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The ACI Foundation announced the addition of new volunteers to its Concrete Innovation Council (CIC). The CIC identifies technologies and innovations that provide needed solutions for the concrete industry and helps implement their use when appropriate. The council comprises a diverse set of industry representatives, including material suppliers, architecture and engineering firms, contractors, academics, owners, and regulatory organizations. These professionals bring a wealth of experience and ...

[Farmington Hills, MI] – July 1, 2026 – The ACI Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2027-2028 academic year. The ACI Foundation offers 50 fellowships and scholarships to high-potential students in concrete-related graduate and undergraduate degree programs, and two student excellence awards for students studying in eligible Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries. ACI Foundation fellowships are offered to both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a concrete...

The ACI Foundation, in partnership with the ACI Kansas Chapter, is proud to announce the Mike and Donna Murray Scholarship, a new award honoring a couple whose more than 60 years of dedication helped shape the concrete industry across the Kansas City area and beyond.Mike Murray began his career as a concrete finisher in 1964 and went on to found two successful Kansas City companies: Murray Concrete, a contracting firm, and Decorative Concrete Supply, co-founded with his wife, Donna, following th...

[Farmington Hills, MI] – June 3, 2026 – The ACI Foundation Board of Trustees has approved funding for three vital research projects that will advance concrete industry practices, align ACI technical documents on durability and support innovation. These research projects support significant improvements in durability, automation, and standardization across the global construction sector.The first funded project, Metrics to Measure the Different Surface Finishes in ACI 347.3 R-13, seek...

The ACI Foundation announced the election of new Trustees and the re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. Joining Michael J. Schneider, Frederick Grubbe, Keith Kesner, David Lange, and Khaled Awad are Daniel L. Baker, elected as a Trustee, and Brett McMahon, re-elected as a Trustee. New ACI Vice President, Anton K. Schindler, will also join the Board of Trustees as part of his role.Anton K. Schindler, FACI, is Mountain Spirit Professor and Director of the Highway Research Center at Aubu...

Findings emphasize the need for more collaborative research on field-based studies of behavior and performance of PLC concrete, and support for performance-based specifications and guidance. ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 23, 2026 – The ACI Foundation, American Cement Association (ACA), and Concrete Advancement Foundation (CAF) today jointly release a research report conducted by Temple University researchers that evaluates the abrasion resistance and carbonation behavior of portland-limestone...

The ACI Foundation is excited to announce its 2026-2027 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in ideas, research, and people to create the future of the concrete industry.All Fellowship recipients receive a $10,000 (USD) educational stipend; and paid travel expenses and attendance fees to two ACI Concrete Conventions. All Scholarship r...

The ACI Foundation 2025 Concrete Innovation Forum brought together industry leaders, academics, and sustainable practices in the concrete industry. Held at the Hotel Clio in Denver, CO, USA, the forum featured presentations centered on innovation and best practices for assessing and scaling new solutions to bring them to market. This article highlights a presentation from the forum, “Early Application of Biochar in Concrete through Stakeholder Education and Buy-in,” developed by Davi...

Seeking Nominations for ACI Foundation Personal AwardsThe ACI Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2027 Personal Awards Program. These awards were established to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the concrete industry. Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards: Arthur J. Boase Award: Established in 1971, it is given in recognition of a person, persons, or an organization for outstanding research in the structural-concrete field, or for outst...

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (February 12, 2026) – The ACI Foundation has announced that registration is now open for the 2026 Concrete Innovation Forum, taking place August 18-20, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus, Ohio. This event offers a unique opportunity for professionals across the concrete industry to connect, collaborate, and explore the future of concrete innovation and technology.Powered by the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC), the forum is designed to bring...