Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in pouring and finishing concrete foundations and structural elements. This industry also includes establishments performing grout and shotcrete work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Illustrative Examples:
Concrete pouring and finishing
Gunite contractors
Concrete pumping (i.e., placement)
Mud-jacking contractors
Concrete work (except paving)
Shotcrete contractors
Footing and foundation concrete contractors
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 238110 - Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors are:
- Gunning shotcrete
- Grouting (i.e., reinforcing with concrete)
- Concrete resurfacing
- Footing and foundation concrete contractors
- Concrete repair
- Mud-jacking contractors
- Concrete pumping (i.e., placement)
- Retaining wall (except anchored earth), poured concrete, construction
- Foundation, building, poured concrete, contractors
- Concrete pouring
- Concrete floor surfacing
- Concrete finishing
- Gunite contractors
- Chimney, concrete, construction
- Shotcrete contractors
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Concrete Contractors in the US (23811)
Revenue 2025
$91.2bn
Growth 2025
0.36%
Key Trends
Concrete contracting's outdoor work setting and high demand from a spike in housing projects in 2020 boosted revenue
Accelerated construction activity has enabled heightened demand for industry contractors
Growth in downstream commercial construction markets will benefit industry contractors
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 238110 - Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Constructing or paving streets, highways, and public sidewalks--are classified in Industry 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Concrete sealing, coating, waterproofing, or dampproofing--are classified in Industry 238390, Other Building Finishing Contractors; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Paving residential driveways, commercial parking lots, and other private parking areas--are classified in Industry 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.
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NAICS Hierarchy 238110 - Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
NAICS Code 238110 - Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors sits in the 2-digit Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 23
Sector Title: Construction
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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2361 Residential Building Construction
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2362 Nonresidential Building Construction
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23621 Industrial Building Construction
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23622 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
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2371 Utility System Construction
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23711 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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23712 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
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23713 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
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2372 Land Subdivision
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23721 Land Subdivision
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2373 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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23731 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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2379 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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23799 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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2381 Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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23811 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
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23812 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
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23813 Framing Contractors
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23814 Masonry Contractors
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23815 Glass and Glazing Contractors
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23816 Roofing Contractors
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23817 Siding Contractors
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23819 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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2382 Building Equipment Contractors
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23821 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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23822 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
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23829 Other Building Equipment Contractors
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2383 Building Finishing Contractors
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23831 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
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23832 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
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23833 Flooring Contractors
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23834 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
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23835 Finish Carpentry Contractors
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23839 Other Building Finishing Contractors
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2389 Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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23891 Site Preparation Contractors
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23899 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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