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3/21/2025 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on five individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention, March 30 - April 2, 2025. Continue Reading »
3/20/2025 ACI is proud to announce the launch of ACI Career Connections, a six-month mentorship program designed to support emerging professionals in the concrete and construction industry. Continue Reading »
2/18/2025 ACI is excited to announce a significant expansion of the ACI PLUS platform, further solidifying its commitment to providing industry professionals with digital, interactive access to critical concrete codes and resources. This update includes the addition of ACI 319 PLUS and ACI 320 PLUS, along with major updates to ACI 318 PLUS and the recently rebranded ACI 562 PLUS Repair Subscription. Continue Reading »
1/31/2025 In February's President's Memo, ACI President Michael Paul discusses the importance of ACI's guidance in building concrete infrastructure essential to sustainable and resilient urban development. Continue Reading »
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 »
1/9/2025 Registration Opens for Spring 2025 ACI Concrete Convention in Toronto, Canada Continue Reading »
10/1/2024 When you think of the future of the concrete industry, what image comes to mind? Is it automation, new materials, or the future workforce? For our industry to thrive and continue to advance, we need to invest in it. This is why ACI created the ACI Foundation, whose mission is to make strategic investments in ideas, research, and people to create the future of the concrete industry. The ACI Foundation partners with ACI and community donors to make Continue Reading »
7/1/2024 We are fortunate to live in an era with innovations occurring every day. We are surrounded by opportunities in product design and improvements…and, yes, innovation in all things concrete. 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 »
4/10/2024 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce new Trustees and the re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. Continue Reading »
3/18/2024 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on five individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention March 24-28, 2024. Continue Reading »
3/1/2024 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 »
2/21/2024 The ACI Foundation is pleased to partner with the ACI Houston Chapter to create a new student academic award. Continue Reading »
2/14/2024 The Women in ACI Committee will host an extended networking reception to celebrate their 30th Anniversary during the ACI Concrete Convention in New Orleans, LA, USA. Continue Reading »
1/9/2024 The 2023 People’s Choice Award was presented to Vermosa Land Development Project, located in Imus, Cavite, Philippines. Continue Reading »
11/10/2023 The Michael Thomas Concrete Durability Award was established in 2023 by the Institute in memory of Michael D.A. Thomas, ACI Fellow. Continue Reading »
8/21/2023 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) annual request for proposals is open now through December 1, 2023. The CRC seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. Continue Reading »
8/17/2023 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is opening a third Resource Center, located in Columbia, MD, to serve Mid-Atlantic based communities in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
7/5/2023 The ACI Foundation will begin accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2024-2025 academic year on July 5, 2023. Continue Reading »
6/20/2023 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to bring the ACI Concrete Convention to Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Continue Reading »
5/22/2023 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce new Trustees and re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. 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 »
4/4/2023 The ACI Kurdistan Chapter and the Ministry of Housing and Construction of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) jointly organized a one-day workshop on Protecting the Kurdistan Region from Earthquake Hazards on February 21, 2023, in Erbil, Kurdistan. 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 »
3/1/2023 My term as ACI President ends at the conclusion of the Spring Convention in San Francisco, CA, USA, on April 6, 2023. What a year it has been in living up to the Institute’s tagline of “Always advancing!” Continue Reading »
2/16/2023 The 11th edition of The Big 5 Saudi, organized by dmg events, is gearing up to welcome exhibitors, visitors, and industry leaders from 18 to 21 February 2023 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. 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 »
1/31/2023 Effective January 1, 2023, South Carolina became the fifth state to reference ACI CODE-562, joining North Carolina, Florida, Ohio, and Hawaii. Continue Reading »
1/2/2023 The January issue of Concrete International is always themed “Admixtures,” and having spent my career working for a specialty construction chemicals company, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to write about admixtures, with a particular focus on their use in enabling sustainable concrete construction. Continue Reading »
12/6/2022 Starting on October 24 and ending on November 30, 2022, followers of ACI’s social media channels judged and voted for their favorite concrete project entered in the 8th Annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards to win the People’s Choice Award. 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 »
11/9/2022 NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, announces Owens Corning Infrastructure Solutions, LLC as a new 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 »
11/2/2022 NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials is pleased to welcome ICC Evaluation Service as a new Allied Organization. Continue Reading »
10/24/2022 While exhibiting and participating in PROCEMCO in Cartagena, Colombia, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) were able to formalize their cooperative efforts by signing an International Partnership Agreement (IPA). Continue Reading »
10/24/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is offering a seminar, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” during the Big 5 Construct in Dubai, UAE, December 7-8, 2022. Continue Reading »
9/22/2022 NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials is pleased to announce funding availability and sponsorship of 11 new projects coming in 2023. 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 »
8/16/2022 The American Concrete Institute has released an updated version of ACI PRC-211.1-22: Selecting Proportions for Normal-Density and High-Density Concrete—Guide. This guide to concrete proportioning provides background information on, and a procedure for, selecting and adjusting concrete mixture proportions. The update is a significant and timely major revision of the guide. Continue Reading »
7/18/2022 NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials is eager to announce ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions Company and ExxonMobil Chemical Company – a division of ExxonMobil Corporation (hereinafter ExxonMobil) as a Gold Supporting Member. ACI and ExxonMobil organizations will work together to help drive NEx’s mission to collaborate globally on the use of nonmetallic building materials to drive research, education.... Continue Reading »
6/27/2022 Registration is now open for the Fall ACI Concrete Convention in Dallas, Texas, USA. Continue Reading »
4/27/2022 On March 9-10, 2022, the American Concrete Institute and the ACI UAE Chapter hosted the ACI Concrete Conference on Innovation in Dubai, UAE. The 2-day conference was held at Address Dubai Mall to over 200 attendees from 12 different countries. Continue Reading »
4/26/2022 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of new chair of Trustees— Jeffrey Coleman, election of two new trustees — Khaled Awad and Keith Kesner, and the re-election of an existing trustee — Robert Frosch. Continue Reading »
4/20/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2022-2023 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
4/14/2022 For the first time in two years, the concrete community reunited at the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete – the ACI Concrete Convention. The convention was held in Orlando, Florida, USA and was attended both in-person and virtually by over 2,300 students, concrete professionals, and industry leaders. Continue Reading »
3/29/2022 The American Concrete Institute has released the 2022 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. Continue Reading »
3/17/2022 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at the ACI Concrete Convention March 27 – 31, 2022 Continue Reading »
2/11/2022 Sikandar Sajid, Ph.D. Candidate from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada is the winner of the 2021 James Instruments Student Award for Research on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete. Continue Reading »
