Often, third-party testing agencies face several challenges with standard temperature and strength monitoring systems. Some of these involve relying on multiple wired components and expensive…
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…
Consistent temperature tracking is one of the most crucial steps after a concrete pour. By monitoring the temperature, you will be able to create an optimal curing environment. This will…
What Is a Concrete Thermocouple? In layman’s terms, a thermocouple is an electric device that measures temperature, essentially making it a type of thermometer. That being said, it is not the kind of thermometer you…
A lack of productivity onsite is one of the most frustrating issues facing the construction industry today. Think about the hours you spend in a…
Properly testing your concrete and logging data is essential to your construction project! There are many methods and tools on the market that allow you to easily gather the important temperature and strength information that you need. Concrete…
Wireless technology has been growing at an incredible rate, having a deeper presence in everyday life than ever before. From earbuds to refrigerators, it seems…
The global pandemic that hit our North American shores early in 2020 has brought profound change to how we work, live, and operate in the…
Every year, the construction industry goes through a recurring cycle. During summer, construction worksites explode in number and activity. This is the time when concrete strength development occurs at a steady…
By now, you might have noticed that we recently released a newly re-engineered version of our leading concrete sensor. This flagship product, SmartRock®, was introduced…
Since the commercialization of the maturity method, there have been important advancements in monitoring and computing technologies such as a simple thermocouple for concrete, wireless…
Post-tensioning is a critical component of modern construction, providing the structural strength needed for large-scale buildings and infrastructure projects. However, when cold weather enters the…
Running temperature measurements of your pour after placement is one of the most important steps in the construction of a concrete structure. That is why…
During the winter months, when snow has taken over every inch of not only your driveway, but also your jobsite, it can be incredibly frustrating…
Although contractors might wish they did not have to perform tasks like pouring concrete in winter, construction does not stop when temperatures drop. As the…
Concrete has numerous properties that can be studied and recorded, but its compressive strength has generally been the center of attention. Indeed, in most projects,…
Make the Most of the Concrete Maturity Method with These Calibration TipsOne of our favorite subjects to write about is concrete maturity. One of—if not…
Norman Lauzon is the Senior Project Manager at Ledcor, a successful and diversified construction company that partners with projects across North America. Norman has more…
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