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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 »
11/5/2024 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 »
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 »
5/21/2024 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected eight research projects to receive grants this year. Continue Reading »
5/1/2024 The American Concrete Institute has released the 2024 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. Continue Reading »
4/18/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2024-2025 president, vice president, and four board members. 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 »
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 »
3/24/2024 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 »
3/18/2024 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on five individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention March 24-28, 2024. Continue Reading »
3/4/2024 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 »
2/19/2024 ACI releases two new resources for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
5/1/2023 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 »
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 »
3/13/2023 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention April 2-6, 2023: Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
11/10/2022 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 »
11/3/2022 The Pervious Concrete Cylinder Competition was held on Sunday, October 23, 2022, during the ACI Concrete Convention in Dallas, TX, USA. Continue Reading »
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 »
9/1/2022 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 »
8/1/2022 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 »
5/19/2022 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 10 research projects to receive grants this year. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
4/2/2021 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 »
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 »
3/3/2021 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
11/13/2020 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 »
11/5/2020 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
1/3/2020 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 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 »
12/12/2019 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 »
12/11/2019 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 »
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 »
10/15/2019 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 »
10/15/2019 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 »
10/2/2019 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 to concrete, but in all of the construction industry. Continue Reading »
9/26/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will host a hot-topic discussion titled: “Do We Have a Sustainable and Scalable Material to Address Carbon Steel Corrosion Once and for All?” at the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
6/25/2019 The Philippines Chapter of the American Concrete Institute hosted a Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition on June 22, 2019, on the campus of the University of the Philippines Diliman. Continue Reading »
5/28/2019 The 2019 Ninth National Concrete Competition was held recently in Torreón, Coahuila, México, during the XXXV OlimpiANEIC (National Olympic Games for Civil Engineering Students). Continue Reading »
5/6/2019 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected six 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 »
4/2/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently introduced its 2019-2020 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Quebec City, QC, Canada. Continue Reading »
3/27/2019 For the 50th Anniversary of the local Chapter, a collective team of more than 100 persons has been assembling, during four years, the information on several important projects that by their scale and their innovation represent important milestones. Continue Reading »
3/27/2019 ACI honored Sami Rizkalla, FACI, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at North Carolina State University, with a reception and two-part session at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, held in Québec City, QC, Canada. Continue Reading »
3/26/2019 The “Research in Progress” session showcased presentations on several topics including marine concrete; geopolymers; admixtures; cementitious materials; and service life assessment. Continue Reading »
3/25/2019 Undergraduate students were invited to submit an abstract describing their concrete related research on concrete materials, structural design, construction, or other concrete related issues. Continue Reading »
3/21/2019 The Florida Concrete & Products Association (FC&PA) held its 6th Annual Concrete Bowling Ball Competition on Friday, March 1, 2019 at FC&PA Headquarters. The FC&PA Education Committee works in connection with the ACI Student Competition and ACI Committee - S801 Student Competitions to bring regional competitions to Florida. Continue Reading »
2/26/2019 ACI Illinois Chapter hosted the Fiber Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball at their certification training center in Elmhurst, IL on February 9, 2019. Continue Reading »
1/24/2019 ACI and the Québec and Eastern Ontario Chapter-ACI are proud to host the ACI Convention this spring at the Québec City Convention Centre and Hilton Québec in Québec City, Québec, Canada, March 24-28, 2019. The ACI Convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete knowledge. Continue Reading »
1/22/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the recipients of the ACI Certification Award and the ACI Construction Award at a press conference during World of Concrete, Las Vegas, NV, USA, January 22, 2019. Continue Reading »
7/2/2018 ACI draws expertise from around the world to advance concrete durability, performance, efficiency, and constructability. Our advocacy is not arbitrary, but rather is based on demonstrable advantages that make concrete the material of choice. Continue Reading »
4/12/2018 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2018-2019 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, last month. Continue Reading »