2/11/2022 A total of 86 universities around the world received recognition in the 2021 ACI Excellent or Outstanding University Awards Program. Continue Reading »
2/10/2022 The ACI Resource Center – Southern California will host the inaugural ACI Slabs Week at its San Bernardino, CA, location April 26-29, 2022. Continue Reading »
2/3/2022 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released ACI CODE-562-21 Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures - Code and Commentary in print and digital formats. 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 »
12/3/2021 ACI Committee 123, Research and Current Developments, recently announced the winners of their bi-annual poster competition held in conjunction with the ACI Virtual Convention. Continue Reading »
11/30/2021 On September 14, 2021, the North Carolina Building Code Council (BCC) voted to accept ACI’s proposal to amend the 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code to reference ACI CODE-562 Code Requirements for the Assessment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures. Continue Reading »
11/30/2021 Earlier this year, the American Concrete Institute launched its digital subscription ACI 318 PLUS. The new subscription provides users with full digital interactive access to ACI CODE-318-19, the ACI Detailing Manual and the numerous design examples in the ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook. Continue Reading »
11/9/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the second annual 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge will take place on July 12-13, 2022. Continue Reading »
10/28/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce that Keith A. Tosolt and Lacey Stachel have been named Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of Concrete International (CI). Continue Reading »
10/27/2021 The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention was attended by over 2,500 professionals and students from around the world. Originally scheduled to take place in Atlanta, GA, USA, as a hybrid event, the convention transitioned to fully virtual to convene leaders and practitioners throughout the concrete industry from October 17-21, 2021. Continue Reading »
10/26/2021 Thirteen undergraduate teams participated in the ACI Eco Concrete Competition that was held in conjunction with the ACI Virtual Convention. Continue Reading »
10/25/2021 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to reintroduce its popular concrete craftsmen's book, CCS-0 Concrete Fundamentals, as a softcover book with a new lower price. Continue Reading »
10/20/2021 The America Concrete Institute (ACI) showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world at the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Continue Reading »
10/19/2021 The "Overall Excellence” award was presented to Aldilonda promenade around Bastia fortress, located in Corse-du-Sud, France. Continue Reading »
10/19/2021 The What I Wish I Knew session, sponsored by ACI S806 Young Professional Activities Committee, was held Monday, October 18, 2021 during the ACI Virtual Convention. This session aims to provide insights on the life of a young professionals in the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
10/13/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
10/13/2021 The American Concrete Institute recently participated in the New England Building Officials Education Association (NEBOEA) conference on October 4-6 in Amherst, MA. Continue Reading »
10/12/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and maintain code requirements for concrete pools, spas, and other recreational watershapes. Continue Reading »
10/7/2021 The American Concrete Institute's newest subsidiary, NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials announces the launch of a new weekly e-mail news digest for nonmetallic and composites industry professionals around the world. Continue Reading »
10/6/2021 ACI and the ACI Georgia Chapter are proud to host the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention on October 17-21, 2021. The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete knowledge. Continue Reading »
10/6/2021 Ten Young Professionals represented the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference September 26-29, 2021, at The Omni Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
10/6/2021 The American Concrete Institute recently sponsored and attended the International Code Council 2021 Annual Conference. The ICC Annual Conference was held in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, on September 18-21, 2021, and included 1,100 registered attendees and code officials from across the United States. Continue Reading »
9/24/2021 As part of the event on September 12, 2021, attendees were invited to a series of free Concrete Talks at Middle East Concrete powered by ACI and the ACI UAE Chapter on the topics of high-performance concrete, quality assurance/control for concrete work, new building regulations in the Emirate of Dubai, 3D concrete printing, and more. Continue Reading »
9/9/2021 Engineers, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives will convene virtually from October 17-21, 2021, at the ACI Concrete Convention, the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Originally scheduled as a hybrid event in Atlanta, GA, and online, the event will now be fully virtual. Continue Reading »
9/8/2021 On August 31, 2021, Andrew W. Taylor, chair of the ACI 318 Building Code committee, presented a session on sustainability, the ACI building code, and plans for the 2025 edition of the code at The Big 5 Online event. Continue Reading »
8/31/2021 In August 2021, ACI joined leading organizations in sending a letter to the U.S. Congress to provide dedicated funding through the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the adoption and effective implementation of hazard-resistant building codes. Continue Reading »
8/30/2021 The American Concrete Institute recently exhibited at the Structural Engineers Association of Michigan (SEAMi) annual conference on August 19, 2021, in East Lansing, Michigan. Continue Reading »
8/25/2021 The ACI Foundation is currently inviting students to apply for its 2022-2023 Middle East North Africa fellowship. Continue Reading »
8/11/2021 For the second year in a row, ACI successfully hosted the ACI Professors’ Workshop virtually. The ACI Foundation sponsored the workshop, which was held virtually on July 19-21, 2021. Continue Reading »
8/4/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently hosted the first ever 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge Conference along with ACI international chapters and partners. Continue Reading »
8/3/2021 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce that it will be hosting two free webinars for Building Code Officials. Continue Reading »
8/2/2021 The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The annual request for proposals is open now through December 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
8/2/2021 As the global pandemic recedes and we slowly return to normal life and business operations, it‘s important to reflect on the lessons we can learn from the adversity we all endured. How can we strengthen ourselves, ACI, and our industry? Continue Reading »
7/29/2021 In the ACI 2021 Newsletter you’ll find information on the concrete resources you need, news about new programs and educational offerings, and details about the ACI Concrete Convention, October 17-21, 2021. Continue Reading »
7/19/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce that Rex C. Donahey, Ph.D., will serve as the Institute’s inaugural Director of Innovative Concrete Technology. In this newly created position, Donahey will be responsible for actively providing outreach by the Institute to trade organizations, companies, and individuals to attract emerging technologies for development within ACI. 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 »
7/8/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) shares its sadness at the loss of life following the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, USA, on June 24, 2021. Continue Reading »
7/6/2021 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2022-2023 academic year. Four new fellowships and two new scholarships have been added, bringing the total of annual awards available up to 32. Continue Reading »
6/29/2021 Many local, state, national, and international building codes, specifications, and agencies require ACI-certified personnel on jobsites. With demand for these individuals strong on concrete construction projects across the globe, verifying the status of ACI certifications has never been more important. Continue Reading »
6/23/2021 Master Builders Solutions, the ACI Georgia Chapter, and the ACI Ontario Chapter have generously funded three new awards through the ACI Foundation. The awards will further the ACI Foundation’s mission of funding students and nurturing the future of concrete. Continue Reading »
6/22/2021 The Jordan Concrete Association hosted a virtual meeting on Saturday, June 19, 2021, to mark the formation of the JCA Academic Committee. Continue Reading »
