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detail		 1987
SIC		 1987 U.S. SIC Description
Go to SIC 15 categories 15 Building construction--general contractors and operative builders
Go to SIC 16 categories 16 Heavy construction other than buildings construction--contractors
Go to SIC 17 categories 17 Construction--special trade contractors
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15   Building construction--general contractors and operative builders
1987
SIC		 1987 U.S. SIC Description
(with link to definition) 		Com-
para-
bility		 2002
NAICS		 2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
15 Building construction--general contractors and operative builders  
152 General contractors--residential buildings  
1521 General Contractors--Single Family Houses Not comparable
    Except remodeling contractors   236115 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) (part)
    Remodeling contractors   236118 Residential Remodelers (part)
1522 General Contractors - Residential Buildings Other Than Single-Family Not comparable
    Except remodeling contractors, hotel and motel construction contractors, and dormitory and barrack construction contractors   236116 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) (part)
    Remodeling contractors   236118 Residential Remodelers (part)
    Dormitory, barrack, hotel, and motel construction contractors   236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (part)
153 Operative builders  
1531 Operative Builders Not comparable
    Residential operative builders   236117 New Housing Operative Builders
    Residential operative remodelers   236118 Residential Remodelers (part)
    Operative builders of industrial and manufacturing buildings except grain elevators, dry cleaning plants, and manufacturing and industrial warehouses   236210 Industrial Building Construction (part)
    Grain elevator, dry cleaning plant, and manufacturing and industrial warehouse operative builders   236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (part)
154 General building contractors--nonresidential buildings  
1541 General Contractors Industrial Buildings and Warehouses Not comparable
    except grain elevators; drycleaning plants; and manufacturing, public, and industrial warehouses   236210 Industrial Building Construction (part)
    General contractors of grain elevators; dry cleaning plants; and manufacturing, industrial, and public warehouses   236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (part)
1542 General Contractors - Nonresidential Buildings, Other than Industrial Buildings and Warehouses Not comparable 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (part)
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16   Heavy construction other than buildings construction--contractors
1987
SIC		 1987 U.S. SIC Description
(with link to definition) 		Com-
para-
bility		 2002
NAICS		 2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
16 Heavy construction other than buildings construction--contractors  
161 Highway and street construction contractors, except elevated highways  
1611 Highway and Street Construction, Except Elevated Highways Almost comparable 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (part)
162 Heavy construction, except highway and street construction  
1622 Bridge, Tunnel, and Elevated Highway Construction Almost comparable
    Bridge and elevated highway construction   237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (part)
    Tunnel construction   237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (part)
1623 Water, Sewer, Pipeline, and Communications and Power Line Construction Almost comparable
    Water and sewer pipelines and related construction   237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (part)
    Gas and oil pipelines, mains, and pumping stations   237120 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (part)
    Power and communications transmission lines   237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (part)
1629 Heavy Construction, NEC Not comparable
    Industrial nonbuilding structures [except petrochemical plants and petroleum refineries]   236210 Industrial Building Construction (part)
    Irrigation systems, sewage treatment plants, and water treatment plants   237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (part)
    Petrochemical plants and refineries   237120 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (part)
    Power generation plants [except hydroelectric dams], transmission stations, and distribution stations   237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (part)
    Except industrial nonbuilding structures, irrigation systems, sewage and water treatment plants, petrochemical plants and refineries, power generation plants [except hydroelectric dams] transmission and distribution stations, right-of-way c   237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (part)
    Right-of-way clearing and line slashing, blasting, and trenching   238910 Site Preparation Contractors (part)
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17   Construction--special trade contractors
1987
SIC		 1987 U.S. SIC Description
(with link to definition) 		Com-
para-
bility		 2002
NAICS		 2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
17 Construction--special trade contractors  
171 Plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning special trade contractors  
1711 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Comparable
    Environmental control installation contractors   238210 Electrical Contractors (part)
    Except environmental controls installation; and septic tank, cesspool, and dry well construction   238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (part)
