building material; construction material
Refers to materials used in building or construction, such as timber, concrete, insulation, flooring, or wall materials.
建材の価格が上がっている。
The price of building materials is rising.
この会社は環境に優しい建材を開発している。
This company is developing environmentally friendly construction materials.
This house uses wood as its building material.
That company supplies building materials nationwide.