6/7/2021 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to be hosting its ACI Concrete Convention in-person, in Atlanta, GA, USA, on October 17-21, 2021. Known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, this event marks the first time the Institute will be holding an in-person convention since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading »
6/7/2021 The American Concrete Institute was pleased to have been the sponsor of the International Code Council’s 41st annual Building Safety Month. The event is an international campaign celebrated to raise awareness about building safety and took place throughout May 2021. Continue Reading »
6/3/2021 The American Concrete Institute recently exhibited at the Building Officials Association of South Carolina (BOASC) during May 4-5, 2021. The Building Officials Association of South Carolina is an organization dedicated to solving the challenges of administering and enforcing building and related codes. Continue Reading »
6/1/2021 We look forward to your help in embracing the younger generation of designers, builders, and engineers. Your involvement will contribute toward expanding knowledge over broad areas of concrete construction, propelling research in new and innovative areas of concrete, and informing some of the world’s most important building codes and standards. 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 »
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 »
5/18/2021 The American Concrete Institute is seeking nominations for members aged 35 and younger to attend the Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference as ACI representatives. The conference will take place September 26-29, 2021, at the Omni Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Continue Reading »
5/18/2021 On May 1, 2021 ACI joined more than 30 industry groups as a signatory to a letter regarding the Bipartisan Budget Act and the Disaster Recovery Reform Act, promoting the adoption and application of modern building codes. Continue Reading »
5/12/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) along with ACI international chapters and partners will host “24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge,” a free conference that will bring the worldwide concrete community together. The conference is for everyone interested in learning more about concrete, from everywhere in the world. Continue Reading »
5/11/2021 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the recipient of the newly expanded Middle East & North Africa Fellowship for the 2021-2022 academic award year. 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 »
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 »
5/5/2021 The ACI Foundation has established the Burg-Coleman Iowa State ‘77 Fellowship. This new fellowship is funded through a generous $75,000 donation from Ronald G. Burg, ACI Executive Vice President, and Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI President, 2020-2021. Continue Reading »
5/5/2021 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to be sponsoring the International Code Council’s 41st annual Building Safety Month. Building Safety Month is an international campaign celebrated in May to raise awareness about building safety. Continue Reading »
4/28/2021 The American Concrete Institute has recently approved three new position statements on the topics of construction volume, public good, and workforce development. The Institute now has a total of twelve position statements on various topics supporting policy positions along with state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations. Continue Reading »
4/26/2021 ACI Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Chapter (EPDACI) announced the winners of their Annual Student Beam Competition held virtually on April 10, 2021. Continue Reading »
4/26/2021 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the election of a new trustee — Jeffrey Coleman, and the re-election of two existing trustees — Michael J. Paul, and William E. Rushing. The ACI Foundation is honored to have these outstanding individuals continue the work of the ACI Foundation. 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 »
4/20/2021 The American Concrete Institute will be hosting the 2021 Professors' Workshop virtually on July 19-21, 2021. The workshop is designed to provide instructors in civil engineering, architecture, architectural engineering, materials science, and construction management programs the latest tools and teaching techniques to effectively engage students in courses that cover structural concrete design, construction, materials, and pavements. Continue Reading »
4/15/2021 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2021-2022 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in research, scholarship, and ideas. Continue Reading »
4/14/2021 Advancing Organizational Excellence (AOE) has been announced as the Presenting Sponsor for the seventh-annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Gala, scheduled for Monday, October 18, 2021, during the ACI Concrete Convention in Atlanta, GA, USA. Continue Reading »
4/14/2021 A close-up look at the continued education online training options at American Concrete Institute’s ACI University. Published in the March 2021 digital edition of Concrete Contractor. Continue Reading »
4/14/2021 The American Concrete Institute is proud to celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 18-24, 2021. National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to thank the countless volunteers who keep many organizations running, communities safe, and provide services that otherwise would not exist without volunteers. 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 »
4/13/2021 ACI Committee 123, Research and Current Developments announced the winners of the Spring 2021 Concrete Research Poster Contest. A total of 16 graduate students entered the two-part virtual session on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. 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 »
4/12/2021 Organized by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and co-hosted by ACI’s International Chapters and Partners, 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge brings to the worldwide concrete community a conference for anyone interested in learning more about concrete, from everywhere in the world. Continue Reading »
4/9/2021 The American Concrete Institute was recently featured on the AASHTO re:source Q & A Podcast to discuss the opening of new ACI Resource Centers and how ACI chapters and sponsoring groups play a pivotal role in delivering industry-leading certification programs. Continue Reading »
4/6/2021 The recent ACI Virtual Concrete Convention was attended by about 2,800 professionals and students from 67 countries. “The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention allowed for industry professionals from around the world to share their concrete research and knowledge.” stated Ronald G. Burg, PE, Executive Vice President, American Concrete Institute. 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 »
4/2/2021 ACI hosted a remote student competition on Sunday, March 28, 2021, during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. The objective of the Concrete Solutions Competitions was for teams to demonstrate and explain how their use of concrete could positively impact the world at large. Continue Reading »
4/1/2021 The new ACI 318 PLUS annual subscription provides users with convenient digital interactive access to ACI CODE-318-19 along with in-document access to related resources and enhanced digital search features through all code provisions and commentary. Continue Reading »
4/1/2021 The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention offered a variety of programs and resources for students pursuing careers in the concrete industry. ACI now has more than 16,000 student members and 240+ student chapters. Continue Reading »
3/29/2021 ACI India Chapter is excited to announce the upcoming 4th R.N. Raikar Memorial International Conference on December 10-11, 2021. The event will cover Advances in Concrete: Materials, Design and Construction. 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 »
3/17/2021 The Women in ACI Committee has selected four young professionals to received free registration to the upcoming ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, March 28 – April 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
3/17/2021 The ACI Guatemala Chapter and international partner ICCG (Instituto del Cemento y del Concreto de Guatemala) hosted a virtual Student Chapter Roundtable on March 5, 2021. Continue Reading »
3/16/2021 Nearly 100 students and teachers from around the Erbil-Kurdistan region of Iraq participated in an FRC Bowling Ball Competition on March 8, 2021, at Tishk International University. Continue Reading »
3/10/2021 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The 2021 honorees include the induction of Honorary Members, ACI’s highest honor. Continue Reading »
3/9/2021 During last year’s Virtual Concrete Convention, ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman, announced a challenge to raise $1 million as part of the ACI Foundation’s annual appeal. 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 »
