2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

541310 Architectural Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning and designing residential, institutional, leisure, commercial, and industrial buildings and structures by applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning regulations, building codes, and building materials.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Planning and designing the development of land areas--are classified in Industry 541320, Landscape Architectural Services; and
  • Both the design and construction of buildings, highways, or other structures or in managing construction projects--are classified in Sector 23, Construction, according to the type of project.
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541310   541310   541310   Architects' (except landscape) offices
541310   541310   541310   Architects' (except landscape) private practices
541310   541310   541310   Architectural (except landscape) consultants' offices
541310   541310   541310   Architectural (except landscape) design services
541310   541310   541310   Architectural (except landscape) services
541310   541310   541310   Building architectural design services