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People from the industry talk about projects, good practices and... how our products have made a difference on building sites.
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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…

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11/8/2024
Crafting luxury with Mapei: an installer's success story
A seasoned Croatian installer shares his journey with Mapei products, highlighting their key role in elevating the standards of ceramic and natural stone installations. From discovering Mapei solutions in Bosnia-Herzegovina to founding his own…

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8/29/2024
Cutting-edge pre-cast concrete with low impact on the environment
Crezza, a leading Italian company in precast concrete production, collaborated with the University of Brescia and Mapei to develop and test geopolymer concrete, a sustainable alternative with low carbon dioxide emissions. This research aims to…

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8/9/2024
When quality is an aid to experience
In the installation sector, the most common requests involve adhering to specifications despite challenges with materials and schedules. At the Abi d’Oru Hotel, Mapei products were crucial for meeting five-star standards, ensuring high-quality and…

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8/8/2024
High quality flooring in growing demand
Due to their renowned experience, Preising Fußböden are involved in installation works in many prestigious hotel projects. As for the Atlantic Hotel in Münster, they made the most of their expertise to manage complex installation challenges and…

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7/10/2024
Circular economy in the concrete industry is the ultimate goal
Bryan Smith and Drew Bullock, Mapei Corporation's sales managers with extensive experience in the concrete industry, talk about current trends in the US concrete industry, heading towards sustainability and innovation.

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7/4/2024
Concrete must improve its environmental performance to maintain its leadership
Drawing on his 28-year long experience in the concrete industry, Patrick Montagne highlights the need to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete, as well as the impact of the RE 2020 environmental regulation in France and the contribution of the…

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7/4/2024
Helping concrete producers reduce their carbon footprint and waste stream
Timothy Burke, Technical Sales Representative for Concrete Admixtures at Mapei Corporation, talks about current trends and challenges within the US concrete industry. He highlights the industry's shift towards more sustainable practices, the…

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7/1/2024
Customer awareness and competition drive the concrete industry towards sustainability
The Australian market strives to meet lower carbon dioxide emission objectives. Opportunities to service this particular sector will increase for companies like Mapei to develop and introduce products to enhance performance in concrete which contain…