About us
Concrete expertise, turned into software
At DIMCOST, we believe managing infrastructure should not rely on guesswork or reactive repairs. Developed within the SANACON group, a Ghent University spin-off specialised in concrete durability, inspection and material testing, DIMCOST bridges the gap between civil engineering research and modern software.
Most inspection platforms show what an asset looks like today. DIMCOST shows how it will perform tomorrow.
Our mission is to transform concrete inspection data into predictive insights. We help asset owners, structural engineers and contractors make data-driven decisions that extend the service life of critical concrete infrastructure while optimising lifecycle costs.
What makes us different
Grounded in expertise
Built directly on SANACON’s specialised background in concrete degradation, carbonation, chloride ingress and advanced non-destructive testing.
Centralised data storage
No more lost inspection files: historical test data, core samples, drone scans and sensor logs in a single digital vault.
Predictive and probabilistic modelling
Move beyond static visual reports. Our models simulate concrete degradation over time to predict remaining service life and optimise intervention timing.
Actionable lifecycle scenarios
Compare repair strategies, evaluate long-term maintenance costs and manage risk across bridges, tunnels, port structures and industrial assets.
Meet our team
DIMCOST is built by a small team that combines software engineering with hands-on experience in concrete durability, inspection and material testing. Together with the specialists of SANACON, BETON+ and Medexon, we make sure every model rests on sound engineering.
Bart Matté
Managing Director & Software Engineering
Tim Soetens
Concrete Expert & DIMCOST Advisor
Mathias Maes
Concrete Expert & DIMCOST Advisor
Our story
DIMCOST did not start as a software idea, but as a practical need. What began in 2016 as a simple in-house calculation tool at SANACON grew, project by project, into a tool that processes almost all of SANACON’s measurement data, and in 2023 into a standalone software company.
SANACON, an engineering office specialized in concrete damage diagnosis and repair advice, develops a simple in-house calculation tool to determine the failure probability based on manual input