American Concrete Institute Opens New Midwest Resource Center in Illinois

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (April 28, 2022) — The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has opened a second resource center, located in the Chicago metropolitan area, to serve Midwest communities in the concrete industry. This new ACI Resource Center — Chicago/Midwest will help meet the increased demand for ACI knowledge through hands-on training, educational offerings, and on–demand access to ACI Certification Programs.  

ACI’s Resource Centers offer a diverse array of custom training programs designed to communicate required skills and demonstrate test methods in order to achieve certification. In addition to custom training programs, the new Chicago/Midwest Resource Center offers education programs on popular industry topics such as design, fundamentals, repair, slabs and more. 

“The newest ACI Resource Center is strategically located in the Chicago/Midwest region to expand access to ACI knowledge in a large market of the concrete construction industry,” said Ronald G. Burg, PE, Executive Vice President, American Concrete Institute. “We’re eager to bring regularly scheduled and on-demand certification programs, educational seminars, and hands-on training to the region.” 

 Upcoming Certification Events include: 

• May 9, 2022 – Concrete Field–Testing Technician 
• May 12, 2022 – Adhesive Anchor Installer 
• May 13, 2022 – Post Installed Concrete Anchor Installation Inspector  
• May 19, 2022 – Concrete Strength Testing Technician 
• June 9, 2022 – All ACI Inspector Programs – Exams Only 

• June 13, 2022 – Concrete Field-Testing Technician Certification 
• June 16, 2022 – Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification 
• June 20, 2022 – Masonry Laboratory Testing Technician 
• June 22, 2022 – Masonry Field- Testing Technician

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