Arizona Chapter American Concrete Institute upcoming events

Exposing the BEST in Concrete Awards - Call for ENTRY (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The Arizona Chapter American Concrete Institute invites you to Submit your projects for our 2027 Exposing the BEST in Concrete Awards Gala

Exposing the BEST in Concrete Awards honors exceptional concrete construction from around Arizona. Projects are recognized for the degree of innovation, complexity, achievement, and value that concrete as a material provides.

Recently completed and nominated concrete projects are judged by an independent panel of industry professionals and Honorary Lifetime Members. Only one project will stand out by receiving the overall Excellence Award on Saturday evening September 25th, 2027, at Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley, AZ

Submission deadline is April 1, 2027

Eligibility

Submit your project by 5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2027.

The nominated project must consist of new construction that was substantially completed within the 36 months preceding the submission deadline.

Project Categories

Nominations are accepted in the following categories:*

Low-Rise Structures: Buildings up to three stories residential (multi-family and houses), school, commercial, warehouse and industrial, etc.
Mid-Rise Structures: Buildings four to fifteen stories
High-Rise Structures: Buildings more than fifteen stories
Bridges: a structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad, or other obstacle
Decorative: Decorative or architectural feature or element such as exterior or interior finishes, hardscapes, ornamentation, stained, stamped, or polished concrete, art installations, etc.
Flatwork: Pavements, parking lots, runways, commercial/industrial floors, etc.
Infrastructure: Basic facilities or systems serving a region or community, such as recreation, site, water, marine structures, etc.
Repair and Restoration: overlays, rehabilitation, remodel, retrofitting, etc.

*AZ ACI reserves the right to recategorize project nominations.

Rules

Entry must be a new construction substantially completed within the 36 months preceding the submission deadline.
Entry must highlight innovative use of concrete as a main principal construction element.
Entry must demonstrate creativity and innovation in the application of concrete technology.
A minimum of four photos - Vector Files are required per nomination. Not to exceed 20 photos. Nomination may include up to a 90-second time lapse video. No animations or artificial intelligence will be accepted. Concrete as well as the construction process should be featured in a majority of the photos.

Judging

Judging is conducted by a panel of qualified concrete and construction professionals with technical expertise in each award category, as well as project experience. Nominated projects will be judged on the following:

Architectural merit
Engineering merit
Creativity
Innovative construction techniques or solutions
Innovative use of materials
Ingenuity
Sustainability and resilience
Functionality and end-use suitability

Project Description

Provide a detailed project description in 300 words or fewer. You must include project completion date, project size (dimensions, area, span), concrete quantity (volume area tonnage), and construction work duration. This information will be judged and used in program and communication materials.

IMPORTANT: the information you provide will be published exactly as entered. AZ ACI is not responsible for errors and omissions made by the project’s representative.

Concrete Description

Provide a 500-word (or fewer) description of how concrete was featured in the project. It should also cover the complexity and uniqueness of the project and should include information such as:

Special features
Degree of difficulty
Project challenges
Problem solving
Ecological and environmental factors

Submit Your Project

To submit your project go to:
azaci@outlook.com

Questions? Contact Beth Britt at azaci@outlook.com for application details.

Good Luck! Let's show how many awesome CONCRETE projects we have here in Arizona!

AZ ACI Chapter Meeting "Modern Concrete Technologies" (04 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:30:00 GMT

“Modern Concrete Technologies.”

Devon Fillingame, a member of the Engineering Technical Services team at Master Builders Solutions will be the presenter for this meeting. Concrete materials and technologies have evolved significantly in recent years, with changes in cement composition being among the most consequential. This presentation will address these developments and highlight innovative materials and admixture technologies that should be considered in modern concrete specifications to enhance long-term performance, durability, and constructability.

Presenter: Derek Fillingame, Master Builders

Devon Fillingame, CDT, is a Concrete Solutions Engineer at Master Builders Solutions, bringing over 11 years of experience in concrete technologies, with a focus on fiber-reinforced concrete. He works closely with engineers, architects, ready-mix customers, and contractors to develop MasterFiber reinforcement solutions for a wide range of concrete applications.

Devon is dedicated to advancing the industry’s understanding and adoption of fiber-reinforced concrete and other concrete technologies through technical presentations, webinars, and training. As part of the Engineering Technical Services Group, he supports project-specific solutions and specification development, helping the design and construction community apply these technologies efficiently.

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certification (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This is a two day program conducted in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Day 1 (Friday) consists of a classroom review session lasting 4 - 6 hours followed by the 60-minute written exam. Day 2 (Saturday) consists of a hands-on practice session followed by the performance (hands-on) exam. The package price includes the review and hands-on practice, the exams, all certification fees and the ACI workbook for this program.

A Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete. It is your responsibility to obtain copies of the ASTM standards for study purposes. The study book does provide a good understanding of the standards but no longer print them.

http://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/JTA-FTT.pdf

Scope and Knowledge:
The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM test methods and practices:

C1064/C1064M—Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C172/C172M—Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M—Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C138/C138M—Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C231/C231M—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C173/C173M—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C31/C31M—Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination; AND
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

The one-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of 55 multiple-choice questions. There are between five and ten questions on each of the ASTM test methods and practices. To pass the written examination, BOTH of the following conditions must be met:

At least 60% correct for each of the required test methods and practices; AND
A minimum score of 70% overall.

The performance examination is also "closed book" and requires actual demonstration of six of the required test methods and practices plus a verbal description of Practice C172/C172M (sampling). The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform (or describe, where allowed) all of the required steps for each procedure.

Recertification is necessary every five years and requires successful completion of both the written and performance examination. Proper PPE is required to attend all sessions. Face Protection during the Covid virus is mandated inside and during exams, long sleeve shirt, long pants, gloves, closed toe shoes and safety glasses. You may be denied the exams if you do not have proper safety gear.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

Individuals with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ACI Certification Department for further information on how to proceed. All requested for special accommodations under ADA are handled on a case-by-case basis and must be made allowing enough time for evaluation and appropriate action by ACI. To contact he contact the ACI Certification Department regarding ADA issues, call 248-848-3790. This must be done prior to attending any certification program offered by our Chapter

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification and Written/Performance Retest (20 Nov 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

This is a two day program that includes a 2 to 4 hour review session on Friday afternoon and the written and performance exams on Saturday morning. The package price includes the review, the exams, all certification fees and the ACI workbook for this program (CP-19). For those needing a re-test, you will attend the Saturday morning exam session only.

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page.

A Concrete Strength Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of four basic laboratory procedures related to the determination of concrete compressive and flexural strength.

Scope and Knowledge:
The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM practices and test methods: You are responsible for obtaining the ASTM standards for study purposes. They are no longer printed in the study manual.

C617/C617M—Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1231/C1231M—Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
C39/C39M—Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C78/C78M—Flexural Strength of Concrete

Job-task analysis (JTA) for ACI Certification of Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination, and
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

The one-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 40 multiple-choice questions. There are at least eight questions on each of the practices and test methods. To pass the written examination, both of the following conditions must be met:

At least 60% correct for each of the required practices and test methods, and
A minimum score of 70% overall.

The performance examination is also closed-book and requires actual demonstration of the required practices and test methods. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform all of the required steps for each procedure. Recertification is necessary every five years* and requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.

*NOTE: Certifications initiated prior to January 1, 2008, were granted certification for six years. Due to a policy change, however, individuals initiating the certification process January 1, 2008, and later will be certified for five years. Proper PPE must be worn during exams and review sessions. Face protection, safety glasses, long pants/sleeve shirt, closed toe shoes and gloves. You many not be denied your exam if not in proper attire. If you are feeling sick, please do not come and reschedule with the ACI office.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

ACI Written Retest session for various programs (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

WRITTEN RETEST SESSION FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS.

If you have taken a certification class and have been notified that you did not pass the written exam this session is for you. Please select the correct exam you need.

We limit seats for this session to 15.

Aggregates Testing Technician Level 1 (04 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This is a two day program that includes two sessions: the classroom review session on Friday morning and hands-on practice during the afternoon and the written and performance exams on Saturday morning. The package price includes the review, the exams, all certification fees and the ACI workbook for this program (CP-44).

An Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1 is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of basic field and laboratory procedures for aggregates. It is the responsibility of the Technician to obtain copy of the ASTM standards required for this program. Please note, Certification is NOT TRAINING. It is the responsibility of the Technician to obtain adequate training and exposure to the practices before coming to take the exam.

Scope and Knowledge

The program requires a working knowledge of the following AASHTO/ASTM Standards:

T2 / D75 - Sampling Aggregates
T248 / C702 - Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size
T11 / C117 - Materials Finer Than 75-µm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
T27 / C136 - Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
T85 / C127 - Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
T84 / C128 - Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
T255 / C566 - Total Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying
T21 / C40 - Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate for Concrete

Certification Requirements

ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination, and
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

The two-hour written examination is "open book" and consists of approximately 100 multiple choice questions. There are 8 to 12 questions on each of the Standards. To pass the written examination, both of the following conditions must be met:

At least 60% correct for each of the required standards, and
A minimum score of 70% overall.

The performance examination is closed-book and requires actual demonstration of the required Standards. The examinee is judged on his/her ability to correctly perform or describe all of the required procedures for each standard.

