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New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
New Multifamily Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
New Housing Operative Builders
Residential Remodelers
Industrial Building Construction
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Land Subdivision
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Framing Contractors
Masonry Contractors
Glass and Glazing Contractors
Roofing Contractors
Siding Contractors
Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Electrical Contractors
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Other Building Equipment Contractors
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
Flooring Contractors
Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
Finish Carpentry Contractors
Other Building Finishing Contractors
Site Preparation Contractors
All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
 
 
 
New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
Description: This U.S. industry comprises general contractor establishments primarily responsible for the entire construction of new single-family housing, such as single-family detached houses and town houses or row houses where each housing unit (1) is separated from its neighbors by a ground-to-roof wall and (2) has no housing units constructed above or below. This industry includes general contractors responsible for the on-site assembly of modular and prefabricated houses. Single-family housing design-build firms and single-family construction management firms acting as general contractors are included in this industry.
Examples: N/A
New Multifamily Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
Description: This U.S. industry comprises general contractor establishments responsible for the construction of new multifamily residential housing units (e.g., high-rise, garden, and town house apartments and condominiums where each unit is not separated from its neighbors by a ground-to-roof wall). Multifamily design-build firms and multifamily housing construction management firms acting as general contractors are included in this industry.
Examples: N/A
New Housing Operative Builders
Description: This U.S. industry comprises operative builders primarily responsible for the entire construction of new houses and other residential buildings, single-family and multifamily, on their own account for sale. Operative builders are also known as speculative or merchant builders.
Examples: N/A
Residential Remodelers
Description: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily responsible for the remodeling construction (including additions, alterations, reconstruction, maintenance and repair work) of houses and other residential buildings, single-family and multifamily. Included in this industry are remodeling general contractors, operative remodelers, remodeling design-build firms, and remodeling project construction management firms.
Examples: N/A
Industrial Building Construction
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily responsible for the construction (including new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs) of industrial buildings (except warehouses). The construction of selected additional structures, whose production processes are similar to those for industrial buildings (e.g., incinerators, cement plants, blast furnaces, and similar nonbuilding structures), is included in this industry. Included in this industry are industrial building general contractors, industrial building operative builders, industrial building design-build firms, and industrial building construction management firms.
Examples: Waste disposal plant (except sewage treatment) construction, Steel mill construction, Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant construction, Paper or pulp mill construction, Mine loading and discharging station construction, Furnace, industrial plant, construction, Food processing plant construction, Factory construction, Chemical plant (except petrochemical) construction, Cement plant construction, Cannery construction, Assembly plant construction
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily responsible for the construction (including new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs) of commercial and institutional buildings and related structures, such as stadiums, grain elevators, and indoor swimming pools. This industry includes establishments responsible for the on-site assembly of modular or prefabricated commercial and institutional buildings. Included in this industry are commercial and institutional building general contractors, commercial and institutional building operative builders, commercial and institutional building design-build firms, and commercial and institutional building project construction management firms.
Examples: Warehouse construction (e.g., commercial, industrial, manufacturing, private), Shopping mall construction, School building construction, Restaurant construction, Religious building (e.g., church, synagogue, mosque, temple) construction, Radio and television broadcast studio construction, Prison construction, Parking garage construction, Office building construction, Indoor swimming pool construction, Hotel construction, Hospital construction, Grain elevator construction, Fire station construction, Farm building construction, Barrack construction, Arena construction, Airport building construction
Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of water and sewer lines, mains, pumping stations, treatment plants and storage tanks. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this group if they are engaged in activities primarily related to water and sewer line and related structures construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of water and sewer networks (e.g., storage tanks, pumping stations, water treatment plants, and sewage treatment plants) are included in this industry.
Examples: Water well drilling, digging, boring, or sinking (except water intake wells in oil and gas fields), Water treatment plant construction, Water system storage tank and tower construction, Water main and line construction, Storm sewer construction, Sewer main, pipe, and connection,construction, Sewage disposal plant construction, Reservoir construction, Pumping station, water and sewage system, construction, Irrigation systems construction, Fire hydrant installation, Distribution line, sewer and water, construction
Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of oil and gas lines, mains, refineries, and storage tanks. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this group if they are engaged in activities primarily related to oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of oil and gas networks (e.g., storage tanks, pumping stations, and refineries) are included in this industry.
Examples: Storage tank, natural gas or oil, tank farm or field, construction, Pumping station, gas and oil transmission, construction, Petrochemical plant construction, Oil refinery construction, Natural gas processing plant construction, Natural gas pipeline construction, Gathering line, gas and oil field, construction, Gas main construction, Distribution line, gas and oil, construction
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of power lines and towers, power plants, and radio, television, and telecommunications transmitting/receiving towers. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this group if they are engaged in activities primarily related to power and communication line and related structures construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of power and communication networks (e.g., transmitting towers, substations, and power plants) are included.
Examples: Underground cable (e.g., cable television, electricity, telephone) laying, Transformer station and substation, electric power, construction, Telephone line stringing, Satellite receiving station construction, Radio transmitting tower construction, Power line stringing, Nuclear power plant construction, Electric power transmission line and tower construction, Electric light and power plant (except hydroelectric) construction, Communication tower construction, Co-generation plant construction, Cellular phone tower construction, Alternative energy (e.g., geothermal, ocean wave, solar, wind) structure construction
Land Subdivision
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in servicing land and subdividing real property into lots, for subsequent sale to builders. Servicing of land may include excavation work for the installation of roads and utility lines. The extent of work may vary from project to project. Land subdivision precedes building activity and the subsequent building is often residential, but may also be commercial tracts and industrial parks. These establishments may do all the work themselves or subcontract the work to others. Establishments that perform only the legal subdivision of land are not included in this industry.
Examples: N/A
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of highways (including elevated), streets, roads, airport runways, public sidewalks, or bridges. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this group if they are engaged in activities primarily related to highway, street, and bridge construction (e.g., installing guardrails on highways).
Examples: Sign erection, highway, road, street, or bridg, Resurfacing, highway, road, street, or bridge, Pothole filling, highway, road, street, or bridge, Painting traffic lanes or parking lot, Highway line painting, Guardrail construction, Elevated highway construction, Culverts, highway, road, and street, construction, Causeway construction, Airport runway construction
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in heavy and engineering construction projects (excluding highway, street, bridge, and distribution line construction). The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this group if they are engaged in activities primarily related to engineering construction projects (excluding highway, street, bridge, distribution line, oil and gas structure, and utilities building and structure construction). Construction projects involving water resources (e.g., dredging and land drainage), development of marine facilities, and projects involving open space improvement (e.g., parks and trails) are included in this industry.
Examples: Tunnel construction, Trenching, underwater, Subway construction, Railroad construction, Park ground and recreational open space improvement construction, Nuclear waste disposal site construction, Microtunneling contractors, Marine construction, Land drainage contractors, Hydroelectric generating station construction, Horizontal drilling (e.g., cable, pipeline, sewer installation), Golf course construction, Flood control project construction, Earth retention system construction, Dredging (e.g., canal, channel, ditch, waterway), Dock construction, Dam construction, Channel construction
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in pouring and finishing concrete foundations and structural elements. This industry also includes establishments performing grout and shotcrete work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Shotcrete contractors, Mud-jacking contractors, Gunite contractors, Footing and foundation concrete contractors, Concrete work (except paving), Concrete pumping (i.e., placement), Concrete pouring and finishing
Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in: (1) erecting and assembling structural parts made from steel or precast concrete (e.g., steel beams, structural steel components, and similar products of precast concrete); and/or (2) assembling and installing other steel construction products (e.g., steel rods, bars, rebar, mesh, and cages) to reinforce poured-in-place concrete. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Structural steel contractors, Reinforcing steel contractors, Rebar contractors, Precast concrete panel, slab, or form installation, Placing and tying reinforcing rod at a construction site, Erecting structural steel, Concrete product (e.g., structural precast, structural prestressed) installation
Framing Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in structural framing and sheathing using materials other than structural steel or concrete. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Wood frame component (e.g., truss) fabrication on site, Steel framing contractors, Post frame contractors, Framing contractors, Foundation, building, wood, contractors, Building framing (except structural steel)
Masonry Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in masonry work, stone setting, brick laying, and other stone work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Stucco contractors, Masonry pointing, cleaning, or caulking, Marble, granite, and slate, exterior, contractors, Foundation (e.g., brick, block, stone), building, contractors, Concrete block laying, Brick laying, Block laying
Glass and Glazing Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing glass panes in prepared openings (i.e., glazing work) and other glass work for buildings. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Window pane or sheet installation, Stained glass installation, Glazing contractors, Glass installation (except automotive) contractors, Glass coating and tinting (except automotive) contractors, Glass cladding installation, Decorative glass and mirror installation
Roofing Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in roofing. This industry also includes establishments treating roofs (i.e., spraying, painting, or coating) and installing skylights. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Skylight installation, Sheet metal roofing installation, Shake and shingle, roof, installation, Painting, spraying, or coating, roof
Siding Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing siding of wood, aluminum, vinyl or other exterior finish material (except brick, stone, stucco, or curtain wall). This industry also includes establishments installing gutters and downspouts. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Siding (e.g., vinyl, wood, aluminum), Fascia and soffit installation, Downspout, gutter, and gutter guard installation
Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in building foundation and structure trades work (except poured concrete, structural steel, precast concrete, framing, masonry, glass and glazing, roofing, and siding). The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Welding, on site, contractors, Ornamental metal work installation, Forms for poured concrete, erecting and dismantling, Fire escape installation, Decorative steel and wrought iron work installation, Curtain wall, metal, installation
