Giatec Scientific

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.

Ready-Mix Concrete Overdesign and Sustainability: Moving in Opposite Directions

Giatec Scientific December 20, 2024

Ready-mixed concrete producers often overdesign their mixtures above the required average strength to ensure field performance despite the variability of several factors that are outside of a producer’s control. Since failure to meet required strength can lead to structural problems, leaving a concrete producer potentially responsible, concrete producers often overdesign to self-protect against such liability. Several reasons can cause excessive overdesign including, but not limited to, compensating for improper field practices like excessive water addition or the need for early-age strength requirements; necessary to speed up construction processes such as formwork removal. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Although overdesigned concrete mixtures ensure that the average strength is unlikely to fall below the specified strength, overdesigned concrete with high cementitious contents can lead to performance problems; such as cracking, higher in-place…

Adapting to Hot Weather Concreting in Turkiye Challenges and Solutions

Giatec Scientific December 18, 2024

Hot weather conditions pose significant challenges for concrete construction in Türkiye. High temperatures can affect the setting time, strength, and durability of concrete. This blog offers practical advice for managing hot weather concreting for regions like Türkiye. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Challenges of Hot Weather Concreting 1. Rapid Evaporation High temperatures can cause rapid evaporation of water from the concrete mix, leading to reduced workability and increased risk of cracking. 2. Accelerated Setting Time Hot weather accelerates the setting time of concrete, making it difficult to place and finish the concrete properly. 3. Reduced Strength If not managed properly, hot weather can lead to reduced strength and durability of the concrete due to improper hydration. Solutions for Hot Weather Concreting 1. Use of Admixtures Admixtures such as retarders can delay the setting time of concrete, allowing more…

Why Ready-Mix Contractors Should Use Concrete Monitoring Sensors in Areas With Variable Weather Patterns

Giatec Scientific November 25, 2024

Concrete is a durable and versatile construction material, but its performance can be significantly affected by environmental conditions. For ready-mix contractors operating in regions where weather patterns are highly variable—whether it’s sudden temperature shifts, rain, humidity, or extreme heat—maintaining the integrity of the concrete mix and ensuring it cures properly can be a challenge. In such conditions, traditional methods of concrete quality control may not be sufficient to guarantee optimal results. This is where concrete monitoring sensors can offer a significant advantage. These advanced tools allow contractors to monitor and adjust concrete performance in real time, providing valuable insights that help mitigate the risks posed by fluctuating weather conditions. In this blog, we’ll explore why ready-mix contractors should consider using concrete monitoring sensors in regions with unpredictable weather patterns. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025…

Building Stronger, Smarter Structures from the Ground Up in the UK With Your Concrete Mix Design

Giatec Scientific November 13, 2024

In the world of construction, concrete mix design is often considered the art and science behind creating durable, high-quality concrete. Getting the right mix isn’t just about choosing materials; it’s about creating a formula that meets the specific demands of a project while ensuring long-term strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. In this blog, we’ll explore the essentials of concrete mix design in the UK discuss the challenges contractors face in achieving the perfect mix, and see how technology is making it easier to optimise concrete mix design for any project. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now What Is the Concrete Mix Design?Concrete mix design is the process of selecting and combining different materials—cement, water, aggregates, and admixtures—to create concrete that meets a project’s requirements. The aim is to create a mixture with…

British Standards for Concrete Testing: Ensuring Quality and Safety in Construction

Giatec Scientific November 11, 2024

In the UK, concrete testing is a critical part of construction, and British Standards provide the framework for ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. For contractors and engineers, understanding and adhering to these standards is crucial—not only for the integrity of a structure but also for meeting regulatory requirements and avoiding costly rework. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most relevant British Standards for concrete testing, the challenges contractors often face with compliance, and how technology is helping to streamline the process. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now What Are British Standards for Concrete Testing? British Standards (BS) are a series of guidelines and specifications developed to maintain high standards across industries in the UK. For concrete testing, these standards cover everything from the materials used in…

