Non-residential buildings

CPC v2.1 Code: 5312

About non-residential buildings

cpc code 5312 covers the construction and renovation of non-residential buildings, which are essential components of modern infrastructure and the broader economy. This industry encompasses a wide range of building types, including commercial, industrial, institutional, and public facilities, each serving vital functions in their respective sectors. The construction of non-residential buildings is a crucial driver of economic growth, providing employment opportunities and supporting the development of other industries that rely on these essential structures.

Production process

The construction of non-residential buildings typically involves a multi-stage process, beginning with the design and planning phase, where architects and engineers collaborate to develop the building's specifications and blueprints. This is followed by the procurement of necessary materials, such as steel, concrete, and specialized building components. The actual construction process involves site preparation, foundation work, framing, and the installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as the finishing touches, such as interior design and landscaping.

Production inputs

The non-residential buildings industry requires a wide range of inputs, including raw materials like steel, concrete, and lumber, as well as specialized equipment and machinery for construction, such as cranes, excavators, and power tools. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, including construction workers, electricians, plumbers, and specialized tradespeople, to carry out the various tasks involved in the building process. 5311 Residential buildings and 5319 Other construction activities may also provide inputs to the non-residential buildings industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the non-residential buildings industry is, of course, the completed non-residential structures themselves, which can be used for a variety of purposes, such as offices, retail spaces, factories, hospitals, schools, and government buildings. These structures are then consumed by a range of other industries, including 5411 Legal services, 5412 Accounting, tax, and payroll services, 5415 Computer systems design and related services, and 6211 Hospitals, among others, which rely on these buildings to carry out their respective economic activities.

Family tree for non-residential buildings

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/5'>5: Constructions and construction services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/53'>53: Constructions</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/531'>531: Buildings</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/5312'>5312: Non-residential buildings</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/5311'>5311: Residential buildings</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/53121'>53121: Industrial buildings</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/53122'>53122: Commercial buildings</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/53129'>53129: Other non-residential buildings</a>"]


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class F level5
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