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Subdivision

32 Construction Services

Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC)
Reference period
2006 (Revision 2.0)

This subdivision contains the following ANZSIC groups:

Group

321 Land Development and Site Preparation Services

This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:

Class

3211 Land Development and Subdivision

This class consists of units primarily engaged in subdividing land into lots and servicing land (such as excavation work for the installation of roads and utility lines), for subsequent sale.

Primary activities

  • Land subdivision or development

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • constructing buildings on lots they subdivide or develop are included in the appropriate classes of Subdivision 30 Building Construction;
  • construction of roads on a subcontract basis for land subdividers are included in Class 3101 Road and Bridge Construction; and
  • legal subdivision of land without land preparation are included elsewhere in the classification system based on the primary activity of the unit.
Class

3212 Site Preparation Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in earthmoving work such as levelling of construction sites, excavation of foundations, trench digging or removal of overburden.

Primary activities

  • Demolition of buildings or other structures
  • Earthmoving
  • Earthmoving plant and equipment hiring with operator
  • Excavation
  • Explosives laying
  • Ground de-watering
  • Land clearing
  • Levelling (construction sites)
  • Removal of overburden
  • Trench digging

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • quarrying sand or gravel are included in Class 0911 Gravel and Sand Quarrying;
  • quarrying earth soil or filling are included in Class 0919 Other Construction Material Mining; and
  • selling sand, gravel or other quarried construction materials are included in Class 3339 Other Hardware Goods Wholesaling.
Group

322 Building Structure Services

This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:

Class

3221 Concreting Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in concreting work, concrete pouring or other concrete work on construction projects.

Primary activities

  • Concrete footpath construction
  • Concrete foundation construction
  • Concrete kerb and guttering construction
  • Concrete pumping
  • Concrete work on construction projects
  • Repair of kerbs, gutters or other concrete structural products

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • terrazzo laying are included in Class 3243 Tiling and Carpeting Services; and
  • brick paving are included in Class 3291 Landscape Construction Services.
Class

3222 Bricklaying Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in bricklaying or concrete block laying.

Primary activities

  • Bricklaying
  • Concrete block laying
  • Repair of brickwork
  • Stonework on construction projects

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in brick paving are included in Class 3291 Landscape Construction Services

Class

3223 Roofing Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in roof tiling, metal roof fixing and the application of roof coatings.

Primary activities

  • Metal roof fixing
  • Roof painting, spraying or coating
  • Roof tiling

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • the installation of insulation materials are included in Class 3239 Other Building Installation Services;
  • the installation of roof guttering are included in Class 3231 Plumbing Services; and
  • the installation of wooden roof trusses are included in Class 3242 Carpentry Services.
Class

3224 Structural Steel Erection Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in the erection (including on-site fabrication) of metal silos, storage tanks or structural steel components for buildings or other structures such as bridges, overhead cranes or electricity transmission towers.

Primary activities

  • Metal silo erection
  • Metal storage tank erection
  • Reinforcing steel erection
  • Structural steel erection
  • Truss or joist, steel, erection
  • Welding work on construction projects

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • the construction of buildings (which incorporate structural steel components) are included in the appropriate classes of Subdivision 30 Building Construction; and
  • the construction of complete structures such as bridges, towers or oil refinery plants (which incorporate structural steel components) are included in the appropriate classes of Subdivision 31 Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.
Group

323 Building Installation Services

This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:

Class

3231 Plumbing Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in plumbing or drainage (except sewerage or stormwater drainage systems construction). Also included are units mainly engaged in septic tank and other plumbing installation and repair.

Primary activities

  • Drain construction or repairing (except sewerage or stormwater drainage systems)
  • Gas plumbing
  • Guttering, roof, installation or repair
  • Hot water system installation
  • Installation of domestic water recycling equipment
  • Plumbing (except marine)
  • Repair of installed plumbing
  • Septic tank installation (including repair)
  • Solar hot water system installation

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • the construction of sewerage or stormwater drainage systems are included in Class 3109 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction;
  • installation of fire sprinkler systems are included in Class 3234 Fire and Security Alarm Installation Services;
  • repairing gas appliances are included in Class 9421 Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance; and
  • pumping or cleaning septic tanks are included in Class 2921 Waste Treatment and Disposal Services.
Class

3232 Electrical Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in the installation of electrical wiring or fittings in buildings or other construction projects. Electrical work arising from the installation of appliances is included in this class.

Primary activities

  • Electric light installation
  • Electric wiring installation
  • Electrical installation work (e.g. switchboards, circuit breakers, e.t.c.)
  • Installation of television antennae or cable
  • Installation of television satellite dish
  • Repair or maintenance of electrical wiring (except of electricity transmission or distribution lines)
  • Telecommunication cable or wire installation (except transmission lines)
  • Traffic signal installation

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • repairing electricity transmission or distribution lines are included in Class 3109 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction;
  • installing fire and/or security systems are included in Class 3234 Fire and Security Alarm Installation Services; and
  • repairing electrical appliances are included in Class 9421 Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance.
Class

3233 Air Conditioning and Heating Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in the installation of heating equipment, refrigeration equipment, air conditioning equipment, or in the installation of air conditioning duct work.

Primary activities

  • Air conditioning duct work installation
  • Air conditioning equipment installation (except motor vehicle air conditioning equipment)
  • Coolroom refrigerator installation
  • Freezer room construction
  • Heating equipment installation (except industrial furnaces)
  • Oil heater installation
  • Refrigeration equipment installation
  • Ventilation equipment installation n.e.c.

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • manufacturing air conditioning duct work are included in Class 2240 Sheet Metal Product Manufacturing (except Metal Structural and Container Products);
  • the on-site assembly of industrial furnaces from prefabricated components are included in Class 3109 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction; and
  • installing motor vehicle air conditioning equipment are included in Class 9411 Automotive Electrical Services.
Class

3234 Fire and Security Alarm Installation Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in the installation of fire protection, detection and control systems, and in installing security systems.

Primary activities

  • Closed circuit video surveillance system installation
  • Fire alarm system installation
  • Fire sprinkler installation
  • Repair of installed fire or burglar security alarm systems
  • Security system installation
  • Smoke detector installation

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in the installation and monitoring of security systems are included in Class 7712 Investigation and Security Services.

Class

3239 Other Building Installation Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in building installation services not elsewhere classified.

Primary activities

  • Awning, blind or shutter installation
  • Curtain installation
  • Elevator, escalator or lift installation
  • Flywire screen installation
  • Insulation material installation
Group

324 Building Completion Services

This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:

Class

3241 Plastering and Ceiling Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in plastering, plaster fixing or finishing.

Primary activities

  • Cement rendering of buildings
  • Decorative plaster fixing
  • Fibrous plaster fixing or finishing
  • Plaster work on construction projects
  • Plasterboard fixing or finishing
Class

3242 Carpentry Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in carpentry work or the fixing of wooden formwork on construction projects.

Primary activities

  • Carpentry work on construction projects
  • Joinery work on construction projects (on-site fabrication only)
  • Roof truss, wooden, fixing
  • Wooden flooring installation
  • Wooden formwork erection
  • Wooden kitchen cabinet installation
  • Wooden roof truss installation

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in manufacturing prefabricated, wooden built-in cabinets, cupboards or shop fronts and their installation (except on-site fabrication) are included in Class 1492 Wooden Structural Fitting and Component Manufacturing.

Class

3243 Tiling and Carpeting Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in laying carpet, or setting wall or floor tiles.

Primary activities

  • Carpet or carpet tile laying
  • Floor covering laying n.e.c.
  • Floor sanding
  • Floor tiling (using ceramic, concrete or cut stone tiles)
  • Linoleum or linotile fixing
  • Mosaic work on construction projects
  • Slate flooring installation
  • Terrazzo laying
  • Wall tiling (using ceramic, concrete or cut stone tiles)

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • installing roofing tiles are included in Class 3223 Roofing Services; and
  • installing wooden flooring are included in Class 3242 Carpentry Services.
Class

3244 Painting and Decorating Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in painting, decorating or wallpapering houses or other structures.

Primary activities

  • House painting
  • Painting of buildings or other structures
  • Spray painting of buildings or other structures
  • Wallpapering

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in roof painting, spraying or coating are included in Class 3223 Roofing Services.

Class

3245 Glazing Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in glazing, including glass installation and repair work.

Primary activities

  • Glazing
  • Window frame installation
  • Window installation
  • Window insulation fixing

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in the fabrication of aluminium and timber framed glass products are included in the appropriate classes of Division C Manufacturing.

Group

329 Other Construction Services

This group contains the following ANZSIC classes:

Class

3291 Landscape Construction Services

This class consists of units mainly engaged in constructing landscapes, including landforming and the provision of retaining walls and paths, decks, fences, ponds and similar structures. Units also engaged in garden planting or installation of sprinkler/drainage systems in conjunction with constructing landscapes are included.

Primary activities

  • Brick paving
  • Fence construction
  • Pond construction
  • Landscape construction
  • Lawn construction
  • Retaining wall construction
  • Rockery work
  • Streetscape planting

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in

  • landscape consultancy and design services are included in Class 6921 Architectural Services;
  • garden maintenance activities and maintenance of lawns are included in Class 7313 Gardening Services.
Class

3292 Hire of Construction Machinery with Operator

This class consists of units mainly engaged in hiring construction machinery, plant or equipment with operator(s).

Primary activities

  • Construction machinery hiring with operator (except earthmoving equipment)
  • Crane hiring with operator

Exclusions/References

Units mainly engaged in hiring earthmoving plant and equipment with operator are included in Class 3212 Site Preparation Services.

Class

3299 Other Construction Services n.e.c.

This class consists of units mainly engaged in construction services not elsewhere classified.

Primary activities

  • Metal wall cladding fixing to buildings
  • Petrol bowser installation
  • Sand blasting or steam cleaning of building exteriors
  • Scaffolding construction
  • Waterproofing of building