3/2/2021 Bibo Zhong, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is the winner of the 2020 James Instruments Student Award for Research on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete. Continue Reading »
3/1/2021 The American Concrete Institute has launched ACI 318 PLUS – an entirely new annual subscription that provides users with convenient digital interactive access to ACI CODE-318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, along with in-document access to related resources, robust digital notetaking, and enhanced search. Continue Reading »
2/23/2021 The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a survey to research understanding the complexity in building codes and standards. The survey includes user experience with ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. Continue Reading »
2/22/2021 The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, materials, and repair, with nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all guides and reports. Continue Reading »
2/19/2021 The ACI University Award winners will receive recognition during the upcoming ACI Virtual Concrete Convention March 28 – April 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
2/15/2021 The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention – known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete – will be held virtually from March 28-April 1, 2021, and will feature 45 total sessions. Continue Reading »
2/15/2021 This 2-part featured session titled Impact of Hot Weather Conditions on Concrete Repair is moderated by Tarek Khan and Michael Faubel, and will assist contractors, material suppliers and specifiers with practical information on planning, constructing, and designing successful concrete repairs in hot weather. Continue Reading »
2/15/2021 This featured session titled Legal Issues in Concrete Construction – Lessons Learned is moderated by ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman, and will bring together individuals with extensive experience in litigation related to concrete construction to share their experiences as lawyers, expert witnesses, and engineers. Continue Reading »
2/15/2021 The featured session titled Productivity in the Concrete Industry – Why Has it Stagnated and How Can ACI Help?is moderated by Cary S. Kopczynski, and asks why productivity in the U.S. construction industry has been flat for 50 years, while productivity of U.S. industry in general has nearly doubled in that same time frame. Why? And what can ACI do about it? 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 »
2/1/2021 As ACI President, one of the great honors of the office is representing the Institute at meetings and events, both domestically and internationally. Our symbiotic relationships with other international organizations help us work toward the common goal of improving concrete technology throughout the world. 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 »
1/21/2021 When most people think of concrete, if they ever do, it’s simply that boring, grey material in their sidewalk or basement walls. That’s not the case for two Iowa State Civil Engineering graduates who currently hold the top two spots at the American Concrete Institute. Continue Reading »
1/19/2021 The ACI Foundation has established the Robert F. Mast Memorial Fellowship. This new fellowship, created through a very generous legacy donation, honors ACI Past President Robert F. Mast, who died July 13, 2020. Continue Reading »
1/15/2021 Individuals are encouraged to apply for the Young Professional Free Convention Registration Program to attend the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, March 28 - April 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
1/15/2021 The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention on March 28 – April 1, 2021, offers many opportunities for students and early career professionals to enhance their knowledge in concrete and concrete technology as well as networking and engaging with professional members. Continue Reading »
1/15/2021 Over the last six years, the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards has grown into the Institute’s premier international project awards program. Celebrating concrete excellence from around the world, the awards provide a platform to recognize concrete projects at the forefront of innovation and technology. Continue Reading »
1/14/2021 The American Concrete Institute and International Concrete Repair Institute have published an updated “Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures.” 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 »
1/8/2021 This Concrete Contractor magazine article explains the new ACI Polished Concrete Slab Finishes Specifications. 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 »
1/6/2021 To provide additional knowledge resources to members, the American Concrete Institute launched new member benefits beginning January 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
1/5/2021 To provide additional knowledge resources to members, the American Concrete Institute launched new member benefits beginning January 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
12/9/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president, chats about the significantly updated member benefits that will be available from January 1, 2021. Continue Reading »
12/9/2020 The American Concrete Institute has transitioned the ACI Concrete Convention from an in-person event in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, to a 100% virtual event. Please plan to join ACI in spring 2021 for the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, March 28-April 1, 2020. Continue Reading »
12/8/2020 ACI 318 PLUS is an entirely new annual subscription that provides users with convenient digital interactive access to ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, along with in-document access to related resources and enhanced digital search features through all code provisions and commentary. 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 »
12/4/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) Philippines Chapter and Philippine Constructors Association (PCA), an ACI International Partner, are launching the Philippines Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards to recognize outstanding concrete projects in the Philippines. Continue Reading »
12/3/2020 In commemoration of a recent $50,000 donation from Surendra P. Shah., Ph.D., Hon. MACI, the ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the formation of the new S.P. Shah Fellowship. This new fellowship will be open for Ph.D. student applicants in mid-2021 for the ACI Foundation’s 2022-2023 awards cycle. Continue Reading »
12/1/2020 December is the final month of the ACI Foundation's annual appeal campaign! By contributing to the ACI Foundation's annual campaign, you can help the brightest students in the concrete industry reach their career goals with scholarships and fellowships, provide funding for a research project that will benefit our world, or support strategic innovation that will make a lasting difference in advancing the industry. 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 »
11/3/2020 ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman made a special appearance at the Young Professional Networking Event during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, October 25-29, 2020. Continue Reading »
11/2/2020 I would like to thank ACI President Jeffrey W. Coleman for providing me the opportunity to discuss the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. I hope you were able to join us for this year's Gala, held during the Fall ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
10/30/2020 The recent ACI Virtual Concrete Convention attracted a record attendance of 2,937 professionals and students from around the world, continuing the tradition as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Continue Reading »
10/29/2020 ACI hosted a remote student competition on Sunday, October 25, during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention. The objective of the Concrete Solutions Competitions was for teams to demonstrate and explain how their use of concrete could positively impact the world at large. Continue Reading »
10/27/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2020 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the Institute’s Virtual Concrete Convention, on October 26, 2020. Continue Reading »
10/27/2020 The "Overall Excellence” award was presented to the Kennedy Center Expansion Project, located in Washington, DC, United States. The winning concrete project was recognized at the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention on Monday, October 26, 2020. Continue Reading »
10/25/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, President of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced a challenge to raise $1 million as part of the ACI Foundation’s annual appeal. The challenge applies to the remainder of his term as president through March 2021. Continue Reading »