The Concrete Cube Test: A Tried-and-Tested Method in Need of an Upgrade

Giatec Scientific October 25, 2024

When it comes to testing concrete strength, the concrete cube test is the gold standard across the UK. For years, it has been the go-to method for contractors and engineers to ensure their concrete meets the necessary compressive strength requirements. However, as effective as this test has been, it comes with some challenges that slow down projects and can lead to unnecessary costs. In this blog, we’ll take a deep dive into the concrete cube test. We will discuss the common frustrations contractors face and explore why modern technology can reduce those headaches. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now What Is the Concrete Cube Test?The concrete cube test is a destructive testing method used to determine the compressive strength of hardened concrete. The process is straightforward: This test is a critical part…

Revolutionising Concrete Strength Test in the UK: How Wireless Sensors Are Transforming the Industry

Giatec Scientific October 24, 2024

Concrete strength testing is the lifeblood of any construction project, especially here in the UK. As a contractor or engineer, you’re familiar with the traditional methods of ensuring concrete strength and durability—methods that have stood the test of time but come with their own set of challenges. From the notorious waiting times of cube tests to the unpredictability of weather conditions, it’s easy to see why many in the industry are looking for faster, more reliable alternatives. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now In this blog, we’ll explore common testing methods used across the UK, dive into the frustrations they bring, and discuss how the latest wireless maturity and temperature sensors are making a game-changing impact. Traditional Concrete Strength Test Methods: Tried, True, and… Tiring?Read more about concrete curing in UK…

Mastering Concrete Curing: How to Ensure Strength and Durability in Your UK Project

Giatec Scientific October 23, 2024

Concrete curing is one of the most crucial stages in any construction project. As contractors and engineers know all too well, how well concrete cures directly impacts the strength, durability, and longevity of a structure. Yet, despite its importance, curing is often overlooked or not given the attention it deserves—leading to potential complications down the road. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now In this blog, we’ll explore what concrete curing is, why it’s essential for successful projects, the challenges that come with it, and how modern technology is changing the game for contractors and engineers across the UK.What Is Concrete Curing?Simply put, concrete curing is the process of maintaining the right conditions—temperature and moisture—so that the concrete can harden properly and reach its desired strength. During curing, the chemical reactions…

Achieving the Best Concrete Quality of Your Pour

Giatec Scientific October 2, 2024

In this blog, let’s examine some of the quality control actions that are relevant during the process of concrete pour.

Assessing Corrosion in Concrete With Non-Destructive Testing: Your Guide to Efficient Monitoring

Giatec Scientific October 1, 2024

Concrete, often hailed for its durability, isn’t immune to the hidden threat of corrosion. When steel reinforcement within concrete structures corrodes, it compromises the integrity, leading to safety risks and costly repairs. But how can you assess corrosion without causing further damage to the structure? That’s where non-destructive testing (NDT) methods come into play, offering innovative solutions for corrosion assessment. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Why Corrosion in Concrete MattersConcrete structures rely on embedded steel reinforcement to maintain strength. However, factors like chloride ingress and carbonation can trigger corrosion in the steel, leading to cracks, spalling, and eventual failure if not addressed promptly. Traditional methods of testing corrosion often involve destructive techniques that risk damaging the concrete itself. In contrast, NDT offers a proactive, efficient, and safe approach to…

Where to Buy the Best Concrete Thermometer

Giatec Scientific March 27, 2024

If you want to evaluate and select from the plethora of concrete temperature thermometers available in the market, this is the right blog for you. Before we dive into suggesting some of the best concrete curing thermometers we have come across, let’s go over a few essential questions. Learn in this blog about the importance of testing for concrete temperature, why it may prevent structural damage, and how opting for the correct concrete thermometer may enhance and simplify your project. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Concrete Temperature: Too High or Too Low? The ASTM C1064-86 prescribes that concrete temperature must remain between 80.1oF – 95oF or between 26.7oC – 35oC. However, this can change according to project specifications. If the concrete mix is poured at a higher internal temperature, it runs the risk of encountering several problems. One of those is that your concrete could crack due…

Supporting the Local Community Through Quarterly Blood Drives

Giatec Scientific December 13, 2023

The holiday season is all about giving. At Giatec we strive to find ways to give back and support the community during the holiday season and throughout the year. Our commitment is to stay active and aware of the needs of the local population while continuously making contributions. For many years, Giatec has provided every employee with paid time off to volunteer in the community. We encourage participation by sharing our experiences during our regular team meetings. Moreover, for the last three years, we fundraised for local organizations including the food bank, CHEO, and Ukrainian refugees. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now In the spirit of helping the community, we began a series of blood drives that engaged our entire team. Blood supply is important for the local health centers,…