Recertification is necessary every five years, and requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certification (11 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

http://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/JTA-FTT.pdf

Scope and Knowledge:
The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM test methods and practices:

C1064/C1064M—Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C172/C172M—Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M—Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C138/C138M—Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C231/C231M—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C173/C173M—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C31/C31M—Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination; AND
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

At least 60% correct for each of the required test methods and practices; AND
A minimum score of 70% overall.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certification (15 Jan 2027)

Fri, 15 Jan 2027 14:00:00 GMT

http://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/JTA-FTT.pdf

Scope and Knowledge:
The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM test methods and practices:

C1064/C1064M—Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C172/C172M—Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M—Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C138/C138M—Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C231/C231M—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C173/C173M—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C31/C31M—Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination; AND
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

At least 60% correct for each of the required test methods and practices; AND
A minimum score of 70% overall.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification and Written/Performance Retest (15 Jan 2027)

Fri, 15 Jan 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page.

C617/C617M—Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1231/C1231M—Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
C39/C39M—Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C78/C78M—Flexural Strength of Concrete

Job-task analysis (JTA) for ACI Certification of Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination, and
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

At least 60% correct for each of the required practices and test methods, and
A minimum score of 70% overall.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certification (19 Feb 2027)

Fri, 19 Feb 2027 14:00:00 GMT

http://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/JTA-FTT.pdf

Scope and Knowledge:
The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM test methods and practices:

C1064/C1064M—Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C172/C172M—Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M—Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C138/C138M—Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C231/C231M—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C173/C173M—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C31/C31M—Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination; AND
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

At least 60% correct for each of the required test methods and practices; AND
A minimum score of 70% overall.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certification (19 Mar 2027)

Fri, 19 Mar 2027 14:00:00 GMT

http://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/JTA-FTT.pdf

Scope and Knowledge:
The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM test methods and practices:

C1064/C1064M—Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C172/C172M—Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M—Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C138/C138M—Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C231/C231M—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C173/C173M—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C31/C31M—Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination; AND
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

At least 60% correct for each of the required test methods and practices; AND
A minimum score of 70% overall.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification and Written/Performance Retest (19 Mar 2027)

Fri, 19 Mar 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page.

C617/C617M—Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1231/C1231M—Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
C39/C39M—Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C78/C78M—Flexural Strength of Concrete

Job-task analysis (JTA) for ACI Certification of Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination, and
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

At least 60% correct for each of the required practices and test methods, and
A minimum score of 70% overall.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 Certification (16 Apr 2027)

Fri, 16 Apr 2027 14:00:00 GMT

http://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/JTA-FTT.pdf

Scope and Knowledge:
The program requires a working knowledge of the following ASTM test methods and practices:

C1064/C1064M—Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C172/C172M—Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M—Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C138/C138M—Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C231/C231M—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C173/C173M—Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C31/C31M—Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination; AND
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

At least 60% correct for each of the required test methods and practices; AND
A minimum score of 70% overall.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification and Written/Performance Retest (14 May 2027)

Fri, 14 May 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page.

C617/C617M—Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1231/C1231M—Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
C39/C39M—Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C78/C78M—Flexural Strength of Concrete

Job-task analysis (JTA) for ACI Certification of Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination, and
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

At least 60% correct for each of the required practices and test methods, and
A minimum score of 70% overall.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification and Written/Performance Retest (16 Jul 2027)

Fri, 16 Jul 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page.

C617/C617M—Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1231/C1231M—Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
C39/C39M—Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C78/C78M—Flexural Strength of Concrete

Job-task analysis (JTA) for ACI Certification of Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination, and
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

At least 60% correct for each of the required practices and test methods, and
A minimum score of 70% overall.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification and Written/Performance Retest (17 Sep 2027)

Fri, 17 Sep 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page.

C617/C617M—Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1231/C1231M—Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
C39/C39M—Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C78/C78M—Flexural Strength of Concrete

Job-task analysis (JTA) for ACI Certification of Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination, and
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

At least 60% correct for each of the required practices and test methods, and
A minimum score of 70% overall.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification and Written/Performance Retest (19 Nov 2027)

Fri, 19 Nov 2027 22:30:00 GMT

Registger on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page.

C617/C617M—Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1231/C1231M—Unbonded Caps for Concrete Cylinders
C39/C39M—Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C78/C78M—Flexural Strength of Concrete

Job-task analysis (JTA) for ACI Certification of Concrete Strength Testing Technician

Certification Requirements:
ACI will grant certification only to those applicants who meet both of the following requirements:

A passing grade on the ACI written examination, and
Successful completion of the ACI performance examination.

At least 60% correct for each of the required practices and test methods, and
A minimum score of 70% overall.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.