IoT Concrete Monitoring: Mitigating Defect Risks-IoT Concrete Monitoring: Mitigating Defect Risks

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The Inland Marine Underwriters Association hosted a webinar titled "Internet of Things, Concrete Monitoring, Mitigating Defect Risks," featuring presentations by Christopher Dimas from Marsh USA and Amir Azahari, co-founder of BrickEye. The discussion focused on how Internet of Things (IoT) technology is revolutionizing concrete quality monitoring in construction, addressing critical risks such as structural defects, material deficiencies, workmanship errors, and durability issues.<br /><br />Christopher highlighted the importance of adjusting to market volatility with smart technology to reduce construction risk, emphasizing the foundational role of concrete in construction projects. He discussed how real-time data from IoT devices allows for proactive risk management, improving underwriting accuracy and reducing costly defects and delays.<br /><br />Amir detailed common concrete defects including cracking, low compressive strength, honeycombing, and corrosion, linking their mitigation to IoT monitoring. He explained that IoT involves embedding wireless sensors in concrete to collect temperature and strength data, which is transmitted to the cloud for real-time analysis. This enables immediate response to issues like temperature differentials in mass concrete pours, preventing structural damage and costly rework.<br /><br />He also compared traditional cylinder testing with non-destructive maturity testing using IoT, which offers more accurate, immediate results and improves construction scheduling. Amir stressed the need for thermal control plans in mass concrete projects and demonstrated how sensor data can trigger timely interventions like heating or cooling to avoid cracking.<br /><br />The session concluded with a Q&A addressing data reliability under connectivity issues, suitability for smaller projects, cost-effectiveness, and potential insurance implications. Both experts emphasized how IoT concrete monitoring enhances risk mitigation, project efficiency, and insurer confidence, ultimately lowering construction costs and improving safety.

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An engaging webinar about emerging technology in advanced concrete monitoring is redefining the ability to control risk across the construction industry.

In this webinar, our presenters discuss how these processes translate to advancements in risk control and monitoring including demonstration of how IoT Concrete Monitoring Technologies can enhance quality control, production, monitoring and help in the calculation of favorable project risk profiles.

Additionally, viewers will learn about advanced concrete monitoring solutions that can help mitigate risks related to concrete structural integrity and thermal cracking during the curing process. Speakers focus on how these solutions ensure that the concrete mix used on-site meets design specifications.

This session includes Top Five Tips for Underwriters.

Presented by:

Amir Azhari, PhD, MBA
Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer
Brickeye

Christopher Demas, CSP
Technical Solutions & Innovation Leader
Marsh Specialty, US Construction

Keywords

Internet of Things

IoT concrete monitoring

construction risk management

concrete defects

structural integrity

wireless sensors

real-time data analysis

non-destructive testing

thermal control in concrete

insurance underwriting

construction project efficiency