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Classification Equivalents

ISIC 4390 corresponds to NACE 43.91 ≈ and NACE 43.99 ≈ in the European NACE Rev. 2.1 classification. This ISIC class maps to multiple NACE classes because NACE subdivides the activity at a finer level.

About partial correspondence: A “≈” symbol indicates an imperfect mapping. The ISIC and NACE codes do not share identical boundaries — activities covered here may partially overlap with adjacent classes in the other system.

Explanatory Notes

This class includes:

  • construction activities specializing in one aspect common to different kind of structures, requiring specialized skill or equipment:
  • construction of foundations, including pile driving
  • damp proofing and water proofing works
  • de-humidification of buildings
  • shaft sinking
  • erection of non-self-manufactured steel elements
  • steel bending
  • bricklaying and stone setting
  • roof covering for residential buildings
  • scaffolds and work platform erecting and dismantling, excluding renting of scaffolds and work platforms
  • erection of chimneys and industrial ovens
  • work with specialist access requirements necessitating climbing skills and the use of related equipment, e.g. working at height on tall structures
  • subsurface work
  • construction of outdoor swimming pools
  • steam cleaning, sand blasting and similar activities for building exteriors
  • renting of cranes with operator