Advancing Concrete Quality in the Industry with SmartRock®

Giatec Scientific December 7, 2023

Concrete quality plays a pivotal role in ensuring the structural integrity and durability of construction projects. With advancements in technology, the construction industry is shifting towards smarter, data-driven solutions for monitoring and optimizing concrete performance. At Giatec, we’ve revolutionized the way concrete quality is managed with our flagship product, SmartRock®, the world’s leading wireless concrete sensor for real-time monitoring of concrete temperature and strength. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now The Challenges of Concrete QualityThe traditional methods of concrete testing, such as break tests or field-cured cylinder testing, often present delays and inaccuracies that can lead to project setbacks. Not only do these methods require significant time and manual effort, but they can also provide data that does not accurately reflect the in-situ conditions of the concrete. This gap between…

Concrete Corrosion Repair of Reinforced Structures: Prevention and Methods

Giatec Scientific July 11, 2023

The strenuous job of planning a reinforced concrete structure does not end after your project is complete. Concrete structures can be exposed to elements like salt water, CO2 and chloride, which can penetrate the concrete all the way to the steel reinforcement, resulting in corrosion. If corrosion is not properly monitored and managed, the durability of the structure begins to weaken, which has serious safety risks. The risks and rate of corrosion increase the longer a building, bridge, or dam is around, so it is especially important to test and maintain them when needed. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of the repair of reinforced concrete, as well as new methods that can generally contribute to concrete corrosion repair. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Cracks in ConcreteA…

Understanding and Monitoring Corrosion in Steel Reinforced Concrete

Giatec Scientific June 20, 2023

Corrosion is a natural process that occurs when the steel rebar within reinforced concrete structures rusts. In scientific terms, concrete corrosion is the “destruction of metal by chemical, electrochemical, and electrolytic reactions within its environment.” It typically forms as the concrete ages. In this blog, we will discuss the reasons why steel corrosion in concrete is a problem, how to assess reinforcement corrosion, and NDT devices for concrete corrosion monitoring. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Why Is Concrete Corrosion a Problem?Corrosion is initiated when materials that are harmful to steel, such as CO2 and chloride from de-icing salt, start to penetrate concrete and reach the structure’s steel reinforcement. As an electrochemical reaction, electrons migrate from the anodic zone to the cathodic zone. They release ferrous ions at the anode…

Why Is It Important to Cool Concrete in the Summer?

Giatec Scientific June 14, 2023

Summer is a busy time for the construction industry. The warm months present a chance to get a lot done, and avoid the extensive challenges that come with cold weather concreting. However, hot weather concreting can also affect the safety and durability of your structure if you do not take measures for concrete cooling in summer. Since the temperature of your in-situ concrete during hot weather directly affects its strength development, here we share five tips that will help you these summer months. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Why Is Concrete Cooling in Summer Important? ACI defines hot weather concreting as “one or a combination of the following conditions that tends to impair the quality of freshly mixed or hardened concrete by accelerating the rate of moisture loss and rate of cement hydration, or…

An Essential Guide to Concrete Formwork Removal and Cycling Benefits

Giatec Scientific May 16, 2023

Before we delve into the process of its removal, it is essential to understand what “formwork” means in the concrete sphere. As described by Hunker, formwork that is set prior to pour concrete “serves as a frame for the shape of the concrete, holding the poured material in place as it cures.” So why the question of removing formwork? During the conclusion of its curing stage, concrete reaches a desirable level of hardness which ensures its ability to support its own weight, thereby eventually rendering the formwork unnecessary. This level of hardness, measured in MPa or PSI depending on the country is set out in the project specifications by an engineer. In this blog, we will go over all the steps to guide you through the meticulousness of formwork removal, tips for damage prevention, and the benefits of cycling formwork. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Step 1: Checking the Concrete Click here…

Effect of Temperature on CO2 Curing, Compressive Strength, and Microstructure of Cement Paste

Giatec Scientific October 31, 2022

Winner of 2022 Giatec Award for Best Paper shares findings on how optimal CO2 curing conditions and design mixes can preserve concrete properties.

