LEARNING CENTER 2026 ON-DEMAND
Concrete Innovations Learning Center On-demand provides recordings and downloads for previously aired Learning Sessions on the latest innovations for sustainable concrete design, construction and manufacturing. Select a year for on-demand learning sessions:
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Each session of the Concrete Innovations Learning Center offers AIA Continuing Education and Professional Development Hours. Complete the form provided for each session to receive credits.
SESSION 39: JUNE 17, 2026 | CONCRETE OPTIMIZATION WITH AI
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Using BOxCrete to Optimize Concrete Mixtures with AI: From Open-Source Models to Data-Center Deployment
Dr. Nishant Garg, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Modern concrete must meet rising demands for strength, workability, durability, and sustainability, making mix optimization increasingly complex. Herein, AI models can be useful; however, they rely largely on proprietary industrial datasets and closed-source algorithms. This webinar presents BOxCrete - an open-source AI model developed jointly by Meta, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and Amrize. It is trained on an open-access dataset containing 500+ strength measurements from 123 mortar and concrete mixes tested at five ages (1, 3, 5, 14, & 28 days) using materials sourced from a specific Minnesota data center project. Using Gaussian Process Regression and Bayesian Optimization, the model accurately forecasted strength development (R² = 0.94, RMSE = 0.69 ksi) while quantifying uncertainty. It also generated mixes with higher early strength and lower-CO₂ that were successfully deployed in floor slabs of Meta’s data center scheduled to open in 2026. Unlike many proprietary systems, this openly shared model + dataset gives concrete producers a free tool for strength prediction and mix optimization.
Achieving Color Consistency in Concrete | DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
Christopher Roumie, Market Development Manager, Chryso North America
This presentation provides a practical overview of pigments for concrete, examining how pigment chemistry, particle form, dosage rates, and dispersion methods impact color uniformity, performance, and long-term durability. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of industry standards such as ASTM C979, along with best practices for using integral pigments in ready-mix, precast, and architectural concrete applications. The session also addresses common causes of color variation and how producers can achieve consistent, repeatable results across placements.
SESSION 38: MAY 20, 2026 | RESILIENCE AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
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ResilieNomics and Why Building Resilience Index will Change How we Build, Finance & Insure | DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
Aris Papadopoulos, Founding Chair, Resilience Action Fund
The presentation will examine ResilieNomics and the International Finance Corp (IFC) Building Resilience Index (BRI), and discuss its current launch in developing countries and future use in the US. Discussion will include an analysis of how the index will advance above-code construction by increasing resilience transparency and aligning finance and insurance, how it will increase the use of resilient construction materials and methods, and what opportunities exist for building professionals to become BRI Assessors and Verifiers.
Resilient Design Collaborative | DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
Steve Sunderman, President, Terrazia PC
Good project design is not just about creating beautiful buildings that meet code - it is about keeping businesses and communities functioning when hazards strike. Business and communities cannot achieve long-term sustainability if they are not also resilient. This presentation will provide insights into how disaster risk reduction supports operational continuity, examples of design strategies that reduce the risk of disasters and improve business outcomes, as well as strategies for planning and creating disaster resilient projects and sustainable communities.
BCMI and the Superworkforce: From Dispatch Tool to Autonomous Execution
Joe Carlson, Sales Executive XBE
Ready-mix dispatch has always been the highest-leverage decision point in the operation — and the most dependent on a single person's experience. In this session, Joe Carlson walks through how XBE's BCMI works as a system of action for ready-mix concrete, connecting dispatch, production, delivery, sales, and customer experience in one platform, and how the superworkforce capabilities recently launched within All-22 are turning dispatch plans into dispatch execution without manual intervention. All-22 simulates the full field and optimizes against the producer's own priorities — and its auto-ticketing capability autonomously creates tickets, assigns trucks, and closes deliveries based on the plan and real-time batch panel and fleet tracking signals, eliminating the manual ticket lifecycle that consumed dispatcher and plant operator time. Joe will also cover how Agent XBE extends the superworkforce further, answering operational questions, generating reports, and taking proactive action across the full breadth of BCMI's data — shifting the dispatcher's role from pulling every lever to strategic planning and exception handling.
SESSION 37: APRIL 15, 2026 | CONCRETE MATERIAL AGENCY
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Beyond Decarbonization: Concrete Material Agency and Multi-functionality
This presentation examines the evolution of sustainable design in the built environment—from operational carbon reduction to embodied carbon assessment and regenerative design. Participants will explore the concept of material agency, where building materials actively influence environmental performance, resilience, and long-term outcomes. Using case studies and emerging research, the course demonstrates how materials such as concrete can function as dynamic systems—contributing to energy performance, carbon reduction, durability, and lifecycle resilience. The session also introduces the role of structured data and digital tools (e.g., BIM, classification systems, and AI-enabled workflows) in supporting informed material selection and performance optimization. Participants will gain practical strategies to integrate low-carbon materials, circular economy principles, and regenerative design approaches into architectural practice to improve health, safety, and welfare outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
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Describe the progression of sustainability frameworks from operational carbon (e.g., AIA 2030) to embodied carbon and regenerative design, and explain their impact on building performance and occupant well-being.
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Evaluate the role of material selection in reducing embodied carbon, including the use of performance-based specifications and lifecycle assessment strategies.
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Analyze how material properties influence building health, safety, and durability, including thermal performance, fire resistance, moisture control, and long-term resilience.
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Apply principles of regenerative design and circular economy, including material reuse, urban mining, and design for disassembly, to improve environmental and community outcomes.
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Explain how digital tools and structured data systems (e.g., BIM, MasterFormat®, UniFormat®, OmniClass®) support better decision-making, coordination, and lifecycle performance tracking.
Presented by:
Frank Mruk FAIA, CSI, RIBA, Senior Director, Building Innovations, NRMCA | DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION
Dr. Hessam AzariJafari, Research Scientist and Executive Director of the MIT Electron-Conducting Carbon-Cement-Based Materials Hub (ec^3-hub) | DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION