Giatec Scientific Inc.

Ottawa-based company, Giatec Scientific Inc., is revolutionizing the construction industry by bringing smart concrete testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite. Learn more about Giatec Scientific Inc Mission and Core Values, or read more about Giatec Scientific's Line of Products. We are bringing long-overdue change to a conservative industry by addressing the current challenges in concrete testing, analysis, design, and production. Click the following links to learn more about Giatec Scientific's Management Team and Research and Development Team.

Cylinder Break Test: What Are the Pros and Cons of Concrete Testing

Giatec Scientific Inc. April 11, 2025

On any job site, the strength of a concrete pour is a critical piece of information. A concrete cylinder test or concrete break test has been the pillar for compression strength testing in the construction industry for more than 180 years (Concrete Network). Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now How do Third-Party Labs Perform a Concrete Cylinder Test?There are two types of specimens that field technicians collect to test the strength of concrete (in accordance with ASTM C31): Standard-Cured Cylinders Field-Cured Cylinders As the name suggests, field-cured cylinders are subject to the same temperature and relative humidity levels that the completed structure will experience in its environment. Unlike standard-cured cylinders, field-cured specimens are kept right beside the concrete slabs on site. They are predominantly used for determining whether a structure…

Monitoring the Concrete Pavement Strength of Open Roads with the Maturity Method

Giatec Scientific Inc. February 28, 2025

Road construction can be a lengthy, disruptive process. So, ensuring that your project stays on schedule is one of your most important responsibilities as a project manager. Even before groundwork can begin, the planning stages of some roadways require months of soil analysis by engineers. Public consultation can also be a factor in road-building plans that pushes back schedules. While they do take time to complete, these activities are crucial in defining the scope of the project and assessing potential risks. In this blog, learn how curing sensors can help evaluate concrete pavement strength. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Once the planning stage is complete, contractors bid on the job. With a winning bid selected, further land surveying begins. Geographical obstacles are removed, and the foundation of the roadway…

Understanding Early-Age Strength of Concrete: Key Insights

Giatec Scientific Inc. October 4, 2024

Concrete is one of the most widely used materials in construction, and its early-age strength, the period between 1 and 28 days post-placement, is crucial to ensuring long-term durability. Testing this strength allows engineers to track structural integrity and prevent issues like thermal stress or freeze-thaw damage. One of the most reliable methods for early-age strength evaluation is the maturity method, which uses temperature data to estimate strength growth. Giatec’s SmartRock® sensors make this process seamless by providing real-time strength data, empowering teams to make timely, informed decisions. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Why Early-Age Strength MattersEvaluating concrete during the early stages of curing helps ensure that the structure gains the strength necessary for safe performance. Monitoring and adjusting the curing process can prevent potential structural failures caused by…

Assessing Concrete Durability with Electrical Resistivity: The Key to Long-Term Performance

Giatec Scientific Inc. October 3, 2024

An educational video on the concept and measurement techniques of concrete electrical resistivity and its application in the durability-related studies in concrete materials. Parameters affecting the resistivity measurement are described.

The Benefits Of Using Sensors In The Construction Industry

Giatec Scientific Inc. September 30, 2024

Sensors are at the heart of revolutionizing modern construction processes, driving efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability. At Giatec, we understand the immense value these tools bring to the concrete industry, particularly with innovations like SmartRock®. Concrete sensors enable real-time monitoring of critical factors like temperature and strength, helping project managers make data-driven decisions to optimize concrete performance. This not only reduces delays and errors but also significantly improves project timelines and cost efficiency. By integrating IoT technology, the construction industry can minimize waste, improve safety, and achieve unparalleled levels of quality control. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now See five reasons general contractors buy IoT devices Key Benefits of Concrete SensorsUnlock cutting-edge techniques for effective temperature monitoring here!In conclusion, sensors are transforming the way concrete is monitored and managed in the…

