North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237130 is used by federal buyers for market research, set-aside size standards, and reporting. Official titles come from the Census Bureau NAICS structure.
Official definition
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 industry 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.
Included activity examples
- Alternative energy (e.g., geothermal, ocean wave, solar, wind) structure construction
- Cellular phone tower construction
- Co-generation plant construction
- Communication tower construction
- Electric light and power plant (except hydroelectric) construction
- Electric power transmission line and tower construction
- Nuclear power plant construction
- Power line stringing
- Radio transmitting tower construction
- Satellite receiving station construction
- Telephone line stringing
- Transformer station and substation, electric power, construction
- Underground cable (e.g., fiber optic, electricity, telephone, cable television) laying
- Official title
- Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
- Code level
- 6
- Open opportunities
- 56 open · 320 active
SBA small-business size standard
$45M average annual receipts
Average annual receipts basis
Check this standard and its exceptionsExcluded or separately classified activities
Official Census cross-references identify activities that belong under another North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
Constructing broadcast studios and similar nonresidential buildings--are classified in Industry 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction;
Constructing hydroelectric generating facilities--are classified in Industry 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction;
Installing and maintaining communication transmission lines and towers performed by telecommunications companies--are classified in Subsector 517, Telecommunications;
Installing and maintaining electric power lines and towers performed by electric utility companies--are classified in Industry Group 2211, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution;
Line slashing or cutting (except maintenance)--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors;
Locating underground utility lines prior to digging--are classified in Industry 561990, All Other Support Services; and
Performing electrical work within buildings--are classified in Industry 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors;
Tree and brush trimming for overhead utility lines--are classified in Industry 561730, Landscaping Services.
Source and edition
2022 NAICS Manual definition and reference material from the U.S. Census Bureau.