Classification codes for a civil engineering consulting firm
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- 541690Top matchOther Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on scientific and technical issues (except environmental). Illustrative Examples: Agricultural consulting services Motion picture consulting services Biological consulting services Physics consulting services Chemical consulting services Radio consulting services Economic consulting services Safety consulting services Energy consulting services Security consulting services Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing operating advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on administrative management issues, such as financial planning and budgeting, equity and asset management, records management, office planning, strategic and organizational planning, site selection, new business start-up, and business process improvement. This industry also includes establishments of general management consultants that provide a full range of administrative, human resource, marketing, process, physical distribution, logistics, or other management consulting services to clients. Illustrative Examples: Administrative management consulting services Financial management (except investment advice) consulting services General management consulting services Site selection consulting services Strategic planning consulting services Cross-References.
- 541618Other Management Consulting Services
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing management consulting services (except administrative and general management consulting; human resources consulting; marketing consulting; or process, physical distribution, and logistics consulting). Establishments providing telecommunications or utilities management consulting services are included in this industry. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 620Top matchComputer programming, consultancy and related activities
The ISIC Rev.4 class 620 includes the development, testing and maintenance of software, as well as the provision of advice and support for the design, implementation and operation of computer systems. It also covers consulting services related to information technology and associated training or maintenance activities.
- 6202Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities
The ISIC Rev.4 code 6202 covers businesses that provide advice, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer systems and software, as well as those that manage and operate client-owned IT infrastructure. Activities include consulting on computer use, system integration, and the day-to-day administration of data processing facilities on behalf of customers.
- 692Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
This class includes: - recording of commercial transactions from businesses or others - preparation or auditing of financial accounts - examination of accounts and certification of their accuracy - preparation of personal and business income tax returns - advisory activities and representation on behalf of clients before tax authorities This class excludes: - data-processing and tabulation activities, see 63.11 - management consultancy on accounting systems, budgetary control procedures, see 70.22 - bill collection, see 82.91
- 70.22Top matchManagement consultancy activities
This class includes the provision of advice, guidance and operational assistance to businesses and other organisations on management issues, such as corporate strategic and organisational planning, business process reengineering, change management, cost reduction and other financial issues; marketing objectives and policies; human resource policies, practices and planning; compensation and retirement strategies; production scheduling and control planning. This provision of business services may include advice, guidance or operational assistance to businesses and the public service regarding: - design of accounting methods or procedures, cost accounting programmes, budgetary control procedures - advice and help to businesses and public services in planning, organisation, efficiency and control, management information etc. This class excludes: - design of computer software for accounting systems, see 62.01 - legal advice and representation, see 69.10 - accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities, tax consulting, see 69.20 - architectural and engineering advisory activities, see 71.11, 71.12 - environmental, agronomy, security and similar consulting activities, see 74.90 - executive placement or search consulting activities, see 78.10 - educational consulting activities, see 85.60
- 71.11Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
This class includes: - architectural consulting activities: • building design and drafting • town and city planning and landscape architecture This class excludes: - activities of computer consultants, see 62.02, 62.09 - interior decorating, see 74.10
- 71.12Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
This class 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: • machinery, industrial processes and industrial plant • projects involving civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, traffic engineering • water management projects • projects elaboration and realisation relative to electrical and electronic engineering, mining engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical, industrial and systems engineering, safety engineering - elaboration of projects using air conditioning, refrigeration, sanitary and pollution control 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 This class excludes: - test drilling in connection with mining operations, see 09.10, 09.90 - development or publishing of associated software, see 58.29, 62.01 - activities of computer consultants, see 62.02, 62.09 - technical testing, see 71.20 - research and development activities related to engineering, see 72.19 - industrial design, see 74.10 - aerial photography, see 74.20
- 6923Top matchEngineering Design and Engineering Consulting Services
- Exclusions/references - Units mainly engaged in - (a) the physical or chemical transformation of materials into new products are included in the appropriate classes of Division C Manufacturing; - (b) managing or organising construction projects as the prime contractor are included in the appropriate classes of Division E Construction; - (c) undertaking scientific research are included in Class 6910 Scientific Research Services; and - (d) providing scientific or technical laboratory or testing services are included in Class 6925 Scientific Testing and Analysis Services. **Primary Activities:** - Boat designing service - Building consulting service - Building inspection service - Chemical engineering consulting service - Civil engineering consulting service - Construction consulting service - Drafting service, engineering - Electrical engineering consulting service - Electronic engineering consulting service - Engineering consulting service n.e.c. - Geotechnical engineering consulting service - Hydraulic engineering consulting service - Industrial design service - Marine engineering consulting service - Materials handling engineering consulting service - Mechanical engineering consulting service - Mining engineering consulting service - Naval architecture service - Pipeline engineering consulting service - Process engineering consulting service - Quantity surveying service - Sanitary engineering consulting service - Traffic engineering consulting service
- 6962Management Advice and Related Consulting Services
- Exclusions/references - Units mainly engaged in - (a) providing data processing services are included in Class 5921 Data Processing and Web Hosting Services; - (b) holding the securities of (or other equity interests in) companies and enterprises are included in the appropriate classes of Division K Financial and Insurance Services; - (c) listing employment vacancies or referring or placing applicants for employment, or executive placement services (except consulting), are included in Class 7211 Employment Placement and Recruitment Services; - (d) providing computer hardware or software consulting services are included in Class 7000 Computer System Design and Related Services. **Primary Activities:** - Agricultural management consulting service - Artist, entertainer or other public figures management service - Business management service - Efficiency advisory service - Environmental consulting service - Environmental sustainability assessment service - Forestry management consulting service - Management consulting service - Merchandising consulting service - Operations research service (commercial) - Personnel management consulting service - Sales advisory service - Tariff consulting service - Tourism development consulting service
- 696Management and Related Consulting Services
Group (Management and Related Consulting Services) within the subdivision 'Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (Except Computer System Design and Related' under ANZSIC 2006.
