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
7/16/2020
Share this article on Social Media
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. To help assist the industry and meet the growing demand for further access to ACI knowledge, the Institute recently hired William “Rusty” Owings, III, AIA, as Resource Center Manager. He will work with constituents from Southern California and beyond to offer on-demand access for all ACI Certification programs, hands-on training, and education opportunities. William “Rusty” Owings III Owings is a past ACI chapter president and brings nearly two decades of concrete design and construction experience. Prior to joining ACI, he was the Quality Control General Manager for Geiger Ready-Mix Co., Inc. and holds numerous industry certifications from ACI, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, and state Departments of Transportation, among others. Owings received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kansas. “The Southern California region has seen a large increase in demand for access to ACI offerings – including many individuals seeking to become ACI-certified,” stated Ronald G. Burg, PE, Executive Vice President, American Concrete Institute. “The Institute saw this first Resource Center as a means to support our chapters and sponsoring groups in meeting this demand, while also having a facility to conduct other hands-on training and educational programs for inspectors, contractors, designers and engineers. We are excited to have such a great fit in Rusty to help us launch and grow this effort.” Additional details on certification programs, educational opportunities, and a grand opening celebration at the ACI Resource Center are being developed now. An announcement and further details will be posted to concrete.org once finalized. ACI Resource Center – Southern California 350 E. Commercial Road, Suite 102 San Bernardino, CA, 92408 USA ### For more information, contact: Julie Webb Marketing p +1.248.848.3148 American Concrete Institute | Always advancing concrete.org Always advancing – Founded in 1904 with a headquarters in Farmington Hills, MI, USA, and a regional office in Dubai, UAE, 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 & training programs, certification 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. For additional information, visit concrete.org.
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.
To help assist the industry and meet the growing demand for further access to ACI knowledge, the Institute recently hired William “Rusty” Owings, III, AIA, as Resource Center Manager. He will work with constituents from Southern California and beyond to offer on-demand access for all ACI Certification programs, hands-on training, and education opportunities.
William “Rusty” Owings III
Owings is a past ACI chapter president and brings nearly two decades of concrete design and construction experience. Prior to joining ACI, he was the Quality Control General Manager for Geiger Ready-Mix Co., Inc. and holds numerous industry certifications from ACI, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, and state Departments of Transportation, among others. Owings received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kansas.
“The Southern California region has seen a large increase in demand for access to ACI offerings – including many individuals seeking to become ACI-certified,” stated Ronald G. Burg, PE, Executive Vice President, American Concrete Institute. “The Institute saw this first Resource Center as a means to support our chapters and sponsoring groups in meeting this demand, while also having a facility to conduct other hands-on training and educational programs for inspectors, contractors, designers and engineers. We are excited to have such a great fit in Rusty to help us launch and grow this effort.”
Additional details on certification programs, educational opportunities, and a grand opening celebration at the ACI Resource Center are being developed now. An announcement and further details will be posted to concrete.org once finalized.
ACI Resource Center – Southern California 350 E. Commercial Road, Suite 102 San Bernardino, CA, 92408 USA
###
For more information, contact:
Julie Webb Marketing p +1.248.848.3148 American Concrete Institute | Always advancing concrete.org
Always advancing – Founded in 1904 with a headquarters in Farmington Hills, MI, USA, and a regional office in Dubai, UAE, 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 & training programs, certification 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. For additional information, visit concrete.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 »