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…
If you’ve already looked at our SmartRock® Plus product page, then you know that this program helps ready-mix producers differentiate their company, and mixes, within…
If you are looking to become an engineer in Canada or the United States, you must hold and maintain a license from an engineering regulator….
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 TemperaturesFor many construction companies it is approaching the time of the year when dropping temperatures play a massive role in…
As the leaves start to change, and the temperature starts to drop, construction companies are gearing up for the colder weather and all the potential…
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…
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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 AgainOne of the most frustrating setbacks that occurs on jobsites is low concrete breaks. It seems like they always happen…
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…
