ACI Certification in Saudi Arabia 4.61

The American Concrete Institute was established in 1904, its mission includes Certification of Civil Engineers and professionals working in construction. ACI Certification started in 1980 to develop programs for training and certifying experienced concrete personnel. The first program, Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I, many other programs for technicians, inspectors, and craftsmen have since been implemented by the Institute. Since 1990 the ACI has been operating in Saudi Arabia and is now conducting certification courses and exams in a number of certifications. ACI is very active in the Eastern Province, headed by Dr. Maher Bader, an ACI Fellow and a former Professor in the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Civil Engineering Department. to contact Prof. Bader e-mail mbadr@kfupm.edu.sa or mobile +966505862278.

Since 1983, ACI has administered programs to test over 250,000 concrete technicians, construction inspectors, and concrete finisher craftsmen. ACI currently administers 14 certification programs in three languages and has certified personnel in 42 countries.

Dr. maher bader the president of ACI in the Eastern Province is in charge of the certification in Saudi Arabia.