UK SICSubclass

UK SIC 71.123—Geological, geophysical and related prospecting and consulting services

Subclass · UK Standard Industrial Classification (2026)

Where 71.123 sits

  1. N Professional, scientific and technical activities
  2. 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
  3. 71.1 Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
  4. 71.12 Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
  5. 71.123 Geological, geophysical and related prospecting and consulting services

What 71.123 includes

  • Geophysical, geologic and seismic surveying
  • Geodetic surveying activities: • land and boundary surveying activities • hydrologic surveying activities • subsurface surveying activities
  • Cartographic and spatial information activities
  • Activities of bathymetry
  • Activities of photogrammetric surveying (e.g. data collection with drones)
  • Preparation and revision of maps

What 71.123 excludes

  • Test drilling in connection with mining operations, see 09.10, 09.90
  • Software publishing, see 58.2
  • Development and programming of software, see 62.1
  • Activities of computer consultants, see 62.20
  • Development of building projects for residential and non-residential buildings, for later sale, see 68.12
  • Technical testing, see 71.20
  • Periodic testing of motor vehicles for road safety and roadworthiness, see 71.20
  • Research and development activities related to engineering, see 72.10
  • Activities related to other design services, see 74.1
  • Aerial photography, see 74.20
  • Activities of quantity surveyors, see 74.99

71.123 in other systems

ANZSICAustralia · New Zealand
ICNEAChina
JSICJapan
NACEEuropean Union
NAICSUnited States
NAICS CanadaCanada
NOGASwitzerland
SCIANMexico
SICUnited States (legacy)

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