and includes expanded categories, a new search function, automatic course update, and additional courses. Continue Reading »
12/16/2015 As a result of the dedication and collective wisdom of the American Concrete Institute’s 18,000 members and 20,000 chapter members, 2015 was a successful year that energized and advanced the concrete industry. We're excited for the year ahead, and hope that you’ll join us on the journey. Continue Reading »
11/18/2015 Five engineering professors from the Building and Construction Engineering Department, University of Technology – Baghdad, visited ACI Headquarters to participate in the Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I and Concrete Construction Special Inspector programs. Continue Reading »
11/9/2015 On Sunday, November 8, 2015, the American Concrete Institute presented six awards and delivered the next presentation of the Katharine and Bryant Mather Commemorative Lecture Series during The Concrete Convention and Exposition. Continue Reading »
11/8/2015 All recycled materials starting from recycled water and recycled waste by-product materials could be implemented in the concrete industry. This was the theme of “Concrete with Recycled Materials,” a two-part session at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Denver, CO. Continue Reading »
11/8/2015 Convention attendees from around the world gathered for ACI’s International Forum on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Denver, CO, USA. Continue Reading »
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 »
9/24/2015 Every year, a substantial amount of ready-mixed concrete is returned to concrete plants for disposal due to many reasons, such as excessive slump loss during transport, surplus production and trial batches. One of the main reasons for rejecting a great number of truckloads of concrete every year is due to the strict accordance to the 90-minute time limit. Continue Reading »
9/18/2015 Improving the quality of concrete testing can be achieved by stressing education and quality, according to the authors of a recent article on concrete testing in Concrete International magazine. Continue Reading »
7/7/2015 The ACI Lebanon chapter challenged students to make art out of concrete. The competition attracted 17 groups from seven Lebanon-based universities, showcasing the artistic nature of concrete, and challenged the students to create their original works of art and display concrete’s many varieties of form, function, and beauty. Continue Reading »
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 »
2/26/2015 ACI’s new Masonry Testing Certification Programs will be presented at two conferences in the next few months. The Structures Congress, April 23-25, 2015, and the 12th North American Masonry Conference, May 17-20, 2015, will both include the informational presentation, “New Programs for Educating and Certifying Masonry Testing Technicians.” Continue Reading »
2/2/2015 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), announces the launch of ACI University – a global, online learning resource, providing on-demand access to a wide range of topics on concrete materials, design, and construction, appealing to everyone from testing technicians to practicing engineers. Continue Reading »
2/1/2015 ACI University—a new global, online learning resource, providing on-demand access to a wide range of topics on concrete materials, design, and construction, conveniently accessible through desktop and mobile devices. Continue Reading »
1/31/2015 ACI’s Certification Department has introduced two new masonry-related certification programs: the Masonry Field Testing Technician and the Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician. Both programs fill an important need within the testing and inspection community Continue Reading »
1/12/2015 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), an organization whose mission it is to develop and disseminate consensus-based knowledge on concrete and its uses, will be conducting a Press Conference at World of Concrete on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, to announce the launch of ACI University, and a new Masonry Testing Technician Certification Program. Continue Reading »
1/5/2015 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 »
10/28/2014 The American Concrete Institute honored Prof. James K. Wight, ACI Past President, with a three part symposium at the ACI Fall 2014 Convention in Washington D.C. Continue Reading »
8/22/2014 A recent trip by ACI’s President and Executive Vice President to the Philippines and Singapore aligns with ACI’s strategic plan objective to seek opportunities to advance national and global outreach, and positively impact the global community through mutually beneficial alliances. Continue Reading »
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 »
7/29/2014 ACI’s “Train-the-Administrator” program arrives in Bolivia to assist Institute Boliviano del Cemento y el Hormigon (IBCH) launch Field Testing Technician—Grade I and Concrete Construction Special Inspector Certifications. Continue Reading »
2/3/2014 The American Concrete Institute has launched two new masonry-related certification programs: the Masonry Field Testing Technician and the Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician. Continue Reading »
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