The Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the growth of Ontario manufacturing. They connect, convene and collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations to support the growth of Ontario manufacturing. …
In the news yet again! On-Site Magazine, Canada’s construction magazine of choice, covers Giatec’s mission to take on primitive concrete testing techniques in their August 2018 issue. To learn all about the journey to revolutionizing…
Concrete.tv has just published a fantastic overview of Giatec’s industry-disrupting concrete-testing technologies in their August 2018 issue of Concrete Trends Magazine. Download your copy and find out all about the most advanced concrete strength sensor…
Giatec is being recognized yet again, this time by BuiltWorlds’ 2018 Building Tech 50 List. We are proud to be one of the top 50 companies paving the way for smarter construction and connected buildings…
Every year the Ottawa Business Journal recognizes 10 local companies for their substantial, sustainable, and profitable growth. We’re happy to announce that Giatec has been recognized by OBJ as one of Ottawa’s Fastest Growing Companies…
Giatec’s President and Co-Founder, Dr. Pouria Ghods, was recognized as one of this year’s Forty Under 40 in the National Capital Region. This prestigious award is given out every year to 40 of Ottawa’s youngest,…
Alumni from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Engineering are recognized for their contributions. Aali Aalizeh (PhD ’10 – Civil Engineering) was awarded the 2017 Financial Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
National Research Council Canada hails Giatec Scientific Inc. a success story for advancing the construction industry with technology and research. Article focuses on the success of Giatec products: iCOR®, XCell™ (corrosion detectors) and wireless concrete…
Giatec CEO and co-founder, Aali Alizadeh is interviewed on Techopia Live to unpack the challenges of concrete construction. Interview highlights Giatec’s revolutionary impact as an Ottawa start-up and global leader in the concrete industry.
Get to Know Aali Alizadeh, the CEO of Giatec Scientific and distinguished Forty Under 40 award recipient.
Brand differentiation, customer loyalty and quick decision-making capabilities are some of the benefits of using SmartRock™ Plus. This article explores some of the reasons why concrete producer, Stoneway Concrete uses SmartRock™ Plus. SmartRock™ Plus is…
Announcing Giatec’s selection to participate in the C100: 48 Hours in the Valley in San Francisco. Giatec was nominated for being one of Canada’s most promising companies; leading in IoT solutions, disruption and entrepreneurship.
SmartRock: The Smallest Power Tool for Concrete Testing Small but mighty is the perfect descriptor for SmartRock2™. Weighing a mere 30 grams and only 2” inches in dimension, the SmartRock2™ sensor precisely monitors concrete temperature…
Wood and concrete have been used in construction for thousands of years and for good reason. Both materials have properties that make them appealing building materials. In today’s blog, we are going to tackle the…
Potholes are a huge problem all over North America, but nowhere are the detrimental effects more evident than in Canada’s capital, Ottawa. The city has experienced 42 freeze-thaw cycles since November and has performed nearly…
It’s been a busy summer already for Giatec, and we’re not slowing down as we welcome four new members to the SmartRock™ Plus producer family. These ready-mix producers have embraced technology by integrating wireless concrete…
Concrete and asphalt are the main materials that are used to pave the roads that paint our landscapes throughout the globe and connect us to one another. Every driver, bus dweller, and sidewalk trekker knows…
The half-cell potential test is the only corrosion monitoring technique standardized by ASTM. It is used to determine the probability of corrosion within the rebar in reinforced concrete structures. This blog dives into the specifics…
A few days ago, CNN published an article entitled “Concrete is a disaster for our planet: can the building industry break its addiction?” causing an uproar from thousands of construction industry professionals. Rightly so. The…
When it comes to Smart Construction and Intelligent Building Operation, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a powerhouse that has revolutionized many aspects of the industry—including concrete installations and applications. Essentially, the IoT is a…
Precast concrete is concrete which has been poured in a reusable mold or form and is then cured outside of a job site, such as a precast plant, and later transported and lifted or ‘tilted’…
The Who’s Who of Construction on LinkedIn There are many companies, people, and groups that share valuable information, knowledge-based content and updates about the construction industry, and promote innovations and advancements in science and technology…
