GENERAL CONTRACTORS--NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, OTHER THAN
     INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS AND WAREHOUSES (Industry 1542)

     Establishments classified in this industry are primarily
     engaged in the construction of commercial, institutional,
     religious, and amusement and recreational buildings
     (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 $95.7 billion in
     total dollar value of business.  Of this amount, $94.0
     billion were for the value of construction work.  These
     establishments paid out $18.1 billion for materials,
     components, and supplies and $55.1 billion for construction
     work subcontracted to others.  Costs for selected power,
     fuels, and lubricants for the industry were $796 million.
     Value added for 1992 was $21.8 billion.

     There were 29,739 establishments with total employment
     averaging 407,318 during the year.  Total payroll for 1992
     was $11.8 billion.

     Larger establishments with 20 employees or more, while
     representing only 15 percent of the total number of employer
     establishments in this industry, accounted for 75 percent of
     all business done.