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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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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Projects
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3/15/2024
Have faith in history: Notre Dame reconstructed to how it used to be
We spoke with Professor Carlo Blasi, Works Management consultant for the restoration work: project drawings by Eugène Violet Le-Duc and the construction works journal to bring the cathedral in Paris back to its original glory.
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2/28/2024
Mario Cucinella: "The Tower is a climate machine interacting with the environment"
The founder and President of Mario Cucinella Architects shares his views on the role of tall buildings in contemporary cities and describes the challenges encountered when designing the Unipol ower in Milan.
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Tall Buildings
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1/8/2024
Tall buildings: challenges to overcome between conversions and innovative technologies
Dario Trabucco, Professor at IUAV University of Venice, talks about cutting-edge trends and problems tied to changes in function of skyscrapers
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Tall Buildings
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1/8/2024
Taking care of the past using new materials
Bruno Finzi talks about the materials used for the restoration of Torre Velasca in Milan
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12/28/2023
The advantages of using Mapei poyurea-based waterproofing systems
Silta Ettan OY is a Finnish waterproofing contractor that regularly uses Mapei solutions to guarantee effective, high performance and long-lasting results.
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12/15/2023
Reliable products and technical support for a complex project
The waterproofing contractor explains the contribution offered by Mapei to the renovation project of the Syriah Courts of Justice in Kuala Lumpur
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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
