Nonresidential building construction
NAICS Code: 236200
BLS projects Nonresidential building construction to grow +5.0% through 2034 - 2.6 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 74% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Nonresidential building construction sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Nonresidential building construction sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
5% Top 26% higher than 74% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: 31.7% mean employer AI exposure across 18 tracked public companies .
Projected growth is middling and the public-company overlay is sparse - the BLS employment path is the primary evidence; company grades are a light secondary read.
NAICS 236200 · 910,500 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Nonresidential building construction.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Nonresidential building construction. 18 companies scored · mean AI exposure 31.7%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Argan Inc | A |
| Brookfield Business Corp | A |
| Brookfield Business Partners L.P. | A |
| Construction Partners, Inc. | A |
| Dycom Industries Inc | A |
| Ferrovial SE | A |
| Fluor Corp | A |
| Granite Construction Inc | A |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Nonresidential building construction shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Nonresidential building construction (NAICS 236200) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Residential building construction | 943,100 | +4.2% |
| Landscaping services | 911,200 | +2.6% |
| Nonresidential building construction | 910,500 | +5.0% |
| Couriers and express delivery services | 909,800 | +4.8% |
| Investigation, guard, and armored car services | 868,600 | +4.8% |
| Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences | 866,700 | +8.7% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Nonresidential building construction?
As of 2024, the Nonresidential building construction industry employs approximately 910,500 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Nonresidential building construction growing or declining?
The Nonresidential building construction industry is projected to grow by 5.0% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +45,300 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Nonresidential building construction?
18 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Nonresidential building construction. Sample names include Argan Inc, Brookfield Business Corp, Brookfield Business Partners L.P.. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Nonresidential building construction industry?
Among 18 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 31.7% (most common grade A). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Nonresidential building construction. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts