236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily responsible for the construction (including new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs) of commercial and institutional buildings and related structures, such as stadiums, grain elevators, and indoor swimming facilities. This industry includes establishments responsible for the on-site assembly of modular or prefabricated commercial and institutional buildings. Included in this industry are commercial and institutional building general contractors, commercial and institutional building for-sale builders, commercial and institutional building design-build firms, and commercial and institutional building project construction management firms.
Illustrative Examples
- Airport building construction
- Office building construction
- Arena construction
- Parking garage construction
- Barrack construction
- Prison construction
- Farm building construction
- Radio and television broadcast studio construction
- Fire station construction
- Grain elevator or bin construction
- Data center construction
- Religious building (e.g., church, synagogue, mosque, temple) construction
- Restaurant construction
- Hospital construction
- School building construction
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 236220 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
| SBA Size Standard | $45,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 236200 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 23 → 236 → 2362 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 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 1522 - General Contractors - Residential Buildings Other Than Single-Family (via SIC1987:1522→NAICS1997:23332→2002:236220→2007:236220→2012:236220→2017:236220→2022:236220)
- SIC 1531 - Operative Builders (via SIC1987:1531→NAICS1997:23331→2002:236220→2007:236220→2012:236220→2017:236220→2022:236220)
- SIC 1541 - General Contractors Industrial Buildings and Warehouses (via SIC1987:1541→NAICS1997:23332→2002:236220→2007:236220→2012:236220→2017:236220→2022:236220)
- SIC 1542 - General Contractors - Nonresidential Buildings, Other than Industrial Buildings and Warehouses (via SIC1987:1542→NAICS1997:23332→2002:236220→2007:236220→2012:236220→2017:236220→2022:236220)
- SIC 1799 - Special Trade Contractors, NEC (via SIC1987:1799→NAICS1997:23599→2002:236220→2007:236220→2012:236220→2017:236220→2022:236220)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 236220:
- 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 236220 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 236220 is 'Commercial and Institutional 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 236220?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 236220 is $45,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 236220?
NAICS code 236220 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 1522 - General Contractors - Residential Buildings Other Than Single-Family, 1531 - Operative Builders, 1541 - General Contractors Industrial Buildings and Warehouses, 1542 - General Contractors - Nonresidential Buildings, Other than Industrial Buildings and Warehouses, 1799 - Special Trade Contractors, NEC.