Build What Lasts

Every great structure begins with a strong foundation, and the materials you choose at the ground level set the tone for everything that follows. The right materials can help you build structures that perform for decades. Avient brings together deep application expertise and a broad portfolio of specialty polymers, colorants, additives, and engineered materials to help you tackle the most demanding construction challenges with confidence.

From the ground up, our materials support every stage of construction:

• Below ground: Concrete reinforcement and durable foundations that set a strong starting point
• Electrical infrastructure: Flame-retardant components and power management materials that meet stringent regulatory standards
• The building envelope: Exterior wall finishes, openings, roofing systems, and outdoor living spaces that deliver durability, weather resistance, and design flexibility
• Inside the building: Finishing elements, flooring systems, and HVAC and electrical components that combine performance with visual appeal
• Utilities and infrastructure: Piping systems, mechanical equipment, specialty fittings, and wire and cable that keep buildings running

One portfolio, multiple performance needs

By offering colorants, additives, and engineered materials that can combine into a single formulation, Avient helps you address multiple performance needs at once –streamlining your supply chain and production floor while reducing long-term maintenance demands. From the first pour of concrete to the final interior finish, Avient helps you build with innovation, durability, and confidence at every stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of polymer materials are used in building and construction?

Specialty polymers, colorants, additives, and engineered materials support a wide range of building and construction applications — from concrete reinforcement and electrical infrastructure to exterior cladding, interior finishes, piping systems, and wire and cable. These materials help improve durability, weather resistance, flame retardancy, color consistency, and lightweighting across the entire building lifecycle.

How can specialty polymers improve the durability of building materials?

Specialty polymers can help building components resist moisture, UV degradation, impact, and environmental exposure over extended periods. For example, composite materials can deliver up to a 60% improvement in dent resistance compared to unreinforced metal, while UV stabilizers help exterior components maintain color fidelity and surface integrity during long-term outdoor exposure.

How does Avient combine different material technologies in construction applications?

Avient's portfolio spans colorants, UV stabilizers, antimicrobial additives, flame-retardant additives, laser marking additives, chemical foaming agents, flame-retardant formulations, thermoplastic composites, conductive materials, and engineered polymer formulations. By combining these technologies into a single material system, Avient helps you address multiple performance needs at once — reducing the number of suppliers and simplifying your supply chain.