CARPENTRY WORK SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTORS (Industry 1751)
     
     Establishments classified in this industry are primarily
     engaged in carpentry and framing work and installation
     involving post frame construction of prefabricated windows
     and doors (except revolving doors).  Ship joinery
     contractors are also included in this industry. 
     Establishments primarily engaged in building custom cabinets
     for individuals in a ship are classified in retail trade,
     industry 5712.  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 $13.0 billion in
     total dollar value of business.  Of this amount, $12.9
     billion were for the value of construction work.  These
     establishments paid out $4.5 billion for materials,
     components, and supplies and $1.5 billion for construction
     work subcontracted to others.  Costs for selected power,
     fuels, and lubricants for the industry were $204 million.
     Value added for 1992 was $6.8 billion.
     
     There were 38,210 establishments with total employment
     averaging 177,601 during the year.  Total payroll for 1992
     was $3.5 billion.
     
     Larger establishments with 20 employees or more, while
     representing only 3 percent of the total number of employer
     establishments in this industry, accounted for 32 percent of
     all business done.