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Giatec is driving breakthrough innovations in the concrete industry, bringing real-time data on concrete performance to the forefront of every construction jobsite. Their suite of hardware and software products, including non-destructive testing technologies, IoT solutions, and wireless sensors, analyze data throughout concrete’s lifecycle, helping to build structures faster, safer, and more economically.

The Top 25 Concrete Influencers to Follow in 2020

Giatec Scientific August 7, 2020

As social media platforms continue to grow, it can be overwhelming to decide who to follow. That is why we created this list of our…

Wood vs. Concrete: The Best Choice for Builders and GCs

Giatec Scientific July 23, 2020

Wood and concrete have been used in construction for thousands of years and for good reason. Both materials have properties that make them appealing building…

Detect the Rate of Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete Structures in Seconds

Sarah De Carufel July 17, 2020

Corrosion is a natural process that begins when the steel rebar within reinforced concrete starts to rust. According to ACI, “corrosion occurs when the protective…

What is the Concrete Maturity Curve and Why Does it Matter?

Étienne Noël July 14, 2020

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,…

The Concrete Cube Test Explained

Giatec Scientific July 10, 2020

Concrete testing methods differ from place to place and each country has their own specifications that must be followed. While engineers and project managers in…

10 Important Things to be Considered in Concrete Maturity Calibration

Giatec Scientific July 8, 2020

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…

Take Thermal Control of Your Concrete with SmartRock

Étienne Noël July 7, 2020

Mass concrete pours are becoming more and more present in the construction industry. As our ambition grows, the size of our concrete structures grow with…

Comparative Analysis and Strength Estimation of Fresh Concrete

Giatec Scientific July 2, 2020

Giatec would like to recognize Najeebullah Tareen, Junkyeong Kim, Won-Kyu Kim, and Seunghee Park of Sungkyunkwan University for their incredible research regarding the strength estimation…

The Lighter Side of Concrete

Giatec Scientific June 29, 2020

In 1971, the One Shell Plaza pierced the Texas skyline, breaking the city record for the tallest building. This 52-storey building broke another record as…

Potholes—An Expensive and Recurring Problem for Cities

Sarah McGuire June 26, 2020

Potholes are a huge problem all over North America, but nowhere are the detrimental effects more evident than in Canada’s capital, Ottawa. According to CTV…

Testing Concrete Quality and Durability in Seconds with Surf™

Alicia Hearns June 23, 2020

As the demand for new concrete structures continues to increase, contractors need better and more efficient ways to test concrete quality and durability. For this…

Q&A: Norman Lauzon Explains how Concrete Maturity Sensors are Changing the Jobsite

Hannah Scott June 19, 2020

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…

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…

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…

Field-Cured vs. Standard-Cured Cylinders: How They Affect Concrete Performance

Sarah De Carufel June 2, 2020

How do Curing Methods Affect Concrete Field Performance?ASTM C31 is the standard that defines two different concrete curing conditions, standard curing and field curing. This…

Preventing Infrastructure Failure: Six Methods for Modern Bridge Inspection to Avoid Damage and Deterioration

Sarah McGuire May 29, 2020

Damaged and deteriorating bridges are a major concern when it comes to transportation infrastructures. According to the ARTBA Bridge Report, “1 in 3 U.S. bridges…

5 AI Solutions Disrupting the Construction Industry in 2020

Tahmid Mehdi May 25, 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely used to solve problems in industries like finance and healthcare, however, the construction industry has generally had a slower rate…

Monitoring Concrete Temperature in Oceania

Common Challenges When Measuring Concrete Temperature Differential on the Construction Site

Alicia Hearns May 21, 2020

Controlling the temperature of concrete on construction sites poses many challenges. It is critical to keep track of your concrete temperature differential to ensure the…

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The Top 25 Concrete Influencers to Follow in 2020

Wood vs. Concrete: The Best Choice for Builders and GCs

Detect the Rate of Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete Structures in Seconds

What is the Concrete Maturity Curve and Why Does it Matter?

The Concrete Cube Test Explained

10 Important Things to be Considered in Concrete Maturity Calibration

Take Thermal Control of Your Concrete with SmartRock

Comparative Analysis and Strength Estimation of Fresh Concrete

The Lighter Side of Concrete

Potholes—An Expensive and Recurring Problem for Cities

Testing Concrete Quality and Durability in Seconds with Surf™

Q&A: Norman Lauzon Explains how Concrete Maturity Sensors are Changing the Jobsite

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

The Importance of Concrete Temperature Gradients

Field-Cured vs. Standard-Cured Cylinders: How They Affect Concrete Performance

Preventing Infrastructure Failure: Six Methods for Modern Bridge Inspection to Avoid Damage and Deterioration

5 AI Solutions Disrupting the Construction Industry in 2020

Common Challenges When Measuring Concrete Temperature Differential on the Construction Site

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