建筑行业coupl &ed with huge demand for plastics from the same has been driving the building & construction plastics market. Building & construction plastics are being increasingly used in cladding, roofing, water proofing, reinforcement, flooring and insulation. The development of the industry in India, China and Brazil is expected to be one of the vital factors driving demand over the next few years, as per Transparency Market Research. In addition, urbanization and changing lifestyles in these countries is anticipated to spur growth along with rising demand for plastic based door fittings accessories. However, increasing prices of upstream raw material and environmental regulations related with the usage of plastic materials are expected to restrain the growth of the market in the coming years. Increasing application scope of building & construction plastics in green building market coupled with growing demand for bio-based plastics is expected to open opportunities for the growth of the market over the next few years. PVC components were the most widely consumed and accounted for around 35% of the global demand in 2012. The demand for PVC was more due to its characteristics such as durability, abrasion resistance and light weight. However, acrylics are expected to show the fastest growth over the next few years owing to their rising demand from surface coatings, sealants and adhesives market. Pipes & ducts were the largest application segment for building & construction plastics in 2012. North America, dominated the market in 2012, followed by Europe, owing to the growth of building and construction industry especially with renovation of structures and designs. Asia Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth- CAGR of 7.5% between 2013 and 2019, on account of increasing usage of door fittings and pipes and ducts.

With a CAGR of 7%, global market value for plastics in building & construction application market is anticipated to be worth US$45.6 bln by 2016, as per Research and Markets。在全球范围内，欧洲占市场的30％以上。尽管美国在一个国家的全球市场价值中占最大份额，但印度和日本就不久的将来预期的增长率而超过了美国。在建筑和建筑塑料的最终用途细分市场中，保温层市场预计将达到13.3美元。管道和管道在整个市场上占据了36％的份额，这是最大的份额，在2011 - 2016年分析期间的复合年增长率为6.6％。门和配件视为增长最快的最终用户，到2016年的复合年增长率约为8.8％。

根据plastics.americanchemistry.com的使用plastics in building and construction helps in energy savings. A one-year study ( byFranklin Associates)发现使用塑料建筑和建筑材料可在替代建筑材料上节省467.2万亿BTU。这相当于在一年中节省的足够能量，以满足美国460万户家庭的平均能源需求。储蓄因材料和产品而异。（资料来源：富兰克林协会有限公司，美国母鹿和美国人口普查局）。以下是塑料建筑产品的一些示例，可促进能源和其他资源的有效利用：
Roofing
Reflective light colored roofing membranes made of vinyl or thermoplastic olefin (TPO) blends are key energy saving applications. Studies have shown that the surface temperature of a light covered roof compared to a darker one could be as much as much lower.
绝缘
Whether it is spray polyurethane foam (SPF) in the attic or rigid foam polyiso board on the roof, polyurethane based systems offer durability, energy savings and moisture control. When used for retrofit situations, they also help reduce the amount of building waste sent to landfills. In walls, behind walls and under floors, the use of polystyrene foams can provide significant energy efficiency. For example, rigid extruded polystyrene (XPS) is a builder favorite because it can be installed easily and effectively. Structural insulated panels (SIPs) made with expanded polystyrene (EPS) can help homeowners save hundreds of dollars annually on heating and cooling bills. Savings vary by material and products.
墙壁覆盖物
Vinyl based wall coverings are commonly used for durable, easy-to-clean hospitality and health care facilities. Vinyl requires only half as much energy to manufacture as the same amount of paper wall coverings.
Windows
Plastics rival traditional materials for window glazing. For example, polycarbonate is used as panes. These clear, lightweight, shatter-resistant plastic products have low thermal conductivity, which can help to reduce heating and cooling costs. Vinyl window frames are inherently energy efficient and save the U.S. nearly 2 trillion thermal units of energy per year, helping reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy generation—all the while cutting maintenance time, materials and costs.
Piping
Plastic pipe and fittings are easy to install, durable and will not rust or corrode over time. Several types of plastics are used for piping depending on the properties and performance required. Whether they are polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) they each offer excellent fusion integrity when joined properly helping to eliminate potential leak points where water could be wasted. In home building, flexible cross-linked polyethylene piping (PEX) is becoming a favorite
甲板，围栏和栏杆
“Lumber” planks and rails made from recycled plastics or plastic-wood composites are carefully engineered to same dimensions so warpage and knots are virtually eliminated. They can outlast traditional materials, often require less maintenance, and are resistant to peeling, cracking, splintering or fading.
塑料屋包装
塑料屋包裹技术的出现使外部空气渗透到平均房屋中的渗透增加了10-50％，有助于大大减少加热或冷却房屋所需的能量。这些塑料膜帮助将美国的温室气体排放量减少多达120至6亿吨。2自1980年以来（假设自1980年以来建造的所有房屋都有某种形式的塑料屏障）。