GENERAL CONTRACTORS--HIGHWAY AND STREET CONSTRUCTION, EXCEPT
     ELEVATED HIGHWAYS (Industry 1611)

     Establishments classified in this industry are primarily
     engaged in the construction of highways, streets, and
     related work such as installation of guard rails, highway
     signs, lighting, etc.  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 $36.6 billion in
     total dollar value of business.  Of this amount, $35.3
     billion were for the value of construction work.  These
     establishments paid out $12.3 billion for materials,
     components, and supplies and $7.5 billion for construction
     work subcontracted to others.  Costs for selected power,
     fuels, and lubricants for the industry were $1.2 billion.
     Value added for 1992 was $15.7 billion.

     There were 10,090 establishments with total employment
     averaging 257,356 during the year.  Total payroll for 1992
     was $7.4 billion.

     Larger establishments with 20 employees or more, while
     representing only 29 percent of the total number of employer
     establishments in this industry, accounted for 86 percent of
     all business done.