NAICS 23

NAICS Code 23: Construction

The NAICS code for Construction is 23.

The Construction sector includes establishments primarily responsible for constructing buildings and infrastructure, including new work, additions, alterations, and repair. It spans residential construction, civil engineering, and specialty trade contracting.

NAICS 23 is a 2-digit sector in the NAICS 2022 classification system, covering 3 subsectors and 10 industry groups.

1,512,763

Total US Entities

Subsectors

Industry Groups

Classification

NAICS Hierarchy

Code	Title	US Entities
236	NAICS 236 — Construction of Buildings	566,908
2361	NAICS 2361 — Residential Building Construction	502,586
23611	NAICS 23611 — Residential Building Construction	502,586
2362	NAICS 2362 — Nonresidential Building Construction	64,432
23621	NAICS 23621 — Industrial Building Construction	12,000
23622	NAICS 23622 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction	52,432
237	NAICS 237 — Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	106,552
2371	NAICS 2371 — Utility System Construction	26,309
23711	NAICS 23711 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction	8,000
23712	NAICS 23712 — Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction	4,500
23713	NAICS 23713 — Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction	13,809
2372	NAICS 2372 — Land Subdivision	43,704
23721	NAICS 23721 — Land Subdivision	43,704
2373	NAICS 2373 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	28,817
23731	NAICS 23731 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	28,817
2379	NAICS 2379 — Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	7,722
23791	NAICS 23791 — Water and Marine Construction	2,500
23799	NAICS 23799 — All Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	5,222
238	NAICS 238 — Specialty Trade Contractors	839,303
2381	NAICS 2381 — Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	171,099
23811	NAICS 23811 — Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors	28,000
23812	NAICS 23812 — Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors	12,000
23813	NAICS 23813 — Framing Contractors	40,000
23814	NAICS 23814 — Masonry Contractors	25,000
23815	NAICS 23815 — Glass and Glazing Contractors	9,000
23816	NAICS 23816 — Roofing Contractors	37,099
23817	NAICS 23817 — Siding Contractors	12,000
23819	NAICS 23819 — Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors	8,000
2382	NAICS 2382 — Building Equipment Contractors	314,316
23821	NAICS 23821 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors	130,000
23822	NAICS 23822 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors	130,000
23829	NAICS 23829 — Other Building Equipment Contractors	54,316
2383	NAICS 2383 — Building Finishing Contractors	171,325
23831	NAICS 23831 — Drywall and Insulation Contractors	45,000
23832	NAICS 23832 — Painting and Wall Covering Contractors	50,000
23833	NAICS 23833 — Flooring Contractors	40,000
23834	NAICS 23834 — Tile and Terrazzo Contractors	12,000
23835	NAICS 23835 — Finish Carpentry Contractors	20,000
23839	NAICS 23839 — Other Building Finishing Contractors	4,325
2389	NAICS 2389 — Other Specialty Trade Contractors	182,453
23891	NAICS 23891 — Site Preparation Contractors	80,000
23899	NAICS 23899 — All Other Specialty Trade Contractors	102,453

Sample Data

Sample Companies in This Industry

Sector 23 — Construction

Company Name	Location	Employees	NAICS Code
D.R. Horton Inc	Fort Worth, TX	10,000+	236
Turner Construction Company	New York, NY	10,000+	236
Bechtel Group Inc	Reston, VA	10,000+	237
Hensel Phelps Construction	Greeley, CO	5,000-9,999	236
Skanska USA Building Inc	New York, NY	10,000+	236
Comfort Systems USA	Houston, TX	10,000+	238
MYR Group Inc	Rolling Meadows, IL	5,000-9,999	238
Granite Construction Inc	Watsonville, CA	5,000-9,999	237
Summit Contractors Group	Jacksonville, FL	1,000-4,999	236
Encompass Services Corporation	Atlanta, GA	1,000-4,999	238

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