Zainab Al Mehdar

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. We are bringing long-overdue change to a conservative industry by addressing the current challenges in concrete testing, analysis, design, and production.

Why Should You Monitor Concrete Curing Temperature?

Zainab Al Mehdar April 19, 2021

Monitoring your concrete curing temperature during the early stages of construction ensures the integrity of your structure. This is especially true during extreme weather conditions when mixing and curing of concrete are subject to different environmental elements. If freshly poured concrete is exposed to temperatures that are too high or too low, or if it isn’t preserving enough moisture, the strength development of the concrete will be compromised. Thus, closely monitoring temperature variances in your concrete slab during curing is vital to ensuring strength, quality, and durability. Using a concrete curing thermometer is the best method in ensuring the integrity of your concrete structure. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now How to Control Concrete Temperature During Mixing and CuringThere are multiple methods to lessen the adverse effect of improper hydration…

5 Reasons Construction Professionals Buy IoT Devices

Zainab Al Mehdar September 18, 2018

The Internet of Things, commonly abbreviated as IoT, refers to the connection of devices to the Internet. These IoT devices range from cellphones, computers, and wearable technology to cars, homes, and appliances. Although it might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of connected technology, one field that greatly benefits from smart devices is the construction industry. Contractors buy IoT devices for their job sites for the following reasons: Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now SafetyDue to its unpredictable nature, working on a construction jobsite can be dangerous. Concrete contractors specifically need to work in a timely manner as to not create or use faulty materials that can lead to injury. Smart, connected sensors for monitoring the properties of concrete are a safe alternative to traditional…

Veteran Tech Executive, Paul Loucks, Joins Giatec as CEO

November 19, 2018

OTTAWA, Canada: Today the Giatec Board of Directors announced that Paul Loucks has accepted the role as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Current Co-Founders, CEO Aali R. Alizadeh and President Pouria Ghods, will now oversee research and product development activities, building upon the company’s success to date. Giatec’s revolutionary concrete testing solutions have now been used in over 3,000 projects across 80 countries. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now This is an incredibly exciting time to join Giatec; the company’s impressive corporate growth is the result of an exceptional product offering, a thriving, large, addressable market, and a dynamic team”, said Loucks. “I am honoured and excited to help build another successful global player for Ottawa.”Loucks was formerly CEO of Halogen, a market leader of talent management software solutions. Under…

Giatec & Trebona Solidify Partnership For Toronto Market

October 12, 2018

October 9, 2018: Giatec, the world’s leader in wireless concrete sensing technology, is excited to announce a new partnership with Peter J. Seibert, President of Trebona Consulting Inc. Based out of Toronto, Canada, he will be working as the Regional Sales Consultant for Giatec to build upon the remarkable world-wide growth of Giatec’s SmartRock® wireless sensor and SmartRock® Plus. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now SmartRock® is the most advanced and widely used wireless concrete sensor in the world. It helps construction companies build concrete structures faster, safely and more efficiently. The user-friendly sensor monitors the in-situ temperature, maturity and strength of any concrete pour. Data collection and reporting is done in real time using a free Android/iOS mobile app. Peter will be building upon Giatec’s current success within the…

Global Leader of Wireless Concrete Sensors Continues Monumental Growth

September 20, 2018

Giatec, the leading innovator of products for faster, safer, and more economical concrete construction, has cemented its place as one of Canada’s fastest growing businesses. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now On September 13, Canadian Business ranked the Ottawa startup 80th on the 30th annual Growth 500, the definitive ranking of the country’s fastest growing companies.The Growth 500, fastest growing companies Canadian businesses evaluated on five-year revenue growth, Giatec’s growth increased by 1,035%.“We are honored and humbled to be on the Growth 500 list. It is our passion to have a significant impact on the construction industry in our lifetime. Being grouped with these incredible 500 companies is a testament to the great team of people we have supporting us and working together to create our vision of a smarter…

Giatec Receives Canadian Business Excellence Award

September 20, 2018

Giatec is being honored the Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses.The Canadian Business Excellence Award recognizes the work of private-owned companies in many different industries demonstrating excellence in performance and achieving their goals. Applications are evaluated according to the criteria in three key performance areas: (1) Delighted Customers; (2) Engaged Employees; and (3) Innovation. Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now The strength of our company lies in our experts, their in-depth understanding of the industry, and their ability to solve engineering problems and continue to break down barriers. – Aali AlizadehGiatec is the market leader for wireless concrete sensors, currently selling products to over 73 countries. Our sensors have been used in over 2,600 projects worldwide, with a goal to reach 80 countries by the end of 2019.Established in…

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.