North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2022 Version 1.0

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North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2022 Version 1.0
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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.

  • 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

  • Inclusion(s)

    • provision of advice, preparation of feasibility studies, preparation of preliminary and final plans and designs, provision of technical services during the construction or installation phase, inspection and evaluation of engineering projects, and related services

  • Exclusion(s)

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