10/6/2020 The American Concrete Institute announces the People’s Choice Award – a new award for the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Continue Reading »
9/24/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president, chats about the upcoming ACI Virtual Concrete Convention, October 25-29, 2020. “I’d like to see us achieve the highest attendance ever,” says Coleman, “and I think that’s possible” Continue Reading »
9/3/2020 n lieu of the cancellation of the 2020 Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference, the ELA Partners and trainers will be presenting a week-long FREE virtual leadership training for young professionals on September 21-25, 2020. Continue Reading »
8/31/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president states that as construction continues to move forward, the best way to ensure quality concrete construction on the jobsite is to require individuals who have proven expertise in concrete construction, concrete testing, and concrete inspection. Which is why ACI Certification is so important. Continue Reading »
8/5/2020 The 2020 Professors' Workshop was held virtually on July 27-29, 2020. Co-sponsored by the ACI Foundation and the PCA Education Foundation, the workshop provided instructors with the latest tools and teaching techniques to effectively engage students in courses that cover structural concrete design, construction, materials, and pavements. Continue Reading »
7/23/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently announced the addition of several new certification programs, marking a total of more than 30 certification program offerings now available. To keep pace with the growing demand for ACI-certified personnel on various concrete construction projects, the Institute has launched the ACI Certification Verify app to help supervisors verify the status of ACI-certified individuals on a jobsite. Continue Reading »
7/21/2020 The American Concrete Institute is now offering a platform for its members to collaborate on state and model code initiatives. The creation of these collaboration groups further advances ACI’s mission. Continue Reading »
7/2/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president, shares information on the ACI Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships program, including letters he has received from grateful students, and details of recent donations. Continue Reading »
7/1/2020 ACI President Jeffrey Coleman discusses his goal of elevating the visibility of the ACI Foundation and its programs. Continue Reading »
7/1/2020 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from students for its Middle East & North Africa Fellowship for the 2021-2022 academic year. Continue Reading »
7/1/2020 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2021-2022 academic year. Three new fellowships and one new undergraduate scholarship have been added to the program. Continue Reading »
5/21/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the recipient of the Middle East Fellowship for the 2020-2021 award year. Continue Reading »
5/21/2020 The ACI Foundation announces the establishment of the Roger S. Johnston Memorial Scholarship. This new undergraduate scholarship is funded by Crimson Engineering Associates, Inc., Golden, CO, to honor the late Roger S. Johnston. Continue Reading »
5/14/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president, invites you to the ACI Concrete Convention’s Virtual Technical Presentations being held online June 1-3, 2020 . Continue Reading »
5/4/2020 We strongly encourage all chapters to submit nominations for the ACI Chapter Activities Award. Continue Reading »
5/1/2020 I am honored to be the next President of ACI. I have been an ACI member for exactly 40 years. My first convention was in the spring of 1980 at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. 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 »
4/29/2020 Jeffrey W. Coleman, ACI 2020-2021 president, shares his hope for your continued safety, along with brief updates on ACI operations and business in light of the current global pandemic. Continue Reading »
4/21/2020 The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2020-2021 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in research, scholarship, and ideas. Continue Reading »
4/13/2020 Following cancellation of the ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont/Chicago due to COVID-19, the American Concrete Institute transitioned its spring convention into a successful virtual convention – preserving the event’s long history as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. 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 »
3/31/2020 ACI President Randall Poston, and ACI Vice President Jeffrey Coleman deliver virtual greetings. Continue Reading »
3/31/2020 Sina Mehdinia, Portland State University, is the winner of the 2019 James Instruments Student Award for Research on Nondestructive Testing of Concrete. 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 »
3/25/2020 The American Concrete Institute recently attended The Precast Show in Fort Worth, TX, to promote the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I and Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician certification programs. Continue Reading »
3/19/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is offering a new on-demand learning course to focus on ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. Continue Reading »
3/13/2020 The American Concrete Institute has developed a new on-demand course for the ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector (CCSI) certification program. Continue Reading »
3/9/2020 ACI has announced its 2020 ACI Honorary Members. Continue Reading »
2/28/2020 The American Concrete Institute has recognized 98 universities with the 2019 ACI Award for University Student Activities. Continue Reading »
2/20/2020 The Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race (GNCTR) – the largest and longest running Canadian undergraduate Engineering Competition – celebrated its 46th year January 29 – February 2, 2020 in Toronto, ON, Canada. Continue Reading »
2/13/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is offering a new series of seminars to focus on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. The seminars will feature face-to-face interaction with highly recognized speakers. Continue Reading »
2/13/2020 Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS) recently hosted an exam session for the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I Certification program in November 2019 in Kigali, Rwanda. Continue Reading »
2/11/2020 The Certified Association Executive (CAE) accreditation was awarded recently to ACI Foundation Executive Director, Ann Masek. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Continue Reading »
2/7/2020 The American Concrete Institute recently completed a successful series of six seminars in South America focused on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. 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 »
2/5/2020 In support of the American Concrete Institute’s mission, ACI has recently published its first six position statements. These position statements support policy positions, and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations. Continue Reading »
1/29/2020 ACI’s next Chapter Roundtable will be held Saturday, March 28, 2020, in Rosemont/Chicago, IL, USA. Continue Reading »
1/21/2020 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will be hosting a celebratory reception in honor of ACI certification in addition to handing out free ACI certification-branded Carhartt beanies in the ACI booth at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Continue Reading »
1/10/2020 ACI and the ACI Illinois Chapter are proud to host the ACI Concrete Convention this spring at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont/Chicago, IL, United States, March 29-April 2, 2020. The convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete knowledge. Continue Reading »
12/16/2019 The American Concrete Institute is offering a series of seminars in South America, Central America and Mexico with a focus on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. 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 »
10/22/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2019 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored at a Gala event during the Institute’s Concrete Convention & Exposition, October 21, 2019, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
10/22/2019 The fifth 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 King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (ITHRA), located in Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Continue Reading »
10/21/2019 Convention attendees from around the world gathered for ACI’s International Forum on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Cincinnati, OH, USA. ACI Vice President Jeffrey W. Coleman welcomed attendees. 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 »
10/14/2019 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are being accepted from students for its ACI Middle East Fellowship for the 2020-2021 award year. Continue Reading »
