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2/20/2025 ACI is now accepting entries for the 2025 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, honoring the most outstanding and innovative concrete projects from around the world. The deadline for submissions is April 29, 2025. Continue Reading »
4/1/2024 New horizons emerge daily in concrete sustainability, carbon reduction, innovation, and productivity. ACI is at the forefront of these efforts through our Centers of Excellence, our Resource Centers, our thought-provoking ideas, and the important follow-through we provide on ground-breaking concepts and projects. But let us not be satisfied with leaving things there. We have more—much more—work to do. Together. Continue Reading »
3/1/2024 ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses the importance of attending conventions to take the opportunity they provide to create new knowledge and codify it in ways that are safe and sustainable. ACI can do so much in terms of safety and sustainability of concrete construction as well as in elevating the quality of the workforce for practical outcomes but also the dignity of all who contribute. Continue Reading »
11/22/2023 Big 5 Global, the largest and most-influential construction industry event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) is set to take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 4 – 7 December 202 Continue Reading »
10/1/2023 ACI President Antonio Nanni reflects on the upcoming convention; the work of the ACI Foundation; and the importance of concrete to our modern world. “It is essential to improve concrete and the way we build to make concrete more sustainable and affordable. To do this, we must invest in our industry by encouraging and attracting young people to our industry, creating solutions to challenges, and keeping documents relevant and updated. Continue Reading »
7/5/2023 In this month's memo, ACI President Antonio Nanni discusses the rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI), it is not only advisable, but critical for ACI to gain a deeper understanding of these systems and their implications for ACI operations, document development, and the concrete industry in general. Continue Reading »
11/4/2022 The ACI Concrete Convention held October 23-27, 2022, in Dallas, TX, USA, was bustling with activities and opportunities for both undergraduates, grad students, and young professionals. Continue Reading »
5/24/2021 The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) will host its next virtual Technology Forum on August 24-26, 2021. This 50th forum will include technology showcases that highlight new materials, industry research needs and examine collaborative research models that have the potential to advance the industry. Continue Reading »
1/22/2021 All registered attendees to the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention are invited to join ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman, the ACI Maryland Chapter, the ACI National Capital Chapter, and the ACI Board of Direction for the ACI VIRTUAL CONCRETE MIXER on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m. (UTC-4). Continue Reading »
1/7/2021 The American Concrete Institute announces that the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention will be held March 28-April 1, 2021. Originally scheduled as an in-person event in Baltimore, MD, USA, this 100% virtual event will provide ease for participation from anywhere around the world while prioritizing attendee safety. Continue Reading »
10/1/2020 ACI President Jeffrey Coleman praises the creative ways that our chapters around the world are continuing to operate in spite of the pandemic; plus the latest ACI Virtual Concrete Convention news. Continue Reading »
11/22/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will offer four ACI inspector certification program exams at the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention March 29 – April 2, 2020, in Rosemont/Chicago, IL. By bringing these certification offerings to the Convention, it creates additional and convenient availability for individuals already traveling to the Convention to earn an ACI inspector certification. Continue Reading »
10/21/2019 On Sunday, October 20, 2019, during the opening session at the ACI Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Cincinnati, OH, USA, ACI President Randall Poston announced the release of the new ACI Certification Verify app to all attendees. Continue Reading »
9/25/2019 The new code cycle for the next edition of ACI 562, Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures, will kick off at the 2019 ACI Fall Convention in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
10/15/2018 The fourth annual American Concrete Institute Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards and Gala event showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The highest “Excellence” award was presented to Viaduct Over River Almonte, located in Garrovillas de Alconétar, Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. Continue Reading »
10/1/2018 ACI is busily training and educating the next generation of concrete professionals. It is one of the things we do the best. ACI is a better ACI when we adopt a bold and disruptive character. Continue Reading »
9/4/2018 Recent headlines suggest that three-dimensional (3-D) printing technologies for concrete construction are coming fast. The trajectory for an emerging industry may be impressive, but time will tell how the market response unfolds. Continue Reading »
8/3/2018 Thirty-five years ago, ACI’s first certification program was launched - the Concrete Field Testing Technician program. Since that time, more than 550,000 craftsmen, technicians, inspectors, and other concrete professionals have pursued ACI Certifications, Continue Reading »
5/2/2018 The American Concrete Institute will begin offering all ACI inspector certification program exams at ACI Concrete Conventions & Expositions, starting at the convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Continue Reading »
3/23/2018 ACI Committee S802, Teaching Methods and Educational Materials, will present a special session at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Monday, March 26, 2018, in Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Continue Reading »
2/1/2018 ACI President Khaled Awad discusses how ACI is working diligently through codes, standards, and guides to integrate sustainability. Continue Reading »
1/3/2018 To all ACI members and partners, I extend well wishes and hope for continuing success in the new year. The feeling of renewal and repurpose fostered by ringing in a new year resonates worldwide. Continue Reading »
10/19/2017 The Concrete Convention and Exposition, held in Anaheim, CA, USA, October 15-19, 2017, attracted a record number of attendees – 2,235 to be exact. Continue Reading »
11/7/2016 On December 7, 2016 a one-day seminar on the reorganized ACI 318-14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, will be held in Doha, Qatar, sponsored by Advanced Construction Technology Services, Institution of Civil Engineers, and ACI Qatar Chapter. Continue Reading »
5/12/2016 This year, the Portland Cement Association is celebrating its centennial year. The organization sees its centennial year as an opportunity to celebrate not only the association itself, but also the great progress the industry has made and the role that concrete will continue to have in building a resilient, sustainable world. Continue Reading »
4/17/2016 On Sunday, April 17, 2016, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) recognized over 100 professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Awards were presented during The Concrete Convention and Exposition Opening Session and Awards Program, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. Continue Reading »
12/16/2015 As a result of the dedication and collective wisdom of the American Concrete Institute’s 18,000 members and 20,000 chapter members, 2015 was a successful year that energized and advanced the concrete industry. We're excited for the year ahead, and hope that you’ll join us on the journey. Continue Reading »
11/19/2015 Over 2,000 attendees and guests gathered in Denver, CO, USA, for the ACI Concrete Convention, November 8-12, 2015, joining colleagues for sessions, committee meetings, a student competition, personal awards, networking and social events, and the highlight of the convention—the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Continue Reading »
8/5/2015 It is with great sadness that the American Concrete Institute mourns Daniel W. Falconer, ACI Managing Director of Engineering who passed away peacefully on July 29, 2015, at age 59, in his Hartland, MI, home surrounded by his family, after a 26-month battle with colon cancer. Continue Reading »
5/29/2015 The recent Chapter Training and Roundtable provided an opportunity to exchange ideas with other chapters and ACI staff, update chapters on ACI’s activities, and assist in the development of chapter officers. Continue Reading »
5/13/2015 As the weather heats up, concrete construction professionals start to think about hot weather concreting strategies. Hot weather concreting can be a challenge – make your next hot weather concreting project a success by taking advantage of ACI’s learning tools. Continue Reading »
4/12/2015 On Sunday, April 12, 2015, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) recognized over 100 professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Awards were presented during The Concrete Convention and Exposition Opening Session and Awards Program, in Kansas City, Missouri. Continue Reading »
2/23/2015 The American Concrete Institute hosted the first ACI 318-14: Reorganized for Design seminar on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in Detroit, MI. Approximately 70 people braved the weather to pack the seminar room. Continue Reading »
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March 2025 A Salute to Concrete Enthusiasts
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