MCI® Technology: An Important Key to Sustainable Construction August 22, 2022 When it comes to sustainability, the most important thing Cortec® MCI® Technology can do is to help extend the service life of reinforced concrete structures by mitigating corrosion. Because concrete is a major producer of greenhouse gas, the [...]
Value Engineering with MCI®-2019 for Concrete Maintenance and Repair August 15, 2022 The concept of value engineering is not only for the construction phase. It is also a useful practice during the maintenance and repair stages of existing reinforced concrete structures, ensuring projects get done within budget. True value [...]
Investigating Water-Soluble Film Options for Creative Packaging Uses August 11, 2022 Why would someone want a packaging material that disintegrates in the presence of water? Although it sounds counterintuitive to normal packaging purposes, water-soluble film has become a powerful and increasingly popular option for packaging items that will be [...]
Value Engineering with MCI®-2020: Counteracting Shortages, Cutting Costs August 9, 2022 With rising inflation, material shortages, and the ever present demand of staying within budget, engineers and construction companies today are increasingly turning to the concept of value engineering. One important facet of this effort is safely finding ways [...]
Value Engineering Meets Sustainability with MCI® Technology for Concrete August 4, 2022 In this day and age of inflation, supply chain delays, and raw material shortages, value engineering is becoming more and more important as a way to cope with out-of control market factors. Construction industry engineers are looking [...]
MCI®-2026 Primer WB for Concrete: A Great Alternative to Solvent-Based Sealers! August 2, 2022 The porous nature of concrete makes it very susceptible to moisture—whether seeping up from the ground beneath or penetrating down from wet materials on the surface above. UV light and chemicals can also damage the [...]
Custom Sizes and Perfs to Meet Your VCI Paper Needs August 2, 2022 When it comes to applying VCI paper to prevent rust, the possible variations are endless—whether using a long narrow strip to emit protective vapors in a box, a square sheet to wrap metal parts, or a [...]
Grand Opening of Peljesac Bridge in Croatia: MCI® Technology Applied on One of the World’s Most Demanding Construction Projects! August 2, 2022 On 26 of July, Pelješac Bridge, the largest ever EU infrastructure investment in Croatia, officially opened in grand ceremony. The bridge, providing a road link between two [...]
Corrosion Under Insulation - Unique Solution July 27, 2021 Corrosion continues to be a major challenge to all industries and remains one of the largest expenses to industry other than healthcare. (1) Even though there have been numerous papers published regarding the specific corrosion phenomenon of CUI (corrosion under [...]
