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 of Valleve in Northern Italy. Instead, thanks to the experience and constant hard work of the Works Director and installation team, who opted to use a specifically formulated innovative product (Mapestone Joint Ghost), installation continued without a break, despite the persistent cold and damp conditions. And in so doing, installation of flexible, pervious and resistant stone paving was completed on schedule.

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 production of Low Carbon Concrete (LCC) by reducing clinker content and incorporating higher levels of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs). These innovative liquid admixtures improve concrete durability while lowering CO₂ emissions. The launch highlights Mapei’s commitment to supporting Australia’s transition toward climate-neutral construction by 2050.