Scott Anderson Elected President of the American Concrete Institute

The American Concrete Institute announced its 2026-27 president, vice president and four board members. As elected by the ACI membership, Scott M. Anderson will serve as ACI president in 2026-27, and Anton K. Schindler has been elected as ACI vice president for a two-year term. Additionally, four members have been elected to serve on the ACI Board of Direction, each for a three-year term: Matthew P. Adams, Tara Cavalline, John J. Myers and Fouad H. Yazbeck. President Scott M. Anderson Scott M. Anderson, FACI, is vice president and general manager of Keystone Structural Concrete, a concrete contractor based in Houston, … Read more

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ACI Honors Global Chapters for Leadership in Advancing Concrete Knowledge

The American Concrete Institute recognized a distinguished group of Chapters from around the world with Excellent and Outstanding ACI Chapters on March 30, during the Spring ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont, Illinois. This recognition highlights the ACI Chapters worldwide that are most involved and offer many activities for their members, including leadership in advancing concrete knowledge, professional development and industry engagement. The awards are granted based on points earned. Each year, all ACI Chapters are required to file an annual report in accordance with the ACI Strategic Plan. Points are then earned based on each Chapter’s activities as recorded in … Read more

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

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

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

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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