International Concrete Abstracts Portal

International Concrete Abstracts Portal

The International Concrete Abstracts Portal is an ACI led collaboration with leading technical organizations from within the international concrete industry and offers the most comprehensive collection of published concrete abstracts.

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Document: 

CI4805Godoy

Date: 

May 1, 2026

Author(s):

Andrea Godoy, Victoria Lopez

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

48

Issue:

5

Abstract:

ACI Resource Centers are now offering flagship Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I and Concrete Strength Testing Technician certification review sessions and exams in Spanish. This initiative provides Spanish-speaking concrete industry professionals with better access to critical training and certification programs in the United States.

DOI:

10.14359/51750688


Document: 

CI4804CertificationFeature

Date: 

April 1, 2026

Author(s):

Brian Wheeler

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

48

Issue:

4

Abstract:

The construction industry faces a key challenge: delivering consistency and public trust while building faster and more efficiently than ever before. This challenge is especially clear in concrete construction, thefoundation of modern infrastructure. ACI Certification programs play a vital role in addressing this challenge.

DOI:

10.14359/51750644


Document: 

CI4711ChapterCertificationCenter_CH

Date: 

November 1, 2025

Author(s):

Michelle (Miki) Craig

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

47

Issue:

11

Abstract:

Collaboration between the ACI Northern California & Western Nevada Chapter (NCAWNV Chapter) and ACI is paving the way for the Chapter’s first certification center. This initiative underscores a shared commitment to serving the Chapter’s more than 1500 clients annually. The official opening day of the Chapter Certification Center is January 2, 2026.

DOI:

10.14359/51749275


Document: 

CI4707NexInsights

Date: 

July 1, 2025

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

47

Issue:

7

Abstract:

A new certification program co-sponsored by NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials is now available through ACI Certification. The program, titled “GFRP Reinforcing Bar Inspector” is designed to qualify individuals responsible for inspecting the installation of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) reinforcing bars in concrete construction. This program reinforces NEx’s mission to advance the safe and effective use of nonmetallic materials.

DOI:

10.14359/51748940


Document: 

CI4611Advocacy_CH

Date: 

November 1, 2024

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

46

Issue:

11

Abstract:

Whether it is a local, state, national, or model building code, grassroots code advocacy is an essential part of the code development process. The work of ACI members is not complete when building code requirements are published or a certification program is launched, and local initiatives are needed for adoption and acceptance.

DOI:

10.14359/51743325


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