GENERAL CONTRACTORS--SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSES (Industry 1521)

     Establishments classified in this industry are primarily
     engaged in the construction of single-family houses,
     rowhouses, townhouses, and townhouse-type condominiums
     (including new work, additions, alterations, remodeling, and
     repair).  For additional examples, refer to the Standard
     Industrial Classification Manual: 1987 (SIC) published by
     the Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the
     President.

     During 1992, the establishments with paid employees
     classified in this industry accounted for $49.5 billion in
     total dollar value of business.  Of this amount, $48.6
     billion were for the value of construction work.  These
     establishments paid out $16.7 billion for materials,
     components, and supplies and $15.0 billion for construction
     work subcontracted to others.  Costs for selected power,
     fuels, and lubricants for the industry were $647 million.
     Value added for 1992 was $17.2 billion.

     There were 107,495 establishments with total employment
     averaging 403,754 during the year.  Total payroll for 1992
     was $7.3 billion.

     Larger establishments with 20 employees or more, while
     representing only 2 percent of the total number of employer
     establishments in this industry, accounted for 18 percent of
     all business done.