Common Building Materials & Equipment

When it comes to constructing an earthquake resistant building or any other structure, the first thing that comes in our mind is; reliable building material suppliers & equipment. For this, manufacturers and suppliers are constantly making available a variety of building supplies ranging from bricks, steel, wood, glass and more which are further classified as:

Building Materials:

• Wood
• Bricks
• Iron Rods
• Concrete Mix
• Insulating Materials
• Waterproofing Materials for Walls, Terrace, Roof and Bathrooms

Surface Finishing Materials:

• Tiles & Marbles
• Ceiling Material
• Plaster & Gypsum Board
• Cement Render Material
• Wall Covering Materials
• Wood Finishing Materials
• Exterior & Interior Paints
• Flooring Material - Wide plank, Terrazzo, Carpet

Metal/Steel:

• Rebar
• Metal Joist
• Metal Decking
• Metal Framing
• Metal Trusses
• Decorative Metal
• Wire Rope and Cables
• Structural Steel: I-Beam & Column

Construction Equipment:

• Elevator
• Escalator
• Scaffolding
• Fire Suppression Equipment
• Electrical Systems and Equipment 

Here is a slide show presentation on common building materials and equipment:

Common Building Construction Materials & Equipment from Sher Thapa