Technical Resources for the Concrete Industry

The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) provides a variety of technical resources and documents including books, white papers, Position Statements, research studies and guides for those working in the concrete industry.

It is ASCC’s goal to keep our members as informed as possible on technical matters by providing information to enhance their knowledge, processes and experiences on issues and techniques related to the concrete industry.

An assortment of technical documentation is available free to the general public, and a large portion of our technical resources are available at a discounted price or exclusively to members.

Becoming a member of ASCC has several benefits, including a copy of The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, 46 one-page Position Statements and member discounts on many other valuable publications. 

In this section, you will find the following technical resources: 

Technical Hotline

For members only. Staffed by a technical expert delegated to providing or finding answers to your questions on CIP structural concrete.

Position Statements

The ASCC Technical Committee has published 46 Position Statements, written for architects, engineers and others who need to understand the contractors' point of view, on everything invovled in placing and finishing concrete, and more. Read or purchase position statements.

Technical Bulletins

The ASCC releases technical bulletins addressing timely concrete issues. Read technical bulletins online.

Prescription-to-Performance Checklist

View our downloadable prescription-to-performance (P2P) checklist and read more about the prescription-to-performance model. Learn more now.

Newsletter Articles

ASCC makes available monthly newsletter articles on our website related to technical information of current interest. View our list.

ACI Flatwork Finisher Training Materials

This section contains our PowerPoint presentation to be used by those administering the ACI Flatwork Finisher Exam. Find it now.

Purchase Technical Documents Online

The ASCC online store features a variety of technical products, including industry text books, hard copy guides and Position Statements and more. ASCC members receive substantial discounts on products featured in the store. Browse our technical collection.