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Highlights OP cement and one-part alkali-activated blast furnace slag (AAS) mortars were compared. Effects of subzero temperatures on hardened-state properties were determined. One-part AAS mortar gained a higher compressive strength. Compressive strength retrieval in AAS mortar after converting it to room temperature. Construction season in cold areas could be extended by using one-part AAS materials. Abstract The construction season is limited in northern countries due to the severe cold weather conditions and their detrimental impacts on concrete quality. Thus, there are excessive expenses required annually for insulation and energy-intensive heating systems for cold-weather concreting. This experimental study aimed to investigate the potential of using high-strength one-part alkali-activated blast furnace slag (AAS) in cold weather without the need for supplementary heating systems. Therefore, the impacts of different subzero curing temperatures on the hardened properties of one-part AAS mortar in comparison with…

This week’s construction tech news with James Benham (@JamesMBenham), and Rob McKinney (@ConAppGuru) Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote Featuring: Interview with Aali Alizadeh from Giatec Construction Tech News of the Week

Giatec has announced that their artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, Roxi, is now incorporated in SmartMix, a new web-based dashboard that enables producers to optimize concrete materials and predict the performance of their mixes. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote “The SmartMix platform has helped us communicate with our customers and provide transparency. We can give them better insights into when our mixes will achieve a specified early-age strength to help them with their construction schedule,” says Patrick Frawley, P.E., Director of Quality Assurance, Central Concrete. With the SmartMix dashboard, producers can adjust the proportions of their concrete mixes, such as the use of chemical admixtures and amount of cement. With millions of datapoints used to train the AI algorithm, the program’s…

Pouria Ghods and his colleagues at Giatec Scientific aren’t just paying lip service to fighting climate change ​– they have a concrete plan of action. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote One of Ottawa’s hottest tech startups, Giatec specializes in developing wireless sensors that measure the quality and consistency of concrete during the construction process and beyond. Founded just over a decade ago, the company has evolved into a global leader in its field. Giatec appeared on OBJ’s list of fastest-growing companies three years ago, and last fall it finished in the top 100 on Canadian Business magazine’s prestigious Growth List with five-year revenue growth of nearly 1,400 per cent. Now, the engineering whizzes at Giatec have turned their attention to tackling one…

SmartMix Online Dashboard Equips Producers with a Comprehensive Platform that Improves Concrete Mix Performance and Reduces CO2 Emissions Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote Giatec, world leader in concrete testing technologies, has announced that their artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, Roxi, is now incorporated in SmartMix, a new web-based dashboard that enables producers to optimize concrete materials and predict the performance of their mixes. “The SmartMix platform has helped us communicate with our customers and provide transparency. We can give them better insights into when our mixes will achieve a specified early-age strength to help them with their construction schedule,” says Patrick Frawley, P.E., Director of Quality Assurance, Central Concrete.

Giatec’s SmartMix is a web-based dashboard that enables producers to optimize concrete materials and predict the performance of their mixes.  Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote “The SmartMix platform has helped us communicate with our customers and provide transparency. We can give them better insights into when our mixes will achieve a specified early-age strength to help them with their construction schedule,” says Patrick Frawley, P.E., Director of Quality Assurance, Central Concrete. Giatec Scientific Inc.With the SmartMix dashboard, producers can adjust the proportions of their concrete mixes, such as the use of chemical admixtures and amount of cement. With millions of datapoints used to train Roxi, Giatec’s artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, the program’s suggestions ensure that these adjustments will meet a mix’s…

Giatec is a world leader in concrete testing technologies. Giatec SmartMix now incorporates their artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, Roxi.  This is a new online dashboard that enables producers to optimize concrete materials and predict the performance of their mixes. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote “The SmartMix platform has helped us communicate with our customers and provide transparency. We can give them better insights into when our mixes will achieve a specified early-age strength to help them with their construction schedule.” Says Patrick Frawley, P.E., Director of Quality Assurance, Central Concrete. With the SmartMix dashboard, producers can adjust the proportions of their concrete mixes, such as the use of chemical admixtures and amount of cement. With millions of datapoints used to train…

The Government of Canada today announced an investment of $55.1 million to be distributed among 20 cleantech companies from across Canada. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote The funding comes from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) and is meant to support small and medium-sized companies that are developing solutions to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lessen the environmental impacts of conventional mining methods and support sustainable agricultural practices. Recipients of the funding include startups in the cleantech and agtech sectors. The more than $55 million is part of the federal government’s climate protection plan, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in December. As part of this, $750 million was allotted to re-capitalize SDTC over the next five years, with part…

More than $55 million to support R&D on clean solutions in the energy, agricultural and resources sectors Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote The Government of Canada is making investments that will lay the groundwork for a stronger, greener and more resilient economy, which will create opportunities for all Canadians. A strong economic recovery will be built on Canada’s leadership in growing markets in the low-carbon economy. That is why the government is supporting Canadian innovators in clean technology, as the solutions they create will support well-paying jobs for Canadians and help contribute to the global fight against climate change. Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced investments of $55.1 million in 20 clean technology…

