Major Group SIC 8711 - Engineering Services

SIC 8711 - Engineering Services

SIC 87 - Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
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- SIC 871 - Engineering, Architectural, And Surveying
  SIC 871 - Engineering, Architectural, And Surveying SIC 872 - Accounting, Auditing, And Bookkeeping Services SIC 873 - Research, Development, And Testing Services SIC 874 - Management And Public Relations Services
  - SIC 8711 - Engineering Services
    SIC 8711 - Engineering Services SIC 8712 - Architectural Services SIC 8713 - Surveying Services

Establishments primarily engaged in providing professional engineering services. Establishments primarily providing and supervising their own engineering staff on temporary contract to other firms are included in this industry. Establishments providing engineering personnel, but not general supervision, are classified in Industry 7363. Establishments primarily engaged in providing architectural engineering services are classified in Industry 8712, and those providing photogrammetric engineering services are classified in Industry 8713.

Industry trends:

The Engineering Services industry, classified under NAICS 8711, is observing several notable trends. One significant qualitative trend is the rapid digital transformation accelerated by advancements in technology such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Building Information Modeling (BIM). These technologies are enhancing project efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration among engineering teams globally.

Another trend is the growing emphasis on sustainability and green engineering practices. Clients are increasingly seeking engineers with expertise in renewable energy, eco-friendly construction materials, and sustainable design practices to comply with stricter environmental regulations and meet corporate social responsibility goals.

Moreover, there is an increase in the outsourcing of specialized engineering tasks to third-party firms, driven by cost-saving measures and the need for expertise in niche areas. Globalization has also paved the way for more cross-border collaborations and projects.

Looking at forecasts for the near future, the demand for engineering services is expected to rise due to increased infrastructure investment from both government and private sectors, particularly in smart cities and urban development projects. Additionally, we may see accelerated growth in sub-sectors like aerospace, defense, and healthcare engineering due to technological advancements and evolving market needs.

Furthermore, there is likely to be a continuous push towards leveraging data analytics and machine learning for predictive maintenance and optimizing engineering processes. This trend will drive a shift towards more data-driven decision-making models within the industry.

This industry is comprised of:

Designing ship, boat, and machine

Engineering services: industrial, civil, electrical, mechanical,

Machine tool designers

Marine engineering services

Petroleum engineering services

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