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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 »
12/4/2024 Antonio Nanni, PhD, PE, past president of ACI, and Dean Frank, PE, executive director, NEU, participated in COP29 Azerbaijan in early November. Continue Reading »
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 »
11/26/2024 ACI will be exhibiting World of Concrete, January 20-23, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Continue Reading »
11/13/2024 ACI is excited to announce a major upgrade to its concrete repair resources. Beginning November 12, 2024, the current ACI Concrete Repair Subscription will transition to the new ACI 562 PLUS Repair Subscription. This change is part of ACI's ongoing commitment to providing the most advanced and user-friendly resources for professionals in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
11/13/2024 The ACI Concrete Convention has numerous educational opportunities for younger members to learn how to use ACI documents and practices in the real world. During the most recent fall convention, held in Philadelphia, PA, USA, there were two sessions designed to help young members understand the value of ACI resources on the job. Continue Reading »
11/6/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) along with the ACI UAE Chapter will co-host the ACI Concrete Conference - From Gray to Green in Dubai, UAE, on February 12-13, 2025. The 2-day conference will be held at Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai, UAE, and will explore the cutting-edge practices and innovations driving the concrete industry toward a carbon-neutral future. Continue Reading »
11/5/2024 The 10th annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The "Overall Excellence” award was presented to TSX Broadway - Palace Theater, located in New York City, NY, USA. The winning concrete project also received first place in the Repair and Restoration Structures category during the ACI Concrete Convention on Monday, November 4, 2024. Continue Reading »
11/5/2024 The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 323, has released ACI CODE-323-24: Low-Carbon Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary. The Code provides provisions for concrete where reduced global warming potential (GWP) is required. The Code was developed by a consensus process and provides commentary along with references for the user desiring to study individual questions in greater detail. Continue Reading »
11/5/2024 The Pervious Concrete Cylinder Competition was held on Sunday, November 3, 2024, during the ACI Concrete Convention in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Thirty teams from the USA, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Chile, and Puerto Rico submitted projects for judging in this year’s competition sponsored by ACI Committee 522 Pervious Concrete. Continue Reading »
11/1/2024 One of the brilliant blessings of serving as ACI President is the opportunity to visit chapters and meet with chapter members and officers and with the leaders of local sponsoring groups (LSGs). Although this also happens at chapter roundtables during ACI Concrete Conventions, and those held regionally, there is nothing better than meeting chapter members on their home turf. Continue Reading »
10/29/2024 Ten graduate students will receive travel stipends of $1,000 USD to attend the ACI Concrete Convention, November 3-6, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
10/22/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The Fall 2024 awardees consist of personal and paper award winners who will be recognized at the ACI Concrete Convention, November 3-6, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
10/17/2024 The Michel Bakhoum International Collaboration Award, founded in 2024, honors the memory of Prof. Michel Bakhoum, ACI Member, and internationally known structural engineer, researcher, and educator. Continue Reading »
10/7/2024 Seven Young Professionals represented the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference September 22-25, 2024, at The Landing Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
10/7/2024 The ACI Georgia Chapter held its second annual young member flagship event on September 25, 2024, in downtown Atlanta, GA, USA. Continue Reading »
10/1/2024 When you think of the future of the concrete industry, what image comes to mind? Is it automation, new materials, or the future workforce? For our industry to thrive and continue to advance, we need to invest in it. This is why ACI created the ACI Foundation, whose mission is to make strategic investments in ideas, research, and people to create the future of the concrete industry. The ACI Foundation partners with ACI and community donors to make Continue Reading »
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 »
9/9/2024 The Codes & Standards Advocacy and Outreach (CSAO) Committee and engineers play a key role in this mission. The CSAO Committee advises the Board of Direction on strategic opportunities and procedures required for the adoption of ACI Codes and Standards in the U.S. and around the world, as well as identifying opportunities and threats to the adoption of key ACI documents. 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 »
9/3/2024 ACI President Michael J. Paul discusses mentoring and its importance to ACI. Opportunities exist at the chapter level; ACI Foundation; conventions and more. Continue Reading »
8/15/2024 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) gathered in Santa Fe, NM, USA, to discuss technology and innovation at the 2024 Technology Forum. The event took place May 14-16, 2024, at the Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza. The ACI Foundation Technology Forum is an innovation focused educational and networking event for concrete professionals. Continue Reading »
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 »
7/9/2024 The ACI Foundation is now accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2025-2026 academic year 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 »
6/19/2024 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) gathered in Santa Fe, NM to discuss technology and innovation at the 2024 Technology Forum. Continue Reading »
6/12/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is excited to host the ACI Concrete Convention in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
6/3/2024 As ACI says on our website, we are a technical organization. So, unsurprisingly, we usually dwell—and, consequently, excel—on technical matters, both great and small. Right here, right now, though, through these great photos, I would like to acknowledge and celebrate the legions of craft workers who make concrete excellence a manifest reality. Continue Reading »
5/29/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and report information on concrete made with brackish, saline, and brine water and sea aggregates. ACI Committee 243, Seawater Concrete, will host its inaugural meeting on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the ACI Concrete Convention in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
5/23/2024 Registration is open for the fourth 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge, a free, virtual conference organized by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Continue Reading »
5/21/2024 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected eight research projects to receive grants this year. Continue Reading »
5/14/2024 PRO welcomes Somero Enterprises, Inc. as its newest Silver Member Continue Reading »
5/7/2024 This year’s event will be held in three stages on July 15, 23, and 24 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 »
5/1/2024 The American Concrete Institute has released the 2024 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. Continue Reading »
5/1/2024 ACI is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the International Code Council’s (ICC) 44th annual Building Safety Month. Continue Reading »
4/18/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2024-2025 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/16/2024 This year the ACI Foundation was able to award 29 fellowships and 15 scholarships to students from 35 different institutions. Continue Reading »
4/10/2024 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce new Trustees and the re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. Continue Reading »
4/5/2024 The concrete community has once again reunited at the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete – the ACI Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
4/2/2024 The ACI Mortar Workability Student Competition was held on Sunday, March 24, 2024, during the ACI Concrete Convention in New Orleans, LA, USA. Twenty-eight teams from the USA, Canada, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Indonesia, Poland, and Chile submitted projects for judging in this year’s competition. Continue Reading »
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 »
3/27/2024 The 13th ACI International Workshop on Structural Concrete took place at the ACI Concrete Convention, in New Orleans, LA, USA. Continue Reading »
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 »
3/24/2024 Strengthening of Concrete Structures Using FRP Systems was one of several sessions at the 16th International Symposium on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement of Concrete Structures. Continue Reading »
3/21/2024 PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity announces Jeffrey W. Coleman and Michael J. Schneider have joined the Center’s Board of Directors. Continue Reading »
3/19/2024 ACI is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
3/18/2024 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 »
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 »
3/4/2024 ACI President, Dr. Antonio Nanni, recently visited several countries in Central America to meet with industry leaders, connect with ACI Members and Chapters/Partners, and host and attend various seminars and technical symposiums. Continue Reading »
3/4/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently published a 4-part series of articles in Concrete International related to building safety. Continue Reading »
3/1/2024 ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses the importance of attending conventions to take the opportunity they provide to create new knowledge and codify it in ways that are safe and sustainable. ACI can do so much in terms of safety and sustainability of concrete construction as well as in elevating the quality of the workforce for practical outcomes but also the dignity of all who contribute. Continue Reading »
2/27/2024 The American Concrete Institute recently exhibited at The Precast Show in Denver, CO, to share knowledge on ACI products and services relevant to the precast concrete industry. Continue Reading »
2/27/2024 The American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) annual Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards has introduced a new Bridge Category for 2024. Continue Reading »
2/22/2024 A total of 100 universities around the world received recognition as a 2023 Outstanding ACI Student Chapter. Continue Reading »
2/21/2024 The ACI Foundation is pleased to partner with the ACI Houston Chapter to create a new student academic award. Continue Reading »
2/21/2024 ACI has released a free Spanish Language Tools and Resources Guide to highlight the many Spanish language resources for the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
2/19/2024 ACI releases two new resources for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement. 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 »
2/13/2024 The ACI Foundation is administering a request for proposal on behalf of ACI’s Innovation Task Group 93-12. Continue Reading »
2/5/2024 Nine graduate students will receive travel stipends of $1,000 USD to attend the Spring ACI Concrete Convention in New Orleans, LA, USA. Continue Reading »
2/1/2024 The commitment and continuous presence of ACI in the MENA Region is part of the Institute’s strategic vision that started with the opening of the office in Dubai and is intended to provide technical and educational support to the thriving construction industry that has no parallel in the world. It is a multifaceted approach that includes critical components, such as the establishment of local chapters (students and professionals), training of the Continue Reading »
1/30/2024 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to bring the ACI Concrete Convention to New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Known as the world's gathering place for advancing concrete, the convention will take place March 24-28, 2024. Continue Reading »