- 2811Top matchManufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
This class includes: - manufacture of internal combustion piston engines, except motor vehicle, aircraft and cycle propulsion engines: • marine engines • railway engines - manufacture of pistons, piston rings, carburettors and such for all internal combustion engines, diesel engines etc. - manufacture of inlet and exhaust valves of internal combustion engines - manufacture of turbines and parts thereof: • steam turbines and other vapour turbines • hydraulic turbines, waterwheels and regulators thereof • wind turbines • gas turbines, except turbojets or turbo propellers for aircraft propulsion - manufacture of boiler-turbine sets - manufacture of turbine-generator sets - manufacture of engines for industrial application This class excludes: - manufacture of electric generators (except turbine generator sets), see 27.11 - manufacture of prime mover generator sets (except turbine generator sets), see 27.11 - manufacture of electrical equipment and components of internal combustion engines, see 29.31 - manufacture of motor vehicle, aircraft or cycle propulsion engines, see 29.10, 30.30, 30.91 - manufacture of turbojets and turbo propellers, see 30.30
- 28110Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
- 33121Repair and maintenance of engines and turbines excluding aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines
- 4221Top matchTravel Consultants and Clerks
Travel consultants and clerks provide information about travel destinations, arrange travel itineraries, obtain travel and accommodation reservations and register passengers at check-in and departure. Tasks include - (a) obtaining information about the availability, cost and convenience of different types of transport and accommodation, ascertaining customers’ requirements and advising them on travel arrangements; (b) providing information about local and regional attractions, sightseeing tours, restaurants, arts and entertainment, and providing maps and brochures; (c) preparing itineraries; (d) making and confirming reservations for travel, tours and accommodation; (e) issuing tickets, boarding passes and vouchers; (f) helping customers in obtaining necessary travel documents such as visas; (g) verifying travel documentation and registering passengers and luggage at check-in and departure; (h) preparing bills and receiving payments; Examples of the occupations classified here: - Airline ticket agent - Check-in attendant - Ticket issuing clerk (travel) - Travel agency clerk - Travel consultant - Travel desk clerk - Tourism information clerk Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Travel agency manager - 1439 - Conference and event planner - 3332 - Tour operator - 3339 - Tour escort - 5113 - Tourist guide - 5113 - Ticket issuing clerk (entertainment and sporting events) - 5230.
- 2511Systems Analysts
Systems analysts conduct research, analyse and evaluate client information technology requirements, procedures or problems, and develop and implement proposals, recommendations, and plans to improve current or future information systems. Tasks include - (a) consulting with users to formulate document requirements and with management to ensure agreement on systems principles; (b) identifying and analysing business processes, procedures and work practices; (c) identifying and evaluating inefficiencies and recommending optimal business practices and system functionality and behaviour; (d) taking responsibility for deploying functional solutions, such as creating, adopting and implementing system test plans; (e) developing functional specifications for use by systems developers; (f) expanding or modifying systems to improve workflow or serve new purposes; (g) coordinating and linking the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Business analyst (IT) - Computer scientist - Information systems analyst - Systems consultant - Systems designer (IT) Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Systems administrator (computers) - 2522 - Communications analyst (computers) - 2523 - Network analyst - 2523.
