Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
What this code covers
Use this class for engineering activities and related technical consultancy when the main activity includes Engineering design (i.e. applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and systems) and consulting activities for: and Machinery, industrial processes and industrial plant. 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.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- engineering design (i.e. applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and systems) and consulting activities for:
- machinery, industrial processes and industrial plant
- projects involving civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, traffic engineering
- water management projects
- test drilling in connection with mining operations, see 09.10, 09.90
- software publishing, see 58.2
- development and programming of software, see 62.10
- activities of computer consultants, see 62.20
- Compare with 09.10, 09.90, 58.2 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - engineering design (i.e. applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and systems) and consulting activities for:
- - machinery, industrial processes and industrial plant
- - projects involving civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, traffic engineering
- - water management projects
- - nature-based infrastructure
- - design of building information systems (e.g. related to heating systems, fire extinguisher requirements)
- - elaboration and supervision of projects in relation to electrical and electronic, engineering, mining engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical, industrial and systems engineering
- - elaboration and supervision of projects using air conditioning, refrigeration, sanitary and pollution control, water supply, wastewater treatment, structural engineering, offshore and onshore marine engineering, health and safety engineering, acoustical engineering, etc.
- - geophysical, geologic and seismic surveying
- - geodetic surveying activities:
- - land and boundary surveying activities
- - hydrologic surveying activities
- - subsurface surveying activities
- - cartographic and spatial information activities
- - environmental engineering and related consulting activities
- - site engineering
- - noise abatement engineering
- - circular economy solutions engineering
- - design of computer plans for 3D printing
- - activities of bathymetry
- - activities of photogrammetric surveying (e.g. data collection with drones)
- - preparation and revision of maps
- - construction supervision
- - project management activities related to engineering
- - test drilling in connection with mining operations, see 09.10, 09.90
- - software publishing, see 58.2
- - development and programming of software, see 62.10
- - activities of computer consultants, see 62.20
- - development of building projects for residential and non-residential buildings, for later sale, see 68.12
- - technical testing, see 71.20
- - periodic testing of motor vehicles for road safety and roadworthiness, see 71.20
- - research and development activities related to engineering, see 72.10
- - activities related to other design services, see 74.1
- - aerial photography, see 74.20
- - activities of quantity surveyors, see 74.99
- - Engineering design (i.e. applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and systems) and consulting activities for:
- - Machinery, industrial processes and industrial plant
- - Projects involving civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, traffic engineering
- - Water management projects
- - Test drilling in connection with mining operations
- - Software publishing
- - Development and programming of software
- - Activities of computer consultants
What is NACE 71.12 used for?
Use NACE 71.12 for engineering activities and related technical consultancy when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for engineering activities and related technical consultancy when the main activity includes Engineering design (i.e. applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and systems) and consulting activities for: and Machinery, industrial processes and industrial plant. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 71.12?
Typical examples include Engineering design (i.e. applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and systems) and consulting activities for:, Machinery, industrial processes and industrial plant, and Projects involving civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, traffic engineering.
When might 71.12 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to test drilling in connection with mining operations, see 09.10, 09.90 and software publishing, see 58.2.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 71.12?
Compare 71.12 with 09.10 Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction, 09.90 Support activities for other mining and quarrying, and 58.2 Software publishing when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction when the main activity includes Oil and gas extraction service activities provided on a fee or contract basis: and Exploration services in connection with petroleum or gas extraction (e.g. traditional prospecting methods, making geological observations at prospective sites). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for support activities for other mining and quarrying when the main activity includes Support services on a fee or contract basis, required for mining activities of divisions 05, 07, 08 and Exploration services by using traditional prospecting methods (e.g. taking core samples and making geological observations at prospective sites). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for software publishing when the main activity includes Intermediation service activities for software publishing and operation of marketplaces for software downloads. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this code when the main activity is writing, modifying, testing, or supporting software for clients or internal systems.
Use this code when the main activity is advising on IT systems, managing computer facilities, or operating client technology environments.
Use this class for development of building projects when the main activity includes Development of building projects for self-owned residential and non-residential buildings or civil engineering works by bringing together financial, technical and physical means to realise the building projects for later sale and Subdividing and improving of self-owned land for later sale. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for technical testing and analysis when the main activity includes Performance of physical, chemical and other analytical testing of all types of materials and products and Acoustics and vibration testing. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering when the main activity includes Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering: and Research and development on natural sciences. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of specialised design activities, including Industrial product and fashion design activities, Graphic design and visual communication activities, and Interior design activities. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Use this class for photographic activities when the main activity includes Commercial and consumer photography: and Portrait photography for passports, schools, weddings, etc.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for all other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c. when the main activity includes Business brokerage activities, i.e. arranging for the purchase and sale of small and medium-sized businesses, including professional practices, but excluding real estate brokerage and Appraisal activities other than for real estate and insurance (for antiques, jewellery, etc.). Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for architectural activities when the main activity includes Architectural consulting activities: and Building design and drafting. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy when the main activity includes Architectural activities and Engineering activities and related technical consultancy. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 71.12 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 71.12 Engineering activities and related technical consultancy.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.