1/17/2024 ACI and RILEM have partnered to sponsor a Peer-to-Peer webinar that will take place on Friday February 2nd, 2024 at 10AM EST. Continue Reading »
1/9/2024 The 2023 People’s Choice Award was presented to Vermosa Land Development Project, located in Imus, Cavite, Philippines. Continue Reading »
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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 »
12/14/2023 The Institute recently unveiled ACI CODE-323-24 Low-Carbon Concrete at COP28 in Dubai, UAE Continue Reading »
12/11/2023 The American Concrete Institute recently participated in the Global Leaders’ Summit and Concrete Talks at the Big 5 Global in Dubai, UAE. Continue Reading »
12/5/2023 The American Concrete Institute, in conjunction with the ACI Saudi Arabia Chapter, hosted the ACI Concrete Conference on Codes, Standards, and Best Practices last week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Continue Reading »
12/1/2023 ACI President Tony Nanni discusses constructability, and shares opinions from concrete industry professionals Continue Reading »
11/22/2023 Big 5 Global, the largest and most-influential construction industry event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) is set to take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 4 – 7 December 202 Continue Reading »
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 »
11/20/2023 ACI Contractor Members now have access to annual subscriptions that allow free access to all ACI University webinars and on-demand courses, plus unlimited access to the Institute’s 200+ practices (including all ACI guides and reports) and symposium volumes. Continue Reading »
11/13/2023 More than 2,500 professionals and students from around the world recently convened at the ACI Concrete Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, USA Continue Reading »
11/10/2023 The Michael Thomas Concrete Durability Award was established in 2023 by the Institute in memory of Michael D.A. Thomas, ACI Fellow. Continue Reading »
11/9/2023 The FRP Composite Beam Competition was held on Sunday, October 29, 2023, during the ACI Concrete Convention in Boston, MA, USA. Continue Reading »
11/1/2023 ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses his recent travels to Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Bangladesh. “ACI is an international organization with a reach and influence (and with that a responsibility) that go way beyond what many may think. We must strengthen our international position not to dominate or impose but, on the contrary, to be a trustworthy and competent contributor to the betterment of our industry for a safer and cleaner world. Continue Reading »
10/31/2023 The ninth annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. Continue Reading »
10/25/2023 Eleven graduate students will receive travel stipends of $1,000 USD to attend the ACI Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
10/17/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
10/9/2023 Eight Young Professionals represented the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference. 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 »
10/2/2023 PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity is pleased to announce its first members: Ceco Concrete Construction, LLC, and The Conco Companies. Continue Reading »
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 »
9/29/2023 The ACI Resource Center -- Mid-Atlantic in Columbia, MD, will host a grand opening reception October 19, 2023. 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 »
9/26/2023 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 »
9/6/2023 The American Concrete Institute – South Florida Chapter will relaunch later this month with a celebration event September 27th Continue Reading »
9/5/2023 In the context of the civil engineering ecosystem, a big challenge for professionals will be to resist embracing the ‘black box’ with machine learning and generative AI, which are powerful tools that could ‘do the work’ for us. Continue Reading »
8/21/2023 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) annual request for proposals is open now through December 1, 2023. The CRC seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. Continue Reading »
8/21/2023 The 2023 Professors’ Workshop was held in two parts in July; the first was a two-day synchronous online event and the second was face-to-face at ACI Headquarters in Farmington Hills, MI. After three years of covid travel restrictions, there was plenty of interest in this year’s event, so much that the workshop reached capacity and registration was closed early. 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 »
8/15/2023 ACI Committee 302, Construction of Concrete Floors, and the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) are collaborating to survey users on their experiences with ASTM C595, Type IL portland-limestone cement concrete. Continue Reading »
8/1/2023 ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses his recent travels to Morocco, Turkey, and Italy, and stresses the importance of sharing knowledge and learning from others. Continue Reading »
7/21/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently hosted the third 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge Conference along with ACI international chapters and partners. Continue Reading »
7/13/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) offers more than 20 codes that help design professionals create quality concrete projects around the world. Continue Reading »
7/12/2023 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the new ACI 201 Concrete Durability Scholarship funded by Professor Emeritus Donald J. Janssen. Continue Reading »
7/5/2023 In this month's memo, ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses the rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI), it is not only advisable, but critical for ACI to gain a deeper understanding of these systems and their implications for ACI operations, document development, and the concrete industry in general. Continue Reading »
7/5/2023 The ACI Foundation will begin accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2024-2025 academic year on July 5, 2023. Continue Reading »
6/30/2023 Professor Muhammed Basheer, FACI, FREng., has been recognized with a Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours. Continue Reading »
6/29/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently hosted a workshop and signed a memorandum of understanding in Morocco. Continue Reading »
6/22/2023 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce continued naming financial support for the Walter P. Moore, Jr. Faculty Achievement Award. Continue Reading »
6/20/2023 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to bring the ACI Concrete Convention to Boston, Massachusetts, USA. 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 »
5/25/2023 The Institute exhibited at the Concrete Expo held at the ExCel Center in London. 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 »
5/22/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has hired Mahmut Ekenel to support, promote, and assist in the development of certification and conformity assessment programs. Continue Reading »
5/22/2023 ACI will sponsor seven young professionals to attend the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA), a partnership among leading engineering and science-based organizations that provides high quality leadership training. Continue Reading »
5/22/2023 Nine graduate students received travel stipends of $1,000 USD to attend the ACI Concrete Convention, April 2-6, 2023, in San Francisco, CA, USA Continue Reading »
5/22/2023 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce new Trustees and re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. Continue Reading »
5/17/2023 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) will host its next Technology Forum on August 29 - August 31, 2023, in Portland, OR. Continue Reading »
5/15/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce Frederick H. Grubbe, MBA, CAE, currently President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA), has been named Executive Vice President of ACI. Continue Reading »
5/5/2023 Registration is open for the third 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge, organized by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Continue Reading »
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 »
5/2/2023 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2023-2024 fellowship and scholarship recipients. Continue Reading »
5/1/2023 ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses new member recruitment and retention, as well as his goal as President: “To Make Concrete Better for Society and Its Industry,” and this means that we all, as professionals and as an organization, must take sustainability seriously. Continue Reading »
4/27/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2023-2024 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/18/2023 The American Concrete Institute has released the 2023 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. 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 »
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 »
4/4/2023 The ACI Kurdistan Chapter and the Ministry of Housing and Construction of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) jointly organized a one-day workshop on Protecting the Kurdistan Region from Earthquake Hazards on February 21, 2023, in Erbil, Kurdistan. Continue Reading »
4/4/2023 Registration for the 2023 ACI Professors’ Workshop is now open. The Professors’ Workshop is designed to provide instructors in civil engineering, architecture, architectural engineering, materials science, and construction management programs the latest tools and teaching techniques to effectively engage students in courses that cover structural concrete design, construction, materials, and pavements. Continue Reading »
4/1/2023 In his last Guest President’s Memo, ACI Executive Vice President Ronald G. Burg talks about his relationship with ACI, and his term as Executive Vice President. “My sincere wish is for everyone to take full advantage of being part of the ACI community—it’s the place to be for you and me!” 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 »
3/29/2023 A total of 106 universities around the world received recognition as a 2022 ACI Excellent or Outstanding University Award Winner. Continue Reading »
3/29/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will collaborate with The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) to host two upcoming certification sessions for the ACI Shotcrete Inspector program. Continue Reading »
3/16/2023 The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 506, has released ACI PRC-506-22: Shotcrete—Guide. The newly introduced guide provides information on materials and properties of both dry-mix and wet-mix shotcrete and covers most facets of the shotcrete process including application procedures, equipment requirements, and responsibilities of the shotcrete crew. Continue Reading »
3/14/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The 2023 honorees include the induction of Honorary Members, ACI’s highest honor, which recognizes persons of eminence in the field of the Institute’s interest, or one who has performed extraordinary meritorious service to the Institute. Continue Reading »
3/13/2023 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention April 2-6, 2023: Continue Reading »
3/1/2023 My term as ACI President ends at the conclusion of the Spring Convention in San Francisco, CA, USA, on April 6, 2023. What a year it has been in living up to the Institute’s tagline of “Always advancing!” Continue Reading »
2/21/2023 The Institute has introduced a new self-nomination option for its Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Continue Reading »
2/16/2023 The 11th edition of The Big 5 Saudi, organized by dmg events, is gearing up to welcome exhibitors, visitors, and industry leaders from 18 to 21 February 2023 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. 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 »
1/31/2023 Effective January 1, 2023, South Carolina became the fifth state to reference ACI CODE-562, joining North Carolina, Florida, Ohio, and Hawaii. Continue Reading »
1/23/2023 The ACI Foundation has created a new Fellowship in honor of Kenneth C. Hover. Continue Reading »
