32 Construction Services
Subdivision page linking the underlying ANZSIC groups and classes for this part of the hierarchy.
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Groups in Construction Services
Compare the industry groups below before you open a class page. This is the cleanest place to separate similar retail, service or production families without jumping too early to the final code.
Groups
What this subdivision covers
ANZSIC subdivision 32 is the middle layer between the broad division and the more specific groups. It is useful when you want to understand the section of the economy without jumping straight to the final class code.
This is also where confusion often appears. Similar business types can sit in nearby groups, so using the subdivision page first makes the boundary clearer before you narrow the match further.
Subdivision facts
- Division
- E Construction
- Groups
- 5
- Classes
- 19
Class-level detail
Classes in Construction Services
These are the final four-digit ANZSIC class pages in this subdivision. Each card uses the official class-level description and primary activities already parsed from the ABS material.
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.
- Land subdivision or development
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.
- Demolition of buildings or other structures
- Earthmoving
- Earthmoving plant and equipment hiring with operator
Concreting Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in concreting work, concrete pouring or other concrete work on construction projects.
- Concrete footpath construction
- Concrete foundation construction
- Concrete kerb and guttering construction
Bricklaying Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in bricklaying or concrete block laying.
- Bricklaying
- Concrete block laying
- Repair of brickwork
Roofing Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in roof tiling, metal roof fixing and the application of roof coatings.
- Metal roof fixing
- Roof painting, spraying or coating
- Roof tiling
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.
- Metal silo erection
- Metal storage tank erection
- Reinforcing steel erection
Plumbing Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in plumbing or drainage (except sewerage or stormwater drainage systems construction).
- Drain construction or repairing (except sewerage or stormwater drainage systems)
- Gas plumbing
- Guttering, roof, installation or repair
Electrical Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in the installation of electrical wiring or fittings in buildings or other construction projects.
- Electric light installation
- Electric wiring installation
- Electrical installation work (e.g. switchboards, circuit breakers, e.t.c.)
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.
- Air conditioning duct work installation
- Air conditioning equipment installation (except motor vehicle air conditioning equipment)
- Coolroom refrigerator installation
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.
- Closed circuit video surveillance system installation
- Fire alarm system installation
- Fire sprinkler installation
Other Building Installation Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in building installation services not elsewhere classified.
- Awning, blind or shutter installation
- Curtain installation
- Elevator, escalator or lift installation
Plastering and Ceiling Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in plastering, plaster fixing or finishing.
- Cement rendering of buildings
- Decorative plaster fixing
- Fibrous plaster fixing or finishing
Carpentry Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in carpentry work or the fixing of wooden formwork on construction projects.
- Carpentry work on construction projects
- Joinery work on construction projects (on-site fabrication only)
- Roof truss, wooden, fixing
Tiling and Carpeting Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in laying carpet, or setting wall or floor tiles.
- Carpet or carpet tile laying
- Floor covering laying n.e.c.
- Floor sanding
Painting and Decorating Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in painting, decorating or wallpapering houses or other structures.
- House painting
- Painting of buildings or other structures
- Spray painting of buildings or other structures
Glazing Services
This class consists of units mainly engaged in glazing, including glass installation and repair work.
- Glazing
- Window frame installation
- Window installation
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.
- Brick paving
- Fence construction
- Pond construction
Hire of Construction Machinery with Operator
This class consists of units mainly engaged in hiring construction machinery, plant or equipment with operator(s).
- Construction machinery hiring with operator (except earthmoving equipment)
- Crane hiring with operator
Other Construction Services n.e.c.
This class consists of units mainly engaged in construction services not elsewhere classified.
- Metal wall cladding fixing to buildings
- Petrol bowser installation
- Sand blasting or steam cleaning of building exteriors
How to use this page
If you know the division but not the exact group, this is the right stepping stone. It keeps the hierarchy readable and stops you from guessing the four-digit class too early.
For code selection work, move from subdivision to group and then confirm on the class page before you rely on the result for registration, reporting or taxonomy mapping.
Official source
- Official source
- ABS ANZSIC 2006 release
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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