TERRAZZO, TILE, MARBLE, AND MOSAIC WORK SPECIAL TRADE
     CONTRACTORS (Industry 1743)

     Establishments classified in this industry are
     primarily engaged in setting and installing ceramic
     tile, marble, and mosaic, and in mixing marble
     particles and cement to make terrazzo at the site of
     construction.  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 $2.48 billion
     in total dollar value of business.  Of this amount,
     $2.44 billion were for the value of construction work. 
     These establishments paid out $967 million for
     materials, components, and supplies and $116 million
     for construction work subcontracted to others.  Costs
     for selected power, fuels, and lubricants for the
     industry were $41 million.  Value added for 1992 was
     $1.36 billion.

     There were 6,499 establishments with total employment
     averaging 34,012 during the year.  Total payroll for
     1992 was $775 million.

     Larger establishments with 20 employees or more, while
     representing only 5 percent of the total number of
     employer establishments in this industry accounted for
     37 percent of all business done.