Building and construction

Innovative raw materials to improve sustainability and performance in the construction industry.

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Innovative materials for building and construction  

Drive innovation in the construction industry with advanced material solutions for building and construction, designed to enhance performance, durability, and sustainability.

Omya delivers high-quality specialty materials and mineral-based solutions that support the development of modern, efficient, and sustainable construction systems, supporting dry mortarconcrete and engineered woods applications.

Key benefits

  • Improve strength, durability, and longevity
  • Enhance fire resistance and safety
  • Optimize processing and cost-efficiency
  • Support sustainable and low-impact building solutions

Global expertise in building and construction materials

Omya partners with leading manufacturers of specialty materials to provide a comprehensive portfolio for the construction industry, including:

  • Pigments for color consistency and durability
  • Additives for improved processing and performance
  • Flame retardants for safety compliance
  • Binders and resins for structural integrity
  • Essential and functional minerals for cost-effective performance

Our solutions are engineered to meet the requirements of infrastructure, residential, and commercial construction, ensuring reliable performance across applications.

Products and solutions overview

Discover Omya’s building and construction portfolio: minerals, pigments and colorants, resins, binders, reinforcements and functional additives designed to improve construction materials, supported by global sourcing and distribution expertise.

Innovation in buildings and construction  

Stay ahead with innovative mineral technologies and material advancements tailored for the construction industry. 

Our focus areas 

  • Support regulations and standards
  • Improve sustainability and reduce environmental impact
  • Driving lightweighting adoption in advance construction systems

Applications we support

Our materials are used across range of construction applications:

Contact our experts in building and construction

Need expert support for your formulation?  

 

Whether you are developing a new building material or improving an existing construction formulaiton, Omya’s global team provides:  

  • Technical formulation support  
  • Product selection guidance  
  • Innovation partnerships  
  • Commercial and supply expertise  

We work closely with customers to deliver tailored solutions that meet specific performance and sustainability requirements.

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