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Division 41

Construction of buildings

This category covers all activities related to the actual construction of buildings, whether residential, office, or industrial. Essentially, if you lay the foundation, raise the walls and roof, you fall under this division. However, it does not include architectural design or interior finishes.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Construction of new residential buildings
  • ✅ including apartment blocks and individual houses Construction of new non-residential buildings
  • ✅ such as offices
  • ✅ commercial and industrial premises Rehabilitation
  • ✅ renovation and modernization works of existing buildings Construction of prefabricated concrete or metal structures for buildings General coordination and project management for construction projects Demolition and site preparation works for building construction

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Construction of highways
  • ❌ roads
  • ❌ bridges and tunnels (included in NACE 42) Construction of utility networks (water
  • ❌ sewerage
  • ❌ gas
  • ❌ electricity) - NACE 42 Installation works for plumbing
  • ❌ electrical or HVAC systems (NACE 43) Interior and exterior finishing works (NACE 43) Architecture and engineering (NACE 71) Real estate development (purchase and sale of land without construction) - NACE 68

Subordinate Structure

410 Construction works of buildings
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4100 Construction works for residential and non-residential buildings
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Building construction industry in Romania

The building construction industry represents an essential pillar of the Romanian economy, significantly contributing to gross fixed capital formation and job creation. NACE code 41 covers all building construction works for residential and non-residential buildings, from foundation pouring to roof installation, excluding technical installations and finishes.

In the last decade, Romania has experienced a real estate boom, especially in major cities, stimulated by government programs such as Prima Casă and the acute need for logistics spaces and offices. However, the sector faces structural deficiencies, such as the shortage of skilled labor, fluctuations in construction material prices, and excessive bureaucracy in obtaining permits.

Entrepreneurs active in this field must carefully manage supply chains and adopt modern technologies, such as BIM (Building Information Modeling), to remain competitive. Moreover, the pressure to comply with energy efficiency standards imposed by the European Union opens opportunities for renovating the existing building stock. Overall, NACE division 41 remains one of the most dynamic and strategic for the national economy, with sustained growth potential in the medium and long term.