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At Giatec’s Concrete Tech Summit in May 2025, Mark Masotti, CEO, and Alex Hanmore, Manager of Concrete Technologies at AlterBiota made a compelling case for transforming how the industry approaches aggregate testing and the huge potential it poses for optimizing the fresh and hardened performance of concrete. Their message: it’s time to digitize aggregate testing. When paired with platforms like Giatec’s SmartMix™ and MixPilot™, digitalAggregate™ becomes a critical piece in a much bigger picture, one where optimization starts at the source and extends all the way to the pour, supporting consistent concrete workability. Concrete’s Blind Spot Traditional aggregate testing is time-consuming, low frequency, and limited in what it can measure. Most labs focus on aggregate size, using outdated but standardized methods like sieve analysis that only determine one of three dimensions. As shared by Mark, “With the sieve analysis, it would work perfectly if concrete aggregates were spheres. However, they are anything but […]. It’s the same idea that a marble and a pencil would be retained on the same sieve”. This disconnect between lab testing and field performance isn’t just theoretical, it has real cost implications. Cement overuse, rejected loads, slump variability, and water mismanagement, all stem, in part,…
Smart construction is reshaping how we build by combining AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics across every project phase. As a result, it has become a strategic performance driver, helping firms complete projects faster, lower costs, and enhance safety while achieving sustainability goals. In this blog, let’s explore how AI-driven scheduling, real-time IoT monitoring, and data platforms are delivering double-digit productivity gains, while also cutting rework, and enabling smarter decision-making. Learn about real-world case studies, governance strategies, ROI metrics, and steps to pilot, scale, and sustain smart construction initiatives. AI, IoT, and Analytics: Boosting Productivity and Mitigating Risk Smart construction technologies are tackling the industry’s biggest challenges: low productivity, high risk, and operational fragmentation. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI), IoT sensors, and data analytics, companies are automating workflows, improving decision-making, and uncovering efficiency gains once impossible to see. The impact is measurable, driving faster delivery, safer sites, and higher profitability. Productivity Gains Reduced Rework and Errors Enhanced Safety and Risk Management These tools contribute to long-term reductions in fatality rates and incident-related costs. Innovation and Continuous Improvement Smart construction fosters a data-driven culture: Smart Construction in Action: Real-World Case Studies Across North America, contractors using connected technologies,…
Modern construction faces a dual challenge: meeting infrastructure demands while cutting environmental impact. The building sector accounts for nearly 39% of global energy-related CO₂ emissions, with 11% tied to materials and construction processes. Traditional concrete is a major contributor; cement and concrete generate about 9% of total global emissions. At the same time, demolition and construction produce hundreds of thousands of tons of waste each year, much of it concrete that ends up in landfills. To address this, the industry is increasingly turning to recycled concrete, a sustainable alternative that transforms demolished material into new aggregate. This approach not only diverts waste from landfills but also supports circular-economy goals and reduces the need for virgin raw materials. In this blog, we’ll break down how recycled concrete is produced, explore its environmental and performance benefits, and look at how it’s reshaping the future of sustainable construction. Understanding Recycled Concrete As the construction industry seeks ways to reduce waste and cut carbon emissions, recycled concrete has emerged as a practical, sustainable solution. By transforming demolished structures into usable aggregate, it supports circular construction while maintaining the strength and performance required for modern projects. What Is Recycled Concrete? Recycled concrete, often called crushed…
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