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1.2. THE DETAILED CLASSIFICATION

The italic headings indicate a logical grouping normally on a level between that of the Division and the Major group and which does not have a code but corresponds to "Division" in the ISIC. In cases where these groupings correspond with major groups, the major group heading is also in italics.

MAJOR DIVISION 5: CONSTRUCTION

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1.3. DESCRIPTIONS OF INDUSTRIES

MAJOR DIVISION 5: CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 50: CONSTRUCTION

            5010       Site preparation

This group includes the demolition or wrecking of buildings and other structures, the preparation of building sites and the sale of materials from demolished structures. Blasting, test drilling, landfill, levelling, earth-moving, excavating, land drainage and other land preparation.

Also included are tunnelling, overburden removal and other development and preparation of mineral properties and sites, except oil and gas sites.

Exclusions:

The preparation of oil and gas fields is classified under group 2211 (Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas) when performed on own account, and under group 2212 (Service activities incidental to oil and gas extraction excluding surveying) when performed on a fee or contract basis, respectively.

Service activities provided on a fee or contract basis for mines, such as the removal of coal by subcontractors on behalf of coal mines, is classified under group 2900 (Service activities incidental to mining of minerals).

             502        Building of complete constructions or parts thereof; civil engineering

This major group includes general construction and some special trade construction for buildings and general and special trade construction for civil engineering, regardless of the kind of materials used. It includes new work, additions and alterations, the erection of prefabricated buildings or structures on the site and also constructions of a temporary nature.

Also included is the repair of civil engineering projects, but most repairs of buildings that are not complete alterations or additions are classified under major groups 503 (Building installation) and 504 (Building completion).

Construction work can be carried-out on own account or on a fee or contract basis. Portions of the work and sometimes even the whole practical work can be subcontracted out to trade contractors.

Exclusions:

Landscape planning and design, lawn and garden installation and maintenance and tree surgeons’ activities are classified under group 1140 (Agricultural and animal husbandry services, except veterinary activities). Construction activities directly related to the extraction of oil and natural gas are classified under group 2212 (Service activities incidental to oil and gas extraction excluding surveying). However, the construction of buildings, roads, etc., on the mining site remains in this major group. The erection of complete prefabricated buildings or structures from self-manufactured parts is classified under the relevant category under manufacturing, depending on the main material used, except if the main material is concrete, in which case it remains classified here. The erection of metal structures from self-manufactured parts is classified under group 3541 (Manufacture of structural metal products).

Special trade construction involving building installation and completion (finishing) is classified under major groups 503 and 504, respectively.

Architectural and engineering activities are classified under group 8821 (Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy).

Project management for constructions on a fee or contract basis is also classified under group 8821.

            5021       Construction of buildings

This group includes general construction involving mostly the construction of buildings such as houses, flats, farm buildings and industrial and commercial buildings.

         50211        Construction of homes

This subgroup includes general construction involving the construction of single and double storey family housing such as houses and flats. Extentions and alterations to such buildings as a specialised service are also included.

Exclusions:

The construction of dwellings comprising three and more storeys is classified under subgroup 50219 (Construction of other buildings).

          50219       Construction of other buildings

This subgroup includes general construction involving the construction of dwellings comprising three and more storey buildings as well as office blocks, shopping complexes, schools, hospitals and factory and other industrial buildings. Additions and alterations to such buildings are included.

Exclusions:

The erection of all steel structures is classified under group 5024 (Construction by specialist trade contractors).

            5022       Construction of civil engineering structures

This group includes general construction involving mostly heavy construction such as highways, streets, bridges, tunnels, railways, airfields, harbours and other water projects, dams, reservoirs, irrigation systems, sewerage systems, water cooling towers, mine headgears, bins, bunkers and silos, factory chimneys, industrial facilities, pipelines and electric lines, sports facilities, etc.

Exclusions:

The construction of swimming pools and tennis courts is classified under group 5023 (Construction of other structures).

The construction of steel structures is classified under group 5024 (Construction by specialist trade contractors).

            5023       Construction of other structures

This group includes the construction of other (essentially complete) structures such as swimming pools, tennis courts, fencing, carports and "lapas"; paving; the erection and dismantling of scaffolding and cranes used in construction; water well drilling.