Electrical Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing and servicing electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical contractors included in this industry may include both the parts and labor when performing work. Electrical contractors may perform new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Traffic signal installation, Telecommunication equipment and wiring (except transmission line) installation contractors, Lighting system installation, Home automation system installation, Highway, street, and bridge lighting and electrical signal installation, Fiber optic cable (except transmission line) contractors, Environmental control system installation, Computer and network cable installation, Cable television hookup contractors, Cable splicing, electrical or fiber optic, Audio equipment (except automotive) installation contractors, Alarm system (e.g., fire, burglar), electric, installation only, Airport runway lighting contractors
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing and servicing plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning equipment. Contractors in this industry may provide both parts and labor when performing work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Sewer hook-up and connection, building, Refrigeration system (e.g., commercial, industrial, scientific) installation, Mechanical contractors, Lawn sprinkler system installation, Heating, ventilation, and air- conditioning (HVAC) contractors, Furnace installation, Fireplace, natural gas, installation, Fire sprinkler system installation, Duct work (e.g., cooling, dust collection, exhaust, heating, ventilation) installation, Cooling tower installation
Other Building Equipment Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing or servicing building equipment (except electrical; plumbing; heating, cooling, or ventilation equipment). The repair and maintenance of miscellaneous building equipment is included in this industry. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Vacuum cleaning system, built-in, installation, Satellite dish, household-type, installation, Revolving door installation, Overhead door, commercial- or industrial- type, installation, Millwrights, Machine rigging, Lightning protection equipment (e.g., lightning rod) installation, Gasoline pump, service station, installation, Escalator installation, Elevator installation, Dismantling large-scale machinery and equipment, Conveyor system installation, Commercial-type door installation, Boiler and pipe insulation installation, Automated and revolving door installation
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drywall, plaster work, and building insulation work. Plaster work includes applying plain or ornamental plaster, and installation of lath to receive plaster. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Wall cavity and attic space insulation installation, Taping and finishing drywall, Soundproofing contractors, Plastering (i.e., ornamental, plain) contractors, Lathing contractors, Gypsum board installation, Fresco (i.e., decorative plaster finishing) contractors, Drywall contractors, Drop ceiling installation, Acoustical ceiling tile and panel installation
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in interior or exterior painting or interior wall covering. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Wallpaper hanging and removal contractors, Ship painting contractors, Paperhanging or removal contractors, Paint and wallpaper stripping, House painting, Bridge painting
Flooring Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the installation of resilient floor tile, carpeting, linoleum, and hard wood flooring. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Vinyl flooring contractors, Resurfacing hardwood flooring, Resilient floor tile or sheet (e.g., linoleum, rubber, vinyl), installation only, Hardwood flooring, installation only, Floor laying, scraping, finishing, and refinishing, Carpet, installation only
Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in setting and installing ceramic tile, stone (interior only), and mosaic and/or mixing marble particles and cement to make terrazzo at the job site. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Tile (except resilient) laying and setting, Stone flooring installation, Mosaic work, Marble, granite, and slate, interior installation contractors, Mantel, marble or stone, installation, Ceramic tile installation
Finish Carpentry Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in finish carpentry work. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Window and door, residential type, of any material, prefabricated, installation, Ship joinery contractors, Prefabricated kitchen and bath cabinet, residential-type, installation, Paneling installation, Molding or trim, wood or plastic, installation, Millwork installation, Garage door, residential-type, installation, Door and window frame construction, Counter top, residential-type, installation, Built-in wood cabinets constructed on site
Other Building Finishing Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in building finishing trade work (except drywall, plaster and insulation work; painting and wall covering work; flooring work; tile and terrazzo work; and finish carpentry work). The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs.
Examples: Window shade and blind installation, Waterproofing contractors, Trade show exhibit installation and dismantling, Modular furniture system attachment and installation, Fabricating metal cabinets or countertops on site, Drapery fixture (e.g., hardware, rods, tracks) installation, Countertop and cabinet, metal (except residential-type), installation, Concrete coating, glazing, or sealing, Closet organizer system installation, Bath tub refinishing on site
Site Preparation Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in site preparation activities, such as excavating and grading, demolition of buildings and other structures, septic system installation, and house moving. Earth moving and land clearing for all types of sites (e.g., building, nonbuilding, mining) is included in this industry. Establishments primarily engaged in construction equipment rental with operator (except cranes) are also included.
Examples: Wrecking, building or other structure, Underground tank (except hazardous) removal, Trenching (except underwater), Septic system contractors, Line slashing or cutting (except maintenance), Grading construction sites, Foundation drilling contractors, Foundation digging (i.e., excavation), Excavating, earthmoving, or land clearing contractors, Equipment rental (except crane), construction, with operator, Dirt moving for construction, Dewatering contractors, Demolition, building and structure, Cutting new rights of way, Concrete breaking and cutting for demolition, Blasting, building demolition
All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Description: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in specialized trades (except foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors; building equipment contractors; building finishing contractors; and site preparation contractors). The specialty trade work performed includes new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Examples: Steeplejack work, Scaffold erecting and dismantling, Sandblasting building exteriors, Paving, residential and commercial driveway and parking lot, Paver, brick (e.g., driveway, patio, sidewalk), installation, Outdoor swimming pool construction, Manufactured (mobile) home, set up and tie-down, Interlocking brick and block installation, Fence installation, Driveway paving or sealing, Crane rental with operator, Cleaning building interiors during and immediately after construction, Billboard erection
 
 
     
 
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  Source: MyPlan.com L.L.C. 2019; U.S. Census Bureau, 2018; Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, 2018  
   
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