New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
Size Standard: $45 million
NAICS code 236116 covers New Multifamily Housing Construction for apartments, condominiums, and townhouses built for others on contract. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in building multifamily residential buildings for others, including apartment buildings, dormitories, and townhouse projects.
Government agencies award multifamily construction contracts for military barracks, dormitories, senior housing, and affordable housing developments. The Department of Defense requires barracks and unaccompanied housing at military installations. HUD funds affordable housing developments through various programs. Universities with federal funding may use this code for dormitory construction.
Contractors under NAICS 236116 must understand the unique requirements of multifamily construction including fire safety systems, accessibility requirements (ADA/UFAS), common area construction, and site work for parking and amenities. Military projects have additional security and durability requirements.
The $45 million size standard applies, with Davis-Bacon wages required for federal projects. Bonding capacity for multifamily projects is substantial given project scope. Experience with multifamily construction, particularly military barracks or affordable housing, differentiates successful contractors.
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Military Barracks Construction
- Dormitory Construction
- Affordable Housing Development
- Senior Housing Construction
- Veterans Housing Construction
These certifications can help you compete for set-aside contracts under NAICS 236116:
What projects use NAICS code 236116?
NAICS 236116 is used for multifamily housing construction including military barracks, dormitories, apartment buildings, senior housing, and affordable housing developments built for government or with government funding.
What is the size standard for NAICS 236116?
The SBA size standard for NAICS 236116 is $45 million in average annual receipts. This reflects the substantial capital requirements for multifamily residential construction.
What are common requirements for military barracks construction?
Military barracks require compliance with unified facilities criteria, anti-terrorism/force protection standards, durability for high-traffic use, security systems, and energy efficiency requirements. Projects must accommodate rapid deployment scenarios.
How do accessibility requirements affect NAICS 236116 projects?
Federal multifamily projects must comply with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and UFAS (Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards). A percentage of units must be fully accessible, and all common areas must be accessible.
What bonding is required for NAICS 236116 federal contracts?
Federal multifamily construction requires bid bonds, performance bonds (100% of contract value), and payment bonds. Multifamily projects are typically larger, requiring substantial bonding capacity.
Businesses below this threshold in average annual receipts qualify as small businesses for set-aside contracts.
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