Interviews
People from the industry talk about projects, good practices and... how our products have made a difference on building sites.
Chosen for You
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Rooftops
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1/9/2026
Green design
This interview with landscape architect Franco Giorgetta traces the historical evolution and contemporary relevance of green roofs, highlighting their transition from ancient practices to a recognised component of sustainable urban architecture.…
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Rooftops
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1/2/2026
No more water seepage
Following the detection of water seepage at the Mapei France plant in Saint-Vulbas, an urgent waterproofing intervention was required without removing the existing roof layers. The Tecnocoat polyurea system was selected for its excellent adhesion to…
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12/24/2025
Innovation, research, and performance: the partnership between FISI and Mapei Sport in view of Milan-Cortina 2026
Ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) deepens its partnership with Mapei Sport. Giuseppe Abruzzini, athletic trainer for the Elite Women's Alpine skiing team, emphasizes the crucial role of…
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12/14/2023
Hail-resistant external insulation systems
We are experiencing an increase in the frequency of extremely serious natural calamities, such as flooding, hail storms, fires and whirlwinds. Mapei thermal insulation systems can contribute to make homes more energy efficient reducing their energy…
Mapei around the World
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11/27/2023
Brand power on a changing market
Philip Breakspear, General Manager at Mapei UK, talks about the subsidiary’s latest targets and projects
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Concrete & sustainability
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11/24/2023
RE-CON AGG for the concrete mixes used SS16 “Adriatic" trunk road
A concrete specialist working for one of the biggest Italian concrete manufacturers tells us about the advantages of using RE-CON AGG 200 to enhance the concrete performances
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11/14/2023
Returned concrete in Northern Europe: we need to move forward
Christian Engelsen, SINTEF: Norway is a cutting-edge country for the environmental impact of using waste materials from production processes and from washing cement mixers
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11/13/2023
Recycling concrete waste: the state should make the first move
Richard Amadio, Director of PumperDump: Environmental awareness in Australia is still very low with traditional disposal methods still being employed
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Tall buildings
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11/10/2023
Sustainability, safety and social value
Christoph Zechner spoke with us about the challenges faced by the Zechner & Zechner ZT GmbH studio when designing Marina Tower, the tallest residential building in Austria
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11/8/2023
Creativity and research: a new life for “waste” materials
Giuseppe Fallacara, curator of the "Marmomac Meets Academies" exhibition and professor at Polytechnic of Bari, describes the goals and features of the project
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11/6/2023
The charm of stone adds prestige to embassies and hotels
Mieke Dobbelsteen – de Mol, Contract & Project Manager for Senta, highlights the contribution of Mapei products in overcoming the challenges of working with stone
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11/2/2023
The social role of architecture
Architect Jake Gines from Method Studio explains how high-performance, sustainable building products can help architecture better serve communities.
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11/2/2023
Sharing knowledge that architects really need
Vincent Marazita, owner of stone trends international, talks about training programs for professionals of the stone industry which led them from the USA to Verona
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10/27/2023
Chemicals products for the building industry are decisive for India's growth
Akshet Katyaal, Managing Director at ACSPL, talks about the contribution of chemicals for the building industry in a context of major economic-infrastructural growth
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10/25/2023
Treating concrete waste: lessons learned in Europe for Japan
Professor Takafumi Noguchi shares his views concerning current pratices to treat and recycle concrete waste in Japan and Europe