Government of Canada Invests in Giatec® Scientific Inc. and Its AI-driven Concrete Demonstration Plant

GovernmentOfCanada | October 8, 2024

October 8, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario. The federal government is committed to a carbon-neutral future and has set the ambitious target of achieving a net-zero economy by 2050 while creating good-paying jobs. As part of that commitment, we are supporting the transition to clean technology innovations that will help Canadian businesses reduce carbon emissions and lessen their impact on the environment. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, is pleased to announce a $17.5 million investment in Giatec Scientific Inc. This investment will support the company’s $65.8 million project to develop sensor technologies using artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize concrete mixtures, resulting in a reduced carbon footprint, while improving the quality of building materials used for Canadian infrastructure.Read the full article here.

Optimizing Construction Timelines With Smart Sensors

BNRConcreteToday | September 16, 2024

The Covenant Heath Community Health Centre in Edmonton, Canada, is Alberta Provicen’s first community-based wellness hub. When complete, it will be an approximately 200,000 sq-ft, three-story building with two-level underground parking. The facility will provide non-urgent, ambulatory, medical clinics and complementary medical retail such as laboratory services, diagnostics imaging and doctors’ offices as well as food service outlets. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Read the full article here.

Concrete Society: Building the Future, Unveiling the Crucial Role of Mass Concrete in Foundations and the Imperative of Performance-Based Temperature Limits

ConcreteSocietyUK | May 2, 2024

By 2025, the UK Government has set goals to reduce construction costs by 33%, accelerate project delivery, and lower greenhouse gas emissions by 50%. Similarly, countries such as Japan and the United States are working to reduce construction costs significantly. This underscores the necessity for futuristic engineering infrastructures to not only withstand increasingly complex loads but also integrate innovative technologies and streamlined processes. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Read the full article here.

Intelligent Build: Overcoming the Challenges of Mass Concrete With Advanced Temperature Monitoring Solutions

IntelligentBuild.Tech | May 1, 2024

Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now In the modern construction era, the use of mass concrete elements has been essential when building large structures such as heavy civil, dams, large bridges, piers, and transfer beams, just to name a few. Mass concrete is typically defined as any volume of concrete with dimensions large enough to require that measures need to be taken to cope with generation of heat from the hydration of the cement and attendant volume change to minimize cracking. Likewise, smaller structures may also be categorized as mass concrete depending on several factors, such as type and quantity of cement, volume-to-surface ratio of the concrete, weather conditions, concrete placing temperatures, degree of restraints to volume changes, and the effect of thermal cracking on function, durability, and appearance.Read…

CCA Welcomes New Corporate Member Giatec Scientific Inc.

CanadianConstructionAssociation | March 25, 2024

Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) recognizes the value our network of corporate members brings to our association. With their ongoing dedication and support CCA continues to increase awareness of issues impacting the future of the Canadian construction industry.As a prior partner of the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), Giatec is proud to announce its new corporate membership as it joins in CCA’s efforts to amplify its influence, collaborating on initiatives that drive forward the twin goals of innovation and sustainability within the construction sector, marking a new era of industry-wide advancement and eco-conscious development.Read the full article here.

Tomlinson Ready Mix Takes Home a Big Win in the 2024 Giatec® Concrete Revolutionaries Award at the 50th World of Concrete

TomlinsonReadyMix | February 9, 2024

Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now As a leader in the ready-mix industry, we are thrilled to be recognized for our use of Giatec’s SmartMix™ applications in our concrete mix designs. Our commitment to innovation and dedication to excellence has led us to this momentous achievement, and we are grateful for the recognition.Giatec’s Concrete Revolutionaries Awards celebrate the significant contributions and advancements made by customers and partners in revolutionizing the construction industry. The awards were based on leadership, innovation, sustainability, and technology, and we are honored to be recognized in the AI Solution Pioneer category.Read the full article here.