Concrete Mix Design Just Got Easier

Giatec Scientific Inc. June 20, 2023

A concrete mix is a combination of five major elements in various proportions: cement, water, coarse aggregates, fine aggregates (i.e. sand), and air. Additional elements such as pozzolanic materials and chemical admixtures can also be incorporated into the mix to give it certain desirable properties. While a ready mix concrete design is a process of selecting ingredients for a concrete mixture and deciding on their proportions. When designing a mix, you should always consider the desired strength, durability, and workability of the concrete for the project in question. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Needless to say, all ready-mix producers strive to find the perfect proportions of these ingredients in order to optimize their concrete mixes and give their concrete strength, durability, workability, and other desirable properties. It’s important to…

What Is Concrete Maturity?: A Method for the Measurement of Real-Time Compressive Strength

Giatec Scientific Inc. June 12, 2023

The maturity method is a convenient approach to predict the early age strength gain of concrete, using the principle that the concrete strength is directly related to the hydration temperature history of cementitious paste.

Check Your Concrete Temperature and Test It for Optimal Strength With Fully Embedded Sensors

Giatec Scientific Inc. July 1, 2022

How to Test and Check Concrete Temperature?Like with many other materials, concrete can change in quality as a result of its temperature. This is especially important when there are certain temperature extremes where concrete is being poured. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Concrete has to be relatively warm for it to set and cure properly. It needs to be at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit while poured and at least 50 degrees when curing. The demands for a supportive environment are so strict that sometimes an outside heating source is necessary to project warm air near the concrete during cold weather conditions.A typical mass concrete mixture will generate heat as a result of the hydration process. This process requires the water within the cement to move around and merge. This…

Giatec Award for Best Paper

Giatec Scientific Inc. April 1, 2021

We are very excited to announce the launch of our annual research paper contest! This is a great opportunity for civil-engineers to expose their research and development to a global audience of industry experts. Plus, the winner will receive a monetary award of $1,000 US. The “Giatec Award for Best Paper” is open to civil-engineering professors, students (undergraduate and graduate), and researchers across Canada and the U.S. Interested individuals can submit either an expository paper or a previously published article that relates to one of the following topics: Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Sustainable concrete technology Sustainable construction practices Net-zero concrete practices Advances in the use of alternative cementitious materials Advances in the use and testing of supplementary cementitious materials Eligibility Criteria Articles must be written in English Articles must…

The Importance of Cooling Concrete Temperatures: Ensuring Durability and Strength with Smart Monitoring

Giatec Scientific Inc. June 9, 2020

Concrete temperature plays a critical role in the success of any construction project. As one of the most commonly used materials in the world, concrete must be handled with precision, particularly when it comes to temperature control. If not properly managed, temperature fluctuations during the curing process can lead to cracking, reduced strength, and long-term durability issues. At Giatec, we’re here to empower construction teams with innovative technology that ensures optimal temperature management through real-time monitoring. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Why Concrete Temperature MattersConcrete generates heat as it cures through a chemical reaction called hydration. While heat is essential for strength development, excessive temperatures—especially in large pours—can create challenges. When concrete heats up too quickly, it can experience thermal cracking, which compromises its structural integrity. On the flip…

The Importance of Concrete Temperature Gradients

Giatec Scientific Inc. June 4, 2020

Minimizing the risk of cracking is critical for maintaining structural integrity and increasing the service life of a concrete structure. This is an important consideration in all construction projects. Furthermore, it is especially critical in those that require the use of mass concrete, such as bridges, buildings, structural columns, and roads. Measuring concrete temperature gradients (or temperature differentials) helps engineers, contractors, and project managers minimize cracking in mass concrete. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Concrete gradient, or differential, is the difference between the temperature of the core and the exterior of a mass concrete element. The higher the concrete temperature gradient, the more the structural integrity and service life of a concrete structure are jeopardized. According to ACI 301-16, Specifications for Structural Concrete, the maximum concrete temperature gradient should…

Relationship Between Concrete Curing, Concrete Temperature, and Concrete Strength

Giatec Scientific Inc. May 18, 2020

Although concrete curing, concrete temperature, and concrete strength are three different things with three different meanings, they are not independent of one another. There is a close-knit relationship between these aspects of concrete curing and each facet plays a significant role in the overall strength and integrity of your concrete structure. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now What is Concrete Curing?According to a report by ACI Committee 308, the American Concrete Institute defines “curing” as of “the process by which hydraulic-cement concrete matures and develops hardened properties over time.” All concrete mixes technically cure in different lengths of time and to different levels of maturity. That being said, curing time and strength can be controlled not only by the ingredients in the mix itself, but by the control of the…

Maturity vs. Pull-Out: Which Concrete Testing Method Should You Choose?

