NAICS Code 236 — Construction of Buildings

Subsector in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 2 direct sub-codes.

Code	236
Title	Construction of Buildings
Level	Subsector (3-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

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 hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	23	Construction
Subsector	236	Construction of Buildings

Codes under 236

Code	Title
2361	Residential Building Construction
2362	Nonresidential Building Construction

Related Subsector codes

• 237 — Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• 238 — Specialty Trade Contractors

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.