The American Concrete Institute’s coffee-table book, “Concrete: A Pictorial Celebration,” has been awarded the Magnum Opus Grand and Gold Awards from Publications Management magazine. The Magnum Opus Awards are presented in conjunction with the Missouri School of Journalism to honor those who work to raise the bar in custom publishing. The hardcover book has also won the APEX 2005 Award of Excellence from Communications Concepts Inc., in the “One-of-a-Kind Publication” category. APEX 2005 awards were given for excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the success of the entry in achieving overall communications effectiveness and excellence. “Concrete: A Pictorial Celebration” was published to commemorate the American Concrete Institute’s 100-year anniversary in 2004. It notes milestone achievements in the concrete industry and celebrates the utility and beauty of concrete for all applications. For more, visit www.concrete.org.