Power & Communication Line & Related Structures Construction
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 23713 directly.
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Official definition
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 industry 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.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 237130, the only detailed industry in this group.
Illustrative examples
- Alternative energy (e.g., geothermal, ocean wave, solar, wind) structure construction
- Power line stringing
- Cellular phone tower construction
- Radio transmitting tower construction
- Co-generation plant construction
- Satellite receiving station construction
- Communication tower construction
- Nuclear power plant construction
- Telephone line stringing
- Electric light and power plant (except hydroelectric) construction
- Transformer station and substation, electric power, construction
- Electric power transmission line and tower construction
- Underground cable (e.g., cable television, electricity, telephone) laying
Which code does this activity belong in?
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction covers establishments constructing power lines, towers, and telecommunications structures that form integral parts of power and communication networks. The distinction from related utility construction lies in the type of utility served; establishments building water and sewer lines are classified in Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, while those constructing oil and gas pipelines are classified in Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction. Power and Communication Line code includes all associated structures such as substations, transmitting towers, and power plants regardless of energy source.
Written for NAICS 237130, the only detailed industry in this group.
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