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1997 U.S. NAICS Description
Go to NAICS 233 categories 233 Building, developing, and general contracting
Go to NAICS 234 categories 234 Heavy construction
Go to NAICS 235 categories 235 Special trade contractors
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Only those NAICS categories that changed between 1997 and 2002 are included here. The complete lists of 1997 NAICS and 2002 NAICS are available separately.
1997
NAICS
1997 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
2002
NAICS
2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
233 Building, developing, and general contracting
2331 Land subdivision and land development
23311 Land subdivision and land development
233110 Land Subdivision and Land Development 237210 Land Subdivision
2332 Residential building construction
23321 Single-family housing construction
233210 Single Family Housing Construction
   General Contractors 236115 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
   Operative Builders 236117 New Housing Operative Builders (pt)
   Remodeling Contractors 236118 Residential Remodelers (pt)
23322 Multifamily housing construction
233220 Multifamily Housing Construction
   General Contractors 236116 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
   Operative Builders 236117 New Housing Operative Builders (pt)
   Remodeling Contractors 236118 Residential Remodelers (pt)
   Barrack and Dormitory Construction 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (pt)
2333 Nonresidential building construction
23331 Manufacturing and industrial building construction
233310 Manufacturing and Industrial Building Construction
   Except Grain Elevators, Dry Cleaning Plants, and Manufacturing and Industrial Warehouses 236210 Industrial Building Construction (pt)
   Grain Elevators, Dry Cleaning Plants, and Manufacturing and Industrial Warehouses 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (pt)
23332 Commercial and institutional building construction
233320 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (pt)
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Only those NAICS categories that changed between 1997 and 2002 are included here. The complete lists of 1997 NAICS and 2002 NAICS are available separately.
1997
NAICS
1997 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
2002
NAICS
2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
234 Heavy construction
2341 Highway, street, bridge, and tunnel construction
23411 Highway and street construction
234110 Highway and Street Construction 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (pt)
23412 Bridge and tunnel construction
234120 Bridge and Tunnel Construction
   Bridge Construction 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (pt)
   Tunnel Construction 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (pt)
2349 Other heavy construction
23491 Water, sewer, and pipeline construction
234910 Water, Sewer, and Pipeline Construction
   Water/Sewer Pumping Stations, Sewage Collection and Disposal Lines, Storm Sewers, Sewer/Water Mains and Lines, and Water Storage Tanks and Towers, and Construction Management of these Projects 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (pt)
   Gas and Oil Pumping Stations, Gas and Oil Pipeline Construction, Gas Mains, Gas and Oil Storage Tank Construction, and Construction Management of these Projects 237120 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (pt)
23492 Power and communication transmission line construction
234920 Power and Communication Transmission Line Construction 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (pt)
23493 Industrial nonbuilding structure construction
234930 Industrial Nonbuilding Structure Construction
   Process Batch Plants, Incinerators, Industrial Furnaces and Kilns, Mining Appurtenance, and Construction Management of these Projects 236210 Industrial Building Construction (pt)
   Petrochemical Plants, Refineries, and Construction Management of these Projects 237120 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (pt)
   Power Generation Plants (excluding Hydroelectric Dams), Transmission and Distribution Transformer Stations, and Construction Management of these Projects 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (pt)
23499 All other heavy construction
234990 All Other Heavy Construction
   Waste Disposal Plant Construction 236210 Industrial Building Construction (pt)
   Irrigation Systems, Sewage Treatment and Water Treatment Plants, Construction Management of these Projects 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (pt)
   Except Waste Disposal Plant Construction, Irrigation Systems, Sewage Treatment and Water Treatment Plants, Right-of-Way Clearing and Line Slashing, Blasting, Trenching, and Equipment Rental with Operator 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (pt)
   Right-of-Way Clearing and Line Slashing, Blasting, Trenching, and Equipment Rental (except cranes) with Operator 238910 Site Preparation Contractors (pt)
   Crane Rental with Operator 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (pt)
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Only those NAICS categories that changed between 1997 and 2002 are included here. The complete lists of 1997 NAICS and 2002 NAICS are available separately.