4/10/2018 Students from around the world participated in the ACI 2018 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Student Competition, that took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, USA. Continue Reading »
3/26/2018 The ACI Student Forum has quickly become a highlight of The Concrete Convention and Exposition. Held on Sunday, March 25, 2018 following the Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition, the forum featured presentations from nine universities, five of whom were attending the ACI Convention for the first time. Continue Reading »
3/24/2018 The Intermountain Chapter of ACI is hosting the ACI Spring Concrete Convention, and they are excited to bring you a wide range of sessions and networking opportunities, with presentations by concrete industry experts. Continue Reading »
3/24/2018 In an effort to support the Student and Young Professional Activities Committee’s mission to recruit, engage, and retain younger members, ACI awarded $50,000 in travel stipends to seven universities to participate in the Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition during The Concrete Convention and Exposition. Continue Reading »
2/28/2018 Universities in Florida and Illinois hosted regional FRC Bowling Ball Competitions for local university students in their state. Continue Reading »
2/7/2018 "Concrete Elevated" is the theme for The Concrete Convention and Exposition, taking place at the Grand America and Little America Hotels in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25-29, 2018. Continue Reading »
12/28/2017 More than 2,000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world are expected to convene at the The Grand America Hotel & The Little America Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25-29, 2018, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications, and practices. Continue Reading »
12/18/2017 As the year end approaches, I’d like to thank you for supporting ACI, advancing our industry, and embracing ACI’s newly expanded mission. Looking forward, I am pleased to share details about some new and exciting membership additions coming in January. Continue Reading »
11/29/2017 Chapter officers representing ten Latin American countries gathered in Cusco, Peru, on Monday, November 20, 2017, for a Chapter Roundtable meeting focused on increasing student membership and developing regional concrete competitions. Continue Reading »
10/27/2017 The ACI University App has new features that will help concrete industry professionals stay up-to-date, with more content and easier access to all ACI’s concrete resources. Continue Reading »
10/15/2017 Seismic Resistance of Concrete Structures Using FRP Materials was one of several sessions at the 13th International Symposium on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement of Concrete Structures. The symposium kicked off The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Anaheim, CA, USA, October 14, 2017. Continue Reading »
10/15/2017 Students from around the globe traveled to The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA, USA, to participate in two student competitions. Continue Reading »
8/2/2017 Making Connections is the theme for The Concrete Convention and Exposition, taking place at the Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA, USA, October 15-19, 2017. The Southern California Chapter of ACI is proud to host the convention this fall, as an opportunity to showcase the companies, projects, current events, and landmarks that inspired the convention theme. Continue Reading »
8/1/2017 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of $50,000 USD for student teams from international universities to participate in the Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition during the ACI Concrete Convention & Exposition in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, on March 25-29, 2018. Continue Reading »
7/28/2017 More than 2,000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world are expected to convene at the Disneyland® Hotel and Disney's Paradise Pier® Hotel, Anaheim, CA, USA, October 15-19, 2017, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications and standards. Continue Reading »
7/12/2017 ACI is a global authority in research and innovation in concrete, and is committed to leading the way in disseminating research knowledge to benefit all participants in the concrete industry, with the vision to provide everyone with the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world. Continue Reading »
3/31/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2017-2018 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA, this month. Khaled W. Awad has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2017-2018. Continue Reading »
3/31/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2017 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Polymer Composites Competition. The competition took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA. Continue Reading »
3/25/2017 Be ready this week at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA, for a busy schedule of international concrete industry experts presenting technical and educational sessions that will provide you with the latest research, case studies, best practices, and the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Continue Reading »
1/12/2017 Nearly 2,000 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world will convene at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, MI, USA, March 26-March 30, 2017, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications and standards. Continue Reading »
10/27/2016 Shredded cars turned into aggregate for concrete. This interesting research was presented on Contractors’ Day at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Philadelphia, PA, USA, recently. The session titled, “Mechanical Properties of Concrete Made with Fluff,” explained how materials derived from the shredding of automobiles results in a mixture of ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal and shredder waste, called automotive shredder residue (ASR). Continue Reading »
10/18/2016 Waste tires used in self-compacting concrete. Oil industry waste used as a partial replacement of cement. Ground granulated blast furnace slag used in place of natural coarse aggregates. These concepts are just a few examples of current research into sustainable technologies in the concrete industry, available through ACI’s Materials Journal. Continue Reading »
