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Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations

NAICS #213112 | This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing support activities on a contract or fee basis for oil and gas operations (except site preparation and related construction activities). Services included are exploration (except geophysical surveying and mapping); excavating slush pits and cellars, well surveying; running, cutting, and pulling casings, tubes, and rods; cementing wells, shooting wells; perforating well casings; acidizing and chemically treating wells; and cleaning out, bailing, and swabbing wells. Contract drilling for oil and gas--are classified in U.S. Industry 213111, Drilling Oil and Gas Wells; Operating oil and gas field properties on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Subsector 211, Oil and Gas Extraction, based on the activity; Performing geophysical surveying and mapping services for oil and gas on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services; Oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction--are classified in Industry 237120, Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction; and Site preparation and related construction activities on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors.

Construction

NAICS #23 | The Sector as a Whole

The construction sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of buildings or engineering projects (e.g., highways and utility systems). Establishments primarily engaged in the preparation of sites for new construction and establishments primarily engaged in subdividing land for sale as building sites also are included in this sector.

Construction work done may include new work, additions, alterations, or maintenance and repairs. Activities of these establishments generally are managed at a fixed place of business, but they usually perform construction activities at multiple project sites. Production responsibilities for establishments in this sector are usually specified in (1) contracts with the owners of construction projects (prime contracts) or (2) contracts with other construction establishments (subcontracts).

Establishments primarily engaged in contracts that include responsibility for all aspects of individual construction projects are commonly known as general contractors, but also may be known as design-builders, construction managers, turnkey contractors, or (in cases where two or more establishments jointly secure a general contract) joint-venture contractors. Construction managers that provide oversight and scheduling only (i.e., agency) as well as construction managers that are responsible for the entire project (i.e., at risk) are included as general contractor type establishments. Establishments of the "general contractor type" frequently arrange construction of separate parts of their projects through subcontracts with other construction establishments.

Establishments primarily engaged in activities to produce a specific component (e.g., masonry, painting, and electrical work) of a construction project are commonly known as specialty trade contractors. Activities of specialty trade contractors are usually subcontracted from other construction establishments but, especially in remodeling and repair construction, the work may be done directly for the owner of the property.

Establishments primarily engaged in activities to construct buildings to be sold on sites that they own are known as operative builders, but also may be known as speculative builders or merchant builders. Operative builders produce buildings in a manner similar to general contractors, but their production processes also include site acquisition and securing of financial backing. Operative builders are most often associated with the construction of residential buildings. Like general contractors, they may subcontract all or part of the actual construction work on their buildings.

There are substantial differences in the types of equipment, work force skills, and other inputs required by establishments in this sector. To highlight these differences and variations in the underlying production functions, this sector is divided into three subsectors.

Subsector 236, Construction of Buildings, comprises establishments of the general contractor type and operative builders involved in the construction of buildings. Subsector 237, Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, comprises establishments involved in the construction of engineering projects. Subsector 238, Specialty Trade Contractors, comprises establishments engaged in specialty trade activities generally needed in the construction of all types of buildings.

Force account construction is construction work performed by an enterprise primarily engaged in some business other than construction for its own account and use, using employees of the enterprise. This activity is not included in the construction sector unless the construction work performed is the primary activity of a separate establishment of the enterprise. The installation and the ongoing repair and maintenance of telecommunications and utility networks is excluded from construction when the establishments performing the work are not independent contractors. Although a growing proportion of this work is subcontracted to independent contractors in the Construction Sector, the operating units of telecommunications and utility companies performing this work are included with the telecommunications or utility activities.

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

NAICS #23713 | 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. 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; 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; and Tree and brush trimming for overhead utility lines--are classified in Industry 561730, Landscaping Services.

Specialty Trade Contractors

NAICS #238 | The Specialty Trade Contractors subsector comprises establishments whose primary activity is performing specific activities (e.g., pouring concrete, site preparation, plumbing, painting, and electrical work) involved in building construction or other activities that are similar for all types of construction but that are not responsible for the entire project. The work performed may include new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. The production work performed by establishments in this subsector is usually subcontracted from establishments of the general contractor type or operative builders but, especially in remodeling and repair construction, work also may be done directly for the owner of the property. Specialty trade contractors usually perform most of their work at the construction site, although they may have shops where they perform prefabrication and other work. Establishments primarily engaged in preparing sites for new construction are also included in this subsector.