10/11/2019 Five university graduate students will receive travel stipends in the amount of $1,000 to attend The Concrete Convention and Exposition October 20-24, 2019 in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Continue Reading »
9/30/2019 ACI announces the recipients of the Fall 2019 Women in ACI Young Professional Convention Registration Contest. Continue Reading »
9/27/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and maintain structural concrete code requirements unique to the design of precast concrete. Continue Reading »
8/29/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has updated the names and requirements for its Flatwork Finishing Certification program to better reflect the knowledge, skills, and responsibilities of certified personnel. Continue Reading »
8/21/2019 ACI is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Concrete Projects Competition. The competition is held in the Spring and sponsored by ACI Committee S801, Continue Reading »
8/15/2019 More than 2,000 engineers, students, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world will convene at the Duke Energy Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA, October 20-24, 2019, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications, and practices. 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 »
8/7/2019 ACI President Randall Poston discusses the new ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, which contains some of the most significant technical changes since the 1971 Code. Continue Reading »
8/7/2019 The new ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete includes major technical changes in higher reinforcing steel yield strengths, the addition of shotcrete and deep foundation provisions, and much more. Continue Reading »
8/5/2019 The American Concrete Institute announces that ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete is now available in print and digital formats. Now with full-color illustrations to improve clarity, ACI 318-19 includes major technical changes in higher reinforcing steel yield strengths, the addition of shotcrete and deep foundation provisions, and much more. Continue Reading »
7/2/2019 Eight ACI Young Professional Members will represent the American Concrete Institute during the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) conference November 3-6, 2019 at The Westin Tysons Corner in Falls Church, VA, USA. Continue Reading »
7/2/2019 The ACI Foundation announces that applications are now being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students for its 2020-2021 fellowships and scholarships. Continue Reading »
6/27/2019 The American Concrete Institute attended the Construction Specifications Institute Master Specifiers Retreat on June 19-21 in Chicago, IL, USA, to advocate for and educate on the importance of ACI specifications. Continue Reading »
6/27/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released its new ACI Certification Verify app. The app allows users to quickly and easily verify the status of ACI-certified individuals through three search options... Continue Reading »
6/26/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released its new ACI Certification Verify app. The app allows users to quickly and easily verify the status of ACI-certified individuals through three search options... Continue Reading »
6/19/2019 ACI and the Greater Miami Valley Chapter – ACI are proud to host the ACI Convention this fall at the Duke Energy Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH, USA, October 20-24, 2019. Continue Reading »
6/12/2019 ACI sponsored the 32nd Annual ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition held June 6-8, 2019 on the campus of Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL, USA. Continue Reading »
6/10/2019 ACI has submitted a code change proposal, 7840, that would add a reference to ACI 562-19 Code Requirements for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures to the existing building requirements of the 2021 Edition of the Florida Building Code. Continue Reading »
5/30/2019 The American Concrete Institute’s Annual Chapter Leadership Program, held on May 20-21, 2019, attracted representatives from chapters around the country and the world. 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 »
5/17/2019 Nearly 350 students from 20 Guatemalan universities met for the one-and- a-half day conference that included keynote presentations from local and international concrete experts—and a concrete football competition. Continue Reading »
4/22/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the first recipient of the Middle East Fellowship for the 2019-2020 award year. 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 »
3/25/2019 ACI student chapter officers took part in a leadership workshop on Sunday, March 24, 2019 during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. 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 »
3/1/2019 What a wonderful year I have had! I've frequently described the job as being an ambassador for ACI—spreading goodwill and interacting with our chapters, international partners, and student groups. Continue Reading »
2/21/2019 NED University of Engineering and Technology (NEDUET) - ACI Student Chapter hosted BAMCRETE 1.0 at their undergraduate facility on January 16, 2019 in Karachi City, Pakistan. Continue Reading »
2/11/2019 The American Concrete Institute recently participated in the World of Concrete tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV, USA. World of Concrete is held annually and boasted over 60,000 attendees last month. Continue Reading »
2/7/2019 The Louisiana Chapter of the American Concrete Institute held its 21st Annual Awards & Installation Banquet on January 18, 2019 at Messina’s At The Terminal in New Orleans, LA. Continue Reading »
2/4/2019 Continuing to build on the nearly 100 years of ACI’s concrete repair knowledge, ACI has launched a new Concrete Repair Subscription. 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 »
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 »
12/17/2018 The American Concrete Institute expects to publish “ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” in 2019. The new edition will be the first since the reorganized format was published in 2014 and will include new and updated code provisions along with updated color illustrations for clarity. Continue Reading »
11/13/2018 The first of its kind, ACI 563-18 joins ACI’s growing family of concrete repair industry documents aimed at demystifying concrete repair and facilitating the delivery of high quality, well-executed, cost-effective concrete repair solutions. 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 »
11/2/2018 Attendees of a recent concrete repair seminar focused on the ACI 562-16 Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures. Continue Reading »
10/16/2018 A panel of young professionals from industry and academia shared their insight during the session, What I Wish I Knew: Career Paths in the Concrete Industry, on Monday, October 15, 2018 during The Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Continue Reading »
10/15/2018 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the Institute’s Concrete Convention & Exposition, October 15, 2018, in Las Vegas, NV, 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 »
8/14/2018 The American Concrete Institute announces that the Ohio Building Code now references ACI 562 Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures. 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 »
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 »
6/28/2018 The American Concrete Institute announces the ACI Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician certification program is now available for Sponsoring Groups to pick up for their local programming. Continue Reading »
6/19/2018 The American Concrete Institute’s Annual Chapter Leadership Training Program was held May 22 – 21, 2018. Numerous chapters from around the globe were in attendance representing 18 domestic and six international local chapters. Continue Reading »
6/6/2018 This new program will certify individuals based on their technical knowledge and ability to correctly perform five ASTM test methods. These test methods were developed specifically for self-consolidating concrete and are used to measure its fresh properties. Continue Reading »
5/1/2018 The American Concrete Institute hosted the ACI Concrete Essentials Seminar Series at the Big 5 Heavy Show in Dubai, UAE, March 26-27, 2018. Continue Reading »
4/23/2018 ACI recently exhibited at the 2018 American Society of Civil Engineers Structures Congress in Fort Worth, Texas, April 19-21, 2018. Continue Reading »
4/19/2018 The American Concrete Institute recently hosted seminars on ACI 562-16: "Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary” in Amman, Jordan: Dubai, UAE; and Doha, Qatar, with great success for attendees. 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 »