Angelle Materials Takes Home a Big Win in the 2024 Giatec® Concrete Revolutionaries Award at the 50th World of Concrete

AngelleMaterials | January 24, 2024

Las Vegas, NV – January 24, 2024 – Angelle Materials is honored as a recipient of the 2024 Giatec Concrete Revolutionaries Awards, debuted at the 50th World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Among diverse award categories, Angelle Materials has been recognized with the AI Solution Pioneer award for leading the ready-mix industry with Giatec’s SmartMix™ applications. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Giatec, the world leader in concrete technology platforms, celebrated the significant contributions and advancements their customers and partners have made by leading the charge in revolutionizing the construction industry.Winners were chosen based on their strides in leadership, innovation, sustainability, and technology, in addition to their status as customers, partners, and producers. The other award categories include:Customers: Engineering Expert, Operations Innovator, Technology LeaderPartners: Market TrailblazerProducers: AI Solution Pioneer, Concrete…

Giatec Ignites a Celebration of Innovation by Hosting the Concrete Revolutionaries Awards at World of Concrete’s 50th Tradeshow

MironConstruction | January 24, 2024

Giatec®, a global leader in concrete technology platforms, breaks ground at World of Concrete 2024 once again with the debut of the Giatec Concrete Revolutionaries Awards. This ceremony honored and acknowledged the significant contributions and advancements Giatec’s committed customers and partners have made within the industry with the use of Giatec products and services. These leading companies have distinguished themselves in innovation, sustainability, and technology, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the concrete sector. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Customers Engineering Expert Kiewit Flood Testing Labs Terracon Operations Innovator Clayco Concrete Strategies Mortenson Technology Leader Blattner Miron Suntec Read the full article here.

Giatec Releases SmartMix Into Commercialization, Solving Top Concrete Mix-Management Challenges With Their Advanced AI-Powered Platform

StreetInsider | September 28, 2023

OTTAWA, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 28, 2023 / Giatec, a leading innovator in sustainable concrete testing solutions, launches SmartMix” into commercialization at NRMCA’s ConcreteWorks 2023. Smartmix is an AI-driven platform that empowers ready-mix concrete producers to analyze data points across their operations efficiently, optimizing mixes for cost and CO2 emissions. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Concrete production and cement usage account for approximately two billion tons of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions or eight percent of global CO2 pollution with a global production rate of 20 billion tons (10 billion cubic yards) annually. The industry has been accustomed to working with limited visibility through outdated systems, unconnected data, and insufficient time for analysis to make informed decisions resulting in unoptimized and overdesigned mix designs, both in cost and environmental impact.SmartMix…

Giatec and BCMI Partner to Improve Concrete Quality Control

ForConstructionPros | August 30, 2023

Giatec and BCMI recently revealed the combining of their concrete technologies. This union will allow concrete producers to get a better understanding of their mix data. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now According to the company:Artificial intelligence (AI) leaders in the ready-mixed concrete industry, Giatec and BCMI, announced the integration between the BCMI platform and Giatec’s SmartMix, a full-featured, AI assisted mix management and reporting software, enabling producers to optimize for the right mix every time. SmartMix covers a full range of mix-management capabilities augmented by AI technology and is the cornerstone of AI-assisted mix design optimization for reducing cost and carbon footprint based on data from over 200,000 concrete mixes.“SmartMix was built with the intention of strengthening the connection between concrete producers and jobsites through mix analytics and real-time data,”…

Giatec® Scientific: Changing the Construction Industry With Smart Testing Technologies

CanadianSME | August 17, 2023

Who would ever have imagined that the concrete industry would be adopting IoT and AI-powered technology? The journey for Giatec began in 2010; a new-age concrete revolution that started off when friends, Pouria Ghods and Aali R. Alizadeh, both Ph.D. graduates in civil engineering with a focus on concrete, realized the stark contrast between academic advancements in tools and research and the reality of bridges built just a few decades earlier collapsing and taking lives as they fell. They applied their acquired knowledge and invested their passion into a vision for more durable, secure, and sustainable construction in September of 2010. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now SmartMix™ was launched in 2021, bringing an AI-poweredmix management software to industry concrete producers and allowign them to optimize their concrete mix designs…

Giatec Reduces Sensor Calibration Time with Automatic Concrete Mix Detection: The SmartRock Pro Self-Calibrating Sensor

forconstructionpros | January 27, 2023

From weather conditions, scheduling issues, or even last-minute changes to your mix order and delivery, since you never know what changes will come your way on the concrete construction site Giatec wanted to update their SmartRock maturity sensor to provide concrete contractors savings. SmartRock Pro is designed to take all fluctuations in stride by self-calibrating to cut costs, save time, and fight construction waste from break tests. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now SmartRock® Pro Launch is Here!Watch this video on YouTube Access the full article here.

