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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 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…

Relationship Between Concrete Curing, Concrete Temperature, and Concrete Strength

Giatec Scientific Inc. May 18, 2020

Although concrete curing, concrete temperature, and concrete strength are three different things with three different meanings, they are not independent of one another. There is…

What Is the Concrete Maturity Method ASTM C1074?: Frequently Asked Questions

Icaro Mariani May 12, 2020

The concrete maturity method ASTM C1074 is a non-destructive approach that allows the estimation of the strength of in-place concrete. The method uses the temperature…

Maturity vs. Pull-Out: Which Concrete Testing Method Should You Choose?

Giatec Scientific Inc. May 8, 2020

When it comes to testing compressive concrete strength, there are several methods to choose from. Field-cured cylinder testing is the most common method utilized for…

Using Maturity to Increase Allowable Concrete Temperature Gradients

Étienne Noël May 4, 2020

With the evolution of the construction industry, we are building structures bigger than ever before. These massive structures are mostly made of concrete and often…

Practical Installation Locations of Wireless Concrete Maturity Sensors

Sarah De Carufel April 27, 2020

The traditional way to determine whether a concrete element is strong enough for critical construction operation is to monitor concrete strength using field cured cylinders….

Avoiding the Uncertainties of Concrete Cylinder Testing with the Maturity Method

Étienne Noël April 21, 2020

Concrete is a material that has been used for over a millennia. Concrete is the most used construction material in the whole world! More than…

Giatec and binni Work Together to Increase Operational Efficiency on Construction Projects

Wes Morrison April 17, 2020

Construction is difficult and complex. As the design and architecture of buildings and infrastructure progresses – the means, methods, and tools used to build the…

Essential Tips for Heating Concrete in Winter

Giatec Scientific Inc. April 17, 2020

As extreme weather conditions in the winter arrive, construction companies must prepare to face possible problems that could arise. Educating contractors to adapt to cold…

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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

Relationship Between Concrete Curing, Concrete Temperature, and Concrete Strength

What Is the Concrete Maturity Method ASTM C1074?: Frequently Asked Questions

Maturity vs. Pull-Out: Which Concrete Testing Method Should You Choose?

Using Maturity to Increase Allowable Concrete Temperature Gradients

Practical Installation Locations of Wireless Concrete Maturity Sensors

Avoiding the Uncertainties of Concrete Cylinder Testing with the Maturity Method

Giatec and binni Work Together to Increase Operational Efficiency on Construction Projects

Essential Tips for Heating Concrete in Winter

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