The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 11 research projects to receive grants this year. The CRC seeks concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures in coordination with ACI Technical Committees. The following research projects will receive funding from the ACI […]
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ACI Hires Conformity Assessment and Certification Engineer
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has hired Mahmut Ekenel, PhD, PE, FACI, to support, promote, and assist in the development of certification and conformity assessment programs. Ekenel’s primary focus will be assisting NEU:An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, and NEX: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic […]
ACI Announces New Executive Vice President
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently announced Frederick H. Grubbe, MBA, CAE, currently President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA), as Executive Vice President of ACI. Current ACI Executive Vice President, Ronald G. Burg, will retire from ACI in August after 13 years of service […]
ACI to Host Third Annual 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge
Registration is open for the third 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge, organized by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge is a free, virtual conference that brings together 24 ACI international chapters and industry partners. Each chapter and industry partner will moderate one hour of the 24HCK […]
ACI Releases 2023 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices
The American Concrete Institute has released the 2023 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, materials, and repair, with over 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all […]
2023 ACI Professors’ Workshop Now Open for Registration
Registration for the 2023 ACI Professors’ Workshop is now open. The ACI Professors’ Workshop is designed to provide instructors in civil engineering, architecture, architectural engineering, materials science, and construction management programs the latest tools and teaching techniques to effectively engage students in courses that cover structural concrete design, construction, materials, […]
American Concrete Institute Introduces New Guide for Shotcrete
The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 506, has released ACI PRC-506-22: Shotcrete—Guide. The newly introduced guide provides information on materials and properties of both dry-mix and wet-mix shotcrete and covers most facets of the shotcrete process including application procedures, equipment requirements, and responsibilities of the shotcrete […]
ACI Honors Outstanding Contributions to the Industry – 2023
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The 2023 honorees include the induction of Honorary Members, ACI’s highest honor, which recognizes persons of eminence in the field of the Institute’s interest, […]
ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards Launches Self-Nomination Option for 2023
In an effort to expand project nominations to the American Concrete Institute’s prestigious Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards to a broader audience, the Institute has introduced a new self-nomination option to make it easier for companies and organizations to achieve recognition for their work. Entries for the 2023 ACI Excellence […]
Retired President of Euclid Admixture Canada Named Honorary Member of the ACI
Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, is pleased to announce that Claude Bédard, former president of Euclid Admixture Canada Inc., has been named a 2023 honorary member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Formal announcement of Bédard’s election will be made at the ACI Concrete […]







