Reliable concrete technology for a military hospital in Slovakia

Slovakia

A modern military hospital is being built in Prešov in eastern Slovakia, which is scheduled for completion in 2027. Construction work began in March 2025 with the construction of a substructure consisting of around 23,000 m³ of concrete with a crystalline admixture – the largest order of its kind in Slovakia in 20 years. MC-Bauchemie is supporting the construction with a technically tailored admixture solution for the enormous substructure.

Name

Reliable concrete technology for a military hospital in Prešov
Country

Slovakia
Fields of Expertise

Readymix
Products

Centrament Proof CL 1

The Slovak Ministry of Defence commissioned Danucem, the leading concrete producer in Slovakia and part of the international CRH Group, to produce the concrete. When selecting crystalline concrete admixtures, the client opted for MC-Bauchemie, not least because of its early technical advice and a tailor-made solution for the specific project requirements.

Complex planning and execution requirements

The focus of the first construction phase was on the load-bearing substructure, which was completed between March and August 2025. More than 130 t of concrete admixtures were required for the foundations and load-bearing components – a logistical challenge for MC and Danucem. MC took over the planning at an early stage together with Danucem with the aim of ensuring the continuous availability of the admixtures in consistently high quality – which proved to be a key success factor for the rapid progress of construction.

Two concrete pumps with long boom arms pump concrete from the truck mixers onto the construction site.
© MC-Bauchemie

Large-scale concreting under a bright blue sky.
© MC-Bauchemie

Centrament Proof CL1 concrete admixture proves its worth

Even before construction began, MC succeeded in convincing both Danucem and the client of the technical and economic performance of the MC solution. The decisive factors here were not only the quality of the product, but also its long-term efficiency when used on a large scale.

Centrament Proof CL1, a crystalline concrete admixture for integral waterproofing, was ultimately used. MC-Bauchemie Slovakia developed this admixture based on its experience and the requirements of its clients. Centrament Proof CL1 impressed with its excellent compatibility with various types of cement and aggregates, which enabled rapid construction progress without compromising on quality. At the same time, Centrament Proof CL1 ensures long-term water impermeability of the concrete, eliminating the need for additional waterproofing measures. The product also performed reliably under widely fluctuating temperatures.

The combination of technical expertise, logistical precision and product quality from MC and Danucem ensured that the project could be implemented on schedule and without disruption. With this showcase project, MC Slovakia underlines its expertise as a reliable partner for the concrete industry in demanding large-scale infrastructure projects.

MC supplies special solution for major project in Slovakia