Architectural, engineering and related services

5413 - Architectural, engineering and related services

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing architectural, engineering and related services, such as structure design, drafting, building inspection, landscape design, surveying and mapping, laboratory and on-site testing, and interior, industrial, graphic and other specialized design services.

54133 - Engineering services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in applying principles of engineering in the design, development and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and systems. The assignments undertaken by these establishments may involve any of the following activities: the provision of advice, the preparation of feasibility studies, the preparation of preliminary and final plans and designs, the provision of technical services during the construction or installation phase, the inspection and evaluation of engineering projects, and related services.

541330 - Engineering services

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in applying principles of engineering in the design, development and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and systems. The assignments undertaken by these establishments may involve any of the following activities: the provision of advice, the preparation of feasibility studies, the preparation of preliminary and final plans and designs, the provision of technical services during the construction or installation phase, the inspection and evaluation of engineering projects, and related services.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • civil engineering services
  • consulting engineering services
  • electrical and electronic engineering services
  • industrial engineering services
  • mechanical engineering services
  • mining engineering services
  • petroleum engineering services
  • traffic consultants, engineering services

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • design and construction of buildings, highways and other structures(23)
  • providing construction management services - classified by type of construction(23)
  • gathering, interpreting and mapping geophysical data (See 541360 Geophysical surveying and mapping services)
  • providing engineering surveying services (See 541370 Surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services)
  • creating and developing designs and specifications that optimize the function, value and appearance of products(541420)
  • planning and designing computer systems that integrate existing hardware, packaged or custom software and communication technologies(541514)
  • providing advice and assistance to others on environmental issues, such as the control of environmental contamination from pollutants, toxic substances and hazardous materials(541620)