Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

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.

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., fiber optic, electricity, telephone, cable television) laying

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Constructing hydroelectric generating facilities--are classified in Industry 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction;
Constructing broadcast studios and similar nonresidential buildings--are classified in Industry 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction;
Performing electrical work within buildings--are classified in Industry 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors;
Line slashing or cutting (except maintenance)--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors;
Installing and maintaining communication transmission lines and towers performed by telecommunications companies--are classified in Subsector 517, Telecommunications;
Installing and maintaining electric power lines and towers performed by electric utility companies--are classified in Industry Group 2211, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution;
Locating underground utility lines prior to digging--are classified in Industry 561990, All Other Support Services; and
Tree and brush trimming for overhead utility lines--are classified in Industry 561730, Landscaping Services.