236210 — Industrial Building Construction
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily responsible for the construction (including new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs) of industrial buildings (except warehouses). The construction of selected additional structures, whose production processes are similar to those for industrial buildings (e.g., incinerators, cement plants, blast furnaces, and similar nonbuilding structures), is included in this industry. Included in this industry are industrial building general contractors, industrial building for-sale builders, industrial building design-build firms, and industrial building construction management firms.
Illustrative Examples
- Assembly plant construction
- Furnace, industrial plant, construction
- Cannery construction
- Mine loading and discharging station construction
- Cement plant construction
- Paper or pulp mill construction
- Steel mill construction
- Chemical plant (except petrochemical) construction
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant construction
- Factory construction
- Food processing plant construction
- Waste disposal plant (except sewage treatment) construction
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 236210 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Industrial Building Construction |
| SBA Size Standard | $45,000,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | 3,380 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 236200 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 23 → 236 → 2362 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 1531 - Operative Builders (via SIC1987:1531→NAICS1997:23331→2002:236210→2007:236210→2012:236210→2017:236210→2022:236210)
- SIC 1541 - General Contractors Industrial Buildings and Warehouses (via SIC1987:1541→NAICS1997:23331→2002:236210→2007:236210→2012:236210→2017:236210→2022:236210)
- SIC 1629 - Heavy Construction NEC (via SIC1987:1629→NAICS1997:23499→2002:236210→2007:236210→2012:236210→2017:236210→2022:236210)
- SIC 7353 - Heavy Construction Equipment Rental and Leasing (via SIC1987:7353→NAICS1997:23499→2002:236210→2007:236210→2012:236210→2017:236210→2022:236210)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC C1EC — ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: PRODUCTION BUILDINGS
- PSC C1EZ — ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: OTHER INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
- PSC C1FB — ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS
- PSC C1FD — ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: DINING FACILITIES
- PSC C1GZ — ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: OTHER WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS
- PSC C1JA — ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS
- PSC C1PA — ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING)
- PSC C1PB — ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: EXHIBIT DESIGN (NON-BUILDING)
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 236210:
- Sector 23 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Construction sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 2362
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 236210 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 236210 is 'Industrial Building Construction', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 23 (Construction); the SBA small-business size standard is $45,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 236210?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 236210 is $45,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 236210?
NAICS code 236210 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 1531 - Operative Builders, 1541 - General Contractors Industrial Buildings and Warehouses, 1629 - Heavy Construction NEC, 7353 - Heavy Construction Equipment Rental and Leasing.