Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in building foundation and structure trades work (except poured concrete, structural steel, precast concrete, framing, masonry, glass and glazing, roofing, and siding). The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Illustrative Examples:
Curtain wall, metal, installation
Forms for poured concrete, erecting and dismantling
Welding, on-site, contractors
Ornamental metal work installation
Fire escape installation
Decorative steel and wrought iron work installation
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 238190 - Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors are:
- Ornamental metal work installation
- Concrete form contractors
- Storefront, metal or metal frame, installation
- Stairway, metal, installation
- Fire escape installation
- Metal furring contractors
- Epoxy application contractors
- Awning installation
- Deck and grate (except roof), metal, installation
- Falsework construction
- Urethane slabjacking contractors
- Forming contractor
- Curtain wall, metal, installation
- Cathodic protection, installation
- Urethane soil stabilization contractors
- Balcony, metal, installation
- Welding, on-site, contractors
- Shutter installation
- Decorative steel and wrought iron work installation
- Erection and dismantling, poured concrete form
- Forms for poured concrete, erecting and dismantling
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Steel Framing in the US (23812)
Revenue 2025
$25.3bn
Growth 2025
3.56%
Key Trends
The industry is in a vulnerable position due to its conformity to macroeconomic trends
Steel framing companies are often contracted by local and federal government for their services
The price of steel is forecast to consistently fall
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 238190 - Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Poured concrete foundation and structure work--are classified in Industry 238110, Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors;
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Installation of structural steel or precast concrete building components--are classified in Industry 238120, Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors;
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Framing buildings--are classified in Industry 238130, Framing Contractors;
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Masonry work--are classified in Industry 238140, Masonry Contractors;
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Glass and glazing work--are classified in Industry 238150, Glass and Glazing Contractors;
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Installing or repairing roofs--are classified in Industry 238160, Roofing Contractors;
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Installing siding--are classified in Industry 238170, Siding Contractors; and
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Fireproofing buildings--are classified in Industry 238310, Drywall and Insulation Contractors.
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NAICS Hierarchy 238190 - Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
NAICS Code 238190 - Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors sits in the 2-digit Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior 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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