2050 Materials Data Framework

The API is continuously updated with information which the 2050 Materials team collects around building products. If you are looking for a data point which is not part of this, please inquire about it by writing an email to [e-mail], and the team will inform you about the feasibility of including it.

2050 Materials classifies product and materials according to several existing systems (Uniclass, CSI Masterformat, CAWS, and more). However, we have also developed our own system which classifies product types and material types for each datapoint further.Below you will find the existing systems used. Keep in mind that these systems grow alongside our database. While we try to keep these documents up to date, there may be some values which do not appear but may exist in our database.

For the API users, all the available entities should be visible through the relevant API calls.

Product Type System

Product Type Family	Product Type
Accessories	Building fasteners
Accessories	Hardware
Accessories	Ironmongery
Accessories	Metal accessories
Accessories	Nosings
Accessories	Pedestals
Accessories	Push plates
Adhesives and sealants	Adhesives
Adhesives and sealants	Sealants
Balustrades and handrails	Balustrades
Balustrades and handrails	Handrails
Balustrades and handrails	Railings
Building boards	Building boards (Acoustic)
Building boards	Building boards (Fire)
Building boards	Building boards (Impact-resistant)
Building boards	Building boards (Moisture)
Building boards	Building boards (Multiple functions)
Doors	Access hatches
Doors	Balcony doors
Doors	External doors
Doors	Internal doors
Doors	Riser doors
Doors	Sliding doors
Electrical	Access control systems
Electrical	Alarm systems
Electrical	Brackets
Electrical	Cable basket
Electrical	Cable ladder
Electrical	Cable trays
Electrical	Cable trough
Electrical	Cabling
Electrical	Conduit
Electrical	Distribution board
Electrical	Electrical items
Electrical	Emergency lighting
Electrical	Floor boxes
Electrical	Hangers
Electrical	Hazardous lighting
Electrical	High bay lighting
Electrical	Lifts
Electrical	Lighting controls equipment
Electrical	Lighting tracks
Electrical	Low bay lighting
Electrical	Photovoltaic panels
Electrical	Recessed lighting
Electrical	Signage
Electrical	Sockets
Electrical	Spotlights
Electrical	Surface lighting
Electrical	Suspended lighting
Electrical	Switchboards
Electrical	Transformers
Electrical	Trunking
Exterior finishes	Cladding
Exterior finishes	Decking
Exterior finishes	Finish (External floors)
Exterior finishes	Glazing (Facades)
Exterior finishes	Roof covering
Exterior finishes	Roof tiles
Exterior finishes	Sandwich panel
External works and raw materials	Edge trims
External works and raw materials	Fencing
External works and raw materials	Paving
External works and raw materials	Raw materials
External works and raw materials	Road construction
External works and raw materials	Safety barrier
FF&E	Acoustic screens
FF&E	Cabinets
FF&E	Countertops
FF&E	FF&E (Other)
FF&E	Public seaters
FF&E	Raw materials for FF&E
FF&E	Shelves
FF&E	Upholstery
FF&E	Urban furniture
Fire protection	Fire-resistive materials (Other)
Fire protection	Firestopping accessories
Fire protection	Intumescent paints
Foils and membranes	Acoustic membranes
Foils and membranes	Air barrier membranes
Foils and membranes	Breathable membranes
Foils and membranes	Membranes & foils (Multiple functions)
Foils and membranes	Vapour membranes
Foils and membranes	Waterproofing membranes
Foundations	Foundation solution
Foundations	Piling
