OPERATIVE BUILDERS (Industry 1531)

     Establishments classified in this industry are primarily
     engaged in the construction of single-family houses and
     other buildings for sale on their own account rather than as
     contractors.  This industry includes speculative builders
     and condominium developers.  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 $46.1 billion in
     total dollar value of business.  Of this amount, $44.6
     billion were for the value of construction work.  These
     establishments paid out $12.8 billion for materials,
     components, and supplies and $17.7 billion for construction
     work subcontracted to others.  Costs for selected power,
     fuels, and lubricants for the industry were $339 million. 
     Value added for 1992 was $15.3 billion.

     There were 16,989 establishments with total employment
     averaging 114,194 during the year.  Total payroll for 1992
     was $3.4 billion.

     Larger establishments with 20 employees or more, while
     representing only 6 percent of the total number of employer
     establishments in this industry, accounted for 52 percent of
     all business done.