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01 · Building constructionGeneral contractors & commercial builders
Shell buildings, tenant improvements, schools, offices, retail and occupied-building renovations.
What the owner needs to price: Bid-package completeness, subcontractor coverage, trade coordination, allowances, schedule float and subcontractor exclusions.
Check the package: Confirm whether this is a prime contract, CM-at-risk procurement or a trade package. An owner solicitation is not automatically a subcontract invitation.
Suggested NAICS starting points: 236220. These do not establish licensing, capacity or eligibility.
Find matching collected work ↗02 · Building constructionIndustrial & logistics builders
Manufacturing facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, loading docks and supporting offices.
What the owner needs to price: Long-lead equipment, utilities, equipment interfaces, slab/loading requirements and commissioning responsibilities.
Check the package: Warehouse building work can use commercial-building codes; industrial manufacturing construction has its own code. Confirm the actual scope, not only the label.
Suggested NAICS starting points: 236210. These do not establish licensing, capacity or eligibility.
Find matching collected work ↗03 · Heavy / civil constructionHeavy civil & infrastructure
Roads, bridges, water/sewer systems, drainage, utility infrastructure and related civil packages.
What the owner needs to price: Prequalification, bidding capacity, traffic control, utility conflicts, unit-price quantities and weather exposure.
Check the package: TxDOT has its own bidder qualification and capacity rules. Confirm the specific letting requirements; a general building profile does not establish civil qualification.
Suggested NAICS starting points: 237110, 237130, 237310, 237990. These do not establish licensing, capacity or eligibility.
Find matching collected work ↗04 · Specialty tradesSite preparation & demolition
Clearing, excavation, earthwork, grading, building removal and demolition.
What the owner needs to price: Survey and geotechnical information, utility disconnects, access, haul distance, disposal and hazardous-material responsibilities.
Check the package: Clarify who owns unsuitable-soil, concealed-condition and environmental risk. Demolition and abatement are not interchangeable qualifications.
Suggested NAICS starting points: 238910. These do not establish licensing, capacity or eligibility.
Find matching collected work ↗05 · Specialty tradesConcrete, paving & parking areas
Foundations, slabs, sidewalks, curbs, parking surfaces and commercial driveway work.
What the owner needs to price: Quantity takeoff, subgrade preparation, reinforcement, finish requirements, testing, traffic access and phased pours.
Check the package: Building concrete, road paving and parking-lot work can use different source codes. Read the drawings and phasing before pricing mobilization.
Suggested NAICS starting points: 238110. These do not establish licensing, capacity or eligibility.
Find matching collected work ↗06 · Specialty tradesStructural trades & building shell
Structural steel, framing, masonry and metal-building erection packages.
What the owner needs to price: Erection sequence, crane access, delegated design, shop drawings, delivery staging and coordination tolerances.
Check the package: Distinguish furnish-only from furnish-and-install work. Confirm connection design and engineering responsibilities in the issued package.
Suggested NAICS starting points: 238120, 238130, 238140. These do not establish licensing, capacity or eligibility.
Find matching collected work ↗07 · Specialty tradesRoofing, glazing & building envelope
Commercial roofs, glazing, exterior systems, siding, waterproofing and related repairs.
What the owner needs to price: Existing-condition investigation, manufacturer requirements, warranty scope, drainage, weather protection and occupied-property access.
Check the package: Confirm deck repairs, concealed damage, penetrations and temporary dry-in responsibilities. A repair request is not always a full replacement.
Suggested NAICS starting points: 238150, 238160, 238170, 238190. These do not establish licensing, capacity or eligibility.
Find matching collected work ↗08 · Specialty tradesElectrical, power & low voltage
Distribution, switchgear, lighting, equipment feeds, controls and low-voltage installations.
What the owner needs to price: Existing capacity, utility interfaces, shutdowns, long-lead gear, controls scope and testing/commissioning.
Check the package: Separate electrical power, fire alarm and low-voltage responsibilities. Relevant licenses and registrations depend on the actual work.
Suggested NAICS starting points: 238210. These do not establish licensing, capacity or eligibility.
Find matching collected work ↗09 · Specialty tradesMechanical, HVAC & plumbing
HVAC equipment, ventilation, piping, plumbing, boiler/chiller work and related mechanical systems.
What the owner needs to price: Equipment selection, lead times, controls, tie-ins, shutdowns, balancing, startup and commissioning.
Check the package: This source-code family includes multiple trades. A matching code does not mean your company can perform every mechanical or plumbing scope.
Suggested NAICS starting points: 238220. These do not establish licensing, capacity or eligibility.
Find matching collected work ↗10 · Specialty tradesInterior finish & tenant renovation
Drywall, insulation, painting, flooring, tile, finish carpentry and tenant finish work.
What the owner needs to price: Finish schedules, substrate condition, mockups, material lead times, after-hours work and turnover sequence.
Check the package: Confirm demolition, patching, protection and who restores adjacent finishes. Occupied work can require different labor assumptions.
Suggested NAICS starting points: 238310, 238320, 238330, 238340, 238350, 238390. These do not establish licensing, capacity or eligibility.
Find matching collected work ↗11 · Ongoing operationsFacilities maintenance & property services
Recurring building maintenance, on-call repairs, custodial work and facilities support.
What the owner needs to price: Response expectations, staffing, service frequencies, parts allowances, reporting, renewal options and geographic density.
Check the package: Separate construction packages from service agreements. Contract ceilings and optional years are not guaranteed orders or revenue.
Suggested NAICS starting points: Scope-specific; verify with the issuer. These do not establish licensing, capacity or eligibility.
Find matching collected work ↗12 · Professional servicesDesign, engineering & construction management
Architectural, engineering, inspection, commissioning and construction-management assignments.
What the owner needs to price: Required credentials, deliverables, selection method, professional liability and responsibility boundaries.
Check the package: A qualifications-based RFQ differs from a priced construction bid. Construction-management classification depends on the work performed; verify the source requirements.
Suggested NAICS starting points: 541310, 541330, 541350. These do not establish licensing, capacity or eligibility.
Find matching collected work ↗ Research reviewed October 9, 2026. Owner checklists are planning prompts, not legal advice, an engineered design or a confirmed qualification review. Verify current procurement documents and applicable requirements.
