North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2017 Version 1.0

772 - Architectural, engineering and related services

This group comprises architectural services; engineering services; surveying and mapping services; and other services related to architecture and engineering.

77211 - Architectural services

This class comprises architectural services, including the provision of architectural designs, plans and studies; advisory services; construction documents; construction contract administration; landscape architecture services; and urban planning services.

77221 - Engineering services

This class comprises the design of buildings, industrial structures, civil works, transportation works, power generation and transmission works, machinery, and other works, in order that they implement scientific principles efficiently and safely. The product is presented in the form of designs, plans, studies and advisory services.

• Exclusion(s)

  • design of manufactured goods in order to optimize ergonomics, appearance and efficiency in production and use (See 773113 Industrial design services)
  • development of products on a prototype scale (See 642 Research and development services)

77231 - Services related to architecture and engineering (except surveying and mapping)

This class comprises drafting services; building inspection services; testing laboratory services; and project management services.

77241 - Surveying and mapping services

This class comprises the acquisition, processing and interpretation of information about the earth's subsurface, surface and water bodies, presented in the form of data, maps, orthophotos and charts.