Residential building construction
NAICS Code: 236100
BLS projects Residential building construction to grow +4.2% through 2034 - 1.8 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 65% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Residential building construction sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Residential building construction sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
4.2% Top 35% higher than 65% 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 21 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 236100 · 943,100 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 Residential building construction.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Residential building construction. 21 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 |
| Geo Group Inc | A |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Residential building construction shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Residential building construction (NAICS 236100) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Continuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities for the elderly | 988,500 | +10.5% |
| Gasoline stations | 983,400 | -14.1% |
| 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% |
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 Residential building construction?
As of 2024, the Residential building construction industry employs approximately 943,100 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Residential building construction growing or declining?
The Residential building construction industry is projected to grow by 4.2% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +39,300 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Residential building construction?
21 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Residential 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 Residential building construction industry?
Among 21 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 Residential 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