GreenVibe
Comprehensive Concrete Data for Easier Decision Making

The construction industry is moving toward a circular economy, starting with the optimization of the building processes and reduction of the carbon footprint. Foresighted construction companies are achieving this by making data the cornerstone of their decision-making process. Better construction data gathered on-site compounds to better insights for optimized resource utilization and less wastage. As data-driven construction gains traction, the up-and-coming construction tech company, GreenVibe, is equipping general contractors with real-time data from a previously untapped area concrete.

GreenVibe is the only company that captures concrete data directly from the construction element. This real-time data collection is a step up from the conventional, passive approach, where a concrete sample is usually taken from the site to a lab for analysis. With GreenVibe’s solution, general contractors no longer have to wait for the lab reports until making the next construction decisions; the relevant insights are instantly available to general contractors on site.

“Our solution enables general contractors to accurately track and monitor the condition of concrete at different stages of the building’s lifecycle,” says Roee Reshef, CEO of GreenVibe. Using the concrete insights, general contractors are able to accurately manage the construction process, assess risks, increase productivity, and improve safety while eliminating unnecessary concrete wastage.”

Optimizing Construction Workflow with Real-Time Data

GreenVibe, through real-time concrete data, enables general contractors to imbibe precision into their construction decision making. From the moment the concrete is poured into the molds, GreenVibe enables the general contractors to monitor the development of the concrete’s strength and durability and optimize the timeframe of the curing process.

The insights into the concrete’s compressive strength also make it easy for them to determine the load-bearing capability and plan the construction of the structure’s upper levels.

The importance of such reliable real-time concrete data availability can be clearly seen in a recent instance when GreenVibe helped a general contractor optimize the construction process.The rainy and windy climate at the construction site was making it difficult for the general constructors to determine the concrete curing time. The real-time concrete insights captured by GreenVibe’s technology empowered the general contractor to not just determine the concrete curing time accurately but also safely plan the succeeding stages of construction while adhering to all the safety requirements and regulations.

Such benefits were also seen among the company’s broader client base, with GreenVibe facilitating up to eight percent reduction in the construction time for smaller buildings and skyscrapers alike.

GreenVibe will also enable general contractors to monitor the structural health of concrete after the construction is complete. This is especially useful when the buildings begin aging and start showing signs of weakening. The general contractors, still having access to the real-time concrete data, can easily predict any damage in the concrete and take preventative measures before it is too late. Ultimately, general contractors not only ensure safety for residents but also save the concrete needed for reconstruction, thus reducing the carbon footprint of concrete.

These competencies certainly strike a chord with one of GreenVibe’s client’s statements, which states, “Concrete is an art, but GreenVibe is making it a science.”

The Science behind Concrete Data

GreenVibe gathers real-time concrete data using its proprietary sensing technology. It comprises three primary components: the sensors placed in the concrete mix during construction, the IoT communication box that continuously collects data, and the cloud database where the concrete information is analyzed and stored. The insights generated in the cloud are accessed by the general contractors through their smart devices.

The innovative capabilities of the sensors are also proving their worth in concrete recasting factories. A case in point is when a client previously using estimation methods to determine concrete strength switched to GreenVibe’s solution. The real time insights regarding concrete quality enabled the client to facilitate an 18 percent increase in productivity.

Now, the company is adding new upgrades to streamline construction workflow while also bringing greater levels of sustainability into concrete utilization and production. Especially when concrete production contributes about eight percent of global carbon dioxide emissions from industrial and energy sources, GreenVibe’s efforts are helping relevant stakeholders in enhancing concrete manufacturing processes and reducing the carbon dioxide emitted from cement byproducts. GreenVibe’s innovations will certainly bolster operational productivity for general contractors and push the construction industry toward a carbon-neutral future.