Exclusions:

The construction of houses and other buildings is classified under group 5021 (Construction of buildings).

The construction of civil engineering structures is classified under group 5022 (Construction of civil engineering structures).

           5024       Construction by specialist trade contractors

This group includes the construction of part of a structure or preparation for that purpose. It is usually specialised in one feature common to different structures requiring specialised skills or equipment. It covers activities such as pile-driving, foundation work, concrete work, carcasswork, bricklaying, stone setting, plastering, roof covering, etc. The erection of steel structures is included. Specialist trade construction is carried out mostly under subcontract, but especially in repair construction it is done for the owner of the property.

Exclusions:

Establishments which manufacture parts of metal structure and also do the erection are classified under group 3541 (Manufacture of structural metal products).

Plumbing, electrical contracting and shopfitting are classified under major group 503 (Building installation).

Painting and decorating are classified under major group 504   (Building completion).

             503       Building installation

This major group includes the installation of all kinds of utilities that permit the construction to 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, the 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, industrial process piping work, commercial refrigerating work, the installation of illumination and signalling systems for roads, railways, airports, harbours, etc., and the installation of certain plants such as manufacturing plants, electric power and transformer plants, telecommunication and radar plants, etc. Also included is repair work undertaken in connection with the above-mentioned installations.

Exclusion:

Installation work performed as a service incidental to a sale by an establishment manufacturing or selling prefabricated equipment and materials is classified according to the principal activity of the establishments under Manufacturing or Trade.

           5031       Plumbing

This group includes activities such as the laying of sewerage pipes, the installation of water pipes, wash basins, baths, water heating systems, solar heating systems, sprinkler systems and gutters and sheet metal work in all structures.

Exclusion:

The laying of pipelines for water projects and sewerage systems is classified under group 5022 (Construction of civil engineering structures).

            5032       Electrical contracting

This group includes activities such as the installation of electrical wiring and lighting in buildings and other structures.

Exclusion:

The erection of electric powerlines is classified under group 5022 (Construction of civil engineering structures).

Cable-laying for computer networks is classified under group 8690 (Other computer related activities).

           5033       Shopfitting

This group includes the building, assembly and/or installation of equipment, such as counters, shelves, cupboards and shop fronts, on the premises of the client in buildings.

Exclusions:

The installation of self-manufactured carpentry or joinery is classified under the relevant category in Manufacturing, depending on the material used e.g. wood under 3222 (Manufacture of builders’ carpentry and joinery).

           5039       Other building installation n.e.c.

This group includes other building installation n.e.c. such as the installation of heating and air-conditioning systems, antennas, alarm systems, elevators and escalators. Also included are insulation work (water, heat, sound), industrial process piping work, commercial refrigeration work, the installation of illumination and signalling systems for roads, railways, airports, harbours, etc. and the installation of certain plants such as manufacturing plants, electric power and transformer plants, telecommunication and radar plants, etc.

              504       Building completion

This major group includes many different activities that contribute to the completion or finishing of a construction such as glazing, painting and decorating, floor and wall tiling or covering with other materials such as parquet, carpets, wallpaper, etc.; floor sanding, finish carpentry, acoustical work, cleaning of the exterior, etc. Also included is repair work undertaken in connection with the above-mentioned.

Exclusions:

The cleaning of windows, inside and outside, chimneys, hotwater boilers interiors, etc., is classified under group 8893 (Building and industrial plant-cleaning activities).

Cleaning of building construction sites and the removal of building debris is classified under group 9400 (Sewerage and refuse disposal, sanitation and similar activities).

            5041       Painting and decorating

This group includes painting and decorating undertaken as a specialised service, including wallpapering. Industrial spray-painting, sandblasting and anti-rust treatment of steel structures are included.

Exclusions:

The specialised painting and caulking of ships and boats is classified under Manufacturing in major group 384 (Building and repairing of ships and boats).

            5049       Other building completion n.e.c.

This subgroup includes other building completion activities such as glazing, floor and wall tiling, carpet laying, floor sanding, finish carpentry, acoustical work, the cleaning of the exterior, etc.

     505    5050    Renting of construction or demolition equipment with operators

This major group includes the rental of construction machinery and equipment (including crane lorries) with operator.

Exclusions:

The renting of construction machinery and equipment without operator is classified under group 8522 (Renting of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment).

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