Chris Darnell

ACI Staff Member

[AmericanConcreteInst @ConcreteACI]

The ACI Resource Center's continue to serve their local concrete communities.👏 ACI's Chicago/Midwest Resource Center had a full slate of programs last week. The Center executed four of ACI’s certification programs in five days with customers coming to Chicago from across the country. Attendees were from Maine, Wisconsin, Oregon, Indiana, and northern Illinois. Programs executed included the Post Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector, Aggregate Testing Tech Level - I, Cement Physical Tester, and Adhesive Anchor Installer. ACI Resource Centers also offer on-demand sessions and custom training programs.

➡️ Check your local sponsoring group for program availability in your area here:
https://t.co/QhlMcOhLZU

➡️Or contact ACI’s Resource Centers here:
https://t.co/lmam6BLubc

[AmericanConcreteInst @ConcreteACI]

The ACI Collection Online is a powerful, easy-to-use search and retrieval platform that includes 300+ of the most used documents on concrete technology.

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➡️ Instantly access the codes, specs, and practices you need and subscribe today! https://t.co/HKiMHmPg6L

[Chris Darnell @cjdarnell]

Registration is open for the Fall 2026 @concreteaci Concrete Convention in Atlanta, GA. Known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, the convention will take place October 11 – 14, 2026. Find all details and register here: https://t.co/zxlBLVusYR

[Chris Darnell @cjdarnell]

Applications are open for the 2027–2028 academic year. Each year, the ACI Foundation supports high-potential undergraduate and graduate students pursuing concrete-related degrees.

Learn more and begin your application today: https://t.co/ETQ5iPINp9

[Chris Darnell @cjdarnell]

Earn up to 10.5 CEU/PDH credit and see where concrete is headed.

ACI Foundation 2026 Concrete Innovation Forum
Columbus, OH | Aug 18–20

Hyperscaler data centers, nuclear construction, PLC, greener concrete & more.

https://t.co/UbDiTpAW1E
#ConcreteInnovation

[Chris Darnell @cjdarnell]

In this month's President's Memo, @concreteaci President Scott Anderson discusses the importance of supporting the engineers, contractors, inspectors, technicians, researchers, educators, students, and chapters that make up ACI's stakeholders. Read here: https://t.co/VOtNnfLKv7

[Chris Darnell @cjdarnell]

Help the @ACIFoundation support the next generation of leaders in the concrete industry. Its fellowships offer students mentorship, financial aid, and opportunities to turn their academic vision into a professional reality. Learn more: https://t.co/GHf9Td6isI

[Chris Darnell @cjdarnell]

ACI is a proud supporter of International Building Safety Day (IBSD) Learn more and take part here: https://t.co/LQSlEsEDvX

[Chris Darnell @cjdarnell]

Sponsoring the @concreteaci Convention is a prime opportunity to position your organization as an industry leader and to demonstrate your commitment to advancing and sharing knowledge. Download the Sponsor Prospectus to learn more: https://t.co/V9JqYhSdBG

#ACIConvention

[Chris Darnell @cjdarnell]

The May issue of CI features the ACI Officers and Board of Direction Members for 2026 - 2027. The issue also highlights the 2025 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards, a
Case Study of the TechSpan system, and more.

Access the issue here: https://t.co/wg0V4vN57d

[Chris Darnell @cjdarnell]

Registration for @concreteaci's 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge event is open! This free, virtual conference takes place July 7 – 8, 2026, bringing together concrete industry experts worldwide for 24 continuous hours of learning and innovation. #24HCK https://t.co/zPQVMxAMTW

[AmericanConcreteInst @ConcreteACI]

The May issue of Concrete International Magazine highlights the winners of the 2025 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards; features a case study on the TechSpanSystem®, a three-hinged precast arch system used to construct buried bridges; and discusses the need to recalibrate traditional skills to the demands of today’s high-performance materials in the concrete industry.

Other articles include:

👉Why on-site measurements and mindsets matter in the pursuit of durability and sustainability;
👉ACI Officers and Board of Direction Members for 2026-2027;
👉Bridging classical FRC concepts and UHPC practice;
👉 Q&A on LC3 and CCIL–Practical Guidance for Low-Clinker Cementitious Materials for Concrete;
👉And much more!

➡️ Access the issue here: https://t.co/0vfEO775fS

[AmericanConcreteInst @ConcreteACI]

ACI is looking for someone to fill the position of General Counsel.🌟 The General Counsel will serve as the chief legal advisor to the organization, providing guidance on a wide range of legal, regulatory, and governance matters. The role will oversee all legal functions and provide strategic legal counsel for ACI and its subsidiaries. The role ensures legal compliance, mitigates risk, and upholds ethical business practices, while supporting and advancing ACI’s goals.

➡️ If you're interested in this position, you can learn more & apply here: https://t.co/kwDbniPRID

[Chris Darnell @cjdarnell]

If you are not a subscriber to CI, you can access the first feature article and all the departmental news items for free. The May issue of CI features the ACI Officers and Board of Direction Members for 2026 - 2027.

Access the issue here: https://t.co/wg0V4vN57d

[Chris Darnell @cjdarnell]

Registration is open for the 2026 @ACIFoundation Concrete Innovation Forum. August 18-20, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Connect with leaders in materials, architecture, and engineering while discovering new product innovations. Secure your spot: https://t.co/aoS2ijBKhD

[ACI Foundation @ACIFoundation]

The ACI Foundation seeks proposals to update ACI 347.3R-13, focusing on methods to assess Surface Void Ratio and Color Uniformity on formed concrete. Proposals due June 15, 2026.

Details: https://t.co/uLXvO6JNcv

[AmericanConcreteInst @ConcreteACI]

From a spark of curiosity to a distinguished 35-year long career in construction, ACI President Scott Anderson shares how his passion led him to ACI and shaped his vision for the future in his first ever President's Memo.🌟 Also learn about his goals for the coming year as President, driven by hands-on experience as a contractor as well as ACI’s updated Strategic Plan.

➡️ Read the Full Memo Here: https://t.co/prPk8dXifz

[Chris Darnell @cjdarnell]

In this episode of @concreteaci's podcast, Héctor Montilla-Peña, field engineer at Allan Myers, and Jocivan Cabrera, grad engineer at Walter P Moore, join the conversation to share how they found their path into civil engineering and became active in ACI. https://t.co/eNXzvOvDil

[American Cement Association @American_Cement]

The American Cement Association appreciates EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s op-ed published in The Hill, which explains how the administration is acting to remove superfluous, regulatory barriers preventing manufacturers from moving forward with environmental initiatives and increasing production.

See the op-ed here: https://t.co/EQJeOR0q01

@LeeMZeldin @EPA @thehill
#AmericaFirst #AmericanCementNationalStrength

[AmericanConcreteInst @ConcreteACI]

Thank you to @hd_materialsNA (https://t.co/nmaJlWTtjp) for being an ACI Sustaining Member!🎉 This exclusive group of member companies is eligible for numerous benefits to assist them & their employees.

➡️Learn More About ACI Sustaining Membership Here: https://t.co/It1uXXOt34