ISIC Code 43 - Specialized construction activities

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Key facts for ISIC 43

Code
43
Level
Division, ISIC Rev. 5
Official title
Specialized construction activities
Section
F Construction
Basis
Primary activity of the establishment

Last updated August 19, 2026

Inclusions

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, ISIC Rev. 5 explanatory notes, August 19, 2026.

This division includes specialised activities (special trades) in the construction of buildings and civil engineering objects or preparation of same. These activities are usually specialised in one aspect common to different structures, requiring specialised skills or equipment. Specialised construction works are generally performed by subcontractors on behalf of a contractor (whose activities fall under ISIC 41 or 42, see e.g. 4100 and ISIC 4290). Repair is usually performed without subcontracting.

Included is the installation of all types of utilities that make the construction function as such. These activities are usually performed at the site of the construction, although parts of the job may be carried out off site.

This division includes electrical, plumbing and other offshore construction installation on floating platforms.

The rental of equipment with operator is classified under the associated construction activity.

  • Specialised construction activities carried out as repair and maintenance
  • Completion or finishing of buildings and other constructions

Where ISIC 43 sits in the hierarchy

Section Direct parent F Construction
Division Current 43 Specialized construction activities

Groups within ISIC 43

5 official groups

Select the one that best matches the establishment's primary activity.

Other divisions in this section (2)

Using ISIC 43

What is ISIC 43?

ISIC 43 is the Rev. 5 division for Specialized construction activities inside section ISIC F, Construction. It contains 5 official groups.

What does ISIC 43 include?

ISIC 43 includes specialised construction activities carried out as repair and maintenance, and completion or finishing of buildings and other constructions. Official child categories run from 431 Demolition and site preparation to 439 Other specialized construction activities, including ISIC 431 (Demolition and site preparation), ISIC 433 (Building completion and finishing), and ISIC 439 (Other specialized construction activities).

What changed for ISIC 43 from Rev. 4?

In Rev. 5, part of this class's former Rev. 4 scope moved to ISIC 4340 (Intermediation service activities for specialized construction services).

Sources for ISIC 43

  • Official classification source United Nations Statistics Division. International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Rev. 5. Explanatory notes, August 19, 2026. United Nations ISIC page

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