541310 — Architectural Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning and designing residential, institutional, leisure, commercial, and industrial buildings and structures by applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning regulations, building codes, and building materials (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Planning and designing the development of land areas--are classified in Industry 541320, Landscape
- Architectural Services; and
- Both the design and construction of buildings, highways, or other structures or in managing construction
- projects--are classified in Sector 23, Construction, according to the type of project.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 8712 - Architectural Services (via SIC1987:8712→NAICS1997:54131→2002:541310→2007:541310→2012:541310→2017:541310→2022:541310)
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 R425 — Engineering and Technical Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 541310 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541310 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Architectural Services' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541310? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $12,500,000 for NAICS code 541310 (Architectural Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541310? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 541310 (Architectural Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 8712 - Architectural Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541310:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 541310 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Architectural Services).
- IRS PBA Code for Architecture — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- Compare NAICS 541310 vs 541320 — Industrial classification comparison rules (Architectural Services vs Landscape Architectural Services).
- 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.