3/28/2018 “Concrete Repairs: The Basics Still Matter: Contributions and Principles Adopted by the Industry,” was the first presentation in a two-part concrete repair session held at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 28, 2018, to honor the contributions of Tony Murray (who passed away in 2016) to ACI and the concrete repair community. Continue Reading »
3/26/2018 ACI awardees are being recognized all this week at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, & attendees heard keynote speaker Nick Tasler on the science of decision making at the opening session. 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 »
3/23/2018 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 »
3/16/2018 Wondering When the Next ACI 318 Will be Published? Due to changes in the International Code Council’s schedule for reviewing and publishing the International Building Code, a new version of ACI 318 is on track to be published in Summer 2019. Continue Reading »
3/15/2018 ACI is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the International Code Council’s 2018 Building Safety Month. 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 »
2/22/2018 The American Concrete Institute has launched concrete.org/MiddleEast – a website designed specifically for concrete professionals in the Middle East region. 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 »
1/31/2018 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. Continue Reading »
1/30/2018 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, March 25-29, 2018. Continue Reading »
1/24/2018 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 24, 2018. Continue Reading »
1/11/2018 The American Concrete Institute has released the 2018 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, and materials, with nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all guides and reports. 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 »
12/1/2017 ACI values its members. It also values its staff for their commitment to excellence in serving those members. One way that ACI shows that value is by conferring Distinguished staff status. 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 »
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 »
10/19/2017 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 »
10/16/2017 Global concrete excellence was celebrated at the American Concrete Institute Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, on Monday, October 16, 2017. The highest “Excellence” award was presented to R·torso·C located in Tokyo, Japan. Continue Reading »
10/14/2017 Gathering and sharing information on the development and application of concrete design standards throughout the Americas and beyond was the focus of the ACI International Workshop on Structural Concrete: Technology Advancement and Adoption in the Americas. Continue Reading »
9/19/2017 The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently completed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The MoU will encourage cooperation in areas of technical committees, educational products, publications, and other related activities. Continue Reading »
8/4/2017 TechNotes are now available in the ACI store at a reduced price. TechNotes are brief, narrowly focused, single-topic guides -- are usually practice oriented and present specific direction on a particular issue, and may contain pictures, figures, tables, and numeric examples. Continue Reading »
8/1/2017 The topic of relevance is a core aspect of ACI's strategic plan. Actually, the first task assigned to new ACI Board of Direction members is to read Race for Relevance by Harrison Coerver and Mary Byers. Questions about relevance impact all standards development organizations (SDOs) like ACI. Continue Reading »
7/31/2017 A delegation from Vietnam led by Dr. Le Quang Hung, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Construction, recently visited ACI Headquarters, which resulted in the signing of an agreement to translate the ACI 318 Building Code and several other ACI technical documents into Vietnamese. Continue Reading »
6/23/2017 ACI traveled to the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO, USA, last week to connect with students, faculty advisors, and young professionals at the 30th Annual National Concrete Canoe Competition. Continue Reading »
6/1/2017 ACI is incorrectly perceived sometimes as a U.S.-focused association, or more generally as a North American Institute. It is very true that the American Concrete Institute, as the name and the history suggest, has strong roots in the United States and North America, but it is equally true that ACI is a global organization. Continue Reading »
5/31/2017 Prof. David A. Lange, ACI Vice President, gave a keynote lecture as an ACI Ambassador Speaker at the International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials & Civil Engineering Systems (ASCMCES-17) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on 18-20 April 2017. Continue Reading »
5/24/2017 A special ACI track will be a feature of the upcoming NACE Concrete Service Life Extension Conference taking place in New York, NY, June 27-29, 2017. Continue Reading »
4/25/2017 May is Building Safety Month, organized by the International Code Council. As a major sponsor, ACI supports the organizers’ statement - “All communities need building codes to protect their citizens from disasters like fires, weather-related events, and structural collapse.” Continue Reading »
4/17/2017 Participants in several Central and South American countries recently participated in a much anticipated Spanish language webinar on concrete repair—Spanish Webinar: ACI 562-16-The Concrete Repair Code. Continue Reading »
4/4/2017 Further cementing its place as a staple event during ACI's annual Spring Convention and Exposition, the fifth annual Stehly Memorial Hockey Game took place this past week in Detroit, MI, USA. Continue Reading »
3/30/2017 Learning and networking events were available for general contractors, project managers, and concrete industry professionals, at the recent Concrete Convention and Exposition, in Detroit, MI, USA. Continue Reading »
2/27/2017 ACI will bestow its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – on the following individuals at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA, March 26-30, 2017 - David W. Fowler; Luis E. García; Satyendra K. Ghosh; and Koji Sakai. Continue Reading »
2/27/2017 ACI’s 2017 program of monthly webinars will have topics of interest for all concrete industry professionals, and this year features a special Presidents Series of Webinars. This new concept aims to provide concrete industry professionals with the knowledge they need, presented by industry experts. Continue Reading »
1/26/2017 The American Concrete Institute’s two masonry testing certification programs are now cited in the new TMS 402/602-16: Building Code Requirements and Specifications for Masonry Structures. Details were unveiled at a press conference at the recent World of Concrete show in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Continue Reading »
12/19/2016 As another year of our 113-year history comes to a close, I’d like to take a moment to share with you some of the many highlights from within our member community – because only through our collective accomplishments are we able to truly realize the strength of our membership. Continue Reading »
12/6/2016 The design, detailing, and execution of concrete to resist weathering action, chemical attack, abrasion, and other processes of deterioration over its intended service life determines its durability. The new ACI 201.2R-16 Guide to Durable Concrete discusses the important mechanisms of concrete deterioration. Continue Reading »
11/28/2016 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce that Stephen S. Szoke will join the staff in January, 2017, in a new position concentrating on global efforts to disseminate and position ACI’s codes, standards, and certification programs for the benefit of both the industry and public at large. Continue Reading »
11/3/2016 Nearly 2,000 attendees and guests gathered for The Concrete Convention and Exposition, October 23-27, 2016, Philadelphia, PA, USA, joining colleagues for sessions, committee meetings, a student competition, awards, networking, social events, and the much-anticipated ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. Continue Reading »
11/2/2016 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals—Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Buildings. Continue Reading »
11/1/2016 The genesis of ACI's current emphasis on sustainability and resilience goes back to the "Concrete Summit on Sustainable Development," which was held March 29-30, 2007, in conjunction with the ACI Foundation Strategic Development Council's Session #21 in Washington, DC. Continue Reading »
10/24/2016 The American Concrete Institute Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards have been the subject of great excitement in the concrete industry for many months now, and on the evening of Monday, October 24, 2016, the highest “Excellence” award was presented to Palazzo Italia (Italian Pavilion Expo 2015) located in Milan, Italy. Continue Reading »
9/27/2016 American Concrete Institute recently attended the 2016 Structural Engineering Summit hosted by the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) to promote the newly updated ACI 562-16 Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. Continue Reading »
