Position Statements
Official positions taken by the ACI Board of Direction in support of the Institute’s mission.
Encourage the adoption and/or use of current building codes and standards.
Encourage the adoption and use of ACI products, including but not limited to codes and standards without modification.
Support acceptance of sampling, testing, inspection, and installation of concrete and related products and materials; and encourage the use of certification programs developed and administered by professional societies in lieu of programs developed and administered by other entities; and support mandates or otherwise place preference on accreditation of individuals and entities engaged in providing services related to concrete and concrete products.
Support research, technological advancements, and dissemination of concrete technology; and channel through, directed to, or otherwise engage ACI and/or the ACI Foundation.
Encourage or establish criteria related to enhancing the resilience of the built environment; and where appropriate, engage ACI and/or the ACI Foundation to facilitate programs and activities related to the role of concrete technology in achieving enhanced resilience.
Encourage or establish criteria related to enhancing the sustainability of the built environment; and where appropriate, engage ACI and/or the ACI Foundation to facilitate programs and activities related the role of concrete technology in achieving enhanced sustainability.
Encourage and place preference on programs and services developed by professional societies and encourage the use of ACI programs and services where related to the advancement of concrete technology.
Encourage new standards related to concrete technology be developed through ACI, or otherwise involve ACI in the development process.
Encourage the dissemination of concrete technology and acceptance and adoption of ACI codes and related materials through ACI chapters.
Supports a favorable environment for ACI members and businesses, allows support or endorsement of programs like ASCE Fly-in and other Capitol Hill events that increase the awareness and outreach for ACI, and aligns advocacy efforts with those of like-minded organizations.
Allows emphasis on ACI committees that develop code requirements as service to the public, consistent with the intent provided in the Technical Committee Manual. This position statement also supports differentiation the mission and objectives of ACI as a professional society from those of product and trade associations.
Place preference on ACI education and credentialing programs while supporting existing and increased acceptance and use of certification programs.
Encourage and establish criteria related to enhancing the carbon neutrality of the built environment, and where appropriate, engage ACI and/or its subsidiaries to develop and facilitate programs and activities related to reaching the goal of carbon neutrality in concrete construction.
Encourage colleges and universities with civil, architectural, or structural engineering curricula to retain or include material and structural courses on design and code compliance in accordance with recognized consensus-based standards developed by accredited standards development organizations.
Whereas: the ACI vision of the future is to ensure that: “everyone has the knowledge to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world” and
Whereas: The use of concrete to effectively meet the demands of a changing world requires the adoption and/or use of current technology, and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Establish relationships with regulatory authorities to advance adoption.”
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations that encourage the adoption and/or use of current building codes and standards.
Approved 03/28/19
Whereas: ACI is a society of “individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials, who share a commitment to pursuing the best use of concrete” and those individuals and organizations provide a unique level of expertise in the development of ACI Committee products; and
Whereas: The ACI vision of the future is to ensure that: “everyone has the knowledge to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world” and
Whereas: The use of concrete to effectively meet the demands of a changing world requires the adoption and/or use of current technology, and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Establish relationships with regulatory authorities to advance adoption.”
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations that encourage the adoption and use of ACI products, including but not limited to codes and standards without modification.
Approved 03/28/19
Whereas: ACI, as a professional technical society, uses certification programs to help ensure that “everyone has the knowledge to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an engagement objective as “Engage constituents interested in certification.”
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership shall be empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal and international programs, and rules, regulations include certifications are requirements for acceptance of sampling, testing, inspection, and installation of concrete and related products and materials; and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff and leadership shall be empowered to encourage the use of certification programs developed and administered by professional societies in lieu of programs developed and administered by other entities; and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff and leadership shall be empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal and international programs, rules, and regulations that mandate or otherwise place preference on accreditation of individuals and entities engaged in providing services related concrete and concrete products.
Approved 03/28/19
Whereas: The ACI vision of the future is to ensure that “everyone has the knowledge to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world” and
Whereas: The ACI mission charges ACI to develop, disseminate and advance the adoption of consensus-based knowledge on concrete and its uses; and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective as: “Establish relationships with regulatory authorities to advance adoption” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership directive as: “Proactively gather and share information on transformational ideas, practices, and techniques.”
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations related to research, technological advancements, and dissemination of concrete technology; and
Be it further resolved that: Research, methods of dissemination, and development of materials related to the advancement of concrete technology be channeled through, directed to, or otherwise engage ACI and/or the ACI Foundation.
