Top building products for May 2026

Discover the top building products for May 2026, curated by the editors of Building Design+Construction. Spanning sectors from commercial interiors and restroom design to building envelope systems, flooring, lighting, structural materials, and wellness-focused hospitality projects, these innovative materials and systems improve acoustics, enhance occupant comfort, and deliver greater durability and operational efficiency. Whether you're an architect, contractor, or specifier, these product highlights reflect the latest trends and solutions in the building industry.

May 2026 Top 10 Building Products

This month’s roundup features products making an impact on real-world projects across the U.S.—from Bradley Company’s expanded Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection to Morin’s Matrix MX-0 concealed fastener rainscreen wall panel. Whether you’re specifying products for a new construction, retrofit, or renovation, these highlights showcase the latest building materials shaping architecture and construction in 2026.

Here are 10 products being used in the industry today:

Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection | Modern Commercial Restroom Accessories

By Bradley Company

The expansion of the Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection features four accessory models that increase restroom design optics while supporting operational efficiencies. Each delivers a refined, modern aesthetic with seamless curves, stainless steel construction and coordinated finish options. An all-in-one solution, the Elvari Recessed Combination Unit brings together a folded towel dispenser with an integrated waste receptacle while supporting efficient maintenance. Meeting varying restroom configurations and usage demands, the Elvari Recessed Paper Towel Dispenser has a recessed mounting with small, medium and large capacities. With a cabinet that holds a jumbo roll up to 10-inch diameter, the Elvari Jumbo Roll Toilet Paper Dispenser maintains practical capacity for high-traffic facilities. The Elvari Free-Standing Waste Receptacle offers a pill-shaped design, bag retention ring and a 21-gallon capacity for easy-access waste disposal. 

Megalith Continuous Ceiling System | Acoustic PET Felt Ceiling Solutions

By Turf Design

Created as a counterpart to the company’s Monolith wall system, the Megalith continuous ceiling system provides a fully integrated ceiling scape that prioritizes a seamless visual plane for minimal visual interruptions. Bringing together performance and practicality, the system attaches directly to standard T-grid ceiling systems and is available in a full range of 9mm, 60% pre-consumer recycled PET felt, colors, textures and finishes. With a noise-reduction coefficient of 0.85, the long, linear panels offer strong acoustic performance with enough flexibility for custom configurations that can navigate architectural features and existing infrastructure. 

SynSisal Tile Collection | Sustainable Commercial Flooring Systems

By Curran

Aiming to deliver the organic beauty of sisal in a high-performance format for commercial interiors, the SynSisal Tile collection launches with Ridge—developed by Stephanie Piché and Cristina Orozco Cuevas. The modular flooring collection draws inspiration from the natural lines of geological formations and recreates the look of tight woven sisal bouclé while overcoming many of the material’s traditional performance limitations. Made from regenerated ECONYL nylon and recycled polyester fleece, the tile’s self-adhesive backing simplifies installation, and all components are recyclable at end of life. Rated for heavy commercial use, it supports monolithic and quarter-turn installation. 

Matrix MX-0 Concealed Fastener Rainscreen Wall Panel | High-Performance Building Envelope Solutions

By Morin by Kingspan

Designed to deliver superior performance with a clean, modern aesthetic, the Matrix MX-0 concealed fastener rainscreen wall panel represents the evolution of the company’s panel design. Featuring a minimal reveal appearance while maintaining the engineered pull-apart joint system, the wall panel is designed to better accommodate thermal movement and improve durability, performance and long-term façade integrity. Suiting a wide range of commerical and institutional applications, the system has customizable perforation options, machine roll-formed construction, and is compatible with other Morin series and panel systems. 

C-Power Click-to-Conceal Garage Door Panels | Smart Privacy Glass Garage Door Technology

By Clopay Corporation

Transform a garage door into a responsive design element using C-Power enabled Click-to-Conceal Panels on the aluminum and glass Avante and Avante Sleek doors and Models 904 and 906. C-Power delivers power directly to garage door sections, enabling glass panels to switch from clear to opaque using a wireless remote to adapt to the user’s changing needs throughout the day. In addition to privacy and security benefits, the Click-to-Conceal technology also delivers energy efficiency and smart design, allowing in natural light when clear but blocking UV rays and limiting heat gain when opaque. The panels are housed in a weather-resistant 2 1/8-inch-thick aluminum frame with a fully integrated power system; the wiring is concealed within the door sections for a clean appearance and simple installation. 

