Fourth Edition of Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction Available

The American Concrete Institute and American Society of Concrete Contractors have released the fourth edition of the Contractor’s Guide to Quality Concrete Construction in printed and digital formats.

The new guide provides up-to-date knowledge of quality concrete construction practices written by and for contractors, and referenced by many licensing authorities. This guide details proven practices to produce quality concrete construction and covers the following: planning for quality, concrete mixtures, specifications, foundations, formwork, reinforcement and embedments in structures, joints and reinforcement for slabs-on-ground, preparing for concreting, concrete placing and finishing, common field problems, safety and legal issues.

Now 262 pages – over 100 pages longer than the previous edition – the guide includes full-color photos and illustrations, a new, easier-to-read layout and substantial content updates. Also included in the fourth edition are 43 position statements from ASCC, details on ACI certification programs and an appendix introducing several legal issues of interest to concrete contractors. A summary, review questions and additional recommended reading list accompany each of the 12 chapters.

Published jointly by ACI and ASCC, the guide is intended for all levels of experience. The cost is $89 for either printed or digital format; ACI and ASCC members receive a member discount. A Spanish version is expected to follow. To learn more, visit ascconline.org or 866-788-2722.