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1/22/2025 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is excited to announce the release of the 2025 edition of its flagship document, ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary. This updated edition is now available to ACI 318 PLUS platform subscribers and will be offered for purchase in print and digital formats through the ACI Store in early Spring 2025. Continue Reading »
4/18/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2024-2025 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
3/6/2024 ACI's online certification training programs are available to contractors, engineers, and other concrete professionals seeking to become ACI-certified. Continue Reading »
11/20/2023 ACI Contractor Members now have access to annual subscriptions that allow free access to all ACI University webinars and on-demand courses, plus unlimited access to the Institute’s 200+ practices (including all ACI guides and reports) and symposium volumes. Continue Reading »
10/9/2023 The Women in ACI Committee has selected three young professionals to receive complimentary registration to the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention. 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 »
4/28/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has opened a second Resource Center, located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, to serve Midwest communities in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
5/24/2021 The American Concrete Institute has been certifying concrete craftsmen, technicians, and inspectors for nearly four decades. With more than 30 certification programs available across concrete testing, inspection, and construction/specialist roles, the industry has seen considerable growth over the years in the number of projects requiring ACI-certified individuals. Continue Reading »
5/10/2021 The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook as a three-volume handbook providing guidance to professionals engaged in the design of reinforced concrete structures. The ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook is available in print, as a digital download, and as part of the new ACI 318 PLUS subscription. Continue Reading »
4/13/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) Resource Center will open on May 1, 2021, in San Bernardino, CA, USA. To carry out and facilitate programming and further access to ACI knowledge, the Institute recently hired Sarah Mauri as Resource Center Manager. Mauri will lead the effort at the Southern California Resource Center, offering regularly scheduled and on-demand certification programs, educational seminars, and hands-on training. Continue Reading »
4/12/2021 Quality concrete does not happen by chance. Rather, it happens when individuals with proper credentials in concrete testing, inspection, and construction are specified and required on the jobsite. For nearly 40 years, ACI Certification has been providing individuals with the necessary credentials to improve jobsite safety, reduce waste of materials, and identify design and construction challenges. Continue Reading »
1/12/2021 The University of Balamand student chapter hosted two webinars in 2020: “ACI 318-19: Changes to the Concrete Design Standard,” and “Concrete Cracking.” Continue Reading »
6/9/2020 Engineers, students, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world attend the ACI Concrete Convention. This year’s convention will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh Marriott, and Raleigh Sheraton, Raleigh, NC, USA, October 25-29, 2020. Continue Reading »
4/29/2020 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 »
4/15/2020 The American Concrete Institute announces that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has updated its Regulatory Guide 1.199, “Anchoring Components and Structural Supports in Concrete,” to endorse two ACI codes. Continue Reading »
3/26/2020 ACI has solutions for concrete industry professionals who want to take advantage now of industry-leading digital learning programs. Continue Reading »
3/9/2020 ACI has announced its 2020 ACI Honorary Members. Continue Reading »
2/6/2020 ACI hosted a celebratory booth event in honor of ACI certification at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Show attendees and press were invited to attend the event on Wednesday afternoon to learn about recent ACI Certification achievements and network with leadership, staff, and ACI Sponsoring Groups. Continue Reading »
1/2/2020 ACI and universities need to make a significant effort to better educate engineers on the strut-and-tie method, especially in the detailing of nodal regions, and practicing engineers need to step up and learn the method. 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 »
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 »
11/4/2019 ACI Certification courses, seminars, and exams will be offered this coming February during World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV, USA. ACI also offers the lowest-available rate of $25 exhibits-only admission plus discounts to seminars when you register using code A21. Continue Reading »
9/18/2019 ACI announces the launch of its Post-Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector certification program. ACI will use the program to certify individuals who have demonstrated the knowledge required to properly inspect the installation of post-installed adhesive and mechanical anchors in concrete. Continue Reading »
8/12/2019 The American Concrete Institute is offering a new series of seminars to focus on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. Continue Reading »
5/21/2019 Take advantage of the new ACI University Certificate program packages. You can now obtain in-depth knowledge about several topics and earn a program certificate. Continue Reading »
5/1/2019 ACI President Randall W. Poston discusses his journey in ACI, including his work as Chair of the Technical Activities Committee, and Chair of ACI Committee 318, Structural Concrete Building Code. Continue Reading »
4/30/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently sponsored the New York Build show in New York City, NY, USA as a gold-level sponsor. The annual show is a construction and design expo targeted towards projects and concrete industry professionals from across New York and the surrounding tri-state areas. 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 »
1/30/2019 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Québec City, QC, Canada, March 24-28, 2019: Continue Reading »
11/20/2018 Infrastructure Imperative, the inaugural event focused on the commercial construction and public works industries, was held last week in Cleveland, OH, USA, to foster innovation in the design and construction of lasting infrastructure. Continue Reading »
11/12/2018 ACI courses, seminars, and exams will be offered this coming January during World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Find out more about World of Concrete along with ACI’s discounted registration. Continue Reading »
8/10/2018 The first-ever Infrastructure Imperative conference will take place this November 13-15, in Cleveland, OH, USA, and is being sponsored by ACI. This event focuses on the commercial construction and public works industries, and was created to foster innovation in the design and construction of lasting infrastructure. 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 »
