One of the most talked about trends, not only in the construction industry, but in every field, is the discussion of the role of “big…
Giatec continues to uphold the value of bridging the gap between academic research and sustainable construction on the jobsite. Every year, we recognize civil engineering…
The use of data and analytics has permeated all aspects of construction, and concrete is no exception. The value of data and information is really…
Optimizing Jobsite Workflow in Cold Temperatures For many construction companies it is approaching the time of the year when dropping temperatures play a massive role…
Winter construction presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to concrete pouring. Cold weather can significantly impact concrete curing, potentially leading to costly delays and…
Concrete is a permeable substance capable of absorbing and releasing moisture, which can continue to affect the RH of a slab long after it’s been…
The concrete cracking article originally appeared on Bluey Technologies (archived). Detect the Rate of Rebar Corrosion in Seconds Evaluate and measure corrosion in real time…
The construction job site is now ripe for fundamental changes that enable productivity, safety, process improvement and new tools. The Internet of Things (IoT) is…
Maturity is a concept that has existed since the 1950s. Since then, various equations have been proposed to measure the maturity of concrete. This chapter…
Never Have a Low Break Again One of the most frustrating setbacks that occurs on jobsites is low concrete breaks. It seems like they always…
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably getting ready to use wireless concrete maturity sensors, like SmartRock®, on your jobsite to monitor the strength of…
Introducing new technology and software into the construction industry has increasingly been a focus in recent years. This type of software can involve processing large…
Testing concrete’s strength is essential, but is also messy and expensive. One needs to create test cylinders, cure them properly, transport them to the lab…
Time performance is one of the most crucial factors when working on a project. A delayed schedule not only eats into your profits, it also…
The construction industry is often described as being “slow”. Often this refers to how long it takes to complete a project, especially when multiple industry…
With traditional concrete strength testing practices, that is the use of cylinder break tests, the reliance on third-party testing labs is detrimental to a project’s…
It’s no secret that the construction industry has been dealing with a severe labor shortage. While the industry itself is booming and the need for…
For project managers and contractors, there is nothing more frustrating than when a job is running behind schedule. Not only does it eat into your…
