Sika Invests in Giatec to Advance AI-Driven Concrete Solutions and Sustainability in Construction

Sika Invests in Giatec to Advance AI-Driven Concrete Solutions and Sustainability in Construction

(IN BRIEF) Sika has made a strategic investment in Giatec™ Scientific Inc., a leader in digital concrete technology, to advance the adoption of AI-driven solutions in the construction industry. The collaboration aims to optimize concrete mix designs and reduce CO₂ emissions through Giatec’s advanced AI technology and Sika’s admixture technologies. This partnership supports Sika’s digital transformation strategy and empowers the construction sector with innovative, data-driven solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability.

(PRESS RELEASE) BAAR, 4-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika has made a strategic investment in Giatec™ Scientific Inc., a global leader in digital concrete technology based in Canada. Giatec is renowned for its innovative AI-driven solutions, sensors, software, and data analytics tools designed to optimize concrete quality, durability, and sustainability throughout its lifecycle— from production and delivery to placement. This investment marks a significant step in Sika’s ongoing digital strategy and underscores its commitment to advancing the construction industry’s efficiency while minimizing its carbon footprint.

Concrete production is often challenged by raw material fluctuations, which lead to overdesigning concrete mixes. By combining Giatec’s AI-powered concrete mix optimization with Sika’s advanced admixture technologies, the amount of cement and aggregates used in production can be precisely analyzed and optimized. This collaboration leads to substantial cost savings while significantly reducing CO₂ emissions.

This partnership is aligned with Sika’s broader strategy to expand its digital ecosystem, accelerating the adoption of smart technologies within the construction sector. By integrating advanced software, sensors, and data platforms, the companies aim to empower customers to monitor, optimize, and predict key aspects of their construction projects, improving outcomes across the board.

Ivo Schädler, Head of Construction at Sika, commented, “Sika is thrilled to collaborate with Giatec to drive the digital transformation of the concrete industry. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we are delivering unparalleled data-driven insights that help improve sustainability, performance, and the future of modern construction.”

Pouria Ghods, CEO and Co-founder of Giatec, stated, “We are excited to partner strategically with Sika as we work together to redefine AI-powered concrete construction. With Sika’s global presence and industry leadership, we are in a strong position to scale our smart technologies worldwide, empowering the construction sector with data-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, durability, and sustainability.”

GIATEC CORPORATE PROFILE

Giatec is a global company revolutionizing the concrete industry by bringing smart testing technologies and real-time collection and analysis of concrete data from production and delivery to placement. Giatec’s suite of hardware & software products has leveraged advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT), including; wireless concrete sensors, mobile apps, and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT) to drive innovation throughout concrete’s lifecycle and reduce concrete’s carbon footprint.

For more information visit https://www.giatecscientific.com/

SIKA CORPORATE PROFILE

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

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SOURCE: Sika AG