NEx, an ACI Center of Excellence, has released a new NEx-Sponsored Guideline: SG23.01(24) "Soil Stabilization using Synthetic Organic Polymers"

Join us for a live NEx webinar with Mark Watt on Wednesday, March 18 from 1pm-2pm.

NEx, an ACI Center of Excellence is releasing its roster of presenters for its upcoming April 1st workshop.

NEx, an ACI Center of Excellence, has released a new NEx-Sponsored Research Report: RD.03-4(25) “NEx Research Report: Investigate High Dosage of Admixtures on Concrete Durability and Cost to Reduce Cement Content and Water-Cement Ratio with a Control Concrete Mix Design”

Call for papers for ACI Materials Journal Special Issue! Theme: "Next-Gen Concrete with Saline Water, Dredged or Dune Sand - Research, Innovations, Applications and Challenges." Please submit abstracts by March 2, 2026.

Call for papers for ACI Materials Journal Special Issue! Theme: "Effect of Nonmetallic Building Materials on the Sustainability of Concrete Structures." Please submit abstracts by March 16, 2026.

📢 Join NEx for a full day of learning at the ACI Spring Concrete Convention featuring presentations from experts in the fields of concrete and nonmetallics. April 1st, 2026 from 9am-5pm in Rosemont, IL.

NEx, an ACI Center of Excellence, is looking for a qualified candidate to fill a Technical Director position. This individual will serve as a technical advisor to the Center’s Executive Director and select governance committees.

Join us for a live session with Robert D. Friedman, inventor, entrepreneur, and global leader in nano-based copolymer soil stabilization, as he explores how sustainable road infrastructure can be built using locally available materials, recycled materials, and waste products—without relying on traditional cement- or asphalt-heavy methods.

NEx and P+Ex Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Nonmetallic Innovation and Concrete Preservation

Farmington Hills, MI — September 12, 2025 – NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials and P+Ex – Center of Excellence for Concrete Preservation and Service Life Extension have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing sustainable solutions for the built environment.

Join NEx and ACI University for a technical webinar led by Dr. Vicki L. Brown on how to design concrete structures using higher-modulus GFRP bars in accordance with ACI CODE-440.11-22. Learn how new material specifications affect design, performance, and practical applications.

On October 29 in Baltimore, experts from around the world will gather for the NEx Workshop to explore new frontiers in nonmetallic materials and their role in shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure.

The submission deadline for NEx’s 2026 RFPs has been extended to October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST. Submit your proposals today.

Join us for a live session with Micah Garrett, COO of BuildBlock Building Systems and Chair of the ICFMA education committee, as he presents an in-depth look at Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs). This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of ICF products, their common design applications, and the latest collaborative industry research.

NEx proudly highlights a comprehensive new review that deepens the global understanding of fire performance in concrete structures incorporating fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement.

NEx is excited to announce the availability of funding and sponsorship opportunities for 2026. Proposals due date is October 10, 2025.

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), in collaboration with ICFMA, has published a groundbreaking study, sponsored by NEx, titled “Investigating ICF Wall Construction Meeting the Requirements of NFPA 285.”

📢 Join us for the NEx Workshop at the ACI Concrete Convention!

On Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 (9 AM – 5 PM), NEx will host a full-day workshop at the ACI Concrete Convention. This event will highlight the latest advancements in nonmetallic building materials and provide valuable insights for industry professionals.

Join us for a live session with Dr. Weina Meng of Stevens Institute of Technology as she presents a newly developed guideline for integrating nonmetallic oil-based nanomaterials into cementitious composites and asphalt. Discover how this innovative framework can enhance the performance, sustainability, and durability of infrastructure projects.

understanding of fire-resistant nonmetallic materials.
The peer-reviewed article, Characterizing the Thermal Properties of Polymer Concrete at Elevated Temperatures, was published in Cement and Concrete Composites (Elsevier, 2025) and funded by NEx under project ID RD23.05-04.

NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, announces OSP as a new Sustaining Member.
NEx is excited to welcome OSP to its expanding list of partners who aim to drive NEx’s mission of global collaboration in the realm of nonmetallic building materials through research, eduction, and adoption.

We’re proud to celebrate Danielle Kleinhans, Director of Engineering and Business Development at Mateenbar, on her recent appointment to the Board of Directors for the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA). Her leadership strengthens the connection between NEx and one of our key Allied Partners.

NEx is proud to introduce its newest NEx Member, Structural Technologies. Structural Technologies joins NEx as a recognized leader in engineering support systems and technologies that strengthen and protect infrastructure.

At the ACI 2025 Spring Convention in Toronto, ON, NEx hosted a technical workshop titled Design of GFRP-Reinforced Slabs-on-Ground and Paving. Among the 11 featured speakers, Boris Caro Vargas, General Manager of North America at Dextra Group, delivered an insightful session titled GFRP Reinforcement for Slabs, What's Next?

The International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC), an Allied Partner of NEx, is hosting the 12th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE2025), and with it, a global challenge for students in the field.

At the ACI 2025 Spring Convention in Toronto, ON, NEx hosted a technical workshop titled Design of GFRP-Reinforced Slabs-on-Ground and Paving. Among the 11 featured speakers, Danielle Kleinhans, Ph.D., P.E., Director of Engineering and Business Development at Mateenbar, delivered a compelling session titled User Experiences and Common Misconceptions in Flatwork with GFRP Rebar.

At the ACI 2025 Spring Convention in Toronto, ON, NEx hosted a technical workshop titled Design of GFRP-Reinforced Slabs-on-Ground and Paving. Among the 11 featured speakers, Richard Kmack, P.E., Americas Regional Civil Technical Lead at ExxonMobil, delivered an insightful session titled Owner Perspectives on Paving Design and Construction with GFRP Rebar.

At NEx, we’re committed to advancing the adoption of nonmetallic technologies by fostering collaboration, innovation, and real-world impact across the concrete and construction industries.

At the ACI 2025 Spring Convention in Toronto, ON, NEx hosted a technical workshop titled “Design of GFRP-Reinforced Slabs-on-Ground and Paving.” Among the 11 featured speakers, Svetlana Mironova, Business Development Manager at Binevir USA, delivered a compelling session titled “Utilizing FRP Wire Mesh in Slab-on-Ground Design: Practical Aspects and Real-World Applications.”

At the ACI 2025 Spring Convention in Toronto, ON, NEx hosted a technical workshop titled “Design of GFRP-Reinforced Slabs-on-Ground and Paving.” Among the 11 featured speakers, Dr. Vicki L. Brown delivered a session titled “Models for Design of GFRP Reinforcement for Crack Control in Slabs-on-Ground.” In this presentation, Dr. Brown explored modeling strategies to control cracking caused by shrinkage and temperature effects—offering design guidance where current ACI documents are silent on the use of FRP reinforcement.