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ACI taps new slate of officers with Awad as president

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its new slate of officers during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Detroit, Mich., in March 2017. The institute announced that Khaled W. Awad was elected to serve as the institute’s president for 2017-2018, Randall W. Poston will serve as vice president for two years, and David A. Lange will serve as […]

April 4, 2017

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ACI promotes Kanette Worlds to Student, Faculty, and Young Professional Activities Coordinator

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the promotion of Kanette Worlds to Student, Faculty and Young Professional Activities Coordinator, where she will be responsible for the development and management of activities and programs that support recruitment, retention and engagement of students, faculty and young professional members; respond to the needs of the academic community; and provide opportunities […]

February 10, 2017

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ACI releases 2017 Manual of Concrete Practice

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the release of the printed and digital editions of its 2017 Manual of Concrete Practice, which contains ACI documents needed to answer any questions about code requirements, specifications, tolerances, concrete proportions, construction methods, evaluation of test results, and many more topics. It also includes the totally reorganized version of ACI 318, Building Code […]

February 9, 2017

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ACI convention set for March 26-30, 2017, in Detroit

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced that its convention, Driving Concrete Technology, will take place March 26-30 in Detroit. ACI says the convention will provide an opportunity for networking, education and input on the concrete industry’s codes, specifications and guides. The technical and educational sessions offer attendees the latest research, case studies, and best practices, as well as […]

January 23, 2017

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ACI promotes Harris to International Marketing Coordinator

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced that it has promoted Danielle R. Harris to International Marketing Coordinator, where she will be responsible for conducting research on existing international markets and identify new markets and trends. Harris will also be responsible for coordinating the development of global marketing plans for the international regions to begin implementation of marketing plans. She received her […]

January 13, 2017

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American Concrete Institute names new officers, board members at Concrete Convention

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced two new officers and four board members for 2016-2017 during the recent Concrete Convention and Exposition in Milwaukee. The new president is Michael J. Schneider, senior vice president and chief people officer at Baker Concrete Construction in Monroe, Ohio. He was named a Fellow of ACI in 2006 and […]

April 29, 2016

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NCDOT partners with college to certify students with American Concrete Institute

The North Carolina Department of Transportation partnered with a community college in Wilmington to get students certified through the American Concrete Institute. According to the Wilmington Star-News, Cape Fear Community College had the help of 18 workers from the NCDOT to learn the skills needed to pass the certification process. The NCDOT workers helped evaluate […]

December 3, 2015

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ACI releases multi-format 2015 Manual of Concrete Practice

The American Concrete Institute has released its 2015 Manual of Concrete Practice that includes more than 240 “standards and reports,” and made it available in two digital formats in additional to the seven-volume hard copy set. The two digital versions, a USB drive and online, both offer “search and retrieval” software to search through the […]

May 19, 2015

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American Concrete Institute launches ACI University; online hub offers anywhere access to educational programs

Seeking to simplify access to the wealth of educational resources it offers for contractors and workers, the American Concrete Institute announced today the launch of ACI University. “We have a lot of great programs,” said ACI educational chair Frances Griffith during a press event at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. “But were we making […]

February 2, 2015

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Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association receives ACI award

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has presented its Distinguished Achievement Award to the Maryland Ready Mix Concrete Association (MRMCA). MRMCA is a proactive trade association that represents every ready mixed concrete producer in Maryland in the areas of promotion, government relations, technical matters, training, and education.  The award is given to ACI nonmembers who have […]

October 27, 2014

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ACI Foundation establishes new fellowship honoring founders of fellowship program

The ACI Foundation announced on Thursday that it has established a new fellowship in honor of the founders of the ACI Foundation Fellowship Program: ACI Past Presidents Daniel L. Baker of Baker Concrete Construction, James R. Cagley of Cagley and Thomas D. Verti of Pankow and the Pankow Foundation. The foundation announced the fellowship establishment […]

April 3, 2014

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ACI opens scholarship program

The ACI Foundation, a wholly-owned and non-profit subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), has opened its student Fellowship and Scholarship program for the 2013/2014 academic year. The ACI Foundation is offering eight fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students, five scholarships for graduate students and one scholarship for undergraduate students studying concrete, through funds from […]

June 4, 2012