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. The ACI Foundation is honored to have these outstanding individuals continue the work […]
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Concrete Offers a New Model for Apartment Block Design
The apartment block style of building sprang up across Japan after World War II, and by 2019, there were over 6.6 million units nationwide. Large buildings with over a hundred units, such as this one, significantly impact the appearance of the urban landscape. Many large multi-unit buildings have continuous balconies […]
AMPD Initiative Aims at Solving the Industry’s Employee Shortage
Support for this story provided by Superabrasive, manufacturer of quality polishing and grinding equipment. Can a new local apprenticeship program get people out from behind concrete walls and working on concrete floors? Organizers and supporters of the AMPD Initiative surely believe so, and they’re confident they can help solve the […]
Rachel West Welcomed as ASA Electronics’ Marketing Director
ASA Electronics hires Rachel West as the Marketing Director for ASA Electronics after Monica Pletcher’s retirement. In this role, West will manage the marketing team and handle strategic planning, digital marketing, and brand management. She brings 12 years of combined education and experience in the RV industry. “We are thrilled […]
Holcim US Becomes a Member of Carbon Capture Coalition
The Carbon Capture Coalition Governance Board unanimously approved the membership of Holcim US, the nation’s leading cement and concrete building materials provider. Holcim is the first and only cement and concrete company to join the Coalition. Convened by the Great Plains Institute, the Coalition is a nonpartisan collaboration. More than […]
The Cemstone Companies Welcome Senior Business Development Engineer Jim Grothaus, P.E.
Cemstone Companies, a leader in the ready-mixed concrete and construction materials industry is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Grothaus, P.E. as Senior Business Development Engineer. Grothaus will be working with counties, municipalities, civil consultants, and contractors in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. He will focus on the development and […]
Charles K Nmai Elected President of American Concrete Institute
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2022-2023 president, vice president, and four board members. Charles K Nmai has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2022-2023, and Michael J. Paul has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term. Additionally, four members have been elected […]
NCCER Releases Spanish Translations of Core, Roofing and Concrete Construction Curriculum
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is excited to announce that three popular curricula are now available to students in Spanish. This includes Core Sixth Edition, Roofing Level 1 Second Edition and Concrete Construction Levels 1 and 2 Second Edition. While previous editions of Core curriculum have […]
Holcim US Transitions Illinois Facility to Low-Carbon Portland Limestone Cement
Following its recent rebrand and continuing its commitment to building progress for people and the planet, Holcim US has announced that its Lafarge Joppa cement plant, located in Grand Chain, Illinois, has transitioned to OneCem Portland limestone cement (PLC) production. The announcement follows the successful transitions to the lower CO2-intensive […]
Penetron Protects the Apartment Towers of Vietnam’s Sun Marina Town from Saltwater-Induced Corrosion
The first phase of construction of the Sun Marina Town luxury apartment towers in Hạ Long City, Vietnam was completed in April 2022. There are expectations that residents will begin move in by December 2023. Contractors used The Penetron System of crystalline concrete waterproofing products to waterproof and protect the […]