About ICRI
ICRI had its origins at a World of Concrete seminar in February 1988. Attendees voiced their frustration about the lack of standards and guidelines for concrete repair.
In response to these concerns, the International Association of Concrete Repair Specialists was formed, with a formal organizational meeting in Naperville, Illinois, May 21, 1988, attended by 66 repair specialists. In 1993, the name was changed to the International Concrete Repair Institute.
The organizing members agreed on the following statement of purpose: To improve the quality of concrete restoration, repair, and protection through education of, and communication among, the members and those who use its services.
ICRI Historical Timeline
1988
In May, the International Association of Concrete Repair Specialists (IACRS) was formed, with an initial meeting attended by 66 repair specialists.
1989
In October, the first issue of the Concrete Repair Bulletin was published. Also in October, the first technical guideline was published: “Surface Preparation for the Repair of Deteriorated Concrete Resulting from Reinforcing Steel Oxidation.” The first ICRI chapter was established this year.
1993
IACRS changed its name to the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI). The first ICRI Convention was held in Baltimore, MD (October 22-24).
1997
ICRI introduced the Concrete Surface Profile (CSP) chips to the industry. The chips have gained world-wide adoption for being the method of concrete surface profile identification and remain the industry standard when referring to concrete surface profiles.
2008
Monica Rourke was elected as ICRI’s first woman president.
2009
ICRI launched the first of its two certification programs – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing (CSMT) and certified its first CSMT technicians.
2012
ICRI membership topped 2,000.
2013
ICRI celebrated its 25th anniversary and hired its first full-time Technical Director.
2016
ICRI launched its second certification program, Concrete Surface Repair Technician (CSRT).
2019
ICRI launched a rebranding campaign and its first live technical webinar. Participation at an ICRI Convention (held in Philadelphia, PA) exceeds 400 attendees for the first time.
2023
ICRI celebrated its 35th Anniversary. ICRI's Fall Convention (St. Pete Beach, FL) was the second-largest attendance (376) and highest number of first-time attendees (113).
2025 ICRI Kick-Off Party – in conjunction with World of Concrete
Monday, January 20, 2025 | 6 – 9 pm
NoMad Library | NoMad Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada
World of Concrete 2025
Exhibits: January 21-23, 2025 | Education: January 20-23, 2025
Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, Nevada