Canadian industry

238190 Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors

Entrepreneurs en autres travaux de fondations, de structure, et d'extérieur de bâtiment

Official definition

This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in foundation, structure and building exterior trades work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.

Classification Reference

Official classification fields for this page

Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.

Characteristic Description
Official titleOther foundation, structure and building exterior contractors
ClassificationNAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0
Publishing authorityStatistics Canada
Hierarchical levelCanadian industry
Parent code23819 - Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors
International correspondenceF4390*
Sourcehttps://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index
Source verification2026-07-17
Canada Business Context

Canada-wide tax and filing context

Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.

Characteristic Description
Tax authorityCanada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Business identifierBusiness Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax.
Filing requirementsBusiness Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34
Sector authorityProvincial workers' compensation boards and provincial trades certification bodies

Exclusions

  • erecting and assembling structural parts made from steel or precast concrete (See 238120 Structural steel and precast concrete contractors (US))
  • fireproofing buildings contractors (See 238310 Drywall and insulation contractors (US))
  • framing buildings (See 238130 Framing contractors (US))
  • glass and glazing work (See 238150 Glass and glazing contractors (US))
  • installing or repairing roofs (See 238160 Roofing contractors (US))
  • installing siding (See 238170 Siding contractors (US))
  • masonry work (See 238140 Masonry contractors (US))
  • poured concrete foundation and structure work (See 238110 Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors)

Examples

  • awning installation
  • balconies, metal, installation
  • cathodic protection, installation
  • ornamental metal work, installation, contractors
  • store fronts, metal or metal frame, installation
  • welding contractors, operating at site of construction
  • architectural sheet metal work, contractors
  • awning installation
  • balconies, metal, installation
  • cathodic protection, installation
  • concrete forms, contractors
  • curtain wall (except glass and precast concrete) installation, contractors
  • decks and grates, metal, installation (except roof)
  • decorative iron and steel work, installation
  • fire escapes, installation
  • forming contractor
  • forms for poured concrete, erection and dismantling
  • metal furring, contractors
  • ornamental metal work, installation, contractors
  • other activities as part of structural work which may include cribbing
  • shutters, installation
  • stairways, metal, installation
  • store fronts, metal or metal frame, installation
  • urethane slabjacking contractors
  • urethane soil stabilization contractors
  • welding contractors, operating at site of construction

Classification Confidence Score

5 of 6 factors passing

8/ 10
Verified official sourcenaics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-07-17)
International crosswalkISIC Rev. 4 mapping: F4390*
Previous edition migrationNAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documentedSME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export matchNo direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalkLegacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles

When you might need code 238190

These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.

01 238190
Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors

Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 238190 Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.

02 238190
awning installation

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as awning installation. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 238190 Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors to a business file.

03 238190
balconies, metal, installation

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as balconies, metal, installation. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 238190 Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors to a business file.

04 238190
cathodic protection, installation

Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as cathodic protection, installation. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 238190 Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors to a business file.

Business Map

Business categories in this branch

A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.

Civil worksBuilding tradesRenovation crewsSite preparationRetrofit projectsSpecialty contracting

In this section

  • 238190Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors

Commonly confused with

238120 — Structural steel and precast concrete contractors

erecting and assembling structural parts made from steel or precast concrete (See 238120 Structural...

238310 — Drywall and insulation contractors

fireproofing buildings contractors (See 238310 Drywall and insulation contractors (US))

238130 — Framing contractors

framing buildings (See 238130 Framing contractors (US))

238150 — Glass and glazing contractors

glass and glazing work (See 238150 Glass and glazing contractors (US))

238160 — Roofing contractors

installing or repairing roofs (See 238160 Roofing contractors (US))

ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence

F4390*Other specialized construction activities

Approximate correspondence

Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors

US NAICS reference238190 - Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

Source row

238190Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors

This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.

Frequently asked questions

What does code 238190 cover?

Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors: This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in foundation, structure and building exterior trades work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and rep...

Which level of the hierarchy is 238190?

It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.

What is the parent of 238190?

It rolls up to 23819 Other foundation, structure and building exterior contractors.

Should I stop at 238190 or go lower?

This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.

Are official inclusion notes attached to 238190?

No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.

Are there exclusion notes for 238190?

Yes. 8 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.

Does 238190 include illustrative examples?

Yes. 26 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.

What kinds of businesses often start from this page?

Examples in this branch include Civil works, Building trades, Renovation crews, Site preparation, Retrofit projects, Specialty contracting.

Is there an ISIC mapping for 238190?

Yes. The page shows F4390* Other specialized construction activities.

Does this page show a US NAICS reference?

Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

Why are both English and French titles shown?

NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.

Where does the page text come from?

From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.