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NAICS Code· 236210

NAICS 236210: Industrial Building Construction

This industry comprises establishments primarily responsible for the construction (including new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs) of industrial buildings (except warehouses). The construction of selected additional structures, whose production processes are similar to those for industrial buildings (e.g., incinerators, cement plants, blast furnaces, and similar nonbuilding structures), is included in this industry. Included in this industry are industrial building general contractors, industrial building for-sale builders, industrial building design-build firms, and industrial building construction management firms. Illustrative Examples: Assembly plant construction Furnace, industrial plant, construction Cannery construction Mine loading and discharging station construction Cement plant construction Paper or pulp mill construction Steel mill construction Chemical plant (except petrochemical) construction Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant construction Factory construction Food processing plant construction Waste disposal plant (except sewage treatment) construction Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 236210 – Industrial Building Construction encompasses the design and construction of facilities intended for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, power generation, and other industrial uses. This includes reinforced concrete structures, heavy steel framing, specialized HVAC and electrical systems, seismic retrofitting, and compliance with industrial safety and environmental standards.

45
Active Contracts
$974.5M
Total Obligations (12mo)
522
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
176
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
2
Median Bidders per Award
+42.9%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 236210.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 236210 – Industrial Building Construction encompasses the design and construction of facilities intended for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, power generation, and other industrial uses. This includes reinforced concrete structures, heavy steel framing, specialized HVAC and electrical...

NAICS 236210 – Industrial Building Construction encompasses the design and construction of facilities intended for manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, power generation, and other industrial uses. This includes reinforced concrete structures, heavy steel framing, specialized HVAC and electrical systems, seismic retrofitting, and compliance with industrial safety and environmental standards. Unlike commercial or residential construction, industrial projects demand high-load-bearing capacity, large clear spans, crane rail systems, and rigorous adherence to OSHA and NFPA codes. In the federal contracting landscape, this NAICS code supports critical infrastructure for defense logistics, energy operations, and homeland security functions, often requiring expedited timelines, secure site access, and modular or prefabricated construction techniques. Top contractors in this sector include OAC Action Construction Corp., Enfield Enterprises LLC, Patriot Construction Inc., DAP Construction Management LLC, Maverick Constructors, LLC, Oneill Contractors Inc., and VSGI LLC. These firms range from small businesses with specialized industrial expertise to mid-sized primes with proven track records in federal facility construction. The competitive landscape is characterized by niche specialization—many contractors focus on high-security industrial environments or rapid-deployment modular builds, distinguishing themselves through certifications in hazardous material handling, LEED for industrial facilities, and Department of Defense facility standards. Primary federal buyers include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Energy, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the General Services Administration, which procure industrial buildings for munitions storage, research labs, logistics hubs, and maintenance facilities. The Department of Transportation and Treasury also invest in industrial-scale infrastructure supporting national supply chains and secure financial operations. Local entities like Plano ISD and the Town of Lewisville contribute to demand through public works projects involving vocational training centers and utility support buildings. The market is moderately dense with high barriers to entry due to technical requirements and security clearances, but opportunities abound for contractors with experience in federal industrial codes, rapid construction methodologies, and sustainment of mission-critical facilities. Procurement trends favor pre-qualified contractors with demonstrated performance in secure, high-compliance environments.

Small Business Size Standard

The SBA threshold that decides who can bid NAICS 236210 work as a small business.

$45.0M
Applies to the whole industry code

The SBA cap for this NAICS (13 CFR 121.201). A business at or under it can self-certify as small for work in this code, which is what makes it eligible for a small-business set-aside. The cap is set per NAICS, so the same company can be small in one code and not in another.

13 CFR 121.201, effective January 1, 2026. The SBA revises the table roughly once a year.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 236210, ranked by dollars won.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 236210, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Fewer Bidders

Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 41,058 reported awards

Median Bidders

2

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

47%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

7%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

41,058

90% of 45,465 total awards

Bidder Count Distribution by Fiscal Year

Share of reported awards in each bidder-count bracket per federal fiscal year.

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
236210This Code
Industrial Building Construction
Fewer Bidders247%
41,05890% of 45,465
23621NAICS Industry
Fewer Bidders247%
41,05890% of 45,465
2362Industry Group
Nonresidential Building Construction
Moderate Competition339%
382,25888% of 435,614
236Subsector
Moderate Competition338%
402,23288% of 458,129
23Sector
Construction
Fewer Bidders240%
1,132,66189% of 1,275,170

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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NAICS code 236210 covers Industrial Building Construction. This industry comprises establishments primarily responsible for the construction (including new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs) of industrial buildings (except warehouses). The construction of selected additional structures, whose production processes are similar to those for industrial buildings (e.g., incinerators, cement plants, blast furnaces, and similar nonbuilding structures), is included in this industry. Included in this industry are industrial building general contractors, industrial building for-sale builders, industrial building design-build firms, and industrial building construction management firms. Illustrative Examples: Assembly plant construction Furnace, industrial plant, construction Cannery construction Mine loading and discharging station construction Cement plant construction Paper or pulp mill construction Steel mill construction Chemical plant (except petrochemical) construction Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant construction Factory construction Food processing plant construction Waste disposal plant (except sewage treatment) construction Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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The Department of the Air Force, through the 18th Contracting Squadron, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified contractors for the construction of ten Earth Covered Magazines (ECMs) at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The project, planned for the 2027 to 2029 timeframe, requires the delivery of blast-resistant storage infrastructure for munitions and explosives. The scope of work includes engineering and constructing reinforced concrete structures with heavy-duty floors, structural walls, and roof slabs, as well as installing reinforced steel blast doors and applying dense earth cover for safety and containment. Additional requirements include the installation of lightning protection systems, grounded electrical infrastructure, perimeter security, demolition, site preparation, utilities, paving, and environmental abatement. Interested respondents must demonstrate specialized experience in constructing hardened concrete structures and explosive storage facilities within the last five years, specifically within force protection and controlled-access areas. Contractors must possess the legal authority, licensing, and operational footprint to work in Japan, including SOFA compliance and potentially a Japanese branch office or joint venture. The government is seeking information on capabilities regarding design-build or progressive design-build delivery methods and is evaluating whether to utilize a standard FAR-based contract or an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2808a. Qualified firms must submit a company profile and a comprehensive questionnaire to the designated points of contact by October 21, 2026.
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