Approved on 10/24/2019
Whereas: The ACI vision of the future is to ensure that “everyone has the knowledge to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Actively seek opportunities to advance national and global outreach” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Establish relationships with regulatory authorities to advance adoption” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan directs ACI to: “provide leadership to ensure our customers are equipped to sustainably address the needs of a changing world” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership objective to: “Proactively gather and share information on transformational ideas, practices, and techniques” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership objective to: “Quickly respond to consumer needs and global trends for concrete information” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a structure objective to: “Structure ACI and dedicate resources to quickly develop or adapt programs, products, and services” and
Whereas: Enhanced resilience can provide substantial benefits to many individuals, organizations, communities and jurisdictions.
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations that encourage or establish criteria related to enhancing the resilience of the built environment; and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to encourage, where appropriate, engaging ACI and ACI subsidiaries to facilitate programs and activities related the role of concrete technology in achieving enhanced resilience.
Approved on 06/30/22
Whereas: The ACI vision of the future is to ensure that “everyone has the knowledge to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Actively seek opportunities to advance national and global outreach” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Establish relationships with regulatory authorities to advance adoption” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan directs ACI to: “provide leadership to ensure our customers are equipped to sustainably address the needs of a changing world” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership objective to: “Proactively gather and share information on transformational ideas, practices, and techniques” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership objective to: “Quickly respond to consumer needs and global trends for concrete information” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a structure objective to: “Structure ACI and dedicate resources to quickly develop or adapt programs, products, and services” and
Whereas: Enhanced sustainability is a priority for many individuals, organizations, communities, and jurisdictions.
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations that encourage or establish criteria related to enhancing the sustainability of the built environment; and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to encourage, where appropriate, engaging ACI and ACI subsidiaries to facilitate programs and activities related the role of concrete technology in achieving enhanced sustainability.
Approved on 06/30/22
Whereas: ACI is a professional society developing consensus-based information related to concrete and the use of concrete, and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Actively seek opportunities to advance national and global outreach.”
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations that encourage the adoption and/or use of codes, standards, programs, services, literature, and related materials developed and implemented by, or in concert with, professional technical societies and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations that place a preference on such items developed by professional societies in lieu of items developed by other types of entities; and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to encouraged state, federal, and international programs to utilize ACI programs and services for any programs related to the advancement of concrete technology.
Approved on 04/02/20
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Actively seek opportunities to advance national and global outreach.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Establish relationships with regulatory authorities to advance adoption.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan directs ACI to: “provide leadership to ensure our customers are equipped to sustainably address the needs of a changing world.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership objective to: “Proactively gather and share information on transformational ideas, practices, and techniques.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership objective to: “Quickly respond to consumer needs and global trends for concrete information.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a structure objective to: “Structure ACI and dedicate resources to quickly develop or adapt programs, products, and services.”
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership shall be empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations that position ACI as an authoritative body for the development of new standards related to concrete technology and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff and leadership shall be empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations that encourage the development of new standards related to advancement of concrete technology and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff and leadership shall be empowered to support policy positions; state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations; and other standards development organizations that direct development of new standards related to concrete technology to ACI and
Be it further resolved that: Where the development of new standards related to concrete technology is conducted by entities other than ACI, ACI staff and leadership shall be empowered to encourage such entities to involve ACI in the standards development process.
Approved on 04/02/20
Whereas: The ACI vision of the future is to ensure that “everyone has the knowledge to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an engagement objective to: “Increase opportunities for professional growth,” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an engagement objective to: “Strengthen relationships between ACI and its chapter members” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Actively seek opportunities to advance national and global outreach;” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan directs ACI to: “provide leadership to ensure our customers are equipped to sustainably address the needs of a changing world;” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership objective to: “Proactively gather and share information on transformational ideas, practices, and techniques;” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a structure objective to: “Structure ACI and dedicate resources to quickly develop or adapt programs, products, and services.”
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to encourage ACI chapters to serve as a mechanism for dissemination of concrete technology when supporting policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations that relate to dissemination of information and acceptance and adoption of ACI codes and related materials.
Approved on 04/02/20
Whereas: ACI is a society of “individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials, who share a commitment to pursuing the best use of concrete” and those individuals and organizations directly or indirectly rely on the use of concrete in construction and
Whereas: The ACI vision of the future is to ensure that “everyone has the knowledge to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Actively seek opportunities to advance national and global outreach.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan directs ACI to: “provide leadership to ensure our customers are equipped to sustainably address the needs of a changing world.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a structure objective to: “Structure ACI and dedicate resources to quickly develop or adapt programs, products, and services.” And
Whereas: ACI Committees excel at the development of information, requirements, and programs that better ensure safe and efficient use of concrete.
