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SCIAN 238—Specialized construction work

Subsector · Sistema de Clasificación Industrial de América del Norte (2023)

Where 238 sits

23 Construction
238 Specialized construction work

Contains 4 narrower codes

Description

Economic units primarily dedicated to performing specialized work before, during, and after construction, such as foundations, assembly of prefabricated structures, masonry, exterior work, installation and equipment installation, finishing work, and other specialized construction work of any kind. This work is typically carried out through subcontracting but can also be contracted directly by the project owner. It may involve new construction, expansions, renovations, maintenance, or repairs of specialized construction work.

What 238 includes

Establishments primarily engaged in the performance of ironwork work at the construction site; to the installation of cabling for networks and computers; to the installation of carpentry products, such as doors, windows, closets, stairs, shelves and moldings; to the dismantling of large-scale machinery and equipment, and to the rental of construction machinery and equipment with operator.

Cross-references for 238

Establishments primarily engaged in residential and non-residential building; to the construction of sports facilities in buildings (236, Building); to carrying out specialized work requiring specific skills and equipment exclusively for civil engineering works; to the construction of civil engineering works; to the division of land (237, Construction of civil engineering works); to the manufacture of wood products for construction; of prefabricated wooden houses (321, Wood industry); to the manufacture of prestressed concrete products integrated with on-site installation (327, Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products); to the manufacture of steel structures combined with on-site installation (332, Manufacture of metal products); to the manufacture of fitted kitchens and modular bathroom furniture (337, Manufacture of furniture, mattresses and blinds); to the specialized wholesale trade of domestic heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment (433, Wholesale of pharmaceutical products, perfumery, recreational goods, small household appliances and white goods); to the specialized wholesale trade of escalators (435, Wholesale of machinery, equipment and furniture for agricultural, industrial, service and commercial activities, and other general-purpose machinery and equipment); to the specialized retail trade of new domestic heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment; to the retail trade of carpets, vinyl tiles, linoleum, wood flooring, tapestries and similar items combined with installation (466, Retail trade of household goods, computers, interior decoration items and used goods); to the specialized retail trade of glass, mirrors and stained glass combined with the assembly of partitions (467, Retail trade of hardware, paint and glass items); to the rental of construction machinery and equipment without an operator (532, Rental services of movable goods); to consulting on the installation of computer equipment and networks; to providing engineering or architectural services when they do not involve construction (541, Professional, scientific and technical services); to monitoring in combination with the marketing, installation and repair of security systems; to the cleaning of ventilation ducts (561, Business support services); to the repair and maintenance of industrial machinery and equipment; of household and personal electrical appliances, such as fans; of household furniture (811, Repair and maintenance services), and restorers of antique furniture (711, Artistic, cultural and sporting services, and other related services).