Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors
NAICS Code: 238110
BLS projects Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors to grow +5.9% through 2034 - 3.5 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 80% of them. It is one of the faster-growing industries in the dataset.
Where Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
5.9% Top 20% higher than 80% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Expansion read
Signature: 31.7% mean employer AI exposure across 17 tracked public companies .
BLS still projects expansion, but our public-company overlay for this sector is thin - lean on the employment numbers above and open individual employer pages before generalizing AI risk.
NAICS 238110 · 258,200 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 Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors. 17 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 |
| Ferrovial SE | A |
| Fluor Corp | A |
| Geo Group Inc | A |
| Granite Construction Inc | A |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors (NAICS 238110) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Other food manufacturing | 262,500 | +8.4% |
| Drycleaning and laundry services | 261,600 | +1.9% |
| Junior colleges; state | 260,700 | +1.7% |
| Machine shops | 259,000 | +0.4% |
| Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors | 258,200 | +5.9% |
| Casino hotels | 252,800 | +2.6% |
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 Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors?
As of 2024, the Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors industry employs approximately 258,200 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors growing or declining?
The Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors industry is projected to grow by 5.9% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +15,300 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors?
17 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors. 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 Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors industry?
Among 17 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 Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors. 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