Building Material Resources, BIM & Product Data
Research building products, technical data, BIM and CAD content, material properties, visualization files and sample resources before specification or purchase.
Product libraries, BIM files, textures and material-property tables are research aids rather than product approvals.
Confirm current manufacturer datasheets, dimensions, performance, standards, availability and regional suitability
before using them for procurement or specification.
Building Material Research Resources
14 Resources
NBS
NBS Source
Search manufacturer products, technical data, BIM objects and specification-ready information.
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SWT
Sweets
Browse North American building products, catalogs, CAD, BIM and manufacturer specifications.
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ARC
Architonic
Discover and compare curated architectural products, materials, brands and project references.
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AD
ArchDaily Products
Explore construction materials, systems and manufacturer products through an architectural catalog.
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BIM
BIMobject
Search and download manufacturer BIM objects across major building-product categories.
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AR
ARCAT
Find building products, CSI specifications, CAD details, BIM objects and manufacturer catalogs.
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CAD
CADdetails
Download manufacturer CAD drawings, BIM models, 3D files and technical documents.
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BS
BIMsmith
Research building products and configure Revit wall, floor, ceiling and roof assemblies.
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3D
3Dfindit
Search manufacturer-verified 2D, 3D CAD and BIM catalogs in multiple file formats.
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MW
MatWeb
Search engineering-material datasheets and compare mechanical, thermal and physical properties.
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ET
Engineering ToolBox
Check quick-reference material properties, unit data and engineering calculation guidance.
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ATX
Architextures
Find editable material textures, PBR files and CAD or Revit hatches for visualization.
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MB
Material Bank
Search multiple material brands, organize selections and request samples where available.
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MD
MaterialDistrict
Discover innovative materials and contact listed manufacturers for details or sample requests.
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How to Use Building Material Research Resources
Use these platforms to discover products and collect technical information, then confirm final performance and procurement suitability with the manufacturer.
1. Start with the product requirement
Define the material type, dimensions, performance, finish, standards, location and project constraints before searching.
2. Collect technical and BIM data
Use product libraries and manufacturer files to compare specifications, BIM objects, drawings and supporting documents.
3. Check material properties and visualization
Use property databases and texture resources for early technical review, coordination and design visualization.
4. Confirm with the manufacturer
Verify current datasheets, dimensions, standards, availability, sample access and regional suitability before purchase.