Knowledge Center
Welcome to Giatec’s Knowledge Center, your go-to construction industry hub. Here, you’ll find in-depth content, infographics, tip sheets, whitepapers, and eBooks designed to help you stay at the forefront of industry innovation. Explore our resources and empower your team to tackle challenges, improve efficiency, and lead the future of construction.
Whether you’re looking to stay ahead in the industry or refine your processes, our Knowledge Center has everything you need!
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As we welcome the new year, let’s review the most pressing challenges of the concrete industry, from efficiency and quality control to cost management and sustainability. Download our 12 Innovations Set to Transform Concreting in 2025 calendar and learn how academic and technological advancements are solving these issues while shaping the future of the structures we build.
At Giatec, we understand the concerns of the industry as it grapples with the significant challenges that come with a changing workforce, sustainability efforts, and the advancement of construction technologies. With the new year rapidly approaching, we have prepared a comprehensive Tip Sheet with 5 key solutions for industry leaders seeking to revolutionize their jobsite operations and pioneer tomorrow’s trends.
Welcome to the premier resource for engineers seeking to revolutionize their concrete monitoring processes. Giatec is proud to present the SmartRock® Guide for Engineers on Record, a comprehensive, must-have document that equips you with the knowledge and tools to enhance your concrete testing and monitoring efficiency.
Concrete temperature monitoring is the process of recording temperature data as the concrete cures to ensure proper hydration and optimal strength development. It is a key part of the construction process that helps mitigate the risk of concrete cracking while maintaining structural integrity. There exist several ways to monitor concrete temperature within a construction project, each with its benefits.
Download a thorough cold-weather concreting checklist that covers every stage from pre pour to post. Ensure your cold weather pours are done right.
At Giatec, we understand the importance of elevating the quality of your construction project. Building concrete structures often comes with a myriad of challenges and hectic activity at the job site. For that reason, we have created a comprehensive checklist for general contractors and project managers to properly address key aspects of concrete pouring. The Quality Control Checklist is designed to help you ensure quality and compliance, minimize risks, and facilitate a successful and efficient concrete placement.
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 it.
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 it.
Measuring the early-age strength of concrete is an important step in discerning its strength. The challenge lies in finding a way to obtain concrete strength data in a simple, yet fast, and efficient manner. With sensors, measuring concrete strength, also referred to as “maturity”, is a non-destructive method that can greatly optimize your jobsite schedule.
The heat produced by concrete during curing is called heat of hydration. This exothermic reaction occurs when water and cement react. The amount of heat produced during the reaction is largely related to the composition and fineness of the cement.
For many construction companies, it is approaching the time of the year when dropping temperatures play a massive role in your workers day to day operations, especially where concrete is involved. Concrete temperature monitoring becomes more critical in cold weather as low temperatures decrease the rate of strength development during curing. For this reason, accurate and consistent temperature monitoring of your in-situ slab is important so that the quality of your structure is optimal.
