Advanced Construction Technology: Innovations, Trends, and Best Practices Archives

The Impact of the Labor Shortage in the Construction Industry

April 30, 2019

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…

Eliminating Field-Cured Cylinders to Prevent Project Delays

April 28, 2019

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…

Breaking Records Left and Right at Bauma 2019

April 18, 2019

Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Once every three years, bauma, the world’s leading trade…

Accelerated Bridge Construction with Lower Costs, Safer Job Sites

April 16, 2019

In the United States, one in four of the country’s 600,000 bridges require rehabilitation, repair, or replacement. As a result, faster, safer, and more economic…

In Response to The Guardian’s Concrete Week

April 12, 2019

Over 6 days, during what they called Concrete Week, The Guardian published on its website more than 10 different articles ranging from “Concrete: the most…

Confidently Place Your Flooring With This Accurate Relative Humidity Sensor

April 10, 2019

One of the most essential processes, which is rarely talked about in the application of flooring, is the importance of monitoring relative humidity (RH), moisture…

Understanding Relative Humidity in Concrete

April 6, 2019

During the construction of a concrete building, an essential step in the application of flooring is the importance of monitoring the relative humidity (RH), moisture…

Make Your Construction Jobsite Safer and Faster with Smart Sensors

March 25, 2019

Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Sensors embedded in concrete let you know when it’s…

Assessing the Future: Job Site Robotics Are Quickly Gaining Ground

March 19, 2019

The introduction of advanced technologies and robotics have continued to increase in popularity in construction. With large-scale robotic solutions, these devices are transported to a…

How Testing Concrete Strength Onsite Can Accelerate Your Project Timeline

March 14, 2019

When it comes to testing concrete during placement, the most commonly used method for evaluating strength is the break test. Break tests require concrete sample…

The Importance of Monitoring Temperature During Post-Tensioning Time

November 27, 2018

What is Post-Tensioning Time?Concrete has compressive strength, meaning that it can withstand its own weight within a structure. However, it lacks tensile strength. Therefore, as…

Creep of Concrete Under the Nanoscope

October 9, 2018

Understanding the Underlying Mechanisms of Creep in ConcreteConcrete is one of the main materials utilized in civil engineering construction in the modern age with an…

5 Reasons Construction Professionals Buy IoT Devices

September 18, 2018

The Internet of Things, commonly abbreviated as IoT, refers to the connection of devices to the Internet. These IoT devices range from cellphones, computers, and…

IoT is Revolutionizing the Concrete Industry

September 14, 2018

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…

How 3D Printing Has Transformed the Construction Industry

August 16, 2018

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…

Concrete 3D Printing May Soon Become Standard Practice in Construction

July 27, 2018

Innovation in the construction industry has taken a whole new turn with the latest advances in 3D-printing technology. If you’re not already familiar with this…

Giatec Adds Four New Ready-Mix Concrete Producers to the SmartRock® Plus Family

July 19, 2018

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….

How Concrete Can Reap Solid Environmental and Economic Benefits

July 4, 2018

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…