Building materials used in the construction industry to create buildings and structures.
These categories of materials and products are used by American architects and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for building projects.
Catalogs distributed by architectural product suppliers are typically organized into these groups.
| Material (articles) | refer to: Category |
| Compressed earth block, mud brick, rammed earth | Category:Appropriate technology |
| Concrete | Category:Concrete |
| Conveying systems | Category:Vertical transportation devices |
| Composites | Category:Composite materials |
| Thermal protection | Category:Thermal protection |
| Moisture protection | Category:Moisture protection |
Doors
|
Category:Doors |
| Electrical systems and equipment | Category:Electrical systems |
Surface finishing
|
Category:Finishes
|
| Fire suppression equipment | Category:Fire suppression |
| Furnishings | Category:Furniture |
| HVAC (Heating, ventilation and air conditioning) | Category:HVAC |
Masonry, mortar (masonry), grout
|
Category:Masonry
|
Metals
|
Category:Metals |
| "Openings" include Doors & Windows | Category:Doors |
| Plastics | Category:Plastics |
| Plumbing fixtures and equipment | Category:Plumbing |
| Building safety | Category:Building safety |
| Security systems | Category:Security |
| Specialties | Category:Architectural specialties |
| Telecommunications equipment | Category:Telecommunications |
Wood, carpentry
|
Category:Wood
Category:woodworking
|
| Windows | Category:Windows |
The Construction Specifications Institute maintains the following industry standards: