2381

Analysis

NAICS 2381 is the 2022 industry group for foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors, part of 238 (Specialty Trade Contractors). Census lists 129 example activities under it in the official index.

Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 12% and employment rose 8%. The 2018 count used NAICS 2017, so part of a large move can come from codes being redefined rather than from businesses opening or closing.

County Business Patterns counts 106,125 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 959,465 people at an average annual payroll of $67,882 per employee (50th percentile of national industries). 64% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which marks it as a small-business industry.

Across its national industries Census lists 129 index entries; typical ones are chimney, concrete, construction, balcony, precast concrete, installation, building framing (except structural steel) and brick veneer, installation.

It splits into 8 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 23816 (Roofing Contractors) with 25,519.

Its more detailed codes are 23811 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23,350 establishments), 23812 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (4,005 establishments), 23813 Framing Contractors (12,417 establishments), 23814 Masonry Contractors (18,258 establishments), 23815 Glass and Glazing Contractors (6,945 establishments) and 23816 Roofing Contractors (25,519 establishments) and 2 more.