43 Specialized construction activities

Subcategories of 43 Specialized construction activities

• 431Demolition and site preparation

  This group includes activities of preparing a site for subsequent construction activities, including the removal of previously existing structures.

• 432Electrical, plumbing and other construction installation activities

  This group includes installation activities that support the functioning of a building as such, including installation of electrical systems, plumbing (water, gas and sewage systems), heat and air-conditioning systems, elevators etc.

• 433Building completion and finishing

  This class excludes: - general interior cleaning of buildings and other structures, see 8121 - specialized interior and exterior cleaning of buildings, see 8129 - activities of interior decoration designers, see 7410

• 439Other specialized construction activities

  This class includes construction activities specializing in one aspect common to different kind of structures, requiring specialized skill or equipment, subsurface work, construction of outdoor swimming pools, steam cleaning, sand blasting and similar activities for building exteriors, renting of cranes with operator This class excludes: 89 Group Class Sub- class Description - renting of construction machinery and equipment without operator, see 7730

Other NIC 2008 codes under 43 Specialized construction activities

• 41Construction of buildings
• 42Civil engineering

Frequently asked questions

What is NIC 2008 43?

NIC 2008 43 is "Specialized construction activities". This division includes specialised construction activities (special trades), i.e. the construction of parts of buildings and civil engineering works or preparation therefore. These activities are usually specialised in one aspect common to different structures, requiring specialised skills or equipment, such as pile-driving, foundation work, carcass work, concrete work, brick laying, stone setting, scaffolding, roof covering, etc. The erection of steel structures is included, provided that the parts are not produced by the same unit. Specialised construction activities are mostly carried out under subcontract, but especially in repair construction it is done directly for the owner of the property. Included is the installation of all kind of utilities that make the construction function as such. These activities are usually performed at the site of the construction, although parts of the job may be carried out in a special shop. Included are activities such as plumbing, installation of heating and air-conditioning systems, antennas, alarm systems and other electrical work, sprinkler systems, elevators and escalators, etc. Also included are insulation work (water, heat, sound), sheet metal work, commercial refrigerating work, the installation of illumination and signalling systems for roads, railways, airports, harbours, etc. Also repair of the same type as the above mentioned activities is included. Building completion activities encompass activities that contribute to the completion or finishing of a construction such as glazing, plastering, painting, floor and wall tiling or covering with other materials like parquet, carpets, wallpaper, etc., floor sanding, finish carpentry, acoustical work, cleaning of the exterior, etc. Also repair of the same type as the above mentioned activities is included. The rental of equipment with operator is classified with the associated construction activity.

What does NIC 2008 43 include?

43 Specialized construction activities contains 4 direct subcategories: 431 Demolition and site preparation; 432 Electrical, plumbing and other construction installation activities; 433 Building completion and finishing; 439 Other specialized construction activities.

What is the parent category of 43?

43 Specialized construction activities sits under 43 Specialized construction activities in the NIC 2008 hierarchy.