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The American Concrete Institute announced a major upgrade to its concrete repair resources. On Nov. 12, the ACI Concrete Repair Subscription transitioned to the new ACI 562 PLUS Repair Subscription.

The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 323, has released ACI CODE-323: Low-Carbon Concrete — Code Requirements and Commentary. The code provides provisions for concrete where reduced global warming potential is required.

The 10th annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world.

Big changes are coming to adhered masonry veneer codes with the 2022 updates to TMS 402 and 602, soon to be adopted in the 2024 building codes. The revisions introduce two design approaches — prescriptive and engineered — giving more flexibility to architects and engineers.

Sika has broken ground on a 29,000-square-foot admixture production plant, which is expected to be in operation in late-2025.

The Portland Cement Association, representing America’s cement manufacturers, demonstrated the cement industry’s commitment to carbon neutrality to key executive branch decision-makers at the White House’s Concrete Innovation Summit – as well as outlined what steps must be taken to further reduce cement sector emissions.

The American Concrete Institute announced the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and report information on concrete made with brackish, saline, brine water and sea aggregates.

The American Concrete Institute has released its 2024 collection of concrete codes, specifications and practices.

The American Concrete Institute’s annual Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards has introduced a new Bridge category for 2024. The submission deadline for the 2024 project awards cycle is April 29.

James Patrick Judge Sr., a 78-year-old resident of Dunedin, Florida, entrepreneur, construction pioneer, inventor and U.S. patentholder, died Dec. 29 at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Florida, following a continued decline in his health over the last year.