1/16/2023 PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Concrete Industry Productivity has been launched by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). As a catalyst for solving the barriers of constructability to advance concrete construction productivity, PRO will collaborate with designers, materials suppliers, and contractors to identify and resolve issues that negatively impact productivity in concrete construction. Continue Reading »
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 »
12/6/2022 Starting on October 24 and ending on November 30, 2022, followers of ACI’s social media channels judged and voted for their favorite concrete project entered in the 8th Annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards to win the People’s Choice Award. 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 »
11/30/2022 The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 440, has released ACI CODE-440.11-22: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars Continue Reading »
11/15/2022 On October 23-27, 2022, the ACI Concrete Convention was attended both in-person and virtually by over 2,500 professionals and students from around the world. Continue Reading »
11/10/2022 NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, announces GatorBar, also known as Neuvokas Corporation, as the newest Bronze Supporting Member. Continue Reading »
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 »
11/7/2022 In anticipation of the retirement of ACI Executive Vice President Ron Burg, the ACI Search Committee, and executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates have released the position specifications for the association’s next Executive Vice President. Continue Reading »
11/4/2022 The ACI Concrete Convention held October 23-27, 2022, in Dallas, TX, USA, was bustling with activities and opportunities for both undergraduates, grad students, and young professionals. Continue Reading »
11/3/2022 The Pervious Concrete Cylinder Competition was held on Sunday, October 23, 2022, during the ACI Concrete Convention in Dallas, TX, USA. Continue Reading »
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 »
10/27/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the availability of a new series of webinars, the ACI Building Officials Webinar Series. The webinar series will focus on highlighted topics specifically for building officials that have been approved for professional development hours from the International Code Council (ICC). Continue Reading »
10/25/2022 Chau Chak Wing Museum receives the Institue's Overall Excellence award. Continue Reading »
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 »
10/24/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is offering a seminar, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” during the Big 5 Construct in Dubai, UAE, December 7-8, 2022. Continue Reading »
10/19/2022 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
10/5/2022 The American Concrete Institute hosted an education program, Highlights on ACI new Initiatives; 318PLUS, Sustainability, and Innovation, on June 26, 2022, at The Big 5 Construct in Egypt. 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 »
9/23/2022 For the first time in two years, the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) successfully hosted an in-person Technology Forum. Continue Reading »
9/22/2022 The Women in ACI Committee has selected Hilary Chaimov to received free registration to the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention, October 23-27, 2022 in Dallas, TX, USA. 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 »
9/1/2022 ACI President Charles Nmai discusses the ACI Foundation - ACIF is a not-for-profit organization established in 1989 to support research and innovation in concrete and, more importantly, students’ education using donations from supporters. The work of ACIF is carried out through its three councils: the Concrete Research Council (CRC), Scholarship Council (SC), and Concrete Innovation Council (CIC). Continue Reading »
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 »
8/17/2022 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce continued naming financial support for the Roger H. Corbetta Concrete Constructor Award. Continue Reading »
8/16/2022 The American Concrete Institute has released an updated version of ACI PRC-211.1-22: Selecting Proportions for Normal-Density and High-Density Concrete—Guide. This guide to concrete proportioning provides background information on, and a procedure for, selecting and adjusting concrete mixture proportions. The update is a significant and timely major revision of the guide. Continue Reading »
8/15/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has hired Dean A. Frank to develop programs to assist in supporting the use of nonmetallic reinforcement and reducing carbon emissions in the concrete construction industry. Continue Reading »
8/3/2022 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council's request for proposals is open now through December 1, 2022. 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 »
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 »
7/12/2022 The American Concrete Institute presents Engineering Greatness – a brand new podcast series created for young professionals by young professionals in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
7/6/2022 The ACI Foundation is now accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2023-2024 academic year. Continue Reading »
7/5/2022 In Part 1 of this President’s Memo published last month, I noted that proven supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), such as fly ash, slag cement, silica fume, and high-reactivity metakaolin, are available and are being used to meet carbon-neutral goals of owners and the design community. This month, I’ll explore other options that are available or emerging but are not readily accepted for various reasons. Continue Reading »
6/27/2022 Registration is now open for the Fall ACI Concrete Convention in Dallas, Texas, USA. 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 »
6/14/2022 A generous donor made it possible for the ACI Foundation to establish the Bernard Erlin Memorial Scholarship in memory of ACI Honorary Member Bernard Erlin. Continue Reading »
6/10/2022 The American Concrete Institute announces the 2022 Professors’ Workshop, July 18-19, 26-27, 2022, is returning to an in-person format at ACI’s World Headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA. Continue Reading »
6/1/2022 In this month's President's Memo, ACI President Charles Nmai discusses “The Quest for Carbon-Neutral Concrete” with the common options available to design professionals as they try to meet the carbon-neutral goals of owners and the design community. While most goals for achieving carbon neutrality are earmarked for 2050, some are as early as 2030! Continue Reading »
5/23/2022 The newly opened ACI Resource Center – Chicago/Midwest recently hosted over 70 guests during the ACI Illinois Chapter Concrete Mixer. Continue Reading »
5/19/2022 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 10 research projects to receive grants this year. Continue Reading »
5/18/2022 Registration is open for the second 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge, organized by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Continue Reading »
5/10/2022 The Federacion Interamericana Del Cemento (FICEM) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently completed an addendum to their International Partner Agreement which calls for a joint effort to achieve carbon neutrality in the concrete/cement sector. 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 »
4/29/2022 The American Concrete Institute is seeking nominations for members, age 35 and younger, to attend the Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference as ACI representatives. 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 »
4/27/2022 On March 9-10, 2022, the American Concrete Institute and the ACI UAE Chapter hosted the ACI Concrete Conference on Innovation in Dubai, UAE. The 2-day conference was held at Address Dubai Mall to over 200 attendees from 12 different countries. Continue Reading »
4/27/2022 NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete has hired Dr. Andrea Schokker as Executive Director. Continue Reading »
4/26/2022 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of new chair of Trustees— Jeffrey Coleman, election of two new trustees — Khaled Awad and Keith Kesner, and the re-election of an existing trustee — Robert Frosch. Continue Reading »
4/22/2022 New chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council. Continue Reading »
4/20/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2022-2023 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/18/2022 This year the ACI Foundation was able to award 16 fellowships and nine scholarships to students from 23 different institutions. Continue Reading »
4/14/2022 For the first time in two years, the concrete community reunited at the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete – the ACI Concrete Convention. The convention was held in Orlando, Florida, USA and was attended both in-person and virtually by over 2,300 students, concrete professionals, and industry leaders. Continue Reading »
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 »
4/5/2022 Thirty-three undergraduate teams participated in the ACI Concrete Solutions Competition that was held in conjunction with the ACI Concrete Convention in Orlando, FL, USA from March 27-31, 2022. 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 »
3/29/2022 The American Concrete Institute has released the 2022 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. Continue Reading »
3/22/2022 The Women in ACI Committee has selected two young professionals to received free registration to the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention, March 27 - 31, 2022 in Orlando, FL, USA. Continue Reading »
3/22/2022 Six graduate students will receive travel stipends up to $1,000 USD to attend the ACI Concrete Convention, March 27-31, 2022, in Orlando, FL, USA. Continue Reading »
3/18/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
3/17/2022 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention March 27 – 31, 2022 Continue Reading »
3/9/2022 The American Concrete Institute has memorialized University of Illinois Prof. Clyde E. Kesler by renaming an annual award given to outstanding educators in the field of concrete materials and structures. Continue Reading »
3/1/2022 ACI President Cary S. Kopczynski directs his thoughts to the future: "because envisioning the future is more important than dwelling on the past. What’s done is done. But what’s yet to be created originates from our vision and our willingness to pursue it. So instead of writing about what the Institute has accomplished, as impressive as it is, I decided to explore where it’s going." Continue Reading »
2/17/2022 The American Concrete Institute has announced an additional path for project nomination for their 2022 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, making it easier for companies and organizations to achieve recognition for their work. Continue Reading »
2/14/2022 The American Concrete Institute has recently approved a new position statement on the topic of civil/architectural/structural engineering curricula. Continue Reading »
2/11/2022 Sikandar Sajid, Ph.D. Candidate from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada is the winner of the 2021 James Instruments Student Award for Research on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete. Continue Reading »
2/11/2022 A total of 86 universities around the world received recognition in the 2021 ACI Excellent or Outstanding University Awards Program. Continue Reading »
2/10/2022 The ACI Resource Center – Southern California will host the inaugural ACI Slabs Week at its San Bernardino, CA, location April 26-29, 2022. Continue Reading »
2/8/2022 The request for co-hosts is now open for the 2nd annual 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge, organized by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Continue Reading »
2/3/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released ACI CODE-562-21 Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures - Code and Commentary in print and digital formats. Continue Reading »
2/3/2022 ACI and the ACI Central Florida Chapter are proud to host the ACI Concrete Convention this spring at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL, United States, March 27-March 31, 2022. Continue Reading »
