STRUCTURAL STEEL ERECTION SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTORS
     (Industry 1791)

     Establishments classified in this industry are primarily
     engaged in the erection of structural steel; the placement
     of concrete reinforcement and structural iron work; the
     installation of curtain wall and precast concrete; and the
     erection of metal storage tanks.  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 $5.1 billion in
     total dollar value of business.  Of this amount, $5.0
     billion were for the value of construction work.  These
     establishments paid out $1.5 billion for materials,
     components, and supplies and $465 million for construction
     work subcontracted to others.  Costs for selected power,
     fuels, and lubricants for the industry were $75.5 million.
     Value added for 1992 was $3.0 billion.

     There were 3,792 establishments with total employment
     averaging 57,986 during the year.  Total payroll for 1992
     was $1.6 billion.

     Larger establishments with 20 employees or more, while
     representing only 20 percent of the total number of employer
     establishments in this industry, accounted for 71 percent of
     all business done.