NAICS 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

NAICS Code: 237130

Code Title: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

Code Sector: 23 - Construction

NAICS 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of power lines and towers, power
plants, and radio, television, and telecommunications transmitting/receiving towers. The work performed may
include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this group
if they are engaged in activities primarily related to power and communication line and related structures
construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of power and communication networks (e.g.,
transmitting towers, substations, and power plants) are included.


Illustrative Examples

Alternative energy (e.g., geothermal, ocean wave, solar, wind) structure construction Power line stringing Cellular phone tower construction Radio transmitting tower construction Co-generation plant construction Satellite receiving station construction Communication tower construction Telephone line stringing Electric light and power plant (except hydroelectric) construction Transformer station and substation, electric power, construction Electric power transmission line and tower construction Underground cable (e.g., cable television, electricity, telephone) laying Nuclear power plant construction

Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Constructing hydroelectric generating facilities--are classified in Industry 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction;
  • Constructing broadcast studios and similar nonresidential buildings--are classified in Industry 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction;
  • Performing electrical work within buildings--are classified in Industry 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors;
  • Line slashing or cutting (except maintenance)--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors;
  • Installing and maintaining communication transmission lines performed by telecommunications companies--are classified in Subsector 517, Telecommunications;
  • Locating underground utility lines prior to digging--are classified in Industry 561990, All Other Support Services;
  • Tree and brush trimming for overhead utility lines--are classified in Industry 561730, Landscaping Services.

Alternate Titles

  • Alternative energy (e.g., geothermal, ocean wave, solar, wind) structure construction
  • Cable laying (e.g., cable television, electricity, marine, telephone), including underground
  • Cellular phone tower construction
  • Co-generation plant construction
  • Communication antenna construction
  • Communication tower construction
  • Construction management, power and communication transmission line
  • Electric light and power plant (except hydroelectric) construction
  • Electric power transmission line and tower construction
  • Electricity generating plant (except hydroelectric) construction
  • Fiber optic cable transmission line construction
  • Microwave relay tower construction
  • Nuclear power plant construction
  • Pole line construction
  • Power line stringing
  • Power plant (except hydroelectric) construction
  • Radio transmitting tower construction
  • Satellite receiving station construction
  • Solar power structure construction
  • Substation and switching station, power transmission line, construction
  • Telephone line construction
  • Telephone line stringing
  • Television transmitting tower construction
  • Thermal power plant construction
  • Tower, power distribution and communication, construction
  • Transformer station and substation, electric power, construction
  • Transmission and distribution line construction
  • Underground cable (e.g., cable television, electricity, telephone) laying
  • Utility line (i.e., communication, electric power), construction
  • Wind power structure construction

NAICS 237130 Crosswalk

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Standard Industrial Classification System (SIC) --

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities Code Revision 4.0 --

  • ISIC 4220 - Construction of utility projects