- 1212Human Resource Managers
Human resource managers plan, direct and coordinate policies concerning the personnel, industrial relations and occupational health and safety activities of an enterprise or organization, or of enterprises that provide human resource services to other enterprises and organizations. Tasks include - (a) planning, directing and coordinating the personnel and industrial relations activities, policies and practices of an enterprise or organization; (b) planning and organizing procedures for recruitment, training, promotion, transfer and dismissal of staff; (c) planning and organizing negotiations and procedures for determination of wage structures and level and for consultation with workers on conditions of employment; (d) overseeing safety, health and related programmes and activities; (e) establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources; (f) establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures; (g) overseeing the development and implementation of management information systems; (h) ensuring compliance with standards and legislation relating to employees’ rights, health and safety, equal opportunity and related concerns; (i) overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff for the entire enterprise or organization; (j) consulting with senior management and with managers of other departments; (k) representing the enterprise or organization in dealings with outside bodies. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Industrial relations manager - Personnel manager - Recruitment manager.
- 83116Top matchSupply chain and other management consulting services
**Includes:** - providing advice, guidance and operational assistance concerning integrated supply chain management, i.e. a bundled product that includes inventory management, warehousing and storage and distribution services - providing advice, guidance and operational assistance concerning logistic management, such as: • inventory management logistic consulting, that is keeping track of the existing inventory, determining the most effective inventory requirements for a client • distribution and transportation logistic consulting, including the processes used by a client to store, handle and move goods within an organization, to ship goods from the client to the customers • warehousing and storage logistic consulting including the processes of receiving, storing and issuing an item • maintenance logistic consulting - other management consulting services, n.e.c.
- 83931Environmental consulting services
**Includes:** - environmental assessments, i.e. objective studies undertaken for any one or more of the following purposes: identify whether or not environmental contamination exists at a particular site, and if so determined, the source, nature, and extent of the contamination; assess the risk to public safety and health from environmental contamination associated with a project that is proposed or in place; evaluate the impact on the ecology or economy of environmental changes resulting from human or natural activities - environmental audits, i.e. independent assessment of the current status of a party's compliance with applicable environmental requirements or of a party's environmental compliance policies, practices and controls - site remediation planning services, i.e. preparation of plans for the abatement of environmental contamination, usually at a specific site, that incorporate such technical or other requirements as may be prescribed by law or regulation - evaluation of environmental studies, i.e. provision of analysis that explains the strengths or weaknesses of an environmental study and provides the basis for alternative judgments. The evaluation of environmental studies may also include an analysis of future responses to environmental regulators - natural resource management consulting, i.e. provision of objective information, advice, or guidance concerning the best practices for ecologically sustainable development and use of: land; forests; bodies of water; gas, oil, and mineral deposits; wildlife populations and other natural resources - waste management consulting, i.e. provision of objective information, advice, or guidance concerning the best practices for the minimization, transport, handling, disposal and/or recycling of waste - environmental policy development consulting, i.e. advising public or private institutions on the design, development and implementation of environmental statutes, regulations, standards, or practices - other environmental consulting services n.e.c.
- 71591Financial consultancy services
**Includes:** - financial advisory services - market analysis and intelligence **Excludes:** - insurance and pension consultancy services, cf. 71690 - mergers and acquisitions services, cf. 71511 - corporate finance and venture capital services, cf. 71512 - portfolio management services (except pension funds), cf. 71530 - trust and custody services, cf. 7154 - pension fund management services, cf. 71640 - advisory services on taxation matters, cf. 823 - financial management consulting services (except business tax), cf. 83112
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS 2022 code applies to a civil engineering consulting firm?
- The closest NAICS 2022 match for a civil engineering consulting firm is 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Other candidates include 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services and 541618 Other Management Consulting Services.
- What ISIC Rev 4 code applies to a civil engineering consulting firm?
- The closest ISIC Rev 4 match for a civil engineering consulting firm is 620 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities. Other candidates include 6202 Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities and 692 Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy.
- What NACE Rev 2 code applies to a civil engineering consulting firm?
- The closest NACE Rev 2 match for a civil engineering consulting firm is 70.22 Management consultancy activities. Other candidates include 71.11 Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy and 71.12 Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy.
- What ANZSIC 2006 code applies to a civil engineering consulting firm?
- The closest ANZSIC 2006 match for a civil engineering consulting firm is 6923 Engineering Design and Engineering Consulting Services. Other candidates include 6962 Management Advice and Related Consulting Services and 696 Management and Related Consulting Services.
- What NIC 2008 code applies to a civil engineering consulting firm?
- The closest NIC 2008 match for a civil engineering consulting firm is 2811 Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines. Other candidates include 28110 Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines and 33121 Repair and maintenance of engines and turbines excluding aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines.
- What ISCO-08 code applies to a civil engineering consulting firm?
- The closest ISCO-08 match for a civil engineering consulting firm is 4221 Travel Consultants and Clerks. Other candidates include 2511 Systems Analysts and 1212 Human Resource Managers.
- What CPC v2.1 code applies to a civil engineering consulting firm?
- The closest CPC v2.1 match for a civil engineering consulting firm is 83116 Supply chain and other management consulting services. Other candidates include 83931 Environmental consulting services and 71591 Financial consultancy services.
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