Title: Numerical Simulation of Internal Relative Humidity of Concrete Exposed to Drying Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote Author(s): Sarah De Carufel, Andrew Fahim, Pouria Ghods, and Rouhollah Aalizadeh Publication: Materials Journal Volume: 117 Issue: 6 Appears on pages(s): 101-110 Keywords: ASTM F2170; concrete drying; concrete relative humidity; finite element modeling; moisture transport; permeability; pore size distribution; resilient flooring Date: 11/1/2020 Abstract:This paper presents a model developed to predict the internal relative humidity (RH) of concrete during drying. The model makes use of simplified inputs, including the concrete mixture design and the cement Bogue composition, thus making it accessible to engineers and practitioners. These inputs are used to separately determine the permeability of both liquid and vapor phases, hence solving for moisture transport through an empirical derivation of…

Join Robert Cumming, Director of Environment at Lafarge Eastern Canada, as he explains how we plan to build a world that is greener, smarter and that works for all. Learn about our efforts toward a Net Zero future and circular economy. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote

January 28 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pm The Net Zero Construction Conference brings together the top leaders in sustainable construction to discuss the trends and technologies that are paving the way for a net-zero future.   Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote Schedule 11:30am (EST) Opening Remarks 11:45am (EST) Sustainable Construction Practices That Pay Off 12:45pm (EST) The Drive to Net Zero: Going from “Talking the Talk” to “Walking the Walk” – LaFarge Canada 1:10pm (EST) Procore & Power of Platform 1:30pm (EST)  Break 1:45pm (EST)  Setting the Foundation for our Future Panel 2:30pm (EST)  Chair Yoga Break 2:45pm (EST) Ready Mix Producer Perspective to Low Carbon Concrete – US Concrete 3:05pm (EST)  Top 10 Ways to Reduce Concrete’s Carbon Footprint 3:35pm (EST)…

The 2021 issue of the Canadian Concrete Pumpers magazine includes features on Edmonton’s LRT project, wind farm projects that Lafarge is working on in the Canadian Prairies, and more. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote  

Giatec, a global company known for the first wireless concrete testing sensor and artificial intelligence (AI), unveils their predictions for the construction industry in 2021 including a significant increase in the use of labour-saving tools, digital technologies and software, and growth in online learning. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote Jobsites are trying to adapt and find solutions to the challenges presented by the pandemic since it began in late 2019. It is predicted that the use of new technologies and construction automation software will increase because it will assist in reducing the amount of close contact between individuals onsite and follow health and safety guidelines in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These trends will help offset…

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The American Society of Concrete Contractors has named Cleveland general contractor Donley’s Inc. and Davidson, N.C. specialty contractor Wayne Brothers Inc. as W. Burr Bennett Award for Safety Excellence recipients, based on 2019 metrics. The ASCC Safety & Risk Management Council presents the honor in partnership with major underwriter CNA, judging candidates on three years of performance indicators; a self-assessment checklist of company practices; and, detailed descriptions of safety plans and culture. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote Among top-performing general contractors, Donley’s also earned an Outstanding Safety Achievement Award for lowest incident rate (160,000-650,000 work hours), joining Sundt Construction Inc., Tempe, Ariz. (> 650,000 work hours) and Quesenberry’s Inc., Big Stone Gap, Va. (> 160,000 work hours). Leading Outstanding…

Giatec is emphasizing safety on construction jobsites during COVID-19 with wireless concrete monitoring sensors, SmartRock. These award-winning sensors give contractors access to a comprehensive analysis of their concrete’s performance directly on their mobile devices. This speeds up and enhances the process of collecting, analyzing, and sharing important data without the need to be in close contact with other workers on the jobsite. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote Since the global pandemic began in late 2019 construction projects around the world have been decreasing the number of workers onsite, or shutting down altogether, in an effort to reduce contact between individuals and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Project managers are turning to advanced technologies to offset resulting setbacks while continuing…

The Faculty of Engineering at uOttawa presents Make the Future Industry Insights, a new web series hosted by Zoya Abou-Jaish, a fourth year Electrical Engineering student. While respecting social distancing, Zoya virtually met with faculty alumni to get a better idea of what’s going on in their industry. She also took this opportunity to ask them questions about their career path since graduation. Big Projects Deserve Better Protection Keep mega pours safe from cold-weather risks. Real-time insights, up to 1,000 ft away with SmartRock® Long Range Request a Quote Thanks to their knowledge and experience, alumni offer precious advice to students and young alumni as part of this web series. They reflect about what they could have done differently if they could go back in time. In conclusion, there are certainly some lessons to be learned from past economic crises….