MASONRY, STONE SETTING AND OTHER STONE WORK SPECIAL TRADE
     CONTRACTORS (Industry 1741)

     Establishments classified in this industry are primarily
     engaged in brick and block masonry work, stone setting, and
     other stonework.  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 $8.50 billion in total dollar
     value of business.  Of this amount, $8.46 billion were for the
     value of construction work.  These establishments paid out
     $2.70 billion for materials, components, and supplies and $502
     million for construction work subcontracted to others.  Costs
     for selected power, fuels, and lubricants for the industry
     were $154 million.  Value added for 1992 was $5.15 billion.

     There were 22,637 establishments with total employment
     averaging 147,892 during the year.  Total payroll for 1992 was
     $2.88 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 46 percent of
     all business done.