Framing profiles	Framing profiles (Cladding/stud frame)
Framing profiles	Framing profiles (Other)
Framing profiles	Framing profiles (Windows and doors)
In situ products	Aggregates
In situ products	Binder
In situ products	Formwork
In situ products	In situ
Insulation	Insulation (Acoustic)
Insulation	Insulation (Thermal)
Interior finishes	Carpets
Interior finishes	Entrance matting
Interior finishes	Finish (Floors)
Interior finishes	Finish (Walls)
Interior finishes	Laminate flooring
Interior finishes	Skirting
Interior finishes	Tiles
Interior finishes	Timber flooring
Interior finishes	Vinyl
Interior finishes	Wallpaper
Light fittings	Light fittings (Other)
Light fittings	Outdoor lighting
Light fittings	Pendant lighting
Light fittings	Table lamps
Loose FF&E	Armchairs
Loose FF&E	Benches
Loose FF&E	Chairs
Loose FF&E	Desks
Loose FF&E	Loose FF&E (Other)
Loose FF&E	Meeting tables
Loose FF&E	Office chairs
Loose FF&E	Office mood boards
Loose FF&E	Separation screens
Loose FF&E	Sofas
Loose FF&E	Stools
Loose FF&E	Storage
Loose FF&E	Tables
Loose FF&E	Workstations
Masonry	Masonry (Block)
Masonry	Masonry (Brick Veneers)
Masonry	Masonry (Brick)
Masonry	Masonry (Bricklaying)
Masonry	Masonry (ICF Insulated Concrete Forms)
Masonry	Masonry (Other)
Mechanical and plumbing	Access chamber
Mechanical and plumbing	Air handling unit
Mechanical and plumbing	Boilers
Mechanical and plumbing	Chillers
Mechanical and plumbing	Couplers
Mechanical and plumbing	Diffusers
Mechanical and plumbing	Ductwork
Mechanical and plumbing	Extractors
Mechanical and plumbing	Fan coil unit
Mechanical and plumbing	Fan coil unit
Mechanical and plumbing	Fire/Smoke dampers
Mechanical and plumbing	Gully
Mechanical and plumbing	Gully grating
Mechanical and plumbing	Manhole
Mechanical and plumbing	Manhole cover
Mechanical and plumbing	Pipework
Mechanical and plumbing	Pumps
Mechanical and plumbing	Services accessories
Mechanical and plumbing	Services equipment
Mechanical and plumbing	Sprinklers
Mechanical and plumbing	Storage Tanks
Mechanical and plumbing	Valves
Others	Decorative items
Others	Electricity
Others	Fuel
Others	Other (Multiple)
Others	Refrigerants
Others	Textile (Fabrics)
Others	Vehicles
Paints and coatings	Coatings
Paints and coatings	Paints
Paints and coatings	Powder coatings
Sanitary installations	Basins
Sanitary installations	Bathtubs
Sanitary installations	Sanitaryware (Accessories)
Sanitary installations	Sanitaryware (Other)
Sanitary installations	Shower trays
Sanitary installations	Toilets
Solar control products	Blinds
Solar control products	Louvres
Solar control products	Solar control film
Solar control products	Textile screens
Structural components	Precast
Structural components	Rebar
Structural components	Reinforcement products
Structural components	Structural accessories
Structural components	Structural components
Structural components	Structural decking
Structural components	Structural Insulated Panel (SIP)
Suface preparation	Filler
Suface preparation	Floor underlayment
Suface preparation	Levelling compound
Suface preparation	Rendering
Suface preparation	Screed
Suface preparation	Skim plaster
Suface preparation	Waterproofing materials
Systems	Balcony
Systems	External wall system
Systems	Floor system
Systems	Internal partition system
Systems	Mansafe systems
Systems	Raised access floor
Systems	Ramps
Systems	Roof system
Systems	Rooflights
Systems	Stairs
Systems	Suspended ceiling
Windows	Double-glazed windows
Windows	Glazing (Windows)
Windows	Single-glazed windows
Windows	Triple-glazed windows
Windows	Vacuum Windows
Windows	Windows (Other)

