Relying on Giatec sensors instead of the traditional testing cylinder method got the crane up five days earlier. Once the tower crane was erected, they poured their first post-tension deck.

“Our sensors could help make better data-driven decisions to determine the construction schedule and improve the quality of concrete construction,” said Luna Lu, Purdue’s American Concrete ...

ABOUT GIATEC . Giatec is a global company revolutionizing the construction industry by bringing smart testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite.

The Purdue team is working with F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co. Inc. to test and compare the technology with traditional commercial sensors installed into a floor of what will be Purdue’s five-story ...

The sensors are protected from corrosion and not easily crushed by construction equipment. The setup also allows data to be collected for years after the concrete is laid down. In contrast, ...