Civil engineering
What this code covers
Use this division for civil engineering when the main activity includes Further included is the construction of heavy constructions (for example, motorways, roads, power plants, bridges, tunnels, railways, airfields, harbours and other water projects, irrigation systems, sewerage systems, industrial facilities, pipelines and electric lines, outdoor sports facilities). This 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.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
- This division includes general construction for civil engineering objects. It includes new work, repair, additions and alterations, the erection of prefabricated objects on site and also those of a temporary nature.
- Further included is the construction of heavy constructions (for example, motorways, roads, power plants, bridges, tunnels, railways, airfields, harbours and other water projects, irrigation systems, sewerage systems, industrial facilities, pipelines and electric lines, outdoor sports facilities). This 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.
- Activities primarily classified as construction of residential and non-residential buildings
- Activities primarily classified as specialised construction activities
- Compare with 41, 43, 42.1 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Review the Rev. 2 to Rev. 2.1 mapping type before migrating old records.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - This division includes general construction for civil engineering objects. It includes new work, repair, additions and alterations, the erection of prefabricated objects on site and also those of a temporary nature.
- - Further included is the construction of heavy constructions (for example, motorways, roads, power plants, bridges, tunnels, railways, airfields, harbours and other water projects, irrigation systems, sewerage systems, industrial facilities, pipelines and electric lines, outdoor sports facilities). This 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.
- - Further included is the construction of heavy constructions (for example, motorways, roads, power plants, bridges, tunnels, railways, airfields, harbours and other water projects, irrigation systems, sewerage systems, industrial facilities, pipelines and electric lines, outdoor sports facilities). This 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.
- - Activities primarily classified as construction of residential and non-residential buildings
- - Activities primarily classified as specialised construction activities
What is NACE 42 used for?
Use NACE 42 for civil engineering when the main activity matches this scope: Use this division for civil engineering when the main activity includes Further included is the construction of heavy constructions (for example, motorways, roads, power plants, bridges, tunnels, railways, airfields, harbours and other water projects, irrigation systems, sewerage systems, industrial facilities, pipelines and electric lines, outdoor sports facilities). This 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.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 42?
Typical examples include Further included is the construction of heavy constructions (for example, motorways, roads, power plants, bridges, tunnels, railways, airfields, harbours and other water projects, irrigation systems, sewerage systems, industrial facilities, pipelines and electric lines, outdoor sports facilities). This 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..
When might 42 not be the right code?
No separate exclusion examples are available for this record yet; compare nearby hierarchy records before final selection.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 42?
Compare 42 with 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings, 43 Specialised construction activities, and 42.1 Construction of roads and railways when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this division for construction of residential and non-residential buildings when the main activity includes Further included is the construction of entire buildings (for example, homes, offices, stores as well as utility buildings or farm buildings).. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for specialised construction activities when the main activity includes Further included is the installation of all types of utilities that make the construction function as such. These activities are usually performed at the site of the construction, although parts of the job may be carried out off site. and The rental of equipment with an operator is classified under the associated construction activity.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of construction of roads and railways, including Construction of roads and motorways, Construction of railways and underground railways, and Construction of bridges and tunnels. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for the broader activity area of construction of utility projects, including Construction of utility projects for fluids and Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this group for the broader activity area of construction of other civil engineering projects, including Construction of water projects and Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this section for cONSTRUCTION when the main activity includes General construction is the construction of entire buildings (for example, homes, offices, stores as well as utility buildings or farm buildings). It also includes the construction of civil engineering works (for example, motorways, streets, bridges, tunnels, railways, airfields, harbours and other water projects, irrigation systems, sewerage systems, industrial facilities, pipelines and electric lines, sports facilities). and This 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. A main contractor that carries the overall responsibility for a construction project is classified here.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 42 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 42 Civil engineering, 43 Specialised construction activities, 68 Real estate activities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.
Rev. 2 code 43 can map to more than one Rev. 2.1 class: 42 Civil engineering, 43 Specialised construction activities, 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Datasets, CRM segments, KYC rules, reporting logic, and historical joins may need review because the activity scope is not a simple unchanged carry-over.
Review the official explanatory notes for each target code and confirm whether the business activity still fits the suggested Rev. 2.1 class.