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Structural durability. Reduced energy consumption. Shrinking labor force. These are just a few of the demands facing the construction industry.

Jobs must be performed quickly, economically, and with durability in mind - all to meet the needs of the 9 billion people that will be on our planet by 2050. Whether residential or commercial construction, roads, or bridges, there is no structure untouched by these demographic and market demands.

At BASF, we combine market insight, technical expertise, and a full formulation mindset to drive innovation that meets the construction industry’s needs. With an extensive portfolio of water-based acrylic and styrene butadiene latex polymers, formulation additives, and performance additives, we provide a full formulation approach for high-performance building materials, durable construction coatings, and long-lasting infrastructure.

The desire for speed, strength, and ease of use drives our innovation and product development. Let us help you design the solution to your building industry challenge.

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Building envelope

Innovation for residential and commercial construction solutions. Explore

Laying Ceramic Tiles. Troweling mortar onto a concrete floor in preparation for laying white floor tile.

Building materials

High performance technology for interior and exterior building materials.
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Nonwovens and composites

Innovation for elevated and sustainable nonwoven performance. Explore

The new Queensferry Crossing bridge (on the right) under construction over the Firth of Forth with the older Forth Road bridge (on the left) and with the iconic Forth Rail Bridge in the far left.

Infrastructure

Safe, long lasting, and cost-effective solutions for infrastructure construction and pavement preservation. Explore

Industry Insights

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A painter is applying blue masking tape to protect an area of wall below oak window trim which is being refinished. The wall repainted after staining the trim, below the hand is a granite countertop.

Making a masking tape: More than meets the eye

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Making a masking tape: More than meets the eye

Cellulosic and masking tapes make up one of the largest market segments of the nonwovens category. Commonly used in construction, painting and general-purpose applications, these tapes are designed for strength, flexibility and ease-of-use.

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Latex modified concrete proves a strong, economical choice for long-lasting bridge decks

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Latex modified concrete proves a strong, economical choice for long-lasting bridge decks

Engineers from the Pennsylvania DOT discuss their use of latex modified concrete in bridge decks around the district

Air barrier market shifts in light of new building codes, trends

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Air barrier market shifts in light of new building codes, trends

Fluid-applied air barriers combine resiliency with flexibility to help builders meet codes and environmental standards.

Innovations in liquid-applied roof coatings enhance adhesion to challenging substrates

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Innovations in liquid-applied roof coatings enhance adhesion to challenging substrates

One of the formidable challenges that solar reflective roof coatings encounter is the need to adhere to diverse roofing substrates that can vary substantially in the chemistry of their composition.