Giatec Scientific Inc. May 8, 2020

When it comes to testing compressive concrete strength, there are several methods to choose from. Field-cured cylinder testing is the most common method utilized for monitoring concrete strength on construction sites. For the most part, it has remained unchanged since its introduction in the early 19th century. However, its longevity doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best technique to employ as it takes more time than others to complete and involves destroying concrete samples. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Let’s compare two other methods – the maturity method and the pull-out test – and explore their unique set of advantages and disadvantages.Benefits of the Maturity MethodThe maturity method is a technique that measures concrete strength in real-time and is based on the principle that concrete strength is directly related to…

Essential Tips for Heating Concrete in Winter

Giatec Scientific Inc. April 17, 2020

As extreme weather conditions in the winter arrive, construction companies must prepare to face possible problems that could arise. Educating contractors to adapt to cold weather concreting is necessary to prevent issues such as project delays when it comes to heating concrete in winter. Each phase of the concreting process is evaluated from planning, pouring, and curing to adapt and add practices/measures to avoid freezing of the concrete. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now 1. Planning & PreparationBefore placing concrete, there are a few particular practices to consider to allow proper curing of the concrete. 2. Pouring & Planting ProcessEssential precautions are taken into action to ensure the set up of the concrete placement.3. Curing ProcessUsing a variety of techniques during the process can guarantee the concrete reaches its maximum strength.Heating…

Are There Standards for Concrete Maturity in Your Country or State?

Giatec Scientific Inc. April 9, 2020

No matter where you are in the world, the ability to accurately measure the early age compressive strength of concrete is vital for a wide spectrum of construction projects. Concrete maturity directly affects the structural integrity and safety standards of job sites as well as the speed at which a project can be completed, all of which also impact economic considerations. The more accurately and quickly in-situ compressive strength can be measured, the better contractors and engineers can optimize critical activities such as formwork removal, opening roads to traffic and many more. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now While measuring concrete strength is one of the most important aspects of construction, general contractors, engineers, and the construction industry as a whole have always struggled with predicting the time needed to…

Effect of High Rebar Temperature During Casting on Corrosion in Carbonated Concrete

Giatec Scientific Inc. April 2, 2020

Giatec would like to congratulate Lijie Chen and Ray Kai Leung Su of Hong Kong for their publication of “Effect of High Rebar Temperature During Casting on Corrosion in Carbonated Concrete” in Construction and Building Materials journal. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now This paper was researched with the help of Giatec’s iCOR® device, a non-destructive concrete testing tool for detailed corrosion evaluation of reinforced concrete structures, half-cell potentional, and in-situ electrical resistivity of concrete.Abstract The heated bar effect on the corrosion rate, corrosion potential and resistivity of partially carbonated concrete is discussed in this paper. The potential use of pulverized fuel ash (PFA) as a substitute for cement to mitigate the heated bar effect is explored. It is found that the heated bar effect can lead to an increase…

Solid like a Rock

Giatec Scientific Inc. April 1, 2020

Concrete testing is essential for all construction projects. Testing, in general, is a very lengthy and costly process. Traditional methods of concrete testing require additional time to set up equipment, often resulting in delays. However, Giatec’s SmartRock® maturity sensors offer a simple solution and a new modern approach to concrete testing that improves efficiency in this process, eliminating costs and saving time. SmartRock uses wireless technology for monitoring concrete maturity, strength, and temperature in real-time. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Small but mighty is the perfect descriptor for SmartRock. Weighing a mere 30 grams and only 2″ inches in dimension the SmartRock sensor precisely monitors concrete temperature and strength based on the ASTM C1074 – Standard Practice for Estimating Concrete Strength by Maturity Method. This robust and fully embedded…

