Comprehensive Guide to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods and Applications Tag

Project Engineering Course: The Maturity Method

October 31, 2019

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….

Assessing the Future: Job Site Robotics Are Quickly Gaining Ground

Canadian Concrete Expo: Predict Concrete Strength Before You Pour

October 8, 2019

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…

The Importance of Moisture Testing Concrete Subfloors

September 13, 2019

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…

Optimize Your Project Schedule With Wireless Concrete Maturity Sensors

May 30, 2019

The construction industry is often described as being “slow”. Often this refers to how long it takes to complete a project, especially when multiple industry…

Breaking Records Left and Right at Bauma 2019

April 18, 2019

Once every three years, bauma, the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery, building materials, mining machines, construction vehicles, concrete testing, and more, takes place….

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…

Make Your Construction Jobsite Safer and Faster with Smart Sensors

March 25, 2019

Sensors embedded in concrete let you know when it’s cured and ready. Concrete is the material most widely used by humans — after water. As…

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…

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…

Choosing the Right Tablet for Your Construction Projects

May 3, 2018

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,…

Update Your SmartRock App Today!

April 17, 2018

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…

Intermat Paris 2018: SmartRock® Plus Concrete Sensors on the Global Stage

April 13, 2018

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…

Avoid Construction Delays During Shoulder Season

April 9, 2018

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…

Is Your Home Smarter Than Its Building Materials?

March 5, 2018

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,…

America’s First Vertical Evacuation Shelter

How IoT Can Optimize the Construction Industry

January 16, 2018

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…

150 Years of Construction in Canada

January 11, 2018

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…

Giving Decision Makers More Control Over the Cold

December 4, 2017

SmartRock® Plus: A Value-Added Solution for Cold-Weather Concrete Construction Before the coming Christmas holidays, residents of Canada and the United-States may be getting their first…