ACI Greater Michigan Chapter

07/29/2026

One Last Summer Blast Golf Outing

Register: https://www.eventregisterpro.com/event/acigreatermichigangolfouting

Come spend a day golfing with your peers, colleagues, clients, and friends! Best of all, a portion of the proceeds will benefit ACI student engagement activities and/or scholarships!

We'd like to repeat last year's feat of raising $2500 to support student engagement! Hopefully you've observed some of our recent student activities, whether a project presentation, concrete canoe display, or award of a sponsorship for attendance at the ACI Concrete Convention.

This coming year we are continuing to help establish some SE MI university student chapters! Please consider one of our sponsorships to support this worthy cause, and don't forget to pick up mulligans for your team plus some 50/50 tickets at the registration table as well.

Please register no later than August 27th so we can submit our banquet order.
We'd like all signups by Thursday, 8/28 to support our banquet and sponsor sign orders. Anyone wishing to sign up late, should reach out to Daniel Ziemba to determine whether/what we can fit in for them.

Event Timeline:
8:00 am - Registration & Premium Continental Breakfast
8:00 am - Driving Range Available, Free Buckets!
9:00 am - Shotgun Start
Starting - 10:30 am BBQ Lunch at the Turn

Location:
Golden Fox
8768 North Territorial Road
Plymouth, MI 48170

After the round: Ticket/Cash Bar & Social Time followed by Dinner Buffet, Prizes, & Raffle

The beverage setup is the same as last year: instead of having an open bar before and after the course plus a few drink tickets while you're on the course, we'll use tickets all day. Each golfer will receive six (6) tickets upon registration. We don't recommend drinking that many hard beverages in quick succession (indeed the tickets work for soft drinks too), but in case you need more after you get off the course, just find Dan Ziemba or Beth Taylor and we'll find an extra one somewhere!

07/29/2026

Registration is open for the Fall 2026 ACI Concrete Convention in Atlanta, GA, USA! Known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, the convention will take place October 11 – 14, 2026.

➡️ Register today for a discounted rate at ACIConvention.org

The Concrete Convention brings together engineers, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives to discuss and collaborate on concrete codes, specifications, and practices. Attendees will benefit from technical and educational sessions that feature the latest research, case studies, and best practices.

07/04/2026

🎆🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day, everyone! Let’s light up the sky with fireworks, enjoy barbecues with loved ones, and honor the bravery of those who fought for our freedom. 🌭✨ May your day be filled with laughter, joy, and unforgettable memories! 🇺🇸❤️ Celebrate safely and proudly!

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

05/14/2026

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! 🌳🌺