The Future of Smart Cement

Giatec Scientific Inc. April 1, 2020

Cement is a binding material that has contributed to the creation of historical monuments, but as we shift from 3000 BC into the twenty-first century, we can see the multitude of ways in which cement is being used. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Today, the main ingredient in concrete is Portland cement, which is often mixed with other materials to enhance it. This process creates what is now called blended cement which may include fly ash, volcanic ash, and granulated slag.These added agents serve to increase durability and reduce heat generation during the curing process. According to a study, concrete is the second most used material after water, and although it seems like a well-established product, there is still a lot of room for improvement. Researches today are pushing…

Improving Product Efficiency with Advanced Concrete Testing Technology

Canadian Pumper Magazine | January 28, 2020

When monitoring the strength of in-situ concrete, the most common method that is used today is field-cured cylinders. This practice has remained largely unchanged since the early 19th century. These samples are casted and cured according to ASTM C31 Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field and tested for compressive strength by a third-party lab at various stages. Knowing the rate at which your in-situ concrete is gaining strength informs you about when you can move to the next stage of your project. Usually, if field-cured specimens have reached 75% of its designed strength, engineers will give the ‘go ahead’ to their team to move on to these next stages s in the construction process, such as post-tensioning or removing formwork. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar!…

Take Control of Your Concrete at WOC 2019

December 20, 2018

It’s that time of year again, and no, we’re not referring to the holidays. We’re talking about World of Concrete, and it’s happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 22 to 25, 2019. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now As usual, the event will be packed—over 1,500 exhibitors, tons of demos, educational seminars, workshops, high-profile speakers, and more opportunities to network than ever.But one of the things we’re most excited about is SmartRock’s nomination for Most Innovative Product (MIP) award in the Business and Technology category. This award recognizes all segments of the concrete and masonry industries. Winners are selected by a panel of experts, editors, and, last but not least, WOC attendees.You can vote on the show floor at WOC 2019 from Tuesday, January 22 to Friday,…

Giatec Receives Federal Funding to Study Reduction of CO2 Emissions from Concrete

November 16, 2018

Ottawa, Canada: Giatec Scientific will receive a combined $3.2 million in federal funding to further study how the company’s technology can reduce the amount of CO2 emissions associated with concrete production. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Funding of $2.4 million was announced by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development on October 3rd, 2018, as part of a $58.6 million investment in 14 Canadian clean technology companies. These projects are being funded through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), which works with Canadian companies to bring clean technologies to market. Giatec is well positioned to capitalize on the growth of cleantech, as Global experts expect the clean technology market to grow to $2.5 trillion by 2022.Giatec will also receive a contribution of up to $800,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research…

Giatec Announces SmartRock® Procore Integration

November 13, 2018

SmartRock and Giatec Integrate with the World’s Leading Construction Management Software, Procore Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Austin, Texas: Giatec, the creators of SmartRock®, announced today a partnership with Procore, a leading provider of cloud-based applications for construction companies, at the Groundbreak construction conference in Austin, Texas.Procore users can access the SmartRock® integration from the Procore App Marketplace, allowing teams to share real-time reports for all of their major concrete projects. SmartRock® is the first concrete sensor and materials testing solution to integrate with Procore software.SmartRock® is the most trusted wire-free concrete sensor on Earth, used by Project Managers, Engineers, and Field Operators in over 3000 projects across 80 countries. The sensors are easily attached to the rebar before pouring, monitoring in-situ temperature and concrete strength instantly. Unlike time-consuming…

Giatec is Represented at the 10th Social Infrastructure Maintenance Show

August 22, 2018

Last month, Keytec showcased Giatec products at The Social Infrastructure Maintenance Show. The exhibition, held in Tokyo from July 18-20th, saw tens of thousands of attendees from the building, maintenance, and construction industry. It featured the latest technologies and innovations related to the maintenance and renewal of infrastructure. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Bringing Giatec Products to JapanThe goal of the exhibition is to showcase and improve the technology offered to ensure safe infrastructure in the future. The annual exhibition, which is heading into its 11th year, expects a record-breaking turnout with 40,000 visitors and 500 companies to attend next year. About KeytecKeytec has been Giatec’s exclusive distributors in Japan for over three years. Based out of Tokyo and Kansai, Keytec sells and rents non-destructive inspection equipment to the…

