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Limited sponsorship opportunities remain available!
Gain prominent recognition by partnering with ICRI on our new AI platform, a groundbreaking tool that offers instant access to technical expertise, enhanced content, and expanded global reach.
Contact Eric Hauth, ICRI Executive Director, for more details.
Hello, I’m D(ai)le!
I’m your new best friend for all things concrete repair. Tired of digging through documents? I’m here to do the heavy lifting for you! I’ve devoured all the content from ICRI’s world—think ICRI.org, technical guidelines, webinars, and issues of the Concrete Repair Bulletin. I’m powered by the latest insights and ready to dish out the info you need to get the job done right.
Ready to bust through the noise and get some concrete answers? Just ask me anything!
Disclaimer
Get to Know D(ai)le
WHAT IS D(AI)LE?
D(ai)le is an AI-powered Large Language Model (LLM) trained on all things ICRI. He’s our most educated team member, providing quick, detailed answers to various inquiries, including membership, event information, and technical concrete repair questions.
D(ai)le is designed to provide limited responses to the public, but to take full advantage of its capabilities, you must log in as a member through the website.
WHY IS IT CALLED D(AI)LE?
As many of our current and past members know, there is one member of the ICRI team that has dedicated more time, energy, and passion to this organization than anyone since the inception of ICRI nearly 40 years. That person is Dale Regnier, CAE, FICRI, ICRI’s Program Director.
Often referred to as “Mr. ICRI,” Dale has devoted much of his career to supporting ICRI members, wrangling ICRI volunteers, and assisting ICRI leadership in ways big and small. Over the years we have heard members say, “want to know more about ICRI...just ask Dale!” So, we felt it fitting to name this AI assistant after him, expanding his legacy and member focus into the digital world .
WHAT DOES D(AI)LE KNOW?
As “Mr. ICRI,” he knows everything! D(ai)le has become a concrete repair expert by studying content, products, services, and educational programs, and will only become smarter and more powerful over time.
As of October 2025, D(ai)le has been trained on the following:
- CSMT & CSRT Online Education
- Content from ICRI Concrete Repair Bulletin (CRB) issues from 2020-2025
- Published technical guidelines
- Bookstore content
- Website content
- Past on-demand Webinar content
WHAT MAKES D(AI)LE DIFFERENT?
Unlike open AI, D(ai)le is ICRI’s private, trustworthy expert. He only pulls answers from vetted technical content without all the internet noise! D(ai)le cites sources with direct links, can translate in multiple languages, and continues to learn from user feedback.
HOW CAN I EFFECTIVELY USE D(AI)LE?
Here are some tips to get the best user experience with D(ai)le:
- Use simple and clear language.
- Be specific for best results. Use of dates or time frames are better than “next” or “previous.”
- Ask one question at a time.
- Refine your questions based on the answers received.
- Follow the links in the “Learn More” to access the source material.
- Give positive responses a thumbs up!
- If your response wasn’t quite right, give it a thumbs down and provide detailed feedback.
WHO CAN I CONTACT ABOUT D(AI)LE?
For general feedback and technical questions about D(ai)le, contact ICRI Technical Director Matthew Carter.
Trusted Content Providers
Thank you to the following organizations for providing ICRI access to their technical content for D(ai)le!
