Sika has signed a commercial partnership with Giatec Scientific Inc., the worldwide leader in digital concrete technology headquartered in Canada. The partnership will strengthen Sika?s digital offering across the concrete value chain and enable concrete producers worldwide to access AI-driven data tools that enhance quality, lower costs, and improve sustainability. Sika?s investment in innovation and digitalization is a core pillar of its Fast Forward program, which is targeting an incremental EBITDA contribution of CHF 150 to 200 million by 2028.
Demand for digital technologies in the construction industry is accelerating. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global 'AI in Construction' market is projected to grow from CHF 4.7 billion in 2026 to CHF 27.5 billion by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate of 24.8%. In this dynamic environment, Sika and Giatec are combining their strengths to bring advanced concrete intelligence and real-time data insights to customers.
Through this commercial partnership agreement, Sika is integrating Giatec?s portfolio of sensors, software, and AI-driven data analysis solutions into its global product offering. Sika?s sales network in over 100 countries will support customer access to digital technologies helping them deliver advanced and efficient concrete operations. Key challenges in concrete production include overdesigning mixes due to raw material fluctuations and limited visibility once concrete leaves the plant.
By combining Giatec?s AI-powered quality control and mix optimization with Sika?s innovative admixtures, customers can precisely optimize cement and aggregate usage at source. Visibility extends beyond the plant thanks to Giatec?s in-transit solution, enabling real-time monitoring throughout delivery. This results in higher efficiency, cost savings, and reduced CO2 emissions ?
all while enhancing performance on the construction site.
