American Concrete Institute Opens New Midwest Resource Center


The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has opened a second Resource Center, located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, to serve Midwest communities in the concrete industry. This new ACI Resource Center – Chicago/Midwest will help meet the increased demand for ACI knowledge through hands–on training, educational offerings, and also on–demand access to ACI Certification Programs.

ACI’s Resource Centers offer a diverse array of custom training programs designed to communicate required skills and demonstrate test methods in order to achieve certification. In addition to custom training programs, the new Chicago/Midwest Resource Center offers education programs on popular industry topics such as design, fundamentals, repair, slabs, and more.

“The newest ACI Resource Center is strategically located in the Chicago/Midwest region to expand access to ACI knowledge in a large market of the concrete construction industry,” said Ronald G. Burg, PE, Executive Vice President, American Concrete Institute. “We’re eager to bring regularly scheduled and on-demand certification programs, educational seminars, and also hands-on training to the region.”

Upcoming Certification Events include:
  • May 9, 2022 – Concrete Field–Testing Technician
  • May 12, 2022 – Adhesive Anchor Installer
  • May 13, 2022 – Post Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector
  • May 19, 2022 – Concrete Strength Testing Technician
  • June 9, 2022 – All ACI Inspector Programs – Exams Only
  • June 13, 2022 – Concrete Field-Testing Technician Certification
  • June 16, 2022 – Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification
  • June 20, 2022 – Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician
  • June 22, 2022 – Masonry Field – Testing Technician

Please refer to the ACI Events Calendar and concrete.org/midwestresourcecenter for further information and updates on future events. The Midwest Resource Center can be reached either by phone at +1.248.516.1112, or at [email protected].

About The American Concrete Institute

The American Concrete Institute is a leading global authority for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, and educational, training, & certification programs. Founded in 1904, ACI is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, with a regional office in Dubai, UAE, and also a resource center in Southern California. Visit concrete.org for further information.

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