MAXTERRA MgO Cement Panels | Two-Hour Fire-Rated Structural Floor Panels

By NEXGEN Building Products

Offering an alternative to heavier, more complex and material intensive floor/ceiling systems, MAXTERRA high-performance magnesium oxide (MgO) cement panels have now achieved a UL H531 two-hour fire-rated assembly in accordance with ASTM E119/UL 263. The assembly exceeding the two-hour threshold used a single layer of MAXTERRA MgO Non-Combustible Single Layer Structural Floor Panels, light-gauge cold-formed steel framing and a single layer of gypsum on the ceiling, proving Type I and Type II construction requirements can be met with fewer materials and lower total assembly cost without sacrificing performance. 

Altitude Oxygenation System | Wellness-Focused Hospitality Building Technology

By Altitude Control Technology

With wellness-driven features increasingly part of the build, a luxury resort development in Telluride’s Mountain Village included the largest whole-room oxygenation system in North America, which necessitated the pioneering of a new building code. Altitude Control Technology (ACT) worked alongside fire risk engineers, the Telluride Fire Protection District, the National Fire Protection Association and other consulting partners to develop and implement rigorous safety standards for oxygenation systems into local building code—and a framework to ensure other municipalities throughout the country implement safe and effective technology. The use of an altitude oxygenation system in enclosed spaces simulates lower-altitude oxygen levels to improve sleep quality and reduce altitude sickness, which are particularly beneficial in higher altitude locations and high desert plains. 

Supersede USTA+ Board and Marine Board | Recycled Plastic Structural Building Panels

By Supersede

Providing a substitute for marine-grade plywood and OSB, Supersede makes its high-performance structural panels—offered in the USTA+ Board and the Marine Board—from recycled industrial plastic that is 100% waterproof, fully recyclable, and uses no VOCs or toxic chemicals. Offering a solution for myriad uses and industries fighting tariffs and lumber market volatility, the company will be opening a new manufacturing facility in summer 2026 to expand its production capacity, following an investment from circular economy investment firm Closed Loop Partners. 

Melodia Classic, Melodia, and Aria Collections | Commercial Homogeneous Vinyl Flooring

By Tarkett

For an expanded homogenous vinyl sheet and tile offering, the introduction of Melodia Classic along with a broadened palette for the Melodia and Aria styles can unite in harmony. Together offering three tonal patterns and 73 colors that range from calming neutrals to bold accents, these design options combine the performance of homogenous vinyl with Techtonic XD production for resistance to stains and scratches. Each visual is available in both sheet and tile formats to support easy installation as well as creative mood-setting across any environment. These collections are FloorScore certified and have an open-loop path to circularity through the company’s ReStart take-back and recycling program. 

Cerno Art Light with Ketra | Intelligent Architectural Art Lighting

By Lutron Native by Design and Cerno

Bring together wireless Ketra peformance and Lutron Intelligent Lighting technology, and the result is the Cerno Art Light with Ketra. The clean, modern picture light closely mimics natural daylight as well as offers a wide range of color temperatures to render artwork and objects in true-to-life color. Offered in four mount options and six widths, the light features TruBeam, which produces uniform color across any available beam angle. Unlike other LEDs where color can degrade over time, Color Lock Technology preserves consistent color for the life of the lighting system. Because each light has its own addressable, wireless control, no control wire and closet panels are needed; lighting can be rezoned and redesigned without rewiring. 

These May 2026 building products highlight the industry's continued focus on occupant wellness, acoustic performance, fire safety, sustainable materials, smart building technologies, and durable high-performance building systems. Want more monthly product roundups and construction innovations? Subscribe to our Daily 5 newsletter or explore past product picks below.