Material Type System

Material Type Family	Material Type
Ceramic	Calcium sulphate
Ceramic	Ceramic
Ceramic	Porcelain
Ceramic	Terracotta
Chemicals	Chemicals
Chemicals	PIB (Butyl)
Composite	Aerogel
Composite	Composite (Other)
Composite	Granolithic
Composite	Laminate
Composite	Terrazzo
Concrete, Cement & Asphalt	Asphalt
Concrete, Cement & Asphalt	Bitumen
Concrete, Cement & Asphalt	Cement
Concrete, Cement & Asphalt	Concrete
Concrete, Cement & Asphalt	Fibre cement
Concrete, Cement & Asphalt	GFRC (Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete)
Concrete, Cement & Asphalt	GGBS (Ground Granulated Blastfurnace Slag)
Concrete, Cement & Asphalt	Lime concrete
Concrete, Cement & Asphalt	Wood cement
Concrete, Cement & Asphalt	Wood concrete
Glass	Cellular glass (Foam glass)
Glass	Fibreglass (Glass wool, Mineral fibre)
Glass	Glass
Glass	Photovoltaic glass
Metals	Aluminium
Metals	Brass
Metals	Bronze
Metals	Cast Iron
Metals	Copper
Metals	Galvanized steel
Metals	Iron
Metals	Metal (Other)
Metals	Silver
Metals	Stainless steel
Metals	Steel
Metals	Zinc
Mortars & Plasters	Calcium silicate
Mortars & Plasters	GFRG (Glass Fibre Reinforced Gypsum)
Mortars & Plasters	Gypsum
Mortars & Plasters	Lime mortar
Mortars & Plasters	Mortar
Mortars & Plasters	Organic plaster
Mortars & Plasters	Plaster
Multiple	Multiple
Natural materials	Ash waste
Natural materials	Bamboo
Natural materials	Cardboard
Natural materials	Cellulose fibre
Natural materials	Clay
Natural materials	Cork
Natural materials	Earth
Natural materials	Hemp
Natural materials	Linoleum
Natural materials	Mycelium
Natural materials	Natural fibres (Other)
Natural materials	Natural materials (Other)
Natural materials	Natural resin
Natural materials	Perlite
Natural materials	Rapeseed oil
Natural materials	Sheep wool
Natural materials	Sisal
Natural materials	Straw
Natural materials	Timbercrete
Natural materials	Wood fibre
Natural materials	Wood wool
Natural materials	Wool
Plastics & Polymers	ABS
Plastics & Polymers	Acrylic
Plastics & Polymers	EPDM (synthetic rubber)
Plastics & Polymers	EPS (Expanded Polystyrene)
Plastics & Polymers	ETFE (thermoplastic polymer)
Plastics & Polymers	EVA (elastomeric polymer)
Plastics & Polymers	FPO (Flexible Polyolefin)
Plastics & Polymers	Geopolymer
Plastics & Polymers	GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic)
Plastics & Polymers	GPS (Graphite Polystyrene)
Plastics & Polymers	GRP (Glassfibre Reinforced Polyester)
Plastics & Polymers	HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
Plastics & Polymers	Isogenopak
Plastics & Polymers	Latex
Plastics & Polymers	LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)
Plastics & Polymers	Mastic
Plastics & Polymers	MDPE
Plastics & Polymers	PET
Plastics & Polymers	PETG (thermoplastic polyester)
Plastics & Polymers	PEX
Plastics & Polymers	Phenolic
Plastics & Polymers	PIR (Polyisocyanurate)
Plastics & Polymers	Plastic (Other)
Plastics & Polymers	Polyamide (nylon, PA)
Plastics & Polymers	Polybutylene
Plastics & Polymers	Polycarbonate
Plastics & Polymers	Polyester
Plastics & Polymers	Polyethylene
Plastics & Polymers	Polymer (Other)
Plastics & Polymers	Polyolefin
Plastics & Polymers	Polypropylene
Plastics & Polymers	Polystyrene
Plastics & Polymers	Pulastic
Plastics & Polymers	PUR (Polyurethane)
Plastics & Polymers	PVC
Plastics & Polymers	Rubber (Other)
Plastics & Polymers	Synthetic fibres
Plastics & Polymers	Synthetic resin
Plastics & Polymers	TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin)
Plastics & Polymers	Urethane
Plastics & Polymers	XPS (Extruded Polystyrene)
Recycled materials	Construction waste
Recycled materials	Reclaimed ceramic
Recycled materials	Reclaimed natural stone
Recycled materials	Reclaimed terracotta
Recycled materials	Recycled (Multiple)
Recycled materials	Recycled aluminium
Recycled materials	Recycled bricks
Recycled materials	Recycled cellulose fibre
Recycled materials	Recycled glass
Recycled materials	Recycled natural fibres
Recycled materials	Recycled plastic
Recycled materials	Recycled polyester
Recycled materials	Recycled PUR (Polyurethane)
Recycled materials	Recycled steel
Recycled materials	Recycled synthetic fibres
Recycled materials	Recycled timber
Stone	Aggregates
Stone	Ballast
Stone	Basalt
Stone	Dolomite
Stone	Granite
Stone	Limestone
Stone	Marble
Stone	Mineral wool (Stone wool, Rock wool)
Stone	Portland stone
Stone	Quartz
Stone	Silicate
Stone	Slate
Stone	Stone (Other)
Wood	Chipboard (Particleboard)
Wood	CLT (Cross Laminated Timber)
Wood	Engineered wood (Other)
Wood	Glulam
Wood	Hardwood
Wood	HDF (High Density Fibreboard)
Wood	LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber)
Wood	MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)
Wood	OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
Wood	Plywood
Wood	Softwood
Wood	Timber (Other)

Uniclass Products / Systems / Materials

See NBS Uniclass for more details.