5/9/2018 The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has included a requirement for ACI Adhesive Anchor Installation Certification in the eighth edition of its Load and Resistance Factor Design Bridge Design Specifications. 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 The American Concrete Institute recently exhibited at the New York Build show in New York City, NY, USA, returning for the second year in a row. Continue Reading »
2/13/2018 The ACI Concrete Essentials Seminar Series will take place at the Big 5 Heavy Show in Dubai, UAE, March 26-27, 2018. Continue Reading »
1/29/2018 ACI is pleased to announce that Frances Griffith, FACI, Chair of ACI Educational Activities Committee, has been named as one of 2018’s Most Influential People in the Concrete Industry by Concrete Construction magazine. Continue Reading »
12/5/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), announces the launch of a new certificate program available through ACI University. Continue Reading »
11/22/2017 World of Concrete will take place January 23-26, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ACI will be exhibiting at the event and speaking specifically about ACI certification and membership. 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 »
10/26/2017 ACI recently traveled to Malaysia for discussions on the launch of ACI Certification Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician program in the area. The program is a collaborative effort between the Academy of Concrete Technology and the ACI Malaysia Chapter. 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 »
9/15/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently launched three new certification programs: Adhesive Anchor Installation Inspector, Cement Physical Tester, and Concrete Quality Technical Manager. The programs are now being offered globally through the ACI sponsoring group network. Continue Reading »
7/13/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has announced accepting sole operation of the Adhesive Anchor Installer certification program after working jointly with the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) as a formal cosponsor for more than five years. 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 »
6/12/2017 The ACI Foundation will provide $200,000 of research funding through four $50,000 research grants this year. Projects are vetted and selected by the Foundation’s working group on research, the Concrete Research Council. Continue Reading »
4/10/2017 The American Concrete Institute recently exhibited at the New York Build show in New York City. The show is a construction and design expo targeted towards projects from across New York and the surrounding areas. Approximately 8,000 people attended the two-day show. Continue Reading »
10/1/2016 We know that an effective quality control program in the concrete industry requires accurate and consistent testing procedures, performed by knowledgeable technicians. ACI does a thorough job of ensuring that the industry has these key people in place through our certification programs. Continue Reading »
8/1/2016 In my 40+ years in the construction industry, I have come to understand the value and importance of lifelong learning. ACI University is a training resource that provides online access to a wide range of concrete topics and the opportunity to earn CEU/PDH credits. The content of ACI University has greatly increased since its launch. Continue Reading »
7/1/2016 ACI President Michael J. Schneider discusses how chapters play an important role strengthening the relationships between chapters, ACI national members, and staff. Local chapters are often the initial ACI experience for many members, and they are critical for ACI to carry out its mission. Continue Reading »
5/2/2016 ACI Illinois Chapter recently celebrated the grand opening of their Certification Center, located in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, USA. 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 »
1/4/2016 Many new ideas are in the works to bring the best and most current education to concrete professionals. I encourage everyone to visit an educational committee meeting the next time you attend The Concrete Convention and Exposition. Your participation in ACI educational programs can help turn great ideas into reality. Continue Reading »
6/1/2015 ACI is known internationally for disseminating consensus-based knowledge, yet it is also changing. The change may not be evident when evaluated from convention to convention, but the differences between the two conventions in Kansas City were striking. Continue Reading »
4/30/2015 ACI’s “Train-the-Administrator” program arrives in Canada and South America to assist in launching the Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification Program. Continue Reading »
2/2/2015 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), announces the launch of ACI University – a global, online learning resource, providing on-demand access to a wide range of topics on concrete materials, design, and construction, appealing to everyone from testing technicians to practicing engineers. Continue Reading »
2/1/2015 ACI University—a new global, online learning resource, providing on-demand access to a wide range of topics on concrete materials, design, and construction, conveniently accessible through desktop and mobile devices. Continue Reading »
1/13/2015 The American Concrete Institute is offering a series of seminars this year to focus on the newly-released ACI 318-14, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. Continue Reading »
1/5/2015 In the fall of 2009, Dick Stehly, in anticipation of his upcoming presidency of ACI, went to the Educational Activities Committee (EAC) and challenged them to provide more "tools" for the concrete professional. He wanted EAC to create more "touches" to the educational offerings of ACI. EAC responded to the challenge in a number of ways. Continue Reading »
10/20/2014 The American Concrete Institute’s Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook [SP-17] provides guidance and assistance to professionals engaged in the design of reinforced concrete structures. An invaluable companion to ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Continue Reading »
6/26/2014 As of November 2013, ACI’s Certification department had 33 Sponsoring Groups offering the ACI/CRSI Adhesive Anchor Installer (AAI) program, and over 400 people have participated. Demand for this important program is growing because ACI 318-11 has been adopted by the 2012 International Building Code (IBC). Continue Reading »
6/18/2014 ACI will present a five-session webinar series featuring a comprehensive review of the behavior and design recommendations for anchoring fixtures to concrete. Continue Reading »
3/19/2014 The American Concrete Institute announces the addition of referenced provisions in the International Code Council Evaluation Service “Acceptance Criteria for Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete Elements, Subject AC308-0631-R1 (AHG/HS).” Continue Reading »
3/1/2014 In April of 2013, I began my term as ACI President with great aspirations as outlined in my Presidential objectives. These objectives reflected the aspirations of our membership and staff: Go Global, Be Relevant, and Celebrate Our Legacy. There is a risk when one puts objectives on the table, but I did so with confidence in the amazing community known as ACI. Collectively, we undertook an ambitious work plan. Continue Reading »
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