    Septic tank, cesspool, and dry well construction contractors   238910 Site Preparation Contractors (part)
172 Painting and paper hanging special trade contractors  
1721 Painting and Paper Hanging Almost comparable
    Traffic lane painting   237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (part)
Painting and Paper Hanging   238320 Paint and Wall Covering Contractors (part)
173 Electrical work special trade contractors  
1731     Electrical work except burglar and fire alarm installation Comparable 238210 Electrical Contractors (part)
174 Masonry, stone work, tile setting, and plastering special trade contractors  
1741 Masonry, Stone Setting, and Other Stone Work Comparable 238140 Masonry Contractors (part)
1742 Plastering, Drywall, Acoustical, and Insulation Work Not comparable 238310 Drywall and Insulation Contractors (part)
1743 Terrazzo, Tile, Marble, and Mosaic Work Comparable
    Fresco work   238310 Drywall and Insulation Contractors (part)
    Except fresco work   238340 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
175 Carpentry and floor work special trade contractors  
1751 Carpentry Work Comparable
    Framing carpentry   238130 Framing Contractors
    Finish carpentry   238350 Finish Carpentry Contractors (part)
1752 Floor Laying and Other Floor Work, NEC Comparable 238330 Flooring Contractors
176 Roofing, siding, and sheet metal work special trade contractors  
1761 Roofing, Siding, and Sheet Metal Work Comparable
    Roofing contractors   238160 Roofing Contractors
    Siding contractors   238170 Siding Contractors
    Except roofing and siding work   238390 Other Building Finishing Contractors (part)
177 Concrete work special trade contractors  
1771 Concrete Work Almost comparable
    Concrete work except stucco work and asphalt, brick, and paving   238110 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
    Stucco work   238140 Masonry Contractors (part)
    Asphalt, brick, and concrete paving   238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (part)
178 Water well drilling special trade contractors  
1781 Water Well Drilling Comparable 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (part)
179 Miscellaneous special trade contractors  
1791 Structural Steel Erection Comparable
    Structural steel work   238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
    Curtain wall installation and metal furring installation   238190 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (part)
    Cooling tower installation   238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (part)
1793 Glass and Glazing Work Almost comparable 238150 Glass and Glazing Contractors (part)
1794 Excavation Work Comparable 238910 Site Preparation Contractors (part)
1795 Wrecking and Demolition Work Comparable 238910 Site Preparation Contractors (part)
1796 Installation or Erection of Building Equipment, NEC Comparable
    Scrubber, dust collection, and other industrial ventilation installation   238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (part)
    Installation of equipment not elsewhere specified such as central vacuum cleaning systems and dumb waiters   238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors (part)
1799 Special Trade Contractors, NEC Not comparable
    Indoor swimming pool construction contractors   236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (part)
    Anchored earth retention contractors   237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (part)
    Glass tinting work   238150 Glass and Glazing Contractors (part)
    Forming contractors and ornamental metal work contractors   238190 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (part)
    Building equipment installation contractors for service station equipment; boiler, duct, and pipe insulation; lightning rod installation; bowling alley equipment installation; church bell installation; and clock tower installation   238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors (part)
    Paint and wallpaper stripping and removing contractors   238320 Paint and Wall Covering Contractors (part)
    Countertop, residential-type, installation   238350 Finish Carpentry Contractors (part)
    Building finishing contractors for weather stripping and damp proofing, window covering fixture installation, bathtub refinishing, modular furniture installation, trade show exhibit installation and removal, and spectator seating installati   238390 Other Building Finishing Contractors (part)
    Dewatering contractors, test drilling for construction, and core drilling for construction   238910 Site Preparation Contractors (part)
    Except indoor swimming pool contractors; anchored earth retention contractors; glass tinting work; forming contractors; ornamental metal work contractors; lightning rod installation contractors; paint and wall p   238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (part)
    Power washing building exteriors, not associated with construction   561790 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (part)
    Asbestos abatement and lead paint removal contractors   562910 Remediation Services (part)
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(Bridge complete.) Comparable SIC derivable from NAICS data.
(Drawbridge slightly open.) Almost comparable Sales or receipts from NAICS are within 3% of SIC sales or receipts.
(Drawbridge open.) Not comparable SIC sales or receipts cannot be estimated within 3% from NAICS data.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, NAICS Manual and 1997 Economic Census
Last revised: April 29 2003


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