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…
Construction is difficult and complex. As the design and architecture of buildings and infrastructure progresses – the means, methods, and tools used to build the…
As extreme weather conditions in the winter arrive, construction companies need to be prepared to face the possible problems that could arrive. To prevent issues…
No matter where you are in the world, the ability to accurately measure the early age compressive strength of concrete is vital for a wide…
Giatec would like to congratulate Lijie Chen and Ray Kai Leung Su of Hong Kong for their publication of “Effect of High Rebar Temperature During…
Concrete testing is essential for all construction projects. Testing, in general, is a very lengthy and costly process. Traditional methods of concrete testing require additional…
Cement is a binding material that has contributed to the creation of historical monuments, but as we shift from 3000 BC into the twenty-first century,…
In the construction industry, innovations that reduce costs and speed up project completion are highly sought after—so it’s no wonder that we’re seeing a resurgence…
If you are in the concrete industry, conferences such as World of Concrete (WOC), ConExpo, and American Concrete Institute’s ACI Concrete Convention make for important…
Rebar corrosion is a recurrent problem in the construction industry. More specifically, it can affect the quality of a project by cracking and damaging the…
Giatec would like to congratulate Karthik Obla, Rongjin Hong, and Stuart Sherman of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and Dale P. Bentz and Scott…
SmartRock® Plus is the next level in online concrete monitoring and branded concrete mix design, helping ready-mix producers differentiate their company, and mixes, within their local markets….
Since its commercial takeoff in the last three decades, the use of maturity sensors has historically been driven by contractors. In deploying this testing method…
A shortage of skilled labor continues to be the dominate issue in the construction industry, and rightfully so. However, delays in construction schedules have always…
As the leading wireless sensor for monitoring concrete temperature and strength, SmartRock® gives you reliable and accurate data in real-time. The sensors are fully embedded…
Why Concrete Temperature Testing Is Important During Extreme WeatherThe heat produced by concrete during curing is called heat of hydration. This exothermic reaction occurs when…
World of Concrete, one of the largest annual construction tradeshows, is just over a month away. With an expected 1,500 companies and 60,000 registered industry…
High rise buildings are a huge undertaking—no pun intended. In terms of scale, personnel, timelines, costs, scheduling, planning, and logistics—high rise construction projects are significant…
