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5/14/2024 PRO welcomes Somero Enterprises, Inc. as its newest Silver Member Continue Reading »
4/18/2024 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2024-2025 president, vice president, and four board members. Continue Reading »
11/20/2023 ACI Contractor Members now have access to annual subscriptions that allow free access to all ACI University webinars and on-demand courses, plus unlimited access to the Institute’s 200+ practices (including all ACI guides and reports) and symposium volumes. Continue Reading »
10/3/2022 ACI now has nearly 100 chapters worldwide, helping fulfill ACI’s mission through activities ranging from certification programs to educational sessions. ACI also has over 250 student chapters that offer opportunities to develop leadership skills, network, and learn more about concrete. Continue Reading »
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 »
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 The featured session titled The Concrete Industry in the Era of Artificial Intelligence is moderated by M.Z. Naser, and will provide insight on the merit of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the concrete industry with focus on how to better the performance of concrete materials at ambient and elevated temperatures and showcase the substantial potential of using AI to improve design of concrete structures under traditional and fire conditions. Continue Reading »
12/9/2020 The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction, along with the companion ACI Field Reference Manual. Continue Reading »
12/2/2020 The American Concrete Institute recently released an updated version of its popular “Shotcrete for the Craftsman” publication, one of the five titles available in the ACI Concrete Craftsman series. ACI’s “Shotcrete for the Craftsman” provides shotcrete nozzlemen with an understanding of basic concrete technology and describes and illustrates how to properly place quality shotcrete. 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 »
9/26/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will host a hot-topic discussion titled: “Do We Have a Sustainable and Scalable Material to Address Carbon Steel Corrosion Once and for All?” at the upcoming ACI Concrete Convention. Continue Reading »
7/1/2019 ACI President Randall Poston discusses the work and history of ACI Committee 318 over the last 100 years. 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 »
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 »
1/22/2019 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), Farmington Hills, MI, and American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, announce the fourth edition of the best-selling Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction is now available in printed and digital formats. Continue Reading »
12/18/2018 New workbooks for the Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I and Concrete Strength Testing Technician programs are now available for purchase and shipment from ACI, with the corresponding exams being phased into sessions in 2019. Continue Reading »
12/14/2018 The American Concrete Institute (ACI), Farmington Hills, MI, and the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, announce the fourth edition of their best-selling Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction will be available in late January 2019. 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 »
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 »
11/7/2017 New workbooks for the ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I and ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician programs will be available for purchase from the ACI Bookstore in early December, with the corresponding exams being phased into Sponsoring Group exam sessions in 2018. Continue Reading »
11/1/2017 The winners of the ACI Concrete Projects Competition were announced at the recent Concrete Convention and Exposition in Anaheim, CA, USA. Continue Reading »
5/4/2017 ACI President Khaled Awad talks about his path so far, and his expectations for the upcoming year. Continue Reading »
4/28/2017 Hot weather concreting can be a challenge – to minimize the disadvantages, and make your next hot weather concreting project a success, use ACI’s resources, including ACI University online courses, free online education presentations, publications, and journal articles. Continue Reading »
3/31/2017 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2017-2018 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, MI, USA, this month. Khaled W. Awad has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2017-2018. Continue Reading »
1/27/2017 World of Concrete 2017 attendees were enthusiastic about the selection of ACI resources available at the show recently. ACI’s experts were on hand every day during World of Concrete 2017 answering technical questions, and guiding attendees to ACI’s many knowledge resources. Continue Reading »
12/20/2016 What is Concrete? This basic question and many more are answered in the CCS-0S(16) Concrete Fundamentals - Spanish Language Version. In full color, with updated content and dual units, Fundamentos del concreto is intended for anyone who wants an introduction to concrete and concrete construction. Chapters cover concrete basics, materials, construction practices, testing, and more. Continue Reading »
11/22/2016 The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is releasing CP-1(17) for Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I and CP-19(17) for Concrete Strength Testing Technician in early December, with the corresponding exams being phased in at the start of 2017. Continue Reading »
9/15/2016 In early September, the American Concrete Institute attended the CONSTRUCT Show sponsored by Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) to promote the newly updated ACI 301-16 Specifications for Structural Concrete, and the ACI Field Reference Manual in Austin, Texas, USA. Continue Reading »
8/3/2016 ACI reference specifications provide a basic specification that will produce quality construction and are nearly complete for most projects. For more complex projects, the reference specification provides a solid base to build a specification on because they are up to date and fully coordinated. 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 »
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 »
5/2/2016 I am truly honored and humbled to have been elected as the 93rd President of ACI. I thank the Institute, and you the members, for this privilege to serve. As I look at the list of ACI Past Presidents, I am aware that I have some very large shoes to fill. They collectively had the vision, wisdom, and fortitude to help create what ACI is today. Continue Reading »
4/20/2016 “Avoiding Problems through Sound Prevention Methods.” This session at Contractors’ Day on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in Milwaukee, WI, USA, saw four speakers presenting information that focused on various proactive methods, techniques, and technologies that help identify and prevent problems from occurring with projects. 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 »
2/3/2016 The American Concrete Institute expands its Concrete Craftsman Series with two new books for concrete industry professionals—Concrete Fundamentals and Placing and Finishing Decorative Concrete Flatwork. 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 »
5/13/2015 As the weather heats up, concrete construction professionals start to think about hot weather concreting strategies. Hot weather concreting can be a challenge – make your next hot weather concreting project a success by taking advantage of ACI’s learning tools. Continue Reading »
4/15/2015 Concrete industry professionals had multiple choices on Contractors’ Day at the Concrete Convention and Exposition in Kansas City, MO, USA. Featuring sessions, a lunch presentation, and an evening networking event, it's always a hit with general contractors, project managers, and concrete industry professionals. Continue Reading »
8/26/2014 ACI is working with its members and partners around the world to face industry challenges and achieve its goal of facilitating and communicating the sustainable and environmental benefits of concrete structures. Continue Reading »
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December 2024 ACI at the Forefront of Sustainable Concrete Construction
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