2/3/2022 ACI President Cary Kopczynski served as an ACI Foundation Trustee in the 3 years preceding his term as president and is proud to support the mission of the ACI Foundation - investing in people, ideas, and research to build the future of the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
2/1/2022 ACI President Cary Kopczynski discusses the advantages of the new ACI Centers of Excellence which are inherently nimble and more focused than ACI, and how these strategic differences will allow for rapid progress. Continue Reading »
1/31/2022 The American Concrete Institute along with the ACI UAE Chapter will co-host the ACI Concrete Conference on Innovation in Dubai, UAE on March 9-10, 2022. Continue Reading »
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 »
1/7/2022 Engineers, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and suppliers will convene at the ACI Concrete Convention in Orlando, Florida, USA, March 27-31, 2022, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications, and practices. Continue Reading »
1/3/2022 Simplicity is golden. And in a nutshell, that’s the essence of constructability—making designs as simple and straightforward as possible, consistent with meeting other design objectives. Continue Reading »
12/3/2021 ACI Committee 123, Research and Current Developments, recently announced the winners of their bi-annual poster competition held in conjunction with the ACI Virtual Convention. Continue Reading »
12/1/2021 Life is competitive. According to biologists, our very existence depends on our ability to successfully compete. And our species has survived largely because we have chalked up more victories than defeats. Continue Reading »
11/30/2021 On September 14, 2021, the North Carolina Building Code Council (BCC) voted to accept ACI’s proposal to amend the 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code to reference ACI CODE-562 Code Requirements for the Assessment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures. Continue Reading »
11/30/2021 Earlier this year, the American Concrete Institute launched its digital subscription ACI 318 PLUS. The new subscription provides users with full digital interactive access to ACI CODE-318-19, the ACI Detailing Manual and the numerous design examples in the ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook. Continue Reading »
11/9/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the second annual 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge will take place on July 12-13, 2022. Continue Reading »
11/1/2021 The annual ACI Chapter special section in Concrete International is an opportune time to show our appreciation for the work and effort that local members of ACI chapters contribute to the mission of the Institute. Continue Reading »
10/28/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce that Keith A. Tosolt and Lacey Stachel have been named Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of Concrete International (CI). Continue Reading »
10/27/2021 The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention was attended by over 2,500 professionals and students from around the world. Originally scheduled to take place in Atlanta, GA, USA, as a hybrid event, the convention transitioned to fully virtual to convene leaders and practitioners throughout the concrete industry from October 17-21, 2021. 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 »
10/20/2021 The America Concrete Institute (ACI) showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world at the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Continue Reading »
10/19/2021 The "Overall Excellence” award was presented to Aldilonda promenade around Bastia fortress, located in Corse-du-Sud, France. 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 »
10/13/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
10/13/2021 The American Concrete Institute recently participated in the New England Building Officials Education Association (NEBOEA) conference on October 4-6 in Amherst, MA. Continue Reading »
10/12/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and maintain code requirements for concrete pools, spas, and other recreational watershapes. Continue Reading »
10/7/2021 The American Concrete Institute's newest subsidiary, NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials announces the launch of a new weekly e-mail news digest for nonmetallic and composites industry professionals around the world. Continue Reading »
10/6/2021 ACI and the ACI Georgia Chapter are proud to host the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention on October 17-21, 2021. The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete knowledge. 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 »
10/6/2021 The American Concrete Institute recently sponsored and attended the International Code Council 2021 Annual Conference. The ICC Annual Conference was held in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, on September 18-21, 2021, and included 1,100 registered attendees and code officials from across the United States. Continue Reading »
10/1/2021 ACI President Cary S. Kopczynski discusses how people and organizations need resiliency to cope with unexpected events. Through cohesion and technology, the value ACI delivers to members will grow. Continue Reading »
9/24/2021 As part of the event on September 12, 2021, attendees were invited to a series of free Concrete Talks at Middle East Concrete powered by ACI and the ACI UAE Chapter on the topics of high-performance concrete, quality assurance/control for concrete work, new building regulations in the Emirate of Dubai, 3D concrete printing, and more. Continue Reading »
9/9/2021 Engineers, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives will convene virtually from October 17-21, 2021, at the ACI Concrete Convention, the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Originally scheduled as a hybrid event in Atlanta, GA, and online, the event will now be fully virtual. Continue Reading »
9/8/2021 On August 31, 2021, Andrew W. Taylor, chair of the ACI 318 Building Code committee, presented a session on sustainability, the ACI building code, and plans for the 2025 edition of the code at The Big 5 Online event. Continue Reading »
9/1/2021 Our October convention in Atlanta, GA, USA, is now just weeks away. And when it finally convenes, it will be the first in-person ACI Concrete Convention in 2 years! Continue Reading »
8/31/2021 In August 2021, ACI joined leading organizations in sending a letter to the U.S. Congress to provide dedicated funding through the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the adoption and effective implementation of hazard-resistant building codes. Continue Reading »
8/30/2021 The American Concrete Institute recently exhibited at the Structural Engineers Association of Michigan (SEAMi) annual conference on August 19, 2021, in East Lansing, Michigan. Continue Reading »
8/25/2021 The ACI Foundation is currently inviting students to apply for its 2022-2023 Middle East North Africa fellowship. Continue Reading »
8/11/2021 For the second year in a row, ACI successfully hosted the ACI Professors’ Workshop virtually. The ACI Foundation sponsored the workshop, which was held virtually on July 19-21, 2021. Continue Reading »
8/4/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently hosted the first ever 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge Conference along with ACI international chapters and partners. 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 »
8/2/2021 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The annual request for proposals is open now through December 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
8/2/2021 As the global pandemic recedes and we slowly return to normal life and business operations, it‘s important to reflect on the lessons we can learn from the adversity we all endured. How can we strengthen ourselves, ACI, and our industry? Continue Reading »
7/29/2021 In the ACI 2021 Newsletter you’ll find information on the concrete resources you need, news about new programs and educational offerings, and details about the ACI Concrete Convention, October 17-21, 2021. Continue Reading »
7/19/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce that Rex C. Donahey, Ph.D., will serve as the Institute’s inaugural Director of Innovative Concrete Technology. In this newly created position, Donahey will be responsible for actively providing outreach by the Institute to trade organizations, companies, and individuals to attract emerging technologies for development within ACI. Continue Reading »
7/14/2021 Registration is now open for the ACI Concrete Convention. Select programming will also be available live or on-demand to attendees who choose to attend virtually. Highlights Include 55+ Technical Sessions, ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, Concrete Mixer, and Exhibit Hall. Continue Reading »
7/8/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) shares its sadness at the loss of life following the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, USA, on June 24, 2021. Continue Reading »
7/6/2021 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2022-2023 academic year. Four new fellowships and two new scholarships have been added, bringing the total of annual awards available up to 32. Continue Reading »
7/1/2021 I would like to use the July President's Memo to set the stage for a topic you will hear more about over the coming year. I will begin with a sports analogy because sports are useful for clarifying abstract ideas. 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 »
6/23/2021 Master Builders Solutions, the ACI Georgia Chapter, and the ACI Ontario Chapter have generously funded three new awards through the ACI Foundation. The awards will further the ACI Foundation’s mission of funding students and nurturing the future of concrete. Continue Reading »
6/22/2021 The Jordan Concrete Association hosted a virtual meeting on Saturday, June 19, 2021, to mark the formation of the JCA Academic Committee. Continue Reading »
6/7/2021 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to be hosting its ACI Concrete Convention in-person, in Atlanta, GA, USA, on October 17-21, 2021. Known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, this event marks the first time the Institute will be holding an in-person convention since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading »
6/7/2021 The American Concrete Institute was pleased to have been the sponsor of the International Code Council’s 41st annual Building Safety Month. The event is an international campaign celebrated to raise awareness about building safety and took place throughout May 2021. Continue Reading »
6/3/2021 The American Concrete Institute recently exhibited at the Building Officials Association of South Carolina (BOASC) during May 4-5, 2021. The Building Officials Association of South Carolina is an organization dedicated to solving the challenges of administering and enforcing building and related codes. Continue Reading »
6/1/2021 We look forward to your help in embracing the younger generation of designers, builders, and engineers. Your involvement will contribute toward expanding knowledge over broad areas of concrete construction, propelling research in new and innovative areas of concrete, and informing some of the world’s most important building codes and standards. Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
5/18/2021 The American Concrete Institute is seeking nominations for members aged 35 and younger to attend the Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference as ACI representatives. The conference will take place September 26-29, 2021, at the Omni Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
5/18/2021 On May 1, 2021 ACI joined more than 30 industry groups as a signatory to a letter regarding the Bipartisan Budget Act and the Disaster Recovery Reform Act, promoting the adoption and application of modern building codes. Continue Reading »
5/12/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) along with ACI international chapters and partners will host “24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge,” a free conference that will bring the worldwide concrete community together. The conference is for everyone interested in learning more about concrete, from everywhere in the world. Continue Reading »
5/11/2021 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the newly expanded Middle East & North Africa Fellowship for the 2021-2022 academic award year. Continue Reading »
