HEAVY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS, NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
     (Industry 1629)

     Establishments classified in this industry are primarily
     engaged in heavy construction projects, not elsewhere
     classified, such as chemical complexes, dams and reservoirs,
     harbor and port facilities, missile facilities, oil
     refineries, subways, water and sewer treatment plants, power
     plants, industrial ovens and incinerators, athletic fields,
     golf courses, and irrigation projects.  This industry also
     includes contractors engaged in earthmoving not connected with
     buildings, land drainage, leveling, and reclamation.  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 $34.2 billion in total dollar
     value of business.  Of this amount, $32.8 billion were for the
     value of construction work.  These establishments paid out
     $8.7 billion for materials, components, and supplies and $6.1
     billion for construction work subcontracted to others.  Costs
     for selected power, fuels, and lubricants for the industry
     were $780 million.  Value added for 1992 was $18.6 billion.

     There were 15,816 establishments with total employment
     averaging 304,113 during the year.  Total payroll for 1992 was
     $9.3 billion.

     Larger establishments with 20 employees or more, while
     representing only 13 percent of the total number of employer
     establishments in this industry accounted for 83 percent of
     all business done.