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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

3

Subsectors

10

Industry Groups

Classification

NAICS Hierarchy

CodeTitleUS Entities
236NAICS 236 — Construction of Buildings566,908
2361NAICS 2361 — Residential Building Construction502,586
23611NAICS 23611 — Residential Building Construction502,586
2362NAICS 2362 — Nonresidential Building Construction64,432
23621NAICS 23621 — Industrial Building Construction12,000
23622NAICS 23622 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction52,432
237NAICS 237 — Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction106,552
2371NAICS 2371 — Utility System Construction26,309
23711NAICS 23711 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction8,000
23712NAICS 23712 — Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction4,500
23713NAICS 23713 — Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction13,809
2372NAICS 2372 — Land Subdivision43,704
23721NAICS 23721 — Land Subdivision43,704
2373NAICS 2373 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction28,817
23731NAICS 23731 — Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction28,817
2379NAICS 2379 — Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction7,722
23791NAICS 23791 — Water and Marine Construction2,500
23799NAICS 23799 — All Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction5,222
238NAICS 238 — Specialty Trade Contractors839,303
2381NAICS 2381 — Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors171,099
23811NAICS 23811 — Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors28,000
23812NAICS 23812 — Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors12,000
23813NAICS 23813 — Framing Contractors40,000
23814NAICS 23814 — Masonry Contractors25,000
23815NAICS 23815 — Glass and Glazing Contractors9,000
23816NAICS 23816 — Roofing Contractors37,099
23817NAICS 23817 — Siding Contractors12,000
23819NAICS 23819 — Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors8,000
2382NAICS 2382 — Building Equipment Contractors314,316
23821NAICS 23821 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors130,000
23822NAICS 23822 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors130,000
23829NAICS 23829 — Other Building Equipment Contractors54,316
2383NAICS 2383 — Building Finishing Contractors171,325
23831NAICS 23831 — Drywall and Insulation Contractors45,000
23832NAICS 23832 — Painting and Wall Covering Contractors50,000
23833NAICS 23833 — Flooring Contractors40,000
23834NAICS 23834 — Tile and Terrazzo Contractors12,000
23835NAICS 23835 — Finish Carpentry Contractors20,000
23839NAICS 23839 — Other Building Finishing Contractors4,325
2389NAICS 2389 — Other Specialty Trade Contractors182,453
23891NAICS 23891 — Site Preparation Contractors80,000
23899NAICS 23899 — All Other Specialty Trade Contractors102,453

Sample Data

Sample Companies in This Industry

Sector 23 — Construction

Company NameNAICS Code
D.R. Horton Inc236
Turner Construction Company236
Bechtel Group Inc237
Hensel Phelps Construction236
Skanska USA Building Inc236
Comfort Systems USA238
MYR Group Inc238
Granite Construction Inc237
Summit Contractors Group236
Encompass Services Corporation238

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