Interviews
People from the industry talk about projects, good practices and... how our products have made a difference on building sites.
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5/16/2025
EFCA: driving innovation in concrete admixtures across Europe
Alexis Tranchant, R&D Manager at Mapei France, was recently appointed Chairman of the EFCA Environmental Committee. He aims to foster harmonized environmental policies and support the concrete industry's path to carbon neutrality. His leadership…
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4/4/2025
A FRCM solution for strengthening masonry at the Strathcona Music Building at McGill University
The Strathcona Music Building, part of McGill University, houses the Schulich School of Music and Pollack Hall. Due to the academic calendar, we were only able to operate the construction site from May to August , which resulted in a compressed and…
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4/1/2025
Driving sustainability in the UK concrete industry: innovations, challenges, and the contribution of the RE-CON line
The UK concrete market is experiencing a pivotal shift towards sustainability, driven by emerging legislation and industry awareness. Mapei is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation with innovative solutions like the RE-CON AGG…
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5/16/2025
EFCA: driving innovation in concrete admixtures across Europe
Alexis Tranchant, R&D Manager at Mapei France, was recently appointed Chairman of the EFCA Environmental Committee. He aims to foster harmonized environmental policies and support the concrete industry's path to carbon neutrality. His leadership…
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4/4/2025
A FRCM solution for strengthening masonry at the Strathcona Music Building at McGill University
The Strathcona Music Building, part of McGill University, houses the Schulich School of Music and Pollack Hall. Due to the academic calendar, we were only able to operate the construction site from May to August , which resulted in a compressed and…
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4/1/2025
Driving sustainability in the UK concrete industry: innovations, challenges, and the contribution of the RE-CON line
The UK concrete market is experiencing a pivotal shift towards sustainability, driven by emerging legislation and industry awareness. Mapei is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation with innovative solutions like the RE-CON AGG…
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3/28/2025
Paving the way for a greener future: sustainable solutions for the UK concrete industry
Ian Ellis, a seasoned professional with long time experience in the concrete industry, discusses the growing emphasis on low-carbon concrete and sustainability in the UK. He highlights advancements in admixture technology, the increasing use of…
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3/28/2025
RE-CON AGG 90: an admixture for challenging aggregates in cold climates
Mapei AS R&D team has developed RE-CON AGG 90, an innovative water absorption inhibitor designed for challenging aggregates in Nordic climates. The researchers successfully demonstrated its potential to replace up to 50% of natural aggregates with…
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3/25/2025
Rapidity, colour and quality: this is how Mapei enters the motorsport world
For its rapid-filming and non-slip properties, Mapecoat TNS Race Track acrylic resin continues to be chosen by professional applicators to create run-off areas and protect kerbs on circuits hosting top-level competitions such as Formula 1 and…
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3/10/2025
Mapei: culture and innovation to build the future
For over 85 years, Mapei has made culture a central value for its identity and growth. "Our expertise has allowed us to play our part in important restoration and recovery projects on assets of great value and public interest, but our vocation goes…
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2/27/2025
Consistency and quality for top-level circuits
The Contract Director of one of the most renowned application companies of coatings in sports facilities and circuits shares his view on the contribution offered by Mapecoat TNS Race Track to complete coloured and resistant coatings for the kerbs…
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1/21/2025
EPD for concrete mixes: a new service by Mapei
Mapei is launching a groundbreaking service for concrete manufacturers, enabling the publication of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to certify the environmental impact of concrete mixes. Leveraging innovative technologies like the Cube…
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12/24/2024
The challenges of stone never previously restored
The Hegra Conservation Project exploits multidisciplinary teamwork to restore degraded stone in a desert climate. Combining academic, research, and industry expertise, the team analysed stone materials and used advanced restoration methods. The…
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12/10/2024
Innovative Serbian architects exploit Mapei materials for award-winning designs
Award-winning Serbian architecture firm DBA showcases how Mapei's innovative solutions enhance their portfolio, from sports facilities to healthcare centers. Their projects include the Bemax Arena in Montenegro and Indoor swimming pool in Sremska…
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12/9/2024
Elevating excellence: how Mapei systems enhances high-quality tile installation in Croatia
Dario Koščević, founder of KD Expert d.o.o., highlights how Mapei systems have revolutionized tile and stone installation in Croatia’s luxury construction sector. From embracing Mapei’s reliable, high-quality products in 1997 to benefiting from…
