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[Farmington Hills, MI] – [April 9, 2025] New chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council.Lesley S.C. Ko, chair of the Concrete Innovation Council. Ko serves as the Director for Cementitious and Sustainable Materials at Structural Technologies LLC, a part of Structural Group Inc. that is the largest concrete repair and maintenance provider in the US. Previously, she held a manager position for Prod...

Donor Spotlight: Keith Kesner’s Commitment to the Concrete Industry and the ACI Foundation In the realm of concrete advocacy and innovation, Keith Kesner emerges as a distinguished figure, renowned for his role as a committed donor and Trustee of the ACI Foundation. Currently working as a Project Director with Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, his career exemplifies the impact of mentorship, community involvement, and educational advancement within the concrete industry. Recently, the ACI...

[Farmington Hills, MI] – [April 1, 2025] – The ACI Foundation is excited to announce a significant transformation in its approach to funding and supporting research and innovation within the concrete industry. This new format aims to provide balanced support for both defined and undefined research, ensuring a broader engagement to identify critical industry needs, and prioritizing essential solutions for challenges that affect the entire sector.The ACI Foundation invites members of t...

CIC-Hosted Technical Session at the ACI Concrete Convention Hosted by the Concrete Innovation Council (CIC), the session “Innovations in Concrete” will be held on March 30, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the ACI Concrete Convention – Spring 2025 in Toronto, ON, Canada. The theme is “Implementing Low Carbon Concrete – From Innovation to Reality.” Presenters will share their experiences to benefit others who are invested in the future of sustainable constr...

For over 25 years, the ACI Foundation has hosted Technology Forums to support ACI’s expanding focus on advancing the concrete industry. These gatherings have been popular, innovation-focused educational and networking events featuring presentations by researchers, ACI committee representatives, and developers of new technologies for design, construction, and inspection. This article is the last of three articles that summarize the presentations made at the 2024 Technology Forum. These Foru...

Celebrating the Success of Our 2024 Annual AppealThe ACI Foundation is overjoyed to announce the resounding success of our 2024 Annual Appeal! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the generous donors who have made this achievement possible. Your contributions are vital for advancing our mission and fostering innovation and growth within our community.Your collective efforts and generosity enable the ACI Foundation to continue investing in groundbreaking ideas, cutting-edge research, and tale...

The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the much-anticipated 2025 Concrete Innovation Forum, formerly known as the Technology Forum. Scheduled from August 12-14, 2025, at the modern and inspirational Hotel Clio, centrally located in Denver, Colorado, this event is a pivotal gathering for inventors, early adopters and other professionals within the concrete industry. This year’s forum invites you to immerse yourself in the stories of those who have invented...

Happy New Year to Our Concrete CommunityI am always excited for the end of the year, wrapping up projects, closing the loop on tasks, and taking stock of all we accomplished in the past year. At the same time, I look forward to a fresh start in the New Year.This may be your first time reading about the ACI Foundation, or you might be a long-time advocate, a dedicated donor, a steadfast volunteer in our programs and councils, or a beneficiary of one of our programs. As a reader of Concrete Intern...

For over 25 years, the ACI Foundation has hosted Technology Forums to support ACI’s expanding focus on advancing the concrete industry. These gatherings have been popular, innovation-focused educational and networking events featuring presentations by researchers, ACI committee representatives, and developers of new technologies for design, construction, and inspection. This article is the first of three articles that summarize the presentations made at the 2024 Technology Forum. Reco...

Kaid Nygren Promising Journey with the ACI Foundation Elmer Baker Fellowship The ACI Foundation Elmer Baker Fellowship has long been recognized as an incubator for budding talents in the field of concrete construction, and the 2024-2025 recipient, Kaid Nygren from Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA, exemplifies this tradition of excellence. Nygren’s summer internship with Baker Construction, a key component of his fellowship, offered him a rich tapestry of experiences that am...