Division · NACE Rev. 2.1
42 — Civil engineering
- Previous NACE Rev. 2 codes
- 42, 43
- Parent
- F — CONSTRUCTION
- Source
- Eurostat — NACE Rev. 2.1
- Last verified
- 2026-07-20
Includes
This division includes general construction for civil engineering objects. It includes new work, repair, additions and alterations, the erection of prefabricated objects on site and also those of a temporary nature.
Further included is the construction of heavy constructions (for example, motorways, roads, power plants, bridges, tunnels, railways, airfields, harbours and other water projects, irrigation systems, sewerage systems, industrial facilities, pipelines and electric lines, outdoor sports facilities). 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.
Rev. 2 mapping
Official correspondence: Eurostat NACE correspondence tables.
| Previous code | Previous label | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Civil engineering | NACE Rev. 2 division 42 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 divisions 42, 43, 68 | 49:48 |
| 43 | Specialised construction activities | NACE Rev. 2 division 43 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 divisions 42, 43, 81 | 49:48 |
Subcategories
| Code | Official label |
|---|---|
| 42.1 | Construction of roads and railways |
| 42.2 | Construction of utility projects |
| 42.9 | Construction of other civil engineering projects |