Email Address is required Invalid Email Address
In today’s market, it is imperative to be knowledgeable and have an edge over the competition. ACI members have it…they are engaged, informed, and stay up to date by taking advantage of benefits that ACI membership provides them.
Read more about membership
Learn More
Become an ACI Member
Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, the American Concrete Institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials, who share a commitment to pursuing the best use of concrete.
Staff Directory
ACI World Headquarters 38800 Country Club Dr. Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3439 USA Phone: 1.248.848.3800 Fax: 1.248.848.3701
ACI Middle East Regional Office Second Floor, Office #207 The Offices 2 Building, One Central Dubai World Trade Center Complex Dubai, UAE Phone: +971.4.516.3208 & 3209
ACI Resource Center Southern California Midwest Mid Atlantic
Feedback via Email Phone: 1.248.848.3800
ACI Global Home Middle East Region Portal Western Europe Region Portal
Home > News > News Detail
4/5/2017
Share this article on Social Media
“Do we have the right labor force for the jobs that will exist in 10 years?” This was the theme of Workforce Innovation summit held recently at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA. Organized by Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA) and sponsored by ACI and Baker Concrete Construction, attendees learned about an effective diversity strategy - what is working and what is hurting progress. The session provided attendees with an understanding of actions that can be taken to drive progress in organizations. In addition to a keynote session as well as roundtable forums led by Pam Jeffords, a partner at Mercer and a global expert on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, the morning included commentary and insight from industry leaders related to key issues facing the concrete industry including: Research update on the status of the industry Talent acquisition and workforce retention Opportunities for women The future labor force Generational differences Ron Burg, ACI Executive Vice President, stated that "ACI was pleased to host the Women in Concrete Alliance session on Workforce Innovation at our convention in Detroit. The topic of diversity in the workforce is not only interesting, but also timely given the critical need to attract qualified individuals at all levels to the concrete industry. The concrete industry is vital to the well-being of the nation, not only for the jobs it creates, but also for maintaining the health, safety and welfare of the world's population by designing, building, and maintaining safe, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing concrete structures and infrastructure. I look forward to continuing ACI's productive relationship with WICA." The Women in Concrete Alliance is a networking organization for women in the concrete industry, that focuses on increasing the percentage of women in the concrete industry, encourages opportunities for women in leadership, fosters organizations that embrace diversity, and challenges the concrete industry to mentor and sponsor women. For more information on the Women in Concrete Alliance, go to www.womeninconcretealliance.org.
“Do we have the right labor force for the jobs that will exist in 10 years?”
This was the theme of Workforce Innovation summit held recently at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA. Organized by Women in Concrete Alliance (WICA) and sponsored by ACI and Baker Concrete Construction, attendees learned about an effective diversity strategy - what is working and what is hurting progress. The session provided attendees with an understanding of actions that can be taken to drive progress in organizations.
In addition to a keynote session as well as roundtable forums led by Pam Jeffords, a partner at Mercer and a global expert on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, the morning included commentary and insight from industry leaders related to key issues facing the concrete industry including:
Ron Burg, ACI Executive Vice President, stated that "ACI was pleased to host the Women in Concrete Alliance session on Workforce Innovation at our convention in Detroit. The topic of diversity in the workforce is not only interesting, but also timely given the critical need to attract qualified individuals at all levels to the concrete industry. The concrete industry is vital to the well-being of the nation, not only for the jobs it creates, but also for maintaining the health, safety and welfare of the world's population by designing, building, and maintaining safe, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing concrete structures and infrastructure. I look forward to continuing ACI's productive relationship with WICA."
The Women in Concrete Alliance is a networking organization for women in the concrete industry, that focuses on increasing the percentage of women in the concrete industry, encourages opportunities for women in leadership, fosters organizations that embrace diversity, and challenges the concrete industry to mentor and sponsor women.
For more information on the Women in Concrete Alliance, go to www.womeninconcretealliance.org.
ACI University is a global, online learning resource, providing on-demand access to a wide range of topics on concrete materials, design, and construction
LEARN MORE »
These Awards will celebrate innovation and inspire excellence throughout the global concrete design and construction community.
The American Concrete Institute's newest Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-19) and Commentary is now available in print and digital formats. Learn more about the 2019 edition, plus supplemental resources from ACI.
Visit the ACI 318 Portal Now »