9/20/2016 The 8th Annual Future Concrete Conference took place on August 25, 2016 at the Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand Hotel, Lebanon. Winners of the 2016 ACI Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) Bowling Ball Student Competition were announced. Continue Reading »
7/7/2016 Constructing quality structures that are durable, sustainable, and energy efficient is a priority for construction professionals. A new report on designing and building Insulating Concrete Form structures details how the construction method can help achieve these goals. Continue Reading »
4/25/2016 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2016-2017 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, this month. Continue Reading »
4/19/2016 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2016 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition. The competition took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee, WI, USA. The first, second, and third place teams received cash awards of $750, $500, and $250, respectively. Continue Reading »
4/18/2016 ACI knows that Student Members and Young Professionals value their membership and want to actively engage in expanding their professional careers. A perfect opportunity for this engagement was the convention session—Undergraduate Research on Concrete Materials, Structural Design, or Construction. Continue Reading »
4/16/2016 Can’t decide which session to attend at The Concrete Convention and Exposition being held in Milwaukee, WI, USA, this week? There will be a wide range of sessions available, with concrete industry experts presenting on topics of global significance as well as more localized topics. Continue Reading »
2/12/2016 From committee meetings and technical sessions, to networking events and an industry tradeshow, The Concrete Convention and Exposition offers a place to engage with industry leaders and experts from around the globe. Online registration is open through March 31st, 2016. Continue Reading »
1/13/2016 Access to ACI University and all its online courses and webinars is now easier than ever. The updated ACI University App provides access to information on over 100 online courses, education publications, and free publications, and includes expanded categories, a new search function, automatic course update, and additional courses. Continue Reading »
11/8/2015 All recycled materials starting from recycled water and recycled waste by-product materials could be implemented in the concrete industry. This was the theme of “Concrete with Recycled Materials,” a two-part session at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Denver, CO. Continue Reading »
11/8/2015 On Sunday, November 8, 2015, leaders from the American Concrete Institute and Fédération Internationale du Béton (fib) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to formalize their relationship. While the two organizations and their members have worked together for years, this agreement memorializes both Institutes’ desires to collaboratively develop and disseminate technical information on concrete and concrete structures. Continue Reading »
4/23/2015 The recent Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, MO, USA, provided concrete professionals with numerous learning and social events. Continue Reading »
4/14/2015 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2015 Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites Competition. The competition took place at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, MO, USA. Continue Reading »
4/14/2015 Session attendees have a wide range of sessions to choose from at the Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, MO, and many of those presentations have a core theme of resilience. Session attendees are discussing everything from the impact of climate change on concrete structures to resilience as a design objective. Continue Reading »
4/3/2015 A focus on resilience and sustainability is needed to mitigate the financial, environmental, and community impacts from natural threats and aging infrastructure. Continue Reading »
11/7/2014 ACI Conventions—a place for professionals interested in concrete. The recent fall convention in Washington D.C. exceeded expectations with leading technical presentations, development of committee reports/codes, and enjoyable social events. Continue Reading »
10/28/2014 The American Concrete Institute honored Prof. James K. Wight, ACI Past President, with a three part symposium at the ACI Fall 2014 Convention in Washington D.C. Continue Reading »
10/9/2014 The American Concrete Institute will honor Prof. James K. Wight, ACI Past President, with a three part symposium and reception at the ACI Fall 2014 Convention in Washington D.C. Continue Reading »
9/1/2014 As part of ACI’s new strategic plan, an objective ACI wishes to achieve is to collaborate on a global basis with other concrete organizations to share technology. In keeping with our goal to be one of the sources of concrete knowledge, we should be open to sharing knowledge from other organizations that develop concrete information. Continue Reading »
8/26/2014 ACI is working with its members and partners around the world to face industry challenges and achieve its goal of facilitating and communicating the sustainable and environmental benefits of concrete structures. Continue Reading »
8/11/2014 Concrete is the world’s first choice of material in many construction efforts. To continually improve the quality of concrete knowledge, research is needed on a continual basis, particularly at a time when energy and sustainability issues are major factors. Continue Reading »
4/11/2014 Take a look at all the excitement that took place at the ACI Spring 2014 Convention in Reno, Nevada, March 23-27, 2014. Continue Reading »
3/24/2014 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its 2014 Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FCR) Bowling Ball Competition. The competition took place at the ACI Spring 2014 Convention in Reno, Nevada, USA. Continue Reading »
2/10/2014 An estimated 1,600 engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world will convene at the Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, NV, USA, March 23-27, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications and standards Continue Reading »
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