Ottawa Tech Firm Takes On ‘Primitive’ Concrete Testing

On-Site Magazine | August 9, 2018

In the news yet again! On-Site Magazine, Canada’s construction magazine of choice, covers Giatec’s mission to take on primitive concrete testing techniques in their August 2018 issue. To learn all about the journey to revolutionizing concrete industry, download your free copy. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now

Ensuring Optimal Concrete Strength with an App

Concrete Trends Magazine | August 7, 2018

Concrete.tv has just published a fantastic overview of Giatec’s industry-disrupting concrete-testing technologies in their August 2018 issue of Concrete Trends Magazine. Download your copy and find out all about the most advanced concrete strength sensor on the market today. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now

Giatec Makes 2018 Building Tech 50 List

BuiltWorlds | July 26, 2018

Giatec is being recognized yet again, this time by BuiltWorlds’ 2018 Building Tech 50 List. We are proud to be one of the top 50 companies paving the way for smarter construction and connected buildings of the future in various categories, from lighting and windows to building management, security, and safety. Make sure to scroll through the entire list and check out the Structural Monitoring category for yours truly and our wireless concrete maturity sensors! Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now

Chile Explores New NCH170 Standard for Maturity

July 15, 2018

This past Wednesday, July 11, DECON UC and the Asociación de Constructores Civiles UC organized a seminar explaining how to effectively apply the new NCh170 standard for concrete. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now The goal of the event was to educate construction project managers, general contractors, quality control inspectors, and field professionals on implementing the 2016 version of the standard at jobsites as well as to introduce them to the latest in concrete testing technologies, including the newly accepted concrete maturity testing method for early-age strength estimation of concrete. Using the Maturity Method to Make Construction More Efficient and SustainableThe Chilean government, educational institutions, and CORFO are committed to reducing the cost of construction by 20% and to reducing carbon emissions (CO2eq) by 30% by the year 2025. The realization…

Giatec Enters Partnership with PCL Construction

July 10, 2018

Giatec is excited to announce that we’ve entered into a partnership agreement with industry giant PCL Construction. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now With offices all over Canada, the United States, Australia, and the Caribbean, PCL Construction is one of the largest contractors in North America and is leading the industry with its implementation of innovative, cloud-based concrete testing solutions.As part of its agreement with Giatec, which was made official in October 2017, PCL Construction has approved the use of SmartRock concrete maturity sensors across all the company’s projects in all their locations.Faster, Cheaper, and More Reliable Concrete Strength TestingTo date, over ten PCL Construction offices have had overwhelmingly positive experiences using SmartRock2 concrete temperature and strength sensors to keep up with aggressive construction schedules.“It [SmartRock2] seemed like the only…

Giatec Receives Ottawa’s Fastest Growing Companies Award

Ottawa Business Journal | May 18, 2018

Every year the Ottawa Business Journal recognizes 10 local companies for their substantial, sustainable, and profitable growth. We’re happy to announce that Giatec has been recognized by OBJ as one of Ottawa’s Fastest Growing Companies of 2018. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now

Using SmartRock to Modernize Australia’s Construction Industry

May 11, 2018

Attention all Australian contractors—you can now purchase Giatec’s SmartRock concrete maturity sensors across all states and territories of Australia from our new distribution partner, BERRA Construction Products, and their network of trusted distributors. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now We have chosen to partner with BERRA because of their decades of expertise in all areas of construction, their commitment to quality, and their passion for providing the latest concrete solutions.About BERRA Construction ProductsBERRA is an innovative solutions provider that delivers emerging technologies to the Australian construction industry. They work with world leaders in construction materials, equipment, and IoT solutions for the concrete, construction, infrastructure, engineering, and mining industries.BERRA’s goal is to make construction projects more efficient, in terms of both money and time, without compromising quality. Working with a network…

