236 Construction of Buildings
The Construction of Buildings subsector comprises establishments primarily responsible for the construction of buildings. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs. The on-site assembly of precut, panelized, and prefabricated buildings and construction of temporary buildings are included in this subsector. Part or all of the production work for which the establishments in this subsector have responsibility may be subcontracted to other construction establishments--usually specialty trade contractors. Establishments in this subsector are classified based on the types of buildings they construct. This classification reflects variations in the requirements of the underlying production processes.
Where 236 sits in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy
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236 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 22 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- dcpd_altbroadSpecialty and Alternative Delivery Methods
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- dcpd_cmbroadConstruction Management Models
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- dcpd_dbbroadDesign-Build (DB) and Integrated Delivery
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- dcpd_dbbbroadTraditional Design-Bid-Build (DBB)
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- dcpd_p3broadPublic-Private Partnership (P3)
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- dcmt_concretebroadConcrete and Masonry
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- dcmt_prefabbroadPrefabricated and Modular Systems
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- dcmt_specialtybroadSpecialty and Advanced Construction Materials
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- dcmt_steelbroadStructural Steel
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- dcmt_woodbroadStructural Wood and Mass Timber
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- dcss_carbonbroadEmbodied Carbon and Material Health
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- dcss_energybroadEnergy Performance Certification
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- dcss_financebroadGreen Financing and Incentive Programs
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- dcss_leedbroadLEED and Green Building Rating Systems
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- dcss_resiliencebroadResilience and Climate Adaptation Standards
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Subcategories of 236 Construction of Buildings
- 2361Residential Building Construction
This industry comprises establishments primarily responsible for the construction or remodeling and renovation of single-family and multifamily residential buildings. Included in this industry are residential housing general contractors (i.e., new construction, remodeling, or renovating existing residential structures), for-sale builders and remodelers of residential structures, residential project construction management firms, and residential design-build firms. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 2362Nonresidential Building Construction
This industry group comprises establishments primarily responsible for the construction (including new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs) of nonresidential buildings. This industry group includes nonresidential general contractors, nonresidential for-sale builders, nonresidential design-build firms, and nonresidential project construction management firms.
Other NAICS 2022 codes under 236 Construction of Buildings
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 236?
- NAICS 2022 236 is "Construction of Buildings". The Construction of Buildings subsector comprises establishments primarily responsible for the construction of buildings. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs. The on-site assembly of precut, panelized, and prefabricated buildings and construction of temporary buildings are included in this subsector. Part or all of the production work for which the establishments in this subsector have responsibility may be subcontracted to other construction establishments--usually specialty trade contractors. Establishments in this subsector are classified based on the types of buildings they construct. This classification reflects variations in the requirements of the underlying production processes.
- What does NAICS 2022 236 include?
- 236 Construction of Buildings contains 2 direct subcategories: 2361 Residential Building Construction; 2362 Nonresidential Building Construction.
- How does NAICS 2022 236 map to other classification systems?
- 236 Construction of Buildings has equivalents in Construction Project Delivery Method Types (dcpd_alt, dcpd_cm, dcpd_db, +2 more); Construction Material System Types (dcmt_concrete, dcmt_prefab, dcmt_specialty, +2 more); Construction Sustainability and Green Building Types (dcss_carbon, dcss_energy, dcss_finance, +2 more); Construction Building Types (dcb_comm, dcb_indust, dcb_inst, +1 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NAICS 2022 and 22 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 236?
- 236 Construction of Buildings sits under 236 Construction of Buildings in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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