The expert's opinion
Mapei experts look at technical issues: here you will find in-depth information, questions & answers, and advice about making your work more effective.
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11/7/2025
The future of concrete is low carbon
Professor Luigi Coppola discusses the international regulatory shift towards environmental classification of concrete based on its carbon footprint. The revision of the European standard EN 206 and the introduction of UNI 11104:2025 in Italy mark a…
The expert's opinion
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10/31/2025
From Rocks to Rheology
In the past three decades, the construction industry has seen a clear shift from depleting resources of natural sand to replacing them with manufactured or recycled aggregates. Fine aggregate, i.e. sand, has a major impact on the behaviour of the…
The expert's opinion
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10/20/2025
A roof above our heads: the importance of a good design
Carlo Luisi, Commercial Director at Polyglass SpA, explores the evolving role of roofing in modern construction, emphasizing its impact on technical, environmental, and regulatory levels. He highlights the growing importance of design quality and…
The expert's opinion
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11/7/2025
The future of concrete is low carbon
Professor Luigi Coppola discusses the international regulatory shift towards environmental classification of concrete based on its carbon footprint. The revision of the European standard EN 206 and the introduction of UNI 11104:2025 in Italy mark a…
The expert's opinion
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10/31/2025
From Rocks to Rheology
In the past three decades, the construction industry has seen a clear shift from depleting resources of natural sand to replacing them with manufactured or recycled aggregates. Fine aggregate, i.e. sand, has a major impact on the behaviour of the…
The expert's opinion
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10/20/2025
A roof above our heads: the importance of a good design
Carlo Luisi, Commercial Director at Polyglass SpA, explores the evolving role of roofing in modern construction, emphasizing its impact on technical, environmental, and regulatory levels. He highlights the growing importance of design quality and…
The expert's opinion
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10/14/2025
How the admixtures industry can assist in low carbon concrete production
The admixtures play a key role in reducing the embodied carbon content of concrete through innovative products such as Low Carbon Concrete Admixtures (LCCA). These formulations optimise hydration, enabling lower cement content or higher dosage of…
The expert's opinion
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10/7/2025
Designing durable concrete with macro-synthetic fibers: a software-based method
The integration of macro-synthetic fibre-reinforced concrete (MSFRC) into structural applications is gaining momentum due to its advantages in durability, constructability and sustainability. Carles Cots introduces a design methodology supported by…
The expert's opinion
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7/29/2025
Mapecube 2: an admixture to reduce the environmental impact of pre-cast concrete
Prefabbricati Moioli, one of the main manufacturers of precast pre-stressed reinforced concrete elements in Northern Italy, has adopted Mapecube 2 admixture to improve the performance of its products and reduce the environmental impact of its…
The expert's opinion
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6/4/2025
Training for parquet professionals stops at Mapei
Training is key to ensuring high-quality and long-lasting parquet installation, and Mapei actively supports both parquet professionals in developing specialized expertise. Recently, Mapei Academy welcomed salespeople and installers accompanied by…
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Art and cultural locations
The expert's opinion
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12/24/2024
Preventive diagnostics, the role of Mapei research
Mapei's Research & Development Centre plays a pivotal role in the Hegra Conservation Project, utilizing advanced diagnostics to analyze and preserve ancient materials. Through collaboration with Estia, Mapei’s Central Analytical Department has…
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Art and cultural locations
The expert's opinion
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12/24/2024
Innovative projects respecting the historical heritage
The Hegra Conservation Project aims to preserve Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Led by Estia and aligned with Vision 2030, the initiative ensures Hegra's historical integrity and sustainable accessibility. By integrating modern…
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Art and cultural locations
The expert's opinion
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12/19/2024
Museums, creating new common identities
Museums today grapple with redefining their identity amid shifting cultural, social, and technological paradigms. Once pillars of national identity and education, they now navigate demands for inclusivity, digital integration, and global dialogue.…
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Hotels special
The expert's opinion
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8/16/2024
Solutions for hotel interiors: from resilient and wood floors to soundproofing systems
Mapei experts share insights on innovative solutions for building and renovation works in the hotel sector, including systems for resilient and wood floors, soundproofing materials, resin floors, wall coatings, waterproofing, sport surfaces, ceramic…
The expert's opinion
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7/10/2024
Sustainable concrete: the advantages of admixtures for mixes with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)
With admixtures of the MAPECUBE line, it is possible to reduce the dosage of clinker and increase the amount of Supplementary Cementitious Materials, or SCMs, in the concrete mixes to produce low carbon concrete (LCC), with performance equivalent to…
