ACI Greater Michigan Chapter

06/10/2026

Register now for ACI’s 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge Conference! Join us virtually on July 7–8, 2026, for a FREE global event that unites concrete industry experts, professionals, and students for 24 hours of nonstop learning, innovation, and collaboration.

Highlights of the 2026 event include:

• Presentations from ACI Chapters and Allied Organizations in 24 countries.
• Real-time Q&A sessions with global experts.
• Insight into sustainable concrete practices, innovations in materials, structural design, and more.
• Opportunities to connect with peers and thought leaders from around the world.

➡️ Secure your spot today: concrete.org/24hours

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day!

05/21/2026

Become a member of our chapter and enjoy access to:
● Professional development and networking opportunities,
● Exclusive online resources,
● Conference and event opportunities,
● Continuing education credits, and
● Discounted admission to speaker-led chapter lunches, dinners.

In addition, members receive exclusive Local Member Benefits provided by the American Concrete Institute, which include:
● Digital subscription to Concrete International magazine,
● Three ACI University on-demand courses (some exclusions apply),
● Listing in and access to the ACI Member Directory, and
● A printable ACI membership certificate.

Join today: https://acigmc.org/join
For more information on Local Member Benefits visit: https://www.concrete.org/getinvolved/chapters/localmemberbenefits.aspx

05/15/2026

In addition to benefits you receive from membership in your local chapter, ACI now provides chapter members with ACI Local Member benefits.

For more information visit: https://www.concrete.org/getinvolved/chapters/localmemberbenefits.aspx

05/14/2026

We had a great time learning about “Safe Rooms: Saving Lives When Tornadoes and Hurricanes Strike" from speaker, Zach Davidson. Thank you for the great presentation!

05/10/2026

Thanks to all the Mother's in the world, for their dedication, love and support!

05/08/2026

Register today!

Join us for a presentation on, "Safe Rooms: Saving Lives When Tornadoes and Hurricanes Strike"

Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Register: https://acigmc.org/event-list3.php

The ACI Greater Michigan Chapter invites you to join us for a presentation about the requirements around and options for concrete storm shelters, an evolving and critical field given the unpredictability of nature’s most savage storms.

Every year, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other extreme windstorms cause numerous injuries and deaths in the United States. While we cannot stop these storms from occurring, we can respond by understanding the hazards and carefully planning to protect ourselves from their effects.

FEMA and its partners help protect people from severe wind events through promoting safe rooms. FEMA provides guidance and best practices on safe room design and construction, participates in safe room-related standard and building code development, provides funding for safe rooms and monitors a safe room helpline to answer safe room-related technical questions.

Speaker: Zach Davidson
Zach Davidson is Regional Business Developer for BuildBlock. He has a proven track record in the ICF industry, having served in roles such as Technical Training Supervisor and Senior Technical Application Specialist at Tremco/Nudura, where he redesigned and delivered advanced ICF training programs and mentored new trainers. He also worked as ICF Sales Manager at Holdfast Technologies, managing teams and supporting regional growth, and as Territory Manager, helping contractors and DIY builders successfully adopt ICF systems. His skills include technical instruction, jobsite inspections, pre-construction planning, and building strong client relationships.

Beyond his professional achievements, Zach is passionate about giving back. He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity’s Build with Strength initiative, contributing to over 12 full builds in states including Connecticut, Maine, Arkansas, Wyoming, Florida, Ohio, and Indiana.

Schedule
5:30 p.m. – Social Hour/Cocktails
6:30 p.m. – Dinner
7:30 p.m. – Speaker Presentation

Location:
American Concrete Institute
38800 Country Club Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48331

1 PDH Credit

04/22/2026

🌍✨ Happy Earth Week! 🌿💚 We celebrate our beautiful planet and all the wonders it holds! Join me in taking small steps for a big impact—together we can create a greener future! 🌳🌺

04/21/2026

Join us for a presentation on, "Safe Rooms: Saving Lives When Tornadoes and Hurricanes Strike"

Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Register: https://acigmc.org/event-list3.php

The ACI Greater Michigan Chapter invites you to join us for a presentation about the requirements around and options for concrete storm shelters, an evolving and critical field given the unpredictability of nature’s most savage storms.

Every year, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other extreme windstorms cause numerous injuries and deaths in the United States. While we cannot stop these storms from occurring, we can respond by understanding the hazards and carefully planning to protect ourselves from their effects.

FEMA and its partners help protect people from severe wind events through promoting safe rooms. FEMA provides guidance and best practices on safe room design and construction, participates in safe room-related standard and building code development, provides funding for safe rooms and monitors a safe room helpline to answer safe room-related technical questions.

Speaker: Zach Davidson
Zach Davidson is Regional Business Developer for BuildBlock. He has a proven track record in the ICF industry, having served in roles such as Technical Training Supervisor and Senior Technical Application Specialist at Tremco/Nudura, where he redesigned and delivered advanced ICF training programs and mentored new trainers. He also worked as ICF Sales Manager at Holdfast Technologies, managing teams and supporting regional growth, and as Territory Manager, helping contractors and DIY builders successfully adopt ICF systems. His skills include technical instruction, jobsite inspections, pre-construction planning, and building strong client relationships.

Beyond his professional achievements, Zach is passionate about giving back. He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity’s Build with Strength initiative, contributing to over 12 full builds in states including Connecticut, Maine, Arkansas, Wyoming, Florida, Ohio, and Indiana.

Schedule
5:30 p.m. – Social Hour/Cocktails
6:30 p.m. – Dinner
7:30 p.m. – Speaker Presentation

Location:
American Concrete Institute
38800 Country Club Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48331

1 PDH Credit

04/16/2026

Concrete Flatwork Associate and Advanced Finisher
May 7, 2026
https://www.miconcrete.org/aci-flatwork-finisher
Starting Time: 7:30am EST
End Time: 5:00pm EST

Michigan Concrete Association Training Center
3130 Pine Tree Rd.
Lansing, MI

Description:
The Flatwork Finisher Certification program was developed to certify experienced concrete finishers and upgrade the quality of concrete construction.

This Course is for the ACI Concrete Flatwork Associate, Finisher, and Advanced Finisher Certifications.
The following topics will be covered:

Planning for slab-on-ground placement
Concrete materials, mixture proportioning, and control tests
Preparation before placing concrete
Floor flatness and levelness
Placing equipment
Finishing tools and equipment
Procedures for finishing slabs-on-ground
Jointing
Curing and protection of concrete
Finishing problems and possible solutions

NOTE: THE MCA DOES NOT OFFER THE PERFORMANCE OPTION FOR THIS CERTIFICATION

Concrete Flatwork Associate: ACI will grant certification to those candidates who obtain a passing grade on the written examination. The two-hour written examination is closed-book and consists of approximately 50 multiple-choice questions. The passing grade for the written examination is 70%.

Certification is valid for a period of five years from the date of successfully completing all requirements.

Individuals with Concrete Flatwork Associate certification can upgrade to Advanced Finisher status upon submittal and approval of sufficient work experience or a combination of sufficient work experience and passing the ACI performance examination. Certification at the Advanced Finisher level is valid for the remainder of the original Associate certification period.