Giatec Co-Founder Pouria Ghods Receives 2018 Forty Under 40

April 30, 2018

It was a big week for our President and Co-Founder, Pouria Ghods, who was named one of this year’s Forty Under 40. This prestigious award is given out every year to exactly 40 of Ottawa’s youngest, brightest leaders to recognize and celebrate their business accomplishments, professional expertise, and involvement in the community. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now This win is well-deserved to say the least. Pouria is one of the hardest working people we’ve ever met. In addition to the day-to-day engagements that come with running a successful global business, he has been helping to move Giatec’s growing team into a new office space, overseeing the launch of several new products, and preparing for Intermat, one of the biggest European construction trade shows.Despite his busy schedule, he always makes…

Congratulations to the 2018 Forty Under 40 Recipients!

Ottawa Chamber of Commerce | April 24, 2018

Giatec’s President and Co-Founder, Dr. Pouria Ghods, was recognized as one of this year’s Forty Under 40 in the National Capital Region. This prestigious award is given out every year to 40 of Ottawa’s youngest, brightest leaders to recognize and celebrate their business accomplishments, professional expertise, and involvement in the community. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now

Clapen presents SmartRock2™ at AAHE Convention

December 11, 2017

Asociacion Argentina del Hormigon Elaborado: National Concrete ConventionClapen Instruments S.A is an Argentine distributor of analytical instruments and specialized equipment, as well as Giatec’s official distributor in the Argentine market. One of their increasingly popular distribution products is the SmartRock2™ sensor. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now During November 16th to 18th, Clapen Instruments S.A representatives showcased the sensor at the Asociacion Argentina del Hormigon Elaborado (AAHE) convention in Mendoza, Argentina. The AAHE is a national event that attracts key figures in the construction industry. Notably, their networking and learning opportunities contribute to the success of the annual event.The convention’s focus on education and information sharing is evident as the second day is dedicated to lectures and seminars. In alignment with a series of lectures on technological innovation, Clapen representative…

Donation Fuels Entrepreneurship at uOttawa’s Faculty of Engineering

Ottawa Business Journal | December 4, 2017

Alumni from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering are recognized for their contributions. Aali Aalizeh (PhD ’10 – Civil Engineering) was awarded the 2017 Financial Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now

Celebrating the Best in the Biz

November 27, 2017

Giatec Wins at the Best Ottawa Business AwardsThe Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa Business Journal hosted another dazzling event for their annual award ceremony, affectionately known as the BOBs. The Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) were held at the Westin Hotel on 15 November, 2017. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Giatec Scientific Inc. co-founders Aali R. Alizadeh and Pouria Ghods attended along with members of their team to receive the Best Performance in Sales Award. Winning this award came as a tremendous honour and great accolades to add to a growing list of awards the company has received. Last year, Giatec was awarded the 2016 Award for Best Performance in Exports.Event RecapThe flow of elegant dresses and dapper suits that crossed the red carpet was reminiscent of the…

SmartRock® Plus: A Step Forward Towards Smart Cities

National Research Council Canada | September 5, 2017

National Research Council Canada hails Giatec Scientific Inc. a success story for advancing the construction industry with technology and research. Article focuses on the success of Giatec products: iCOR®, XCell™ (corrosion detectors) and wireless concrete sensors. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now

About Giatec

Giatec is a global company revolutionizing the construction industry by bringing smart testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite. Giatec’s suite of hardware and software products has leveraged advanced technologies such as AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), including wireless concrete sensors, mobile apps, and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT) to drive innovation throughout concrete’s lifecycle and reduce concrete’s carbon footprint.

Our suite of hardware and software products has leveraged advanced technologies such as; Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT), including; wireless concrete sensors, mobile apps, and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT) to drive innovation throughout concrete’s lifecycle.

Combining wireless concrete sensors and mobile apps, Giatec has developed smart IoT-based technologies, like SmartRock® concrete maturity sensors, for real-time monitoring of concrete properties. This provides critical information to contractors so they can make efficient and informed decisions on the jobsite, ultimately saving time and money. Ready-mix producers also leverage the SmartRock® Plus cloud, which gives them access to concrete performance data to optimize their mix designs.

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