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1997 Economic Census: |
Construction
by Industry (4-digit SIC)
Includes only establishments with payroll. Data are in current dollars and have not
been adjusted for inflation. Detail may not add to total because of rounding.
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"% chg" columns show percent change between 1992 and 1997.
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N=Comparable data not available D=Withheld to avoid disclosure
SIC
1987 SIC Description
Establishments
Dollar value of business done
($1,000)
Paid employees
Annual payroll
($1,000)
1997
% chg
1997
% chg
1997
% chg
1997
% chg
Construction industries
14,152
45.8
19,138,626
78.6
122,733
46.5
3,728,242
82.2
15
Building construction--general contractors and operative
builders
3,784
45.3
8,575,775
73.9
24,510
28.7
821,200
67.3
16
Heavy construction other than buildings
construction--contractors
769
10.2
2,934,411
N
18,289
26.4
629,702
53.8
17
Construction--Special trade contractors
9,599
50.0
7,628,440
N
79,933
59.0
2,277,340
98.7
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Source: 1997 Economic Census, Comparative Statistics
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Last revised: July 13, 2011