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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ACI, GLOBE Sign MOU to Promote Sustainable Construction Practices Worldwide

The American Concrete Institute and the Global Consensus on Sustainability in the Built Environment announced the two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster collaboration and cooperation between the organizations. Through the MOU, both organizations commit to improving sustainable concrete construction by making the relevant technical expertise of each organization available through publications, meetings, conferences, committee membership and other strategic initiatives. ACI and GLOBE encourage all stakeholders in the construction industry to share knowledge to identify, direct and implement changes needed in present best practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable construction.  ACI will continue to … Read more

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American Concrete Institute Seeking Nominations for Arthur R. Anderson Medal

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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American Concrete Institute Honors Outstanding Contributions to the Industry

The American Concrete Institute recognized several individuals for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The Fall 2025 awardees consist of personal and paper award winners who will be recognized at the ACI Concrete Convention, Oct. 26-29 in Baltimore, Maryland. To join, register at aciconvention.org. The following medals and awards recognize exemplary achievement, groundbreaking research and service to ACI and the concrete industry: Arthur R. Anderson Medal – Konstantin Sobolev Michel Bakhoum International Collaboration Award – Kari Lee Yuers Roger H. Corbetta Concrete Constructor Award – Eric Stephen Peterson Clyde E. Kesler Education Award – Alejandro … Read more

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Printed Version of Building Code for Structural Concrete Now Available

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. As the American Concrete Institute’s flagship standard, ACI CODE-318-25 sets the foundation for structural concrete design and construction in buildings and nonbuilding structures. Developed through an extensive consensus process, the document addresses all major structural systems, including cast-in-place, precast, shotcrete, plain, nonprestressed, prestressed and composite construction. The latest edition introduces significant updates, including a new sustainability appendix that reflects … Read more

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