National Capital Chapter ACI upcoming events

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 -October 24, 2026 (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

This program consists of a virtual 3-hour review session starting at 8:00 AM on Wednesday 10/14/2026 then an in-person exam starting at 7:30 AM on Saturday 10/24/2026 consisting of the 1-hour written exam and 2 hours for the performance (hands-on) exam. The package price includes the review, the exams, and all certification fees. There is NO in person training. You should have knowledge of this skill set prior to taking the test. You should also understand English as all written and verbal material will be in English. We do not supply translators at this time.

If you require a Written or Performance Retest Only, please use the separate "RETEST ONLY REGISTRATION"

https://www.nccaci.org/event-6470785

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.

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 - Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M - Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C138/C138M - Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C231 - 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

Please review the following guidelines for the day of the exam:

If you are sick, showing signs of COVID-19, Flu or any other contagious illness or have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, we would ask you to not attend the exam and you will be given the option to reschedule so long as 24hr advance notice is provided.
NO REFUNDS or CREDITS will be given for Exam Day no-shows. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. (If you do not alert us at least 5 days in advance of the Study Session and / or Exams with a valid excuse, you will be charged for the Exam.)
Non-contact temperature checks may be performed by the NCCACI Staff at Check-In. If temperature is at or above 100.4°F, the person will be asked to leave and no refund will be provided.
Each registrant will sit at their own table during the written exam.
Equipment will be sprayed down with soapy water as needed by staff.
Please be mindful of Social Distancing during the review and exam.
NCCACI reserves the right to change, cancel, or reschedule Study Sessions, Training, Exams, and Exam Sites at any time. NCCACI will contact you if any changes occur.
Legal photo ID is required for all Exams, also bring your own #2 pencil and calculator and do not share them.
Applicants must have proper PPE including a hard hat, safety glasses, vest, protective gloves (you will be handling concrete), and work boots. There could be down time while waiting for your Performance Exam. If you need to bring water or a snack, please feel free to do so. Always practice social distancing.

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 the required steps for each procedure. Certification is valid for a period of five years from the date of successfully completing all requirements. Recertification requires successful completion of both the written and performance examinations.

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 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

The Making of The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

The Making of The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM)

October 20, 2026

5:30 pm Social 1/2 Hour

6:00 pm Dinner

7:00 pm Presentation

$85- Members

$95 Non-members

$35- Up and Coming Concrete Associates (under 35 please)

Description:

The National Veterans Memorial and Museum (NVMM) will be a place where the stories of veterans and their families will be told together. The NVMM is not service specific and will represent all branches of the armed forces. NVMM will be the one place where history and current events will combine in one unique structure on the banks of the Scioto River in Columbus, Ohio. This presentation will cover the planning and construction of the concrete frame for this unique structure. Featured challenges of the project include: Architectural off the Form Concrete, building a concrete frame with no dimensions and building a complex concrete structure with curved walls and sloping voids.

Presenter:

Mike Scheinder

Mike Schneider is President of Michael Schneider Consulting, LLC. He began his 45-year career at Baker Concrete as a Project Manager in 1978 and recently retired in 2023 as Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer. He has been involved in a multitude of projects ranging from high-rise structures to manufacturing facilities to mainline concrete paving.

Mike Schneider is committed to eliminating all worker injuries on the jobsite. He is a charter member of the Incident and Injury Free Executive Forum, which is dedicated to promoting worker safety in the construction industry. Most recently, Mike has been helping create awareness about the mental health crisis in construction and is currently serving on the Education and Pathway Committees for Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP). An avid industry volunteer, Schneider has served as Chairman of the National Steering Committee for the Construction Industry Management Program (CIM), been active in the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) for the past 27 years, serving as President from 2005-2006 and served on the ASCC Research and Education Foundation. He is an active member of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), serving as President 2016-2017, and the current Chair of the ACI Foundation (ACIF) and PRO (ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity) and on the Board of Directors for NEU (ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete).

https://www.nccaci.org/event-6834421

ACI Recertification or Re-testing Only -October 24, 2026 (24 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

This re-test session is for people who have already taken one of the ACI certification exams and have been notified that they did not pass and need to re-test. If you need to recertify because your current certification is going to expire, YOU NEED TO SIGN UP FOR THE FULL CERTIFICATION.

Register on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page. You will be able to select the testing you need for the following:

Field Testing Tech Grade 1 Written or Performance

You must submit a separate registration for each exam requested (for example if you need to retake both the written and the plans exam for the Special Inspector certification, you need to register for each one separately).

You cannot register here for performance exams for any certification other than Field Testing Tech Grade 1. Strength performance retesting is offered when Strength testing is given.

Please review the following guidelines for the day of the exam:

If you are sick, showing signs of COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, we would ask you to not attend the exam and you will be given a refund so long as 24hr advance notice is provided. Refunds will not be offered for other circumstances.
Non-contact temperature checks will be performed by the NCCACI Staff at Check-In. If temperature is at or above 100.4°F, the person will be asked to leave and no refund will be provided.
Each registrant will sit at their own table during the written exam.
Masks will be required to be worn the entire time during the review and exam.
Equipment will be sprayed down with soapy water periodically by staff.
6' Social Distancing is to be maintained during the review and exam.
Hand sanitizer will be present at the Check-In table.
NCCACI Staff will sign you in at Check-In instead of sharing pens to sign in.
Please bring your own pencil and calculator and do not share them.
Wear appropriate attire for the practical exam (i.e. closed-toed shoes/boots, long pants, shirts with sleeves, safety glasses, gloves). The practical exam is performed with concrete, so wear typical work clothes / clothes that can get dirty.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.