1997
NAICS
1997 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
2002
NAICS
2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
235 Special trade contractors
2351 Plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors
23511 Plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors
235110 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
   Environmental Controls Installation Contractors 238210 Electrical Contractors (pt)
   Except Environmental Controls Installation Contractors and Septic Tank, Cesspool, and Dry Well Construction Contractors 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (pt)
   Septic Tank, Cesspool, and Dry Well Construction Contractors 238910 Site Preparation Contractors (pt)
2352 Painting and wall covering contractors
23521 Painting and wall covering contractors
235210 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
   Highway and Traffic Line Painting 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (pt)
   Except Highway and Traffic Line Painting 238320 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
2353 Electrical contractors
23531 Electrical contractors
235310 Electrical Contractors 238210 Electrical Contractors (pt)
2354 Masonry, drywall, insulation, and tile contractors
23541 Masonry and stone contractors
235410 Masonry and Stone Contractors 238140 Masonry Contractors (pt)
23542 Drywall, plastering, acoustical, and insulation contractors
235420 Drywall, Plastering, Acoustical, and Insulation Contractors
   Stucco Contractors 238140 Masonry Contractors (pt)
   Except Stucco Contractors 238310 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
23543 Tile, marble, terrazzo, and mosaic contractors
235430 Tile, Marble, Terrazzo, and Mosaic Contractors 238340 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
2355 Carpentry and floor contractors
23551 Carpentry contractors
235510 Carpentry Contractors
   Framing Carpentry 238130 Framing Contractors
   Finish Carpentry 238350 Finish Carpentry Contractors
23552 Floor laying and other floor contractors
235520 Floor Laying and Other Floor Contractors 238330 Flooring Contractors
2356 Roofing, siding, and sheet metal contractors
23561 Roofing, siding, and sheet metal contractors
235610 Roofing, Siding, and Sheet Metal Contractors
   Roofing Contractors 238160 Roofing Contractors
   Siding Contractors 238170 Siding Contractors
   Metal Ceiling, Panel, and Shelving Installation 238390 Other Building Finishing Contractors (pt)
2357 Concrete contractors
23571 Concrete contractors
235710 Concrete Contractors
   Except Residential and Commercial Asphalt, Brick, and Concrete Paving 238110 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
   Residential and Commercial Asphalt, Brick, and Concrete Paving 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (pt)
2358 Water well drilling contractors
23581 Water well drilling contractors
235810 Water Well Drilling Contractors 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (pt)
2359 Other special trade contractors
23591 Structural steel erection contractors
235910 Structural Steel Erection Contractors
   Except Curtain Walls, Metal Furring Installation, and Cooling Tower Installation 238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
   Curtain Walls and Metal Furring Installation 238190 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (pt)
   Cooling Tower Installation 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (pt)
23592 Glass and glazing contractors
235920 Glass and Glazing Contractors 238150 Glass and Glazing Contractors
23593 Excavation contractors
235930 Excavation Contractors 238910 Site Preparation Contractors (pt)
23594 Wrecking and demolition contractors
235940 Wrecking and Demolition Contractors 238910 Site Preparation Contractors (pt)
23595 Building equipment and other machinery installation contractors
235950 Building Equipment and Other Machinery Installation Contractors
   Scrubber, Dust Collection, and Other Industrial Ventilation Installation 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (pt)
   Except Scrubber, Dust Collection, and Other Industrial Ventilation Installation 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors (pt)
23599 All other special trade contractors
235990 All Other Special Trade Contractors
   Indoor Swimming Pool Contractors 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (pt)
   Anchored Earth Retention Contractors 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (pt)
   Forming Contractors 238190 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (pt)
   Service Station Equipment Installation Contractors; Boiler, Duct, and Pipe Insulation; Lightning Rod Installation; Bowling Alley Installation; Household-Type Antenna Installation; Church Bell Installation; and Tower Clock Installation 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors (pt)
   Weather Stripping and Damp-Proofing, Modular Furniture Installation, Bathtub Refinishing, Window Covering Fixture Installation, Trade Show Exhibit Installation and Dismantling, and Spectator Seating Installation 238390 Other Building Finishing Contractors (pt)
   Dewatering Contractors, Core Drilling For Construction, and Test Boring for Construction 238910 Site Preparation Contractors (pt)
   Except Indoor Swimming Pools, Earth Retention Contractors, Forming Contractors, Ornamental Metal Work, Building Equipment Contractors, Building Finishing Contractors, Dewatering Contractors, Test Boring For Construction, & Core Drilling For 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (pt)
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 NAICS Manual
Last revised: May 07 2003


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