General construction services of harbours and similar waterworks

CPC v2.1 Code: 54232

About general construction services of harbours and similar waterworks

cpc code 54232 covers the general construction services of harbours, ports, river and canal works, and other similar waterworks. This industry plays a vital role in the development and maintenance of critical infrastructure that supports global trade, transportation, and economic growth. The construction of these waterworks projects requires specialized expertise and equipment, making it an important sector within the broader construction industry.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve a combination of heavy machinery, engineering expertise, and specialized construction methods. This typically includes dredging, excavation, piling, and the use of concrete, steel, and other materials to build breakwaters, quays, jetties, and other waterside structures. The construction process often requires careful planning, project management, and adherence to strict safety and environmental regulations.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the construction of harbours and similar waterworks include raw materials such as cement, steel, and aggregates, as well as specialized equipment like dredgers, cranes, and pile drivers. Additionally, this industry relies on skilled labour, including civil engineers, project managers, and construction workers, as well as access to reliable transportation and logistics networks to move materials and equipment to the construction site.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the completed harbour, port, or waterworks projects, which serve as critical infrastructure for the movement of goods, people, and services. These outputs may be consumed by a variety of other industries, such as 49100 Sea and coastal passenger water transport, 50200 Sea and coastal freight water transport, and 52220 Service activities incidental to water transportation.

Family tree for general construction services of harbours and similar waterworks

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/5'>5: Constructions and construction services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/54'>54: Construction services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/542'>542: General construction services of civil engineering works</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/5423'>5423: General construction services of harbours, waterways, dams, water mains and lines, irrigation and other waterworks</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/54232'>54232: General construction services of harbours and similar waterworks</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/54231'>54231: General construction services of aqueducts and other water supply conduits, except pipelines</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/54233'>54233: General construction services of dams</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/54234'>54234: General construction services of irrigation and flood control waterworks</a>"]

    

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