This document provides an overview of building materials and their classification and properties. It begins with an introduction to building materials and their importance in the construction industry. It then discusses the various ways building materials can be classified, including by the engineering discipline, whether they are natural or artificial, and their intended use or function. The document also outlines the key physical, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, chemical, optical and technological properties of building materials and provides examples. It includes a historical timeline of concrete and its development from ancient times to modern applications. In summary, this document classifies and describes the important properties and historical uses of various building materials.