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The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced a record registration of more than 1,900 registrants for its global event, 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge. Now in its fifth year, this free, virtual conference brought together experts, professionals, and students worldwide for 24 continuous hours of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Each […]
Bon Tool Co., a leader in contractor‑grade hand tools, is proud to announce the release of RhinoBoard by Bon (Part 21‑369), a durable, job‑site optimized mortar board that raises the bar for safety, portability, and performance. Built to meet the needs of the modern mason, the RhinoBoard by Bon features: […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced today that the printed version of ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary is now available. ACI CODE-318 is the document that presents the requirements for the design and construction of structural concrete that are necessary to ensure public safety. It […]
Bon Tool Company, a leading manufacturer of professional-grade construction tools and equipment, is pleased to announce the acquisition of ArtCrete, a Louisiana-based company specializing in decorative concrete and stencil systems. The acquisition will fall under Bon Tool’s growing Bonway™ Decorative Concrete Division, reinforcing Bon’s commitment to serving the decorative concrete […]
The Illusion of Strength Concrete has long been the symbol of durability — an unyielding surface beneath our feet, our buildings, and our infrastructure. To most, its strength seems obvious and dependable, but in reality the concrete we build with today is not the same as the concrete of a […]
The ACI Foundation is now accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2026-2027 academic year. A total of 48 annual awards are available in this award cycle. ACI Foundation fellowships are offered to both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a concrete-related degree at an accredited institution in the […]
The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program is proud to announce that Nicole Maher, the former chief operating officer at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), was appointed executive director on Jan. 22, 2025, succeeding Dr. Rex Cottle, who had led the NSC since […]
Following the decarbonization strategy of Cementir Group, Aalborg Portland Malaysia, a subsidiary of Cementir Group in Malaysia, launches, under D-Carb® family, CEM II/A-LL 52.5N with 12% lower CO2 emissions while maintaining the same high and consistent performance as Aalborg White CEM I 52.5N, offering stakeholders in the value chain a […]
OXERRA, a leading global iron oxide pigment manufacturer, is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its 120,000 square-foot warehouse at its Augusta, Georgia facility, located at 1895 Doug Barnard Parkway. The project marks a significant investment in the company’s U.S. infrastructure and will result in a wholly owned regional distribution […]
With a Legacy Built on Global Projects and Material Mastery, Casto’s integrative thinking and field expertise are redefining what it means to build with cementitious and resinous materials. In the world of decorative concrete, where precision, creativity, and durability must converge, few professionals embody the spirit of innovation and system […]
