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Classification sub-group 703-02 - Architects and engineers

Industry sector 7 – Service

Rate risk category 15%
IncludedSimilar but classified elsewhere
  • Architects provide consulting, design and drafting services for the construction activities, landscaping activities, etc.

    Includes incidental project management and field work (e.g., site inspection and supervision).

  • Engineers provide their professional knowledge and expertise on a consulting basis on any or all engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, mining, petroleum, structural, etc.

    Includes incidental project management, drafting, design, planning, project management and field work (e.g., site inspection and supervision)

  • Project management activities by an architect or engineer where they hire and pay workers or subcontractors directly to construct a house or building, is found under 401-02 – Building construction.
  • Provision of drafting services only (i.e., not by an architect or engineer) is found under 704-08 – Designing, decorating and drafting.
  • Construction consultants who are not architects or engineers and are hired by a construction company are incidental to the main operation of the construction company and classified accordingly.
  • Independent construction consultants (i.e., not employed by a construction company) who are not architects or engineers are found under 704-02 – Inspecting and testing.