Concrete Behind Data Centers Update and a well deserved Celebration for Mike Lenkin (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Concrete Behind Data Centers Update

and a well deserved

Celebration for Mike Lenkin

Patsy's American

8051 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182

Tuesday

November 10, 2026

5:30 pm Social 1/2 Hour

6:00 pm Dinner

7:00 pm Presentation

$85- Members

$95 Non-members

$35- Up and Coming Concrete Associates (under 35 please)

Description:

Data Center construction has been the rage of the concrete construction industry for the last couple/few years. This presentation will highlight owner key requirements and floor performance expectations, floor flatness, slab design, loading and joint layout, mix selection, shrinkage control, and fiber reinforcement, Placement practice, curing, finishing, and surface protection, and ESD flooring, durability, sustainability and maintenance.

Presenter:

Michael Mahoney PE of the Euclid Chemical Co.

Michael Mahoney is a Professional Engineer and the Director of National Business Development and Engineering Services for the Euclid Chemical Company. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, he was previously a Business Development Manager and the Director of Marketing and Technology for Euclid’s concrete fiber product line, managing marketing, research, strategic initiatives and product development for their entire fiber reinforcement portfolio. Mr. Mahoney is a Fellow and member of the American Concrete Institute and has served on various committees for NPCA, ASTM and Ohio Concrete and is also a past president of the Fiber Reinforced Concrete Association. In 1997, he obtained his M.A.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the Technical University of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Canada.

Mr. Mahoney has co-authored several papers on the subjects of FRC, shotcrete, carbon footprint of fiber materials and innovative bridge systems and currently provides education on new technologies within the concrete construction industry

https://www.nccaci.org/event-6742417

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 -November 21, 2026 (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

This program consists of a virtual 3-hour review session starting at 8:00 AM on Wednesday 11/11/2026 then an in-person exam starting at 7:30 AM on Saturday 11/21/2026 consisting of the 1-hour written exam and 2 hours for the performance (hands-on) exam. The package price includes the review, the exams, and all certification fees. There is NO in person training. You should have knowledge of this skill set prior to taking the test. You should also understand English as all written and verbal material will be in English. We do not supply translators at this time.

If you require a Written or Performance Retest Only, please use the separate "RETEST ONLY REGISTRATION"

https://www.nccaci.org/event-6470792

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 - Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M - Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C138/C138M - Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C231 - 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

Please review the following guidelines for the day of the exam:

If you are sick, showing signs of COVID-19, Flu or any other contagious illness or have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, we would ask you to not attend the exam and you will be given the option to reschedule so long as 24hr advance notice is provided.
NO REFUNDS or CREDITS will be given for Exam Day no-shows. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. (If you do not alert us at least 5 days in advance of the Study Session and / or Exams with a valid excuse, you will be charged for the Exam.)
Non-contact temperature checks may be performed by the NCCACI Staff at Check-In. If temperature is at or above 100.4°F, the person will be asked to leave and no refund will be provided.
Each registrant will sit at their own table during the written exam.
Equipment will be sprayed down with soapy water as needed by staff.
Please be mindful of Social Distancing during the review and exam.
NCCACI reserves the right to change, cancel, or reschedule Study Sessions, Training, Exams, and Exam Sites at any time. NCCACI will contact you if any changes occur.
Legal photo ID is required for all Exams, also bring your own #2 pencil and calculator and do not share them.
Applicants must have proper PPE including a hard hat, safety glasses, vest, protective gloves (you will be handling concrete), and work boots. There could be down time while waiting for your Performance Exam. If you need to bring water or a snack, please feel free to do so. Always practice social distancing.

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 Recertification or Re-testing Only -November 21, 2026 (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Register on-line here by clicking on the "Register" button at the bottom left side of this page. You will be able to select the testing you need for the following:

Field Testing Tech Grade 1 Written or Performance

You cannot register here for performance exams for any certification other than Field Testing Tech Grade 1. Strength performance retesting is offered when Strength testing is given.

Please review the following guidelines for the day of the exam:

If you are sick, showing signs of COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, we would ask you to not attend the exam and you will be given a refund so long as 24hr advance notice is provided. Refunds will not be offered for other circumstances.
Non-contact temperature checks will be performed by the NCCACI Staff at Check-In. If temperature is at or above 100.4°F, the person will be asked to leave and no refund will be provided.
Each registrant will sit at their own table during the written exam.
Masks will be required to be worn the entire time during the review and exam.
Equipment will be sprayed down with soapy water periodically by staff.
6' Social Distancing is to be maintained during the review and exam.
Hand sanitizer will be present at the Check-In table.
NCCACI Staff will sign you in at Check-In instead of sharing pens to sign in.
Please bring your own pencil and calculator and do not share them.
Wear appropriate attire for the practical exam (i.e. closed-toed shoes/boots, long pants, shirts with sleeves, safety glasses, gloves). The practical exam is performed with concrete, so wear typical work clothes / clothes that can get dirty.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ACI Certification programs are ADA compliant.