5/10/2021 The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook as a three-volume handbook providing guidance to professionals engaged in the design of reinforced concrete structures. The ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook is available in print, as a digital download, and as part of the new ACI 318 PLUS subscription. Continue Reading »
5/6/2021 The American Concrete Institute will be hosting the ACI Concrete Conference on Fiber-Reinforced Polymers virtually on June 1-2, 2021. The event will consist of six hours of technical presentations presented by industry experts over the course of two days. The conference will run from 8:00 AM EDT to 11:00 AM EDT June 1-2, 2021. Continue Reading »
5/5/2021 The ACI Foundation has established the Burg-Coleman Iowa State ‘77 Fellowship. This new fellowship is funded through a generous $75,000 donation from Ronald G. Burg, ACI Executive Vice President, and Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI President, 2020-2021. Continue Reading »
5/5/2021 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to be sponsoring the International Code Council’s 41st annual Building Safety Month. Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety. Continue Reading »
5/3/2021 It's an honor to be writing you as the new ACI President. I want to thank Jeff Coleman for his outstanding leadership throughout the past year, during which COVID-19 challenged us all. Continue Reading »
4/28/2021 The American Concrete Institute has recently approved three new position statements on the topics of construction volume, public good, and workforce development. The Institute now has a total of twelve position statements on various topics supporting policy positions along with state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations. Continue Reading »
4/26/2021 ACI Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Chapter (EPDACI) announced the winners of their Annual Student Beam Competition held virtually on April 10, 2021. Continue Reading »
4/26/2021 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the election of a new trustee — Jeffrey Coleman, and the re-election of two existing trustees — Michael J. Paul, and William E. Rushing. The ACI Foundation is honored to have these outstanding individuals continue the work of the ACI Foundation. Continue Reading »
4/21/2021 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected eight research projects to receive grants this year. The ACI Foundation is committed to progress in the industry by contributing financially to necessary and worthy research. Continue Reading »
4/20/2021 The American Concrete Institute will be hosting the 2021 Professors' Workshop virtually on July 19-21, 2021. The workshop is designed to provide instructors in civil engineering, architecture, architectural engineering, materials science, and construction management programs the latest tools and teaching techniques to effectively engage students in courses that cover structural concrete design, construction, materials, and pavements. Continue Reading »
4/15/2021 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2021-2022 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in research, scholarship, and ideas. Continue Reading »
4/14/2021 Advancing Organizational Excellence (AOE) has been announced as the Presenting Sponsor for the seventh-annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Gala, scheduled for Monday, October 18, 2021, during the ACI Concrete Convention in Atlanta, GA, USA. Continue Reading »
4/14/2021 A close-up look at the continued education online training options at American Concrete Institute’s ACI University. Published in the March 2021 digital edition of Concrete Contractor. Continue Reading »
4/14/2021 The American Concrete Institute is proud to celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 18-24, 2021. National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to thank the countless volunteers who keep many organizations running, communities safe, and provide services that otherwise would not exist without volunteers. 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 »
4/13/2021 ACI Committee 123, Research and Current Developments announced the winners of the Spring 2021 Concrete Research Poster Contest. A total of 16 graduate students entered the two-part virtual session on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
4/12/2021 Quality concrete does not happen by chance. Rather, it happens when individuals with proper credentials in concrete testing, inspection, and construction are specified and required on the jobsite. For nearly 40 years, ACI Certification has been providing individuals with the necessary credentials to improve jobsite safety, reduce waste of materials, and identify design and construction challenges. Continue Reading »
4/12/2021 Organized by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and co-hosted by ACI’s International Chapters and Partners, 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge brings to the worldwide concrete community a conference for anyone interested in learning more about concrete, from everywhere in the world. 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 »
4/6/2021 The recent ACI Virtual Concrete Convention was attended by about 2,800 professionals and students from 67 countries. “The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention allowed for industry professionals from around the world to share their concrete research and knowledge.” stated Ronald G. Burg, PE, Executive Vice President, American Concrete Institute. Continue Reading »
4/2/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2021-2022 president, vice president, and four board members. Cary S. Kopczynski has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2021-2022, Antonio Nanni has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term, and Charles K. Nmai is now the Institute’s senior vice president. Continue Reading »
4/2/2021 ACI hosted a remote student competition on Sunday, March 28, 2021, during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. The objective of the Concrete Solutions Competitions was for teams to demonstrate and explain how their use of concrete could positively impact the world at large. Continue Reading »
4/1/2021 Through generous donations from ACI members, and the concrete industry, more than $1 million has been raised for the ACI Foundation. Continue Reading »
4/1/2021 The new ACI 318 PLUS annual subscription provides users with convenient digital interactive access to ACI CODE-318-19 along with in-document access to related resources and enhanced digital search features through all code provisions and commentary. Continue Reading »
4/1/2021 The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention offered a variety of programs and resources for students pursuing careers in the concrete industry. ACI now has more than 16,000 student members and 240+ student chapters. Continue Reading »
3/29/2021 ACI India Chapter is excited to announce the upcoming 4th R.N. Raikar Memorial International Conference on December 10-11, 2021. The event will cover Advances in Concrete: Materials, Design and Construction. Continue Reading »
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 »
3/17/2021 The Women in ACI Committee has selected four young professionals to received free registration to the upcoming ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, March 28 – April 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
3/17/2021 The ACI Guatemala Chapter and international partner ICCG (Instituto del Cemento y del Concreto de Guatemala) hosted a virtual Student Chapter Roundtable on March 5, 2021. Continue Reading »
3/16/2021 Nearly 100 students and teachers from around the Erbil-Kurdistan region of Iraq participated in an FRC Bowling Ball Competition on March 8, 2021, at Tishk International University. Continue Reading »
3/10/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The 2021 honorees include the induction of Honorary Members, ACI’s highest honor. Continue Reading »
3/9/2021 During last year’s Virtual Concrete Convention, ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman, announced a challenge to raise $1 million as part of the ACI Foundation’s annual appeal. Continue Reading »
3/3/2021 ACI will bestow its highest honor ��� ACI Honorary Membership – on six individuals at the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention March 28 – April 1, 2021. ACI is grateful to all its Honorary Members for their extraordinary contributions. Continue Reading »
3/2/2021 Bibo Zhong, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is the winner of the 2020 James Instruments Student Award for Research on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete. Continue Reading »
3/1/2021 The American Concrete Institute has launched ACI 318 PLUS – an entirely new annual subscription that provides users with convenient digital interactive access to ACI CODE-318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, along with in-document access to related resources, robust digital notetaking, and enhanced search. Continue Reading »
3/1/2021 President Jeffrey W. Coleman states: "ACI has navigated the COVID-19 storm. We have continued “Always Advancing.” We have demonstrated organizational resilience and durability. Finally, we have learned that by using virtual platforms, we can engage more members than ever before and in a way that will likely change our operations in the future. Thank you for the opportunity to serve." Continue Reading »
2/23/2021 The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a survey to research understanding the complexity in building codes and standards. The survey includes user experience with ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. Continue Reading »
2/22/2021 The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, materials, and repair, with nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all guides and reports. Continue Reading »
2/19/2021 The ACI University Award winners will receive recognition during the upcoming ACI Virtual Concrete Convention March 28 – April 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
2/15/2021 The 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 This featured session titled Legal Issues in Concrete Construction – Lessons Learned is moderated by ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman, and will bring together individuals with extensive experience in litigation related to concrete construction to share their experiences as lawyers, expert witnesses, and engineers. Continue Reading »
2/15/2021 The featured session titled Productivity in the Concrete Industry – Why Has it Stagnated and How Can ACI Help?is moderated by Cary S. Kopczynski, and asks why productivity in the U.S. construction industry has been flat for 50 years, while productivity of U.S. industry in general has nearly doubled in that same time frame. Why? And what can ACI do about it? Continue Reading »
2/15/2021 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 »
1/22/2021 All registered attendees to the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention are invited to join ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman, the ACI Maryland Chapter, the ACI National Capital Chapter, and the ACI Board of Direction for the ACI VIRTUAL CONCRETE MIXER on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (UTC-4). Continue Reading »
1/21/2021 When most people think of concrete, if they ever do, it’s simply that boring, grey material in their sidewalk or basement walls. That’s not the case for two Iowa State Civil Engineering graduates who currently hold the top two spots at the American Concrete Institute. Continue Reading »
1/19/2021 The ACI Foundation has established the Robert F. Mast Memorial Fellowship. This new fellowship, created through a very generous legacy donation, honors ACI Past President Robert F. Mast, who died July 13, 2020. Continue Reading »
1/15/2021 Individuals are encouraged to apply for the Young Professional Free Convention Registration Program to attend the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, March 28 - April 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
1/15/2021 The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention on March 28 – April 1, 2021, offers many opportunities for students and early career professionals to enhance their knowledge in concrete and concrete technology as well as networking and engaging with professional members. Continue Reading »
1/15/2021 Over the last six years, the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards has grown into the Institute’s premier international project awards program. Celebrating concrete excellence from around the world, the awards provide a platform to recognize concrete projects at the forefront of innovation and technology. Continue Reading »