Optimizing the Planning of Your Mass Concrete Pour with Thermal Modeling, a Feature of the Giatec 360 Platform

ForConstructionPros | January 6, 2023

Giatec’s Thermal Modeling feature on the Giatec 360 platform was developed to help predict the maximum concrete temperature and temperature differential of mass concrete. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Thermal Modeling is a comprehensive solution for engineers, general contractors, and ready-mix producers. The feature allows users with mass concrete elements to experiment with different inputs and produce forecast scenarios outlining the anticipated behavior of the concrete temperature at various depths. User-friendly and intuitive, it was built with customers in mind and intended to work independently of SmartRock sensors.Thermal Modeling requires no specialized training.This user-friendly feature can be leveraged by multiple stakeholders to optimize planning, save time, validate important decisions, and more. By specifying concrete pour settings, mix design, and element design, Giatec 360 now offers: Optimized planning of mass…

Giatec Scientific Raises $5M in Funding from BDC Capital’s Cleantech Practice

Finsmes | September 26, 2022

Giatec Scientific Inc., an Ottawa, Canada-based cleantech company, raised $5M in funding. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now BDC Capital’s Cleantech Practice made the investment.The company intends to use the funds for its expansion into international markets and innovation in CO2-reducing technology, moving the concrete industry toward carbon neutrality.To access the full article, click here.

Giatec Receives $5 Million from BDC Capital’s Cleantech Practice to Bolster Concrete Testing Tech

betakit | September 26, 2022

Ottawa-based Giatec, which provides concrete testing technologies, has secured a $5 million CAD investment from BDC Capital’s Cleantech Practice. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Giatec announced the financing last week, months after HeidelbergCement made a minority investment in the company in May. The funding amount for that investment was not disclosed.In previous funding, Giatec received a cumulative $6.2 million investment from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) last year. In 2018, Giatec also secured $2.4 million from SDTC and $800,000 in financing from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program.A spokesperson for Giatec told BetaKit that the company has raised $25 million in total funding to date, spanning both private and government funding. They declined to disclose the breakdown of Giatec’s various investors and financing rounds beyond…

BDC Capital invests US$3.7m in Giatec

Global Cement | September 23, 2022

Canada: Investment bank BDC Capital has invested US $3.7m in concrete testing technologies supplier Giatec. BDC Capital hopes that the investment will further the development of CO2-reducing technology and AI-based concrete testing. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Read the rest of the article here.

The SmartHub 24/7 Concrete Remote Monitoring System

ForConstructionPros | September 21, 2022

Sync concrete temperature and strength data collected from your SmartRock wireless sensor to your mobile device. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Giatec’s newest generation of their SmartHub remote monitoring device works in conjunction with the company’s SmartRock wireless sensors for accurate concrete temperature, temperature differential, and strength monitoring. With this system, concrete temperature and strength data collected from your SmartRock wireless sensor is automatically synced to your mobile device, eliminating the need for you to be on the jobsite. Giatec says this combined technology can reduce labor costs and speed up a project by days, even weeks. To access the full article, click here.

Next-generation materials testing with new technology

World Highways | August 17, 2022

As road owners around the world look for lower-carbon and longer-lasting roads, the list of ingredients that go into a mix design gets ever longer. It could include recycled asphalt pavement (RAP), crumb rubber, warm-mix additives, rejuvenators or polymer modified bitumen (PMB), to name but a few. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Yet, in many markets, the testing regime remains unchanged. “Traditional testing is very popular, but it only allows a ranking of the mix,” explained Andrea Carlessi, product manager at testing equipment specialist CONTROLS. “The big limitation is that it does not allow you to understand the behaviour of the mix, it cannot detect the properties that come from adding these new materials.” To read the full article, click here.

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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