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Jerzy Zemajtis

Jerzy Zemajtis, Executive Director of Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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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. […]

2021 ACI Concrete Convention

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 […]

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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 […]