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CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY68 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 2 | 2026 www.cpi-worldwide.comthat, thanks to the fibre-reinforced concrete, the floor-slab ensures optimum load distribution across the unit. This design and software simulation phase will be followed by a final phase of large-scale testing, on the entire fibre-reinforced panel in its actual dimensions.Promising results presented at fib 2025 symposiumThe results of the research project are very encouraging and show that the fibre-reinforced concrete-and-timber unit on which the study focused is an innovative technical solution for the construction industry, with the ability to promote sustainability, safety and efficiency in the precast industry. Modularity, sustainability and precast production make this modular unit an excellent alternative to traditional construction methods, which is also durable and adaptable to various types of buildings, while optimising the life cycle of the materials used. The results of the research project formed the subject of a paper and a presentation at the 2025 Symposium of the International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib), held in Antibes, France, from 16 to 18 June. Mapei, which sponsored the event, also took part in the session on the use of synthetic macro-fibers. During this session, a panel of professionals from the Concrete Flooring Solutions (CFS) line, including Matteo Draconte, Mapei Corporate Product Line Specialist - Fibers and CFS, presented three papers on innovations in the construction industry. The first two focused on the use of synthetic fibers in recycled or regenerated plastics and on the hybrid and synergistic use of synthetic fibers and steel, while the third focused specifically on Modular Prefab, an innovative system involving synthetic fibers to produce precast concrete units that are ideal for use in smart-building projects. Research and innovation have always formed the cornerstone of Mapei%u2019s business and growth. They also underpin the launch of valuable collaborations with universities, trade associations and contracting authorities responsible for smalland large-scale works alike. Modular Prefab is simply the latest exemplar of successful values and strategies, as well as being an innovative example of a smart construction process for the sustainable buildings of tomorrow. nFURTHER INFORMATIONMapei SpAVia Cafiero, 2220158 Milan, ItalyT +39 02 37673 1mapei.commapei@mapei.itMapei at the FIB 2025 symposium. The second phase of the project involved the University of Brescia%u2019s Department of Civil Environmental Engineering, Land Management, Architecture and Mathematics (DICATAM). Prof. Giovanni Plizzari presented it at fib 2025 Symposium in Antibes last June.