1/14/2021 The American Concrete Institute and International Concrete Repair Institute have published an updated “Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures.” Continue Reading »
1/12/2021 The University of Balamand student chapter hosted two webinars in 2020: “ACI 318-19: Changes to the Concrete Design Standard,” and “Concrete Cracking.” Continue Reading »
1/8/2021 This Concrete Contractor magazine article explains the new ACI Polished Concrete Slab Finishes Specifications. Continue Reading »
1/7/2021 The American Concrete Institute announces that the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention will be held March 28-April 1, 2021. Originally scheduled as an in-person event in Baltimore, MD, USA, this 100% virtual event will provide ease for participation from anywhere around the world while prioritizing attendee safety. Continue Reading »
1/6/2021 To provide additional knowledge resources to members, the American Concrete Institute launched new member benefits beginning January 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
1/5/2021 To provide additional knowledge resources to members, the American Concrete Institute launched new member benefits beginning January 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
1/5/2021 It is critical to understand the importance of having ACI codes adopted at the national, state, and local levels. The adoption of ACI 318, "Structural Concrete Building Code”; ACI 562, "Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary”; and other ACI standards into building codes around the world and in your neighborhood helps the industry achieve consistent quality and safety. Continue Reading »
12/18/2020 To increase clarity about the American Concrete Institute’s document types, the Institute has updated its product designations assigned to already published and forthcoming codes, specifications, guides, reports, and TechNotes. Continue Reading »
12/9/2020 The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction, along with the companion ACI Field Reference Manual. Continue Reading »
12/9/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president, chats about the significantly updated member benefits that will be available from January 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
12/9/2020 The American Concrete Institute has transitioned the ACI Concrete Convention from an in-person event in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, to a 100% virtual event. Please plan to join ACI in spring 2021 for the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, March 28-April 1, 2020. Continue Reading »
12/8/2020 ACI 318 PLUS is an entirely new annual subscription that provides users with convenient digital interactive access to ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, along with in-document access to related resources and enhanced digital search features through all code provisions and commentary. Continue Reading »
12/7/2020 The American Concrete Institute’s live webinar lineup for 2021 is now available. These webinars are presented by ACI University and offer a wide variety of high-demand concrete related topics delivered by some of the brightest minds in the field of concrete materials, design, and construction. Continue Reading »
12/4/2020 Starting on October 25 and ending on November 30, 2020, followers of ACI’s social media pages judged and voted for their favorite concrete project entered in the 6th Annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards to win the People’s Choice Award. Continue Reading »
12/4/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) Philippines Chapter and Philippine Constructors Association (PCA), an ACI International Partner, are launching the Philippines Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards to recognize outstanding concrete projects in the Philippines. Continue Reading »
12/3/2020 In commemoration of a recent $50,000 donation from Surendra P. Shah., Ph.D., Hon. MACI, the ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the formation of the new S.P. Shah Fellowship. This new fellowship will be open for Ph.D. student applicants in mid-2021 for the ACI Foundation’s 2022-2023 awards cycle. Continue Reading »
12/2/2020 The American Concrete Institute recently released an updated version of its popular “Shotcrete for the Craftsman” publication, one of the five titles available in the ACI Concrete Craftsman series. ACI’s “Shotcrete for the Craftsman” provides shotcrete nozzlemen with an understanding of basic concrete technology and describes and illustrates how to properly place quality shotcrete. Continue Reading »
12/1/2020 December is the final month of the ACI Foundation's annual appeal campaign! By contributing to the ACI Foundation's annual campaign, you can help the brightest students in the concrete industry reach their career goals with scholarships and fellowships, provide funding for a research project that will benefit our world, or support strategic innovation that will make a lasting difference in advancing the industry. Continue Reading »
11/25/2020 The American Concrete Institute, with support from the ACI UAE Chapter and the ACI Saudi Arabian Chapter, Eastern Province, hosted the ACI Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability 16-17 November 2020. Continue Reading »
11/25/2020 Signed by Director General, H.E. Thabit Salim Al Turaifi, with the approval of the Sharjah Executive Council, this new agreement formalizes the desire to collaboratively develop and disseminate information on concrete and concrete structures. Continue Reading »
11/13/2020 ACI Committee 123, Research and Current Developments announced the winner of the Fall 2020 Concrete Research Poster Contest held during the recent ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
11/9/2020 The ACI Student Chapter at Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan, recently hosted the Concrete Warriors Competition. The main goal was to allow students to review and evaluate their knowledge regarding concrete technology and applications, and the ACI code requirements. Continue Reading »
11/6/2020 The American Concrete Institute has released a new and updated ACI Detailing Manual. Previously updated in 2004, the 2020 edition of the ACI Detailing Manual includes many new updates and revisions, plus the addition of valuable downloadable CAD files. Continue Reading »
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 »
11/3/2020 ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman made a special appearance at the Young Professional Networking Event during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, October 25-29, 2020. Continue Reading »
11/2/2020 I would like to thank ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman for providing me the opportunity to discuss the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. I hope you were able to join us for this year's Gala, held during the Fall ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
10/30/2020 The recent ACI Virtual Concrete Convention attracted a record attendance of 2,937 professionals and students from around the world, continuing the tradition as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Continue Reading »
10/29/2020 ACI hosted a remote student competition on Sunday, October 25, during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. The objective of the Concrete Solutions Competitions was for teams to demonstrate and explain how their use of concrete could positively impact the world at large. Continue Reading »
10/27/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2020 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the Institute’s Virtual Concrete Convention, on October 26, 2020. Continue Reading »
10/27/2020 The "Overall Excellence” award was presented to the Kennedy Center Expansion Project, located in Washington, DC, United States. The winning concrete project was recognized at the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention on Monday, October 26, 2020. 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 »
10/14/2020 The ACI Concrete Conference on Sustainability & Durability will take place 16-17 November 2020. Focused on issues of interest to concrete professionals from the Middle East and beyond, this free two-day virtual conference will bring together renowned experts that are currently working on research and practical applications to improve concrete sustainability and durability. Continue Reading »
10/6/2020 ACI Executive Vice President Ron Burg was in the spotlight recently participating in the Civil Engineering Podcast by the Engineering Management Institute. Continue Reading »
10/6/2020 The American Concrete Institute announces the People’s Choice Award – a new award for the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Continue Reading »
10/1/2020 ACI President Jeffrey Coleman praises the creative ways that our chapters around the world are continuing to operate in spite of the pandemic; plus the latest ACI Virtual Concrete Convention news. Continue Reading »
9/24/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president, chats about the upcoming ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, October 25-29, 2020. “I’d like to see us achieve the highest attendance ever,” says Coleman, “and I think that’s possible” Continue Reading »
9/21/2020 Advancing Organizational Excellence (AOE), an ACI subsidiary, recently received several marketing awards for its crisis communication plans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading »
9/11/2020 In the ACI 2020 Newsletter you’ll find information on the concrete resources you need, news about new programs and educational offerings, and details about the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention in October, 2020. Continue Reading »
9/9/2020 ACI will host a virtual student competition on Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT during the ACI Virtual Convention. Continue Reading »
9/3/2020 n lieu of the cancellation of the 2020 Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference, the ELA Partners and trainers will be presenting a week-long FREE virtual leadership training for young professionals on September 21-25, 2020. Continue Reading »
9/2/2020 The ACI Foundation selected Emparanza as the 2019-2020 ACI Presidents’ Fellowship recipient. He decided in high school to make construction his career because of all the encouragement he was given growing up. Continue Reading »
9/2/2020 Donations to the ACI Foundation by William (Bill) Maloney and Roger S. Johnston are just two examples of the generosity of both corporate and individual donors. Every donation, small or large, enables funding for scholarships and fellowships, and moves the concrete industry forward through research. Continue Reading »
9/1/2020 ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman discusses how the Strategic Development Council supports ACI and the industry in creating initiatives and programs that improve the quality and potential competitiveness of concrete in design and building, and as a building material. Continue Reading »
8/31/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president states that as construction continues to move forward, the best way to ensure quality concrete construction on the jobsite is to require individuals who have proven expertise in concrete construction, concrete testing, and concrete inspection. Which is why ACI Certification is so important. Continue Reading »
8/10/2020 The seventh edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC) was recently released for review and now references the American Concrete Institute’s ACI 562-19 Code Requirements for the Assessment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures. Continue Reading »
8/6/2020 The American Concrete Institute recently hosted the first ACI Middle East Student Forum in partnership with the ACI UAE Chapter and several student chapters from six different countries. Continue Reading »
8/5/2020 The 2020 Professors' Workshop was held virtually on July 27-29, 2020. Co-sponsored by the ACI Foundation and the PCA Education Foundation, the workshop provided instructors with the latest tools and teaching techniques to effectively engage students in courses that cover structural concrete design, construction, materials, and pavements. Continue Reading »
8/3/2020 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The annual request for proposals is open now through December 1, 2020. Continue Reading »
