The Lifecycle of Concrete

The ACI Carolinas Chapter proudly presents our educational seminar to explore the full lifecycle from preservation of existing structures to emerging innovations in materials, testing, and quality assurance. Attendees will gain insight into maintaining and extending the service life of concrete, while also examining how new technologies and standards are shaping the future of the […]
6th Annual ACI 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge

Registration Now Open The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the return of its highly anticipated global event, 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge, a FREE, global virtual conference bringing together the international concrete community for 24 continuous hours of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Starting July 7–8, 2026, at 2:00pm (EDT) This free event, now in its sixth year, […]
ACI President shares global industry perspective at Italian Concrete Conference 2026

Representing ACI, President Scott Anderson participated in a featured roundtable discussion titled The Global Scenario: Present and Future.
ACI Concrete Convention Preview – Fall 2026

The ACI Concrete Convention is the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete materials, design, construction, and repair, bringing together the world’s most well-known leaders with professionals looking to learn. ACI Conventions provide a forum for networking and education and an opportunity to provide input on the concrete industry’s codes, specifications, and guides. Committees meet to […]
Artificial Intelligence for Concrete

Artificial intelligence is becoming a useful tool in construction, but it should not be treated as a final authority for concrete standards, specifications, or code requirements. A recent jobsite question involved concrete surface finish categories listed as SF1 through SF5 and attributed to ACI SPEC-301-23. However, ACI SPEC-301-23 does not exist. The latest version of […]
What’s Next After Type IL Cement?

As the concrete industry continues to evolve, blended cements are becoming an increasingly important part of the conversation around performance, sustainability, and constructability. With more cement options entering the market, the key question is no longer just what comes after Type IL cement, but how the industry can use blended cements successfully in real-world concrete […]