Concrete Solutions Competition

ACI Concrete Solutions Competition

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Objectives

Students must demonstrate and/or explain how their use of concrete could positively impact the world at large. This competition is broad in its scope – teams are encouraged to use creative means to present and explain their concrete approach or solution to a broad audience including why it should interest the public at large. The top 20 submissions will participate in team interviews via Zoom with judges on Friday 15 May 2026 from 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Easter Time. The winners will be announced at the ACI Student Chapter Forum & Awards Program taking place on Monday 18 May 2026 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. For examples of submission topics, see more in the rules below.

Two categories of prizes will be awarded:

  1. Most innovative design/developmental use of concrete.
  2. Overall highest score.

Note that only one team is allowed entry per school

Prizes

First, Second, and Third place entries in each category will each be awarded a certificate of recognition, recognized on the ACI Website, and Concrete International Magazine. In addition, the First-Place team will receive a $750 award, the Second-Place team will receive $500, and the Third-Place team will receive $250. Award of winning teams will be announced at the ACI Student Forum & Awards Program on Monday 18 May 2026 via Zoom.