ACI and Singapore Concrete Institute sign MOU to drive increased collaboration throughout Southeast Asia

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Singapore Concrete Institute (SCI) announced that the two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to increase collaboration and cooperation between the organizations. Through the MOU, both organizations commit to improving concrete construction by making the relevant technical expertise of each organization available through publications, meetings, conferences, committee membership, and other strategic initiatives.

ACI’s Strategic Plan calls for the need to expand into key international locations, provide ACI documents in other languages and customize them where appropriate, and increase international participation in ACI. By signing this MOU, ACI continues to advance this strategic goal. In June 2025, ACI named Zhu Lui as director of the Asia-Pacific region, joining Ahmad Mhanna, director of the Middle East/North Africa region, Bernie Pekor, senior director of international affairs, and Kelly Dudley, executive assistant, in ACI’s International Affairs team.

Founded in 1978, the SCI is dedicated to upholding standards of excellence in the use of concrete, improving concrete technology and encouraging its use, and enabling people interested in concrete technology to meet and communicate, among other objectives.

ACI will continue to use its resources and expertise to provide leadership in the effective use of concrete and foster awareness through communication and stakeholder engagement. To date, ACI has fostered closer and more formal relations with more than 75 international concrete organizations.

About the American Concrete Institute:

The American Concrete Institute (ACI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the leading global authority for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, and educational, training, and certification programs. Founded in 1904, ACI is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, with a regional office in Dubai, UAE, and Resource Centers located in Southern California, the Midwest (Chicago, IL area), and the Mid-Atlantic (Baltimore, MD area). ACI has more than 90 chapters, more than 350 student chapters, and approximately 40,000 members spanning more than 120 countries. The American Concrete Institute – Always advancing®. Visit concrete.org for additional information.