9/1/2016 ACI President Michael Schneider discusses how Building Information Modeling (BIM) use is increasing in all sectors of the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry, government agencies (both foreign and domestic), and institutional-type owners. ACI's goal is to assist the Cast-in-Place concrete industry in moving forward with BIM. Continue Reading »
8/31/2016 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new three-day webinar series: Guide to ACI 562-16 Repair Code: Design Examples. The webinar series will review design examples, and speakers will demonstrate how to use the ACI 562-16 Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary. Continue Reading »
7/22/2016 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of two important new documents for concrete industry professionals: ACI 301-16 Specifications for Structural Concrete, and the ACI Field Reference Manual. ACI 301-16 complements the completely reorganized ACI 318-14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. Continue Reading »
6/13/2016 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of the new ACI 562-16: Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures and Commentary. Based on nearly one century of content from ACI, these new code requirements combine the Institute’s historical knowledge with state-of-the-art resources on the evaluation, repair, and rehabilitation of concrete buildings. Continue Reading »
6/8/2016 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of an invaluable new publication for concrete industry professionals— ACI 506R-16 Guide to Shotcrete. The new guide provides information on materials and properties of both dry-mix and wet-mix shotcrete. Most facets of the shotcrete process are covered, including application procedures, equipment requirements, and responsibilities of the shotcrete crew. Continue Reading »
5/25/2016 Admixtures have long been recognized as important components of concrete used to improve its performance. More recently chemical admixtures have been used to help concrete producers meet sustainability requirements often included in modern construction. 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 »
4/25/2016 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 »
4/21/2016 The themes of repair and recycle were dominant at the "ACI 562 Concrete Repair Code, Applicability, and Use” session held at The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Milwaukee, WI, USA, on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. 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 »
4/17/2016 Attendees gathered at the International Forum at The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee, WI, USA, to meet and learn with other industry professionals from around the world. 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 »
3/22/2016 The ACI Northern California & Western Nevada Chapter hosted a Student Night on March 8, 2016 for their student members at San Jose State University with special guest, ACI President Sharon Wood. 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 »
1/28/2016 In direct response to feedback from members and customers, the American Concrete Institute has published two new books as part of its Concrete Craftsman Series to provide guidance and best practices to concrete contractors. The new Concrete Fundamentals and Placing and Finishing Decorative Concrete Flatwork books provide concrete industry professionals with indispensable information. Continue Reading »
12/9/2015 Over 200 Convention attendees joined their fellow colleagues for an evening of food, laughter, fellowship, and high-energy video celebrations at the inaugural ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Gala. 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 »
11/7/2015 Approximately every 18-24 months, the American Concrete Institute hosts a special workshop before its Concrete Convention & Exposition to highlight key topics affecting the industry. The two-day event features eight sessions, keynote luncheon speakers, and a poster session. Continue Reading »
10/19/2015 Research published in ACI’s Structural Journal last month explores how recycled concrete aggregate can reduce the environmental impact of concrete. Continue Reading »
9/29/2015 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals—Guide to the Code for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings. An invaluable companion to ACI 562-13 Code Requirements for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings. Continue Reading »
8/24/2015 The American Concrete Institute is excited to be exhibiting at the 2015 National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) Structural Engineering Summit, at the Red Rock Resort, Las Vegas, NV, September 30 – October 3, 2015. Continue Reading »
7/30/2015 The new “Guide to the Code for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings,” published jointly by the American Concrete Institute and the International Concrete Repair Institute, provides guidance and assistance to professionals engaged in the repair of concrete buildings. Continue Reading »
7/28/2015 ACI’s new Guide to Concrete Floor and Slab Construction will help you design and construct successful quality projects, and more. 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 »
6/1/2015 To advance its vision of a world where everyone has the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively, the American Concrete Institute has announced several key staff appointments aimed at strengthening the relationships between the Institute and its chapter members. 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 »
3/26/2015 The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce that SP-4(14) Formwork for Concrete Manual has been recognized by 2015 World of Concrete experts and the Hanley Wood editorial staff as one of the “Most Innovative Products, Industry Choices” of the year. Continue Reading »
3/11/2015 The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry designers, suppliers, and contractors—Legal Issues in Concrete Construction, Second Edition, authored by by Jeffrey W. Coleman, P.E., FACI, Attorney at Law. Continue Reading »
2/9/2015 ACI is excited to announce the 2015 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards program created to honor the visions of some of the most creative projects the concrete world has to offer. Submit entries before February 15, 2015. 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 »
1/26/2015 ACI is pleased to announce that Randall W. Poston, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., Chair, ACI Committee 318, 2008-2014, has been named as one of Engineering News Record’s Top 25 Newsmakers of 2014. Continue Reading »
1/23/2015 New in 2015, the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards will celebrate innovation and inspire excellence throughout the global concrete design and construction community. 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 »
11/19/2014 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) hosted a Twitter Chat on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, to answer users’ questions about formwork issues including selecting, designing, and specifying formwork systems for concrete structures, and the new Formwork for Concrete Manual. 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 »
10/20/2014 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 »
10/15/2014 Formwork design and construction challenges like those faced at Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland, CA, USA, are discussed in ACI's formwork resources. Continue Reading »
10/15/2014 Now in full color, ACI's iconic Formwork for Concrete Manual includes the current standards and practices, removes outdated or irrelevant material, adds content on new developments in formwork technology and practice, and updates the look and layout of the document. Continue Reading »
10/7/2014 From concrete canoes to student competitions to the latest technical news, ACI uses social media to connect with its concrete industry members around the world. Continue Reading »
9/15/2014 As ACI prepares to meet for the Fall Convention Washington D.C. don’t miss out on learning more about these notable examples of concrete architecture. 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 »
3/27/2014 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2014-2015 president, vice president, and four board members during the ACI Spring 2014 Convention in Reno, Nevada this month. 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 »
2/7/2014 The American Concrete Institute is honored to welcome Gordon Clark to the ACI Spring 2014 Convention in Reno, NV, USA, as the International Lunch Guest Speaker. Clark will present his vision on Making Our Concrete Structures Last Longer – A Global Challenge that will explore how one could approach the design of new concrete structures and the repair of old ones to achieve endurance through the 21st century and beyond. Continue Reading »
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