8/3/2020 In this President's Memo, I would like to address a second area of focus of the ACI Foundation's mission: research. The Concrete Research Council, also known as CRC, has existed since 1989 and has funded more than $2,000,000 in research over that time. Continue Reading »
7/28/2020 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 »
7/27/2020 In direct response to expressed industry need for building code requirements that address the unique aspects of post-tensioned concrete design, the American Concrete Institute and the Post-Tensioning Institute are pleased to announce a new, expanded partnership to increase efficiency for design of structural post-tensioned concrete structures. Continue Reading »
7/23/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently announced the addition of several new certification programs, marking a total of more than 30 certification program offerings now available. To keep pace with the growing demand for ACI-certified personnel on various concrete construction projects, the Institute has launched the ACI Certification Verify app to help supervisors verify the status of ACI-certified individuals on a jobsite. Continue Reading »
7/21/2020 The American Concrete Institute is now offering a platform for its members to collaborate on state and model code initiatives. The creation of these collaboration groups further advances ACI’s mission. Continue Reading »
7/17/2020 As part of the popular ACI Chapter Talks Program, ACI Kuwait Chapter recently held a webinar titled “ACI 562-19, Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary.” Continue Reading »
7/16/2020 The ACI Foundation has announced the establishment of The Advancing Organizational Excellence Fellowship. The new fellowship, sponsored by Advancing Organizational Excellence (AOE), honors Wendy O. Ward, a member of the AOE team for more than 10 years. Continue Reading »
7/16/2020 The inaugural American Concrete Institute (ACI) Resource Center will open next month in Southern California. The ACI Resource Center will coordinate with ACI chapters and sponsoring groups to offer direct, on-demand access to all certification and educational offerings from the Institute. Continue Reading »
7/10/2020 The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) will host its first virtual Technology Forum on August 25th and 27th 2020. Continue Reading »
7/9/2020 The American Concrete Institute recently announced the decision to transition the ACI Fall Concrete Convention from an in-person event in Raleigh, NC, USA, this October, to a 100% virtual event. 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 »
7/7/2020 Due to local, state, and federal regulations, and to protect the health and safety of attendees, the American Concrete Institute announces the transition of the ACI Concrete Convention from an in-person event in Raleigh, NC, USA, this October, to a 100% virtual event. Continue Reading »
7/6/2020 The American Concrete Institute has transitioned the ACI Concrete Convention from an in-person event in Raleigh, NC, USA, October 25-29, 2020, to a 100% virtual event. Continue Reading »
7/2/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president, shares information on the ACI Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships program, including letters he has received from grateful students, and details of recent donations. Continue Reading »
7/1/2020 ACI President Jeffrey Coleman discusses his goal of elevating the visibility of the ACI Foundation and its programs. Continue Reading »
7/1/2020 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from students for its Middle East & North Africa Fellowship for the 2021-2022 academic year. Continue Reading »
7/1/2020 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2021-2022 academic year. Three new fellowships and one new undergraduate scholarship have been added to the program. Continue Reading »
6/23/2020 The ACI Iraq Chapter launched a series of free webinars on June 11. Continue Reading »
6/22/2020 In response to the need for enhanced virtual learning, ACI has transformed the ACI Chapter Talks program into a virtual, webinar-based format. Continue Reading »
6/15/2020 The American Concrete Institute – Virginia Chapter recently conducted its “2020 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards,” with the award presented at the Virginia Concrete Conference in February 2020. Continue Reading »
6/15/2020 The American Concrete Institute will be hosting this year’s Professors' Workshop virtually on July 27-29, 2020. This virtual event will consist of one four-hour time block for each of the three days. Continue Reading »
6/9/2020 Engineers, students, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world attend the ACI Concrete Convention. This year’s convention will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh Marriott, and Raleigh Sheraton, Raleigh, NC, USA, October 25-29, 2020. Continue Reading »
6/8/2020 Following cancellation of the ACI Concrete Convention this past March due to COVID-19, the American Concrete Institute successfully transformed their popular concrete technical sessions into the ACI Concrete Convention’s Virtual Technical Presentations. Continue Reading »
6/3/2020 Advancing Organizational Excellence (AOE) has been announced as the Presenting Sponsor for the sixth-annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Gala, scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2020, during the ACI Concrete Convention in Raleigh, NC, USA. Continue Reading »
6/1/2020 The ACI Board of Direction and Technical Activities Committee (TAC) have been reviewing how codes are processed within the Institute. Over the past year, the Board has been discussing how ACI can change to accomplish our Vision to provide the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively for a changing world. Continue Reading »
5/28/2020 What I Wish I Knew is a professional development session sponsored by ACI Committee – S806 Young Professional Activities. The summer series will take place every Friday, June 5 – August 14, 2020, from 12:00 – 12:30 PM EDT. Continue Reading »
5/26/2020 The American Concrete Institute – India Chapter successfully conducted its “2020 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards”, in March, 2020. Continue Reading »
5/21/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the recipient of the Middle East Fellowship for the 2020-2021 award year. Continue Reading »
5/21/2020 The ACI Foundation announces the establishment of the Roger S. Johnston Memorial Scholarship. This new undergraduate scholarship is funded by Crimson Engineering Associates, Inc., Golden, CO, to honor the late Roger S. Johnston. Continue Reading »
5/14/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president, invites you to the ACI Concrete Convention’s Virtual Technical Presentations being held online June 1-3, 2020 . Continue Reading »
5/13/2020 Following cancellation of the recent ACI Concrete Convention this past March due to COVID-19, the American Concrete Institute announces its ACI Concrete Convention’s Virtual Technical Presentations will be hosted June 1-3, 2020. Continue Reading »
5/4/2020 We strongly encourage all chapters to submit nominations for the ACI Chapter Activities Award. Continue Reading »
5/1/2020 I am honored to be the next President of ACI. I have been an ACI member for exactly 40 years. My first convention was in the spring of 1980 at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Continue Reading »
4/30/2020 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2020 awardees. Continue Reading »
4/30/2020 The ACI Quebec and Eastern Ontario chapter is proud to announce the winners of the first edition of their Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Continue Reading »
4/29/2020 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected eight research projects to receive grants this year. The ACI Foundation is committed to progress in the industry by contributing financially to necessary and worthy research. Continue Reading »
4/29/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president, shares his hope for your continued safety, along with brief updates on ACI operations and business in light of the current global pandemic. Continue Reading »
4/21/2020 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2020-2021 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in research, scholarship, and ideas. Continue Reading »
4/15/2020 The American Concrete Institute announces that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has updated its Regulatory Guide 1.199, “Anchoring Components and Structural Supports in Concrete,” to endorse two ACI codes. Continue Reading »
4/14/2020 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the International Code Council’s 40th annual Building Safety Month. Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety. 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 »
4/8/2020 In support of the American Concrete Institute’s mission, ACI has recently published three new position statements. These position statements support policy positions along with state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations. Continue Reading »
4/7/2020 New vice chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council. Continue Reading »
4/6/2020 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the re-election of two trustees— Joseph Bracci and Antonio Nanni. They join Michael J. Schneider, current Chair of the Board of Trustees, and six other serving trustees. Continue Reading »
4/2/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2020-2021 president, vice president, and four board members. Jeffrey W. Coleman has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2020-2021, Charles K. Nmai has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term, and Cary S. Kopczynski is now the Institute’s senior vice president, which is also a two-year term. Continue Reading »
4/1/2020 Long before ACI adopted our tagline of "Always Advancing," the Institute was called upon to help other industry associations grow and prosper. Continue Reading »
3/31/2020 We’re sharing our ACI Top 10 Digital Products and Digital Subscriptions – so that you can get the tools you need to stay ahead, and keep advancing your concrete knowledge. Continue Reading »
3/31/2020 ACI President Randall Poston, and ACI Vice President Jeffrey Coleman deliver virtual greetings. Continue Reading »
3/31/2020 The 2019 ACI Concrete Construction Competition winners solved the construction problem: “Scheduling of a Residential Development in Extreme Weather Conditions.” Continue Reading »
3/31/2020 Sina Mehdinia, Portland State University, is the winner of the 2019 James Instruments Student Award for Research on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete. Continue Reading »
3/30/2020 The American Concrete Institute just recently completed its second seminar tour titled “ACI 318-19: Changes to the Concrete Design Standard.” 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 »
3/19/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is offering a new on-demand learning course to focus on ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. Continue Reading »
3/17/2020 Following cancellation of the ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont/Chicago, the American Concrete Institute has transitioned its popular spring convention into ACI Virtual Committee Days. 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 »
3/11/2020 The governor of Illinois recently issued a disaster proclamation due to the COVID-19 situation. To protect our event attendees’ health and safety, the American Concrete Institute has made the decision to cancel the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont/Chicago, Illinois... Continue Reading »
3/10/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
3/9/2020 ACI has announced its 2020 ACI Honorary Members. Continue Reading »
3/4/2020 ACI Illinois Chapter hosted a Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition at their certification training center in Elmhurst, IL, on February 8, 2020. Continue Reading »
3/3/2020 From recent discussions with concrete professionals around the world, I have learned that it may seem like ACI is not engaged on the topic of sustainability. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is my last President's Memo, so I feel it is important to end my formal communications with a discussion of what ACI is doing with respect to sustainability. Continue Reading »
3/3/2020 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to be hosting the ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont/Chicago, IL, USA, in just a few weeks. ACI is monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and how it may affect the convention. Continue Reading »