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations that create a favorable environment for increased construction; and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations specifically encouraging or creating an environment for increased use of concrete in construction.
Approved on 04/01/21
Whereas: The ACI vision of the future is to ensure that “everyone has the knowledge to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Actively seek opportunities to advance national and global outreach.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Establish relationships with regulatory authorities to advance adoption.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan directs ACI to: “provide leadership to ensure our customers are equipped to sustainably address the needs of a changing world.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership objective to: “Proactively gather and share information on transformational ideas, practices, and techniques.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership objective to: “Quickly respond to consumer needs and global trends for concrete information.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a structure objective to: “Structure ACI and dedicate resources to quickly develop or adapt programs, products, and services.” and
Whereas: Disaster mitigation is a priority for many individuals, organizations, communities, and jurisdictions.
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations that establish appropriate levels of design, construction, repair, and maintenance criteria that provide for life safety, health and welfare of the public, sustainability, and property protection; and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to encourage, where appropriate, engaging ACI and/or the ACI Foundation to facilitate programs and activities related the role of concrete technology in improving the built environment to achieve appropriate levels of life safety, health and welfare of the public, sustainability, and property protection.
Approved on 04/01/21
Whereas: The ACI vision of the future is to ensure that “everyone has the knowledge to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an engagement objective as: “Increase opportunities for professional growth.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an engagement objective as “Engage constituents interested in certification.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Actively seek opportunities to advance national and global outreach.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an outreach objective to: “Establish relationships with regulatory authorities to advance adoption.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan directs ACI to: “provide leadership to ensure our customers are equipped to sustainably address the needs of a changing world.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership objective to: “Proactively gather and share information on transformational ideas, practices, and techniques.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a structure objective to: “Structure ACI and dedicate resources to quickly develop or adapt programs, products, and services.”
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations that support professional development including but not limited to education and credentialing and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to encourage engaging ACI and/or the ACI Foundation to facilitate professional and workforce development programs and activities related to concrete and concrete technology.
Approved on 04/01/21
Whereas: The ACI vision of the future is to ensure that “everyone has the knowledge to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan directs ACI to: “provide leadership to ensure our customers are equipped to sustainably address the needs of a changing world.” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership objective to: “Quickly respond to consumer needs and global trends for concrete information.” and
Whereas: The needs of the changing world include reducing net carbon emissions to zero and adapting to climate change” and
Whereas: Concrete is a necessary construction material and is the most used building material; and
Whereas: The World Cement Association currently reports that: “Globally, cement accounts for 2.5 Gt [gigatonnes] of CO2 emissions equating to about 7% of the world’s total;”
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to support policy positions; and state, federal, and international programs, rules, regulations, and agreements that encourage or establish criteria related to carbon neutrality of the built environment; and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff, leadership, and, where appropriate, subsidiaries are empowered to assist in the development of information, processes, and procedures and dissemination of information to transform the concrete industry into a carbon neutral industry.
Approved on 08/30/21
Whereas: The ACI vision is for “a future where everyone has the knowledge needed to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world” and
Whereas: ACI, as a professional technical society, supports education to help ensure that “everyone has the knowledge to use concrete effectively to meet the demands of a changing world” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes an engagement objective to: “Increase opportunities for professional growth” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership objective to: “Proactively gather and share information on transformational ideas, practices, and techniques” and
Whereas: The ACI strategic plan includes a leadership objective to: “Quickly respond to consumer needs and global trends for concrete information” and
Whereas: Concrete is the most widely used construction material worldwide, surpassing all other building materials; and
Whereas: It is imperative that undergraduate programs in civil engineering include course work in concrete as a material and a structural design element; and
Whereas: The ACI approach to development of code requirements facilitates student education by being more pragmatic than theoretical.
Be it resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to encourage and support policy positions of colleges and universities having curricula in civil, architectural, and structural engineering to maintain material and structural courses addressing design and code compliance; and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to encourage and support the inclusion of concrete design and code compliance courses at universities with civil, architectural, or structural engineering curricula; and
Be it further resolved that: ACI staff and leadership are empowered to encourage and support the inclusion of concrete design and code compliance courses based on ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and other relevant ACI code requirements.
Approved on 12/01/21