NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials has hired Jerzy Zemajtis as Executive Director, replacing Dr. David A. Lange. He will oversee all NEx operations. Initially, he will focus on identifying and recruiting new members interested in advancing nonmetallic building materials. Jerzy has over 30 years of […]
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Building and Construction Industry Leaders Announce Plant Certification
The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and deploy a new plant certification program. The agreement sets the framework of an important partnership to establish a plant certification […]
North Carolina Adopts ACI Concrete Repair Code
On September 14, 2021, the North Carolina Building Code Council (BCC) voted to accept ACI’s proposal. This proposal would amend the 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code to reference ACI CODE-562 Code Requirements for the Assessment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures. The North Carolina Rules Review Commission subsequently […]
ACI Announces Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of Concrete International
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently announced that Keith A. Tosolt and Lacey Stachel are the new Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of Concrete International (CI). Tosolt takes over for Rex C. Donahey, who will serve as Publisher of CI and transition into the new role of ACI’s Director of Innovative […]
2021 ACI Excellence in Concrete Winners Announced
The 2021 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The “Overall Excellence” award was presented to Aldilonda promenade around Bastia fortress, located in Corse-du-Sud, France. The winning concrete project also received first place in the flatwork category at the ACI Excellence […]
ACI Honors Outstanding Contributions to the Industry – Fall 2021
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and also their dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The Fall 2021 awardees consist of both personal and paper award winners. The ACI will recognize these winners during its Virtual Concrete Convention, October 17-21, 2021. […]
ACI to Develop Concrete Pool and Watershape Code
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee. The mission of the committee is to develop and maintain code requirements for concrete pools, spas, and other recreational watershapes. ACI Committee 322, Concrete Pool and Watershape Code, will host its inaugural meeting Monday, October 18, 2021. It […]
ACI Slabs Week Coming to New Resource Center
The ACI Resource Center in Southern California will host the inaugural ACI Slabs Week at its San Bernardino, CA, location October 26-29, 2021. The week will include educational seminars, certification review sessions and exams, and offers a special opportunity to earn an ACI Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician […]
2021 ACI Concrete Convention Transitions to Fully Virtual
Engineers, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives will convene virtually from October 17-21, 2021, at the 2021 ACI Concrete Convention. This convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Originally scheduled as a hybrid event in Atlanta, Ga., and online, the event will now be fully virtual. “Just a […]
ACI Concrete Research Proposals Now Open
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The annual request for proposals is open now through December 1, 2021. ACI concrete research proposals and funding parameters […]