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4/15/2025
New render for Villa Medicea di Castello, home of the Italian language
At Villa Medicea di Castello, one of the historic residences of the Medici family in Tuscany and today home of the Crusca Academy, the façades were restored using lime-based products: Mape-Antique NHL Eco Intonaco and Mape-Antique NHL Eco Restaura.…
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4/14/2025
The temperature drops, the rain becomes more intense and frequent, but the installation of porphyry never stops
Autumn arrives early up in the mountains, bringing with it the cold and rain that can complicate and slow down site work, especially the installation of stone paving.
This could have been a concrete risk for the redevelopment of the old town centre…
Research & Development
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4/11/2025
CUBE system launched on the Australian market
Mapei Australia has officially launched the CUBE system, including the locally developed Mapecube 70, on the Australian market. Introduced during a dedicated industry event in mid-March, the Mapecube range of concrete admixtures enables the…
Interviews
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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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4/2/2025
Renovating a bridge's legacy: strengthening its thousand stories
The project included the renovation and retrofitting of structural and seismic upgrading systems on Ponte Ciolo, repair of damaged concrete, construction of new sections in concrete, waterproofing of the deck and new coatings for the surfaces.
Interviews
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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…
Interviews
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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…
Interviews
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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…
Interviews
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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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3/18/2025
Quality and safety without compromise: a new tool for checking the water/cement ratio in fresh concrete
Water/cement ratio is crucial for ensuring the strength and durability of structures. A study carried out Mapei Research & Development laboratories compares the new SONO WZ instrument with traditional methods, such as microwave drying and the UNI…
Interviews
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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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3/7/2025
Mapei for culture: a passion that has lasted since 1937
Mapei for Culture is much more than a name, it is a value. From the works at La Scala Theatre in Milan and the Petruzzelli Theatre in Bari, to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, to the restoration of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris and…