2/28/2020 The American Concrete Institute has recognized 98 universities with the 2019 ACI Award for University Student Activities. Continue Reading »
2/24/2020 In direct response to expressed industry need for building code requirements that address the unique aspects of precast concrete design, the American Concrete Institute and Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute are pleased to announce a new, expanded partnership to increase efficiency for design of structural precast concrete structures. Continue Reading »
2/23/2020 The ACI Student Chapter at Auburn University held their 6th Annual Concrete Day event on February 20, 2020, at the Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center in Auburn, AL, USA. Continue Reading »
2/20/2020 The Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) – the largest and longest running Canadian undergraduate Engineering Competition – celebrated its 46th year January 29 – February 2, 2020 in Toronto, ON, Canada. Continue Reading »
2/19/2020 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 »
2/14/2020 The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, and materials, with nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all guides and reports. Continue Reading »
2/13/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is offering a new series of seminars to focus on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. The seminars will feature face-to-face interaction with highly recognized speakers. 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 »
2/11/2020 The Certified Association Executive (CAE) accreditation was awarded recently to ACI Foundation Executive Director, Ann Masek. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Continue Reading »
2/11/2020 Some of the winning teams from a Concrete Bowling Ball Competition at the FC&PA Headquarters in Orlando, FL, USA, will go on to the ACI international competition which will be held at the Spring 2020 ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont/Chicago, IL, USA. Continue Reading »
2/7/2020 The American Concrete Institute recently completed a successful series of six seminars in South America focused on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. 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 »
2/3/2020 ACI members who work tirelessly on technical documents and develop educational and certification programs are giving back to an industry and an organization that have been influential in their careers. We are a part of a global community that is making the built environment of concrete better and safer. Continue Reading »
1/31/2020 ACI leaders have been named recently as 2020’s Most Influential People in the Concrete Industry, by Concrete Construction magazine. Continue Reading »
1/30/2020 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 »
1/30/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the recipients of the ACI Certification Award and the ACI Construction Award. Continue Reading »
1/29/2020 As a StarChapter customer, you have access to the online Knowledgebase which provides videos, webinars, and tools that will assist with a seamless board transition. Continue Reading »
1/29/2020 ACI’s next Chapter Roundtable will be held Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Rosemont/Chicago, IL, USA. Continue Reading »
1/28/2020 ACI is pleased to bring you a new resource, MemberDeals, to add value to your current Local Chapter membership benefits. Continue Reading »
1/27/2020 ACI chapters are independent legal entities. As such, each chapter is required to file its own reports with governmental authorities. Continue Reading »
1/22/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce a new seminar: ACI 562: Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures. Continue Reading »
1/22/2020 The Taiwan Concrete Institute (TCI) held the 2nd student fiber-reinforced bowling ball competition, co-sponsored by ACI Taiwan Chapter and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), on November 29, 2019 in Taipei, Taiwan. Continue Reading »
1/21/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will be hosting a celebratory reception in honor of ACI certification in addition to handing out free ACI certification-branded Carhartt beanies in the ACI booth at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Continue Reading »
1/14/2020 Building Safety Month (BSM) is an international campaign spearheaded by the International Code Council (ICC) that takes place in May to raise awareness about building safety. Continue Reading »
1/13/2020 It’s time to prepare your 2019 Annual Chapter Report. Local chapters are required to submit an annual report to keep their affiliation with ACI Headquarters. The report also keeps headquarters apprised of the chapter’s activities, accomplishments, and financials. Continue Reading »
1/13/2020 This year our annual World of Concrete Chapter Leader Networking Social will be sponsored by Advancing Organizational Excellence (AOE). Continue Reading »
1/13/2020 The ACI Foundation awarded the first Middle East Fellowship to Nancy Kachouh for the 2019-2020 academic year, and she felt honored to be the recipient. Continue Reading »
1/10/2020 ACI and the ACI Illinois Chapter are proud to host the ACI Concrete Convention this spring at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont/Chicago, IL, United States, March 29-April 2, 2020. The convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete knowledge. Continue Reading »
1/3/2020 The TIU student chapter of ACI organized a Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) Bowling Ball Competition in cooperation with ACI Iraq Chapter on December 19, 2019 at Tishk International University Erbil Campus, Erbil, Iraq. Continue Reading »
1/2/2020 ACI and universities need to make a significant effort to better educate engineers on the strut-and-tie method, especially in the detailing of nodal regions, and practicing engineers need to step up and learn the method. Continue Reading »
1/2/2020 Minnesota Concrete Council – ACI Chapter organized their first student competition event on December 10, 2019, at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. Continue Reading »
12/17/2019 The student chapter at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in Alexandria, Egypt, held the third Egypt National Egg Protection Device Competition on November 28, 2019. Continue Reading »
12/16/2019 The American Concrete Institute is offering a series of seminars in South America, Central America and Mexico with a focus on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. Continue Reading »
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 »
12/12/2019 The ACI UAE Chapter hosted their Concrete Mixer reception on November 25, 2019, in Dubai, following their full-day education program at The Big 5 Show. Continue Reading »
12/11/2019 ACI and Jordan Concrete Association, in collaboration with the Royal Scientific Society and Jordan Engineers Association, hosted the ACI Concrete Conference on Materials & Design, 17-18 November, 2019, in Amman, Jordan. Continue Reading »
12/11/2019 The American Concrete Institute and the ACI UAE Chapter hosted a day-long education program at the Big 5 Show in Dubai, UAE, November 25-28, 2019. Continue Reading »
12/5/2019 ACI President Randall Poston encourages every ACI member who has not had the opportunity to attend a convention to do so. Continue Reading »
11/26/2019 ACI Committee 123, Research and Current Developments, recently announced the winners of their bi-annual poster competition held in conjunction with the ACI Concrete Convention in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
11/22/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will offer four ACI inspector certification program exams at the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention March 29 – April 2, 2020, in Rosemont/Chicago, IL. By bringing these certification offerings to the Convention, it creates additional and convenient availability for individuals already traveling to the Convention to earn an ACI inspector certification. Continue Reading »
11/20/2019 Representatives from several Asian countries met in Changi City, Singapore, on November 9, 2019, for an ACI Chapter Roundtable meeting. Continue Reading »
11/20/2019 The ACI Foundation has partnered with the Carbon Leadership Forum on the formal launch of the public beta of the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) tool. Continue Reading »
11/11/2019 The Emerging Leaders Alliance held its 12th annual leadership conference November 3-6, 2019, in Falls Church, VA, USA. Continue Reading »
11/4/2019 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 »
11/4/2019 The American Concrete Institute has updated the names and requirements for its Flatwork Finishing certification program. Sponsoring Groups should alert individuals interested in obtaining this certification of the updated requirements. Continue Reading »
11/4/2019 The American Concrete Institute has distributed updated examination & workbook price lists to Primary Contacts at each Sponsoring Group. Continue Reading »
11/1/2019 Where is ACI going to find its next generation of members? This question about where to find workers is asked in all types of businesses in the construction industry. There is no easy answer, but ACI and the construction industry must continue to develop membership and leadership for the next generation. Continue Reading »
10/30/2019 The American Concrete Institute announces the winners of its Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites Student Competition, held recently at the Concrete Convention and Exposition in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
10/28/2019 Younger members attending The Concrete Convention and Exposition, gathered at the Rock Bottom Brewery in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday evening for the Young Professional Networking Reception. Continue Reading »
10/22/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2019 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored at a Gala event during the Institute’s Concrete Convention & Exposition, October 21, 2019, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
10/22/2019 The fifth annual American Concrete Institute Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and Gala event showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The highest “Excellence” award was presented to King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (ITHRA), located in Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Continue Reading »
10/22/2019 Convention activities for students kicked-off on the evening of Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the Duke Energy Convention Center with the Student Networking Reception. Continue Reading »
10/21/2019 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 »
10/21/2019 On Sunday, October 20, 2019, during the opening session at the ACI Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Cincinnati, OH, USA, ACI President Randall Poston announced the release of the new ACI Certification Verify app to all attendees. Continue Reading »
10/20/2019 The workshop took place on the first day of The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Cincinnati, OH, USA, October 19, 2019. 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 »
10/15/2019 ACI is pleased to announce that Trey Hamilton joined the staff as Senior Engineer on October 1, 2019. In this new position, Hamilton will assist with the development of technical resources, educational programs, and the adoption of ACI’s consensus-based standards. Continue Reading »
10/15/2019 Under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya Bint Al Hassan, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and Jordan Concrete Association, in collaboration with the Royal Scientific Society and Jordan Engineers Association, announce the ACI Concrete Conference on Materials & Design to be held 17-18 November, 2019, in Amman, Jordan. Continue Reading »
10/14/2019 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are being accepted from students for its ACI Middle East Fellowship for the 2020-2021 award year. Continue Reading »
10/14/2019 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 »
10/11/2019 Five university graduate students will receive travel stipends in the amount of $1,000 to attend The Concrete Convention and Exposition October 20-24, 2019 in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
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 t