Aramco and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announce the launch of NEx: A Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials. The aim is to develop and promote the use of nonmetallic materials in the construction sector. Based at ACI World Headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, NEx will focus on […]
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American Concrete Institute Honors Outstanding Contributions to the Industry in 2021
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and also companies for both their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The 2021 honorees also include the induction of Honorary Members, ACI’s highest honor, which recognizes persons of eminence in the field of […]
American Concrete Institute Launches New ACI 318Plus
The American Concrete Institute has launched ACI 318PLUS – 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. ACI 318 PLUS also […]
The ACI Foundation has established the Robert F. Mast Memorial Fellowship
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 16, 2020. The significant contribution will fund the award for decades and will aim to remain financially meaningful to […]
ACI and ICRI Publish New Guide
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.” ACI and ICRI publish new guide to provide licensed design professionals with the knowledge, skill, and judgment to interpret and properly use the ACI […]
New ACI Specifications for Concrete Construction – ACI 301-20
The American Concrete Institute has released the new ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction, along with the companion ACI Field Reference Manual. ACI 301 is a reference specification that engineers, architects, and specifiers can apply to projects involving concrete construction. The scope of the new ACI 301-20 expands to include […]
ACI 2021 Webinar Lineup
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. The ACI 2021 webinar lineup […]
ACI names 2020 award winners of Excellence in Concrete Construction
The American Concrete Institute has named the 2020 ACI award winners for Excellence in Concrete Construction. They were honored Oct. 26 during the Institute’s Virtual Concrete Convention. Taking the highest honor was the Kennedy Center expansion project in Washington, D.C. This expansion project, known as The Reach, includes three new […]
2020-2021 ACI Fellowship and Scholarship Recipients Announced
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2020-2021 ACI Fellowship and Scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and also collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in research, scholarship, and also ideas. All fellowship recipients receive between a $10,000 […]
American Concrete Institute Announces New Position Statements
In support of the ACI’s mission, the American Concrete Institute has recently published three new position statements. These position statements support policy positions along with state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations. The focus of the Institute’s position statements are on advocacy efforts related to code development and adoption. […]