detailed explanation for each SIC code - Biffa

Explanatory Notes
UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 – SIC(2007)
This subclass excludes:
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construction of industrial facilities, except buildings, see 42.99
architectural and engineering activities, see 71.1
project management for construction, see 71.1
41.20/2 Construction of domestic buildings
This subclass includes:
F
– construction of all types of residential buildings:
■ single-family houses
■ multi-family buildings, including high-rise buildings
■ housing association and local authority housing
This subclass also includes:
– remodelling or renovating existing residential structures
This subclass excludes:
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architectural and engineering activities, see 71.1
project management for construction, see 71.1
42 Civil engineering
This division includes general construction for civil engineering works. It includes new work, repair, additions and alterations,
the erection of pre-fabricated structures on the site and also construction of temporary nature.
Included is the construction of heavy constructions such as motorways, streets, bridges, tunnels, railways, airfields, harbours
and other water projects, irrigation systems, sewerage systems, industrial facilities, pipelines and electric lines, outdoor sports
facilities, etc. This work can be carried out on own account or on a fee or contract basis. Portions of the work and sometimes
even the whole practical work can be subcontracted out.
42.1 Construction of roads and railways
42.11 Construction of roads and motorways
This class includes:
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construction of motorways, streets, roads, other vehicular and pedestrian ways
surface work on streets, roads, highways, bridges or tunnels:
■ asphalt paving of roads
■ road painting and other marking
■ installation of crash barriers, traffic signs and the like
construction of airfield runways
This class excludes:
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installation of street lighting and electrical signals, see 43.21
architectural and engineering activities, see 71.1
project management for construction, see 71.1
42.12 Construction of railways and underground railways
This class includes:
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construction of railways and subways
This class excludes:
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installation of lighting and electrical signals, see 43.21
architectural and engineering activities, see 71.1
project management for construction, see 71.1
42.13 Construction of bridges and tunnels
This class includes:
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construction of bridges, including those for elevated highways
construction of tunnels
This class excludes:
– installation of lighting and electrical signals, see 43.21
– architectural and engineering activities, see 71.1
– project management for construction, see 71.1
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