At Giatec, we believe that today’s civil engineering researchers are shaping cities of the future. That’s why we have launched an annual contest to recognize innovative research and thought leadership in the world of civil…
Construction is still regarded as a traditional industry with heavy focus on physical tools, pen and paper. Nevertheless, digitization is around the corner and new technologies have already started to become an active part of…
Service-Life Prediction for Reinforced Concrete Exposed to Chloride-Induced Corrosion Risk: Are We Just Rolling the Dice? Corrosion of reinforcing steel is the most prominent cause of deterioration in reinforced concrete in North America and many…
Construction jobsites are joining the modern world by incorporating smart technology into an internet of things ecosystem. The internet of things (IoT) is a term for a network of devices, sensors, and people connected to…
Celebrating Innovations in Concrete and Construction Gone are the days of horse-drawn carts and unpaved roads. Before ready-mix trucks were invented, concrete construction was driven by horse power. In those times, horses would trek rugged…
Paris, here we come! The Giatec office is buzzing with activity as we prepare for the International Exhibition for Construction and Infrastructure, a.k.a. Intermat. This year’s show is taking place from the 23rd to 28th of April 2018, and will welcome 1,500 exhibitors and 183,000 visitors from 167 countries. …
Recently, we discussed how the use of 3D printers at construction jobsites may soon become common practice. Advances in 3D-printing technologies have resulted in the ability to craft anything from chocolate and food to statues…
Reviewing Top New Technology from 2017 We all know how much technology plays a roll in our every day lives. Not only is it changing the way we do things at home and in the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recent advances in drone technologies (also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, UAVs) and non-destructive testing (NDT) have led to significant changes in the way data is collected in the field, especially when it comes to…
In today’s digital world, the use of tablets in the business environment is becoming increasingly popular. This is true for the construction industry as well, where tablets are being used to give contractors and engineers…
A Viable Alternative to Corrosion Causing Road Salt In Canada and other parts of the world with colder climates, road salt has been used for decades to ease the effects of ice on roads and…
Understanding the Underlying Mechanisms of Creep in Concrete Concrete is one of the main materials utilized in civil engineering construction in the modern age with an annual production of roughly 20 billion tons. For instance,…
On a job site, time is money and so delays can be costly. But what if making a small change could shave days off your schedule — and save big bucks? That’s a premise behind…
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, we can see the multitude of ways in which cement…
Why Ensuring Proper Quality Control is Important On March 15th, 2018 a 950-ton, partially assembled pedestrian bridge at Florida International University (FIU) collapsed onto the busy highway below after only five days of its placement,…
It’s cold out there! Shoulder season has brought record-breaking cold temperatures across Canada and the United States. Not only are these temperature fluctuations uncomfortable (to say the least), but they’re also taking their toll on…
At Giatec, we always take customer feedback seriously in order to add value to our products and give users the best possible experience. Today we’re excited to announce the launch of our new and improved…
From controlling everything including your lights and laundry via your smartphone, to your Amazon Alexa randomly laughing in what some call a very creepy manner, IoT is everywhere. Not only is it surrounding us in…
An educational video on the concept and measurement techniques of concrete electrical resistivity and its application in the durability-related studies in concrete materials. Parameters affecting the resistivity measurement are described. More…
Made up of water, aggregate (rock, sand, or gravel), and Portland cement, concrete is the most widely used construction material. Its popularity is mainly due to the fact that concrete is flexible, cheap, and durable.…
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.
Combining wireless concrete sensors and mobile apps, Giatec has developed smart IoT-based technologies, like SmartRock™ concrete maturity sensors, for real-time monitoring of concrete properties. This provides critical information to contractors so they can make efficient and informed decisions on the jobsite, ultimately saving time and money. Ready-mix producers also leverage the SmartRock™ Plus cloud, which gives them access to concrete performance data to optimize their mix designs. Learn More
