ACI Honors Outstanding Contributions to Concrete Industry During Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention

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The American Concrete Institute announced it recognized outstanding leaders and contributors to the global concrete industry during the Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont, Illinois. The Institute’s prestigious honors and awards celebrate individuals whose careers, research, leadership and service have significantly advanced concrete technology, education and industry practice worldwide. During the convention, ACI bestowed its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – upon five distinguished members whose careers have demonstrated exceptional leadership and enduring contributions to the concrete industry and the Institute. The 2026 ACI Honorary Members are: David A. Lange Fred Goodwin Frances Griffith Ari De Paula Machado … Read more

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ACI, NEU Release Certificate Program for Low-Carbon Concrete

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The American Concrete Institute released a new Certificate Program, Low-Carbon Concrete: Quantification, Design, and Compliance. A joint initiative between ACI University and NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, this new certificate program is designed to educate participants on the principles, tools and practices used to understand, quantify and reduce concrete’s embodied carbon. The program provides a structured introduction to how carbon considerations are integrated into modern concrete design, material selection, specification and construction, while maintaining required performance, durability and constructability. Completion of the program earns up to 11 Professional Development Hours. The program addresses the technical … Read more

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ACI Hosts Spanish-Language Concrete Field, Strength Testing Certification Sessions at Southern California Resource Center

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The American Concrete Institute has conducted its first Spanish-language certification exams for Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1 and Concrete Strength Testing Technician at the ACI Southern California Resource Center. The exams provided Spanish-speaking professionals the opportunity to earn internationally recognized ACI certifications in their primary language, helping remove barriers to participation while maintaining ACI’s technical standards. The Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1 certification validates an individual’s knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete, while the Concrete Strength Testing Technician certification focuses on an individual … Read more

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American Concrete Institute Seeking Nominations for Arthur R. Anderson Medal

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The American Concrete Institute is seeking nominations for the Arthur R. Anderson Medal. The Arthur R. Anderson Medal was established in 1972 by the Institute in recognition of Arthur R. Anderson, Past President of the Institute, for his imaginative and outstanding leadership and insistence on excellence of concrete quality for engineering works. In 2025, the family of Arthur R. Anderson, along with the company that Arthur founded with his brother, Concrete Technology Corporation, is proud to continue sponsoring The Arthur R. Anderson Medal in his honor. The award is given for outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge of concrete … Read more

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ACI Concrete Convention Brings Concrete Industry Together in Baltimore, Maryland

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The concrete community came together in Baltimore, Maryland, in celebration of the 200th ACI Concrete Convention, the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete. Close to 2,500 professionals and students from more than 70 countries attended, including researchers, practitioners and industry leaders, to share knowledge and drive innovation in the design, construction, maintenance and repair of concrete projects. Over four days, attendees participated in educational sessions, networking events, committee meetings and a student competition, totaling more than 100 hours of industry-leading content. The ACI Convention kicked off with the Egg Protection Device Student Competition, where the objective was to design and … Read more

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