Confidently Place Your Flooring With This Accurate Relative Humidity Sensor
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
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
Pour smarter, build stronger.Get the Concrete Pour Checklist today! Download Free Checklist Sensors embedded in concrete let you know when it’s cured and ready. Concrete…
Assessing the Future: Job Site Robotics Are Quickly Gaining Ground
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
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
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
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…
The Benefits Of Using Sensors In The Construction Industry
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…
5 Reasons Construction Professionals Buy IoT Devices
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Testing Is Easier With the Concrete Slab Temperature Sensor SmartRock® Plus
On the job site, time is money, and delays can be costly. But what if making a small change could shave days off your schedule…
How Drones Can Work With, Not Against, Inspectors
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…
Defending the Most Sustainable Construction Material: Response to CNN
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…
Choosing the Right Tablet for Your Construction Projects
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,…
