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It’s that time of year again, and no, we’re not referring to the holidays. We’re talking about World of Concrete, and it’s happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 22 to 25, 2019.As usual, the event will be packed—over 1,500 exhibitors, tons of demos, educational seminars, workshops, high-profile speakers, and more opportunities to network than ever.But one of the things we’re most excited about is SmartRock’s nomination for Most Innovative Product (MIP) award in the Business and Technology category. This award recognizes all segments of the concrete and masonry industries. Winners are selected by a panel of experts, editors, and, last but not least, WOC attendees.You can vote on the show floor at WOC 2019 from Tuesday, January 22 to Friday, January 25. Ballot boxes are located near the entrance of each hall (lobby of South Hall, lobby…

Ottawa, Canada: Giatec Scientific will receive a combined $3.2 million in federal funding to further study how the company’s technology can reduce the amount of CO2 emissions associated with concrete production.Funding of $2.4 million was announced by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development on October 3rd, 2018, as part of a $58.6 million investment in 14 Canadian clean technology companies. These projects are being funded through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), which works with Canadian companies to bring clean technologies to market. Giatec is well positioned to capitalize on the growth of cleantech, as Global experts expect the clean technology market to grow to $2.5 trillion by 2022.Giatec will also receive a contribution of up to $800,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to support the research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) applications for predictive…

SmartRock and Giatec Integrate with the World’s Leading Construction Management Software, ProcoreAustin, Texas: Giatec, the creators of SmartRock®, announced today a partnership with Procore, a leading provider of cloud-based applications for construction companies, at the Groundbreak construction conference in Austin, Texas.Procore users can access the SmartRock® integration from the Procore App Marketplace, allowing teams to share real-time reports for all of their major concrete projects. SmartRock® is the first concrete sensor and materials testing solution to integrate with Procore software.SmartRock® is the most trusted wire-free concrete sensor on Earth, used by Project Managers, Engineers, and Field Operators in over 3000 projects across 80 countries. The sensors are easily attached to the rebar before pouring, monitoring in-situ temperature and concrete strength instantly. Unlike time-consuming and error-prone cylinder break tests, or cumbersome wired sensors, SmartRock® is simple to install and gives teams…

Last month, Keytec showcased Giatec products at The Social Infrastructure Maintenance Show. The exhibition, held in Tokyo from July 18-20th, saw tens of thousands of attendees from the building, maintenance, and construction industry. It featured the latest technologies and innovations related to the maintenance and renewal of infrastructure. Bringing Giatec Products to JapanThe goal of the exhibition is to showcase and improve the technology offered to ensure safe infrastructure in the future. The annual exhibition, which is heading into its 11th year, expects a record-breaking turnout with 40,000 visitors and 500 companies to attend next year. About KeytecKeytec has been Giatec’s exclusive distributors in Japan for over three years. Based out of Tokyo and Kansai, Keytec sells and rents non-destructive inspection equipment to the construction industry. Concrete strength and durability has become a problem with Japan’s aging infrastructure, and Keytec…

This past Wednesday, July 11, DECON UC and the Asociación de Constructores Civiles UC organized a seminar explaining how to effectively apply the new NCh170 standard for concrete.The goal of the event was to educate construction project managers, general contractors, quality control inspectors, and field professionals on implementing the 2016 version of the standard at jobsites as well as to introduce them to the latest in concrete testing technologies, including the newly accepted concrete maturity testing method for early-age strength estimation of concrete. Using the Maturity Method to Make Construction More Efficient and SustainableThe Chilean government, educational institutions, and CORFO are committed to reducing the cost of construction by 20% and to reducing carbon emissions (CO2eq) by 30% by the year 2025. The realization of both of these goals is now more possible than ever with the implementation of the…

Giatec is excited to announce that we’ve entered into a partnership agreement with industry giant PCL Construction.With offices all over Canada, the United States, Australia, and the Caribbean, PCL Construction is one of the largest contractors in North America and is leading the industry with its implementation of innovative, cloud-based concrete testing solutions.As part of its agreement with Giatec, which was made official in October 2017, PCL Construction has approved the use of SmartRock concrete maturity sensors across all the company’s projects in all their locations.Faster, Cheaper, and More Reliable Concrete Strength TestingTo date, over ten PCL Construction offices have had overwhelmingly positive experiences using SmartRock2 concrete temperature and strength sensors to keep up with aggressive construction schedules.“It [SmartRock2] seemed like the only option at a price point that would work effectively for our scale of operation,” says April Smith,…

Attention all Australian contractors—you can now purchase Giatec’s SmartRock concrete maturity sensors across all states and territories of Australia from our new distribution partner, BERRA Construction Products, and their network of trusted distributors.We have chosen to partner with BERRA because of their decades of expertise in all areas of construction, their commitment to quality, and their passion for providing the latest concrete solutions.About BERRA Construction ProductsBERRA is an innovative solutions provider that delivers emerging technologies to the Australian construction industry. They work with world leaders in construction materials, equipment, and IoT solutions for the concrete, construction, infrastructure, engineering, and mining industries.BERRA’s goal is to make construction projects more efficient, in terms of both money and time, without compromising quality. Working with a network of trusted distribution leaders, BERRA provides access to their systems in all states and territories of Australia.Discovering…

It was a big week for our President and Co-Founder, Pouria Ghods, who was named one of this year’s Forty Under 40. This prestigious award is given out every year to exactly 40 of Ottawa’s youngest, brightest leaders to recognize and celebrate their business accomplishments, professional expertise, and involvement in the community. Pour smarter, build stronger.Get the Concrete Pour Checklist today! Download Free Checklist This win is well-deserved to say the least. Pouria is one of the hardest working people we’ve ever met. In addition to the day-to-day engagements that come with running a successful global business, he has been helping to move Giatec’s growing team into a new office space, overseeing the launch of several new products, and preparing for Intermat, one of the biggest European construction trade shows.Despite his busy schedule, he always makes time to talk to…

Asociacion Argentina del Hormigon Elaborado: National Concrete ConventionClapen Instruments S.A is an Argentine distributor of analytical instruments and specialized equipment, as well as Giatec’s official distributor in the Argentine market. One of their increasingly popular distribution products is the SmartRock2™ sensor.During November 16th to 18th, Clapen Instruments S.A representatives showcased the sensor at the Asociacion Argentina del Hormigon Elaborado (AAHE) convention in Mendoza, Argentina. The AAHE is a national event that attracts key figures in the construction industry. Notably, their networking and learning opportunities contribute to the success of the annual event.The convention’s focus on education and information sharing is evident as the second day is dedicated to lectures and seminars. In alignment with a series of lectures on technological innovation, Clapen representative Ariel Santorio delivered a presentation on SmartRock2™ to an audience of 200 people.Overall, Clapen’s presence at the…

Giatec Wins at the Best Ottawa Business AwardsThe Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa Business Journal hosted another dazzling event for their annual award ceremony, affectionately known as the BOBs. The Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) were held at the Westin Hotel on 15 November, 2017.Giatec Scientific Inc. co-founders Aali R. Alizadeh and Pouria Ghods attended along with members of their team to receive the Best Performance in Sales Award. Winning this award came as a tremendous honour and great accolades to add to a growing list of awards the company has received. Last year, Giatec was awarded the 2016 Award for Best Performance in Exports.Event RecapThe flow of elegant dresses and dapper suits that crossed the red carpet was reminiscent of the Emmy’s and American Music Awards. It was definitely a night to remember with an impressive turnout of…