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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...

ACI Foundation Seeks Funding for Ramón L. Carrasquillo Honorary FellowshipThe ACI Foundation is continuing to seek funding for the Ramón L. Carrasquillo Honorary Fellowship. This Fellowship was established to honor the remarkable life, leadership, professional expertise, and contributions of ACI Honorary Member Ramón L. Carrasquillo and supports graduate students pursuing degrees in concrete-related fields, with a focus on structural, architectural, or materials engineering....

Research funded by the ACI Foundation will gather insights from stakeholder dialogues.The University of California, Davis is facilitating a series of three free virtual listening sessions aimed at identifying the barriers to implementing innovative concrete materials across the infrastructure value chain. The virtual sessions, scheduled for February 2026, will provide a forum for open dialogue among industry stakeholders to inform an action-oriented roadmap for the future of susta...

For over 25 years, the ACI Foundation has hosted forums to support the concrete industry’s adoption of innovation. These events provide educational and networking opportunities, featuring presentations by researchers, ACI committee representatives, and developers of new technologies. This article highlights a presentation from the 2025 Concrete Innovation Forum, “Using Pozzolanic Reactivity to Optimize Concrete Mixtures for Performance, Cost, and Sustainability,” developed by W...

On Behalf of the ACI Foundation, Happy New Year!The ACI Foundation experienced extraordinary change in 2025. The team has been committed to achieving its Strategic Plan goals. Below is a summary of how the ACI Foundation has funded students, research, and innovation for over three decades, thanks to donations and support from the ACI donor community. Within the last decade, donors have expanded their support, and ACI has committed to a generous donation package, which includes full operational s...

Meshach Ojo’s Transformative Internship with Pankow BuildersFor many students, an internship is a bridge between academic learning and professional practice. For Meshach Ojo, the ACI Foundation’s 2025-2026 Charles Pankow Foundation Student Fellowship recipient, a summer internship with Pankow Builders provided an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the Ginsburg Center for Quantum Precision Measurement project at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena, CA,...