The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Equipment and Water of the Kingdom of Morocco to deepen cooperation in concrete technology, standards, and knowledge exchange. The agreement was formalised during the Fall 2025 ACI Concrete Convention held in Baltimore, Maryland, a global gathering of experts, researchers, and industry stakeholders.
The MoU was signed by ACI Executive Vice President Frederick H. Grubbe, ACI President Maria Juenger, and Abdelfetah SAHIBI, Secretary General of Morocco’s Ministry of Equipment and Water. The partnership establishes a structured framework for sharing technical expertise and strengthening best practices in concrete construction across both organisations.
Under the agreement, ACI and the Ministry will collaborate through publications, conferences, committee participation, certification programmes, digital resource sharing, and other joint activities aimed at improving the quality, safety, and sustainability of concrete infrastructure.
Maria Juenger said the partnership reflects the growing need for global cooperation in advancing concrete practices. She noted that concrete remains the world’s most widely used building material, making international knowledge exchange crucial for progress. She added that ACI looks forward to supporting Morocco’s infrastructure ambitions while learning from the country’s ongoing advancements in building technologies.
Secretary General Abdelfetah SAHIBI described the MoU as a significant step towards strengthening technical cooperation between the two institutions. He emphasised that the collaboration aligns with Morocco’s long-term vision for resilient and sustainable infrastructure and will help harmonise national standards with internationally recognised practices.
The partnership is expected to enhance Morocco’s concrete construction capabilities while contributing to ACI’s global mission of improving concrete knowledge and promoting innovation in the built environment.
In Casablanca, ACI met with LPEE (Le Laboratoire Public d'Essais et d'Etudes), where strong interest was expressed in leveraging ACI resources for emerging materials in Moroccan construction market such as GFRP, FRP, and steel fiber. Certification and standards emerged as promising areas for future collaboration.