There are substantial differences in types of equipment, work force skills, and other inputs required by specialty trade contractors. Establishments in this subsector are classified based on the underlying production function for the specialty trade in which they specialize. Throughout the Specialty Trade Contractors subsector, establishments commonly provide both the parts and labor required to complete work. For example, electrical contractors supply the current-carrying and noncurrent-carrying wiring devices that are required to install a circuit. Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning contractors also supply the parts required to complete a contract.

Establishments that specialize in activities primarily related to heavy and civil engineering construction that are not normally performed on buildings, such as the painting of lines on highways are classified in Subsector 237, Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.

Establishments that are primarily engaged in selling construction materials are classified in Sector 42, Wholesale Trade, or Sector 44-45, Retail Trade, based on the characteristics of the selling unit.

Electrical Contractors

NAICS #23821 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing and servicing electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical contractors included in this industry may include both the parts and labor when performing work. Electrical contractors may perform new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. Installing and maintaining telecommunications lines by telecommunications companies--are classified in Subsector 517, Telecommunications; Constructing power and communication transmission lines--are classified in Industry 237130, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction; and Burglar and fire alarm installation combined with sales, maintenance, or monitoring services--are classified in U.S. Industry 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths).

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing

NAICS #332312 | This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in fabricating structural metal products, such as concrete reinforcing bars and fabricated bar joists. Manufacturing metal windows and doors--are classified in U.S. Industry 332321, Metal Window and Door Manufacturing; Manufacturing metal studs--are classified in U.S. Industry 332322, Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing; Constructing buildings, bridges, and other heavy construction projects on site--are classified in Sector 23, Construction; Building ships, boats and barges--are classified in Industry 33661, Ship and Boat Building; and Prefabricating metal buildings, panels, and sections--are classified in U.S. Industry 332311, Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing.

Industrial Valve Manufacturing

NAICS #332911 | This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing industrial valves and valves for water works and municipal water systems. Manufacturing fluid power valves--are classified in U.S. Industry 332912, Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing; and Manufacturing plumbing and heating valves--are classified in U.S. Industry 332919, Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing.

Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing

NAICS #333996 | This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fluid power (i.e., hydraulic and pneumatic) pumps and motors. Manufacturing fluid pumps for motor vehicles, such as oil pumps, water pumps, and power steering pumps--are classified in Industry Group 3363, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing; Manufacturing general purpose pumps (except fluid power)--are classified in U.S. Industry 333911, Pump and Pumping Equipment Manufacturing; and Manufacturing air compressors--are classified in U.S. Industry 333912, Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing.

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing

NAICS #33592 | This industry comprises establishments insulating fiber-optic cable, and manufacturing insulated nonferrous wire and cable from nonferrous wire drawn in other establishments. Drawing nonferrous wire--are classified in Subsector 331, Primary Metal Manufacturing; Manufacturing cable sets consisting of insulated wire and various connectors for electronic applications--are classified in Industry 33441, Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing; Manufacturing extension cords, appliance cords, and similar electrical cord sets from purchased, insulated wire or cable--are classified in Industry 33599, All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing; and Manufacturing unsheathed fiber-optic materials--are classified in Industry 32721, Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing.

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS #42349 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of professional equipment and supplies (except ophthalmic goods and medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies). Merchant wholesale distribution of professional equipment, instruments, and/or goods sold, prescribed, or used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians, such as ophthalmic frames and lenses, and sunglasses,--are classified in Industry 423460, Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers; Merchant wholesale distribution of medical professional equipment, instruments, and supplies used by medical and dental practitioners (except ophthalmic equipment, instruments, and goods used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians) and medical facilities--are classified in Industry 423450, Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers; Merchant wholesale distribution of silverware and plated flatware--are classified in Industry 423940, Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers; Merchant wholesale distribution of books--are classified in Industry 424920, Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers; and Merchant wholesale distribution of school furniture--are classified in Industry 423210, Furniture Merchant Wholesalers.

Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS #42361 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of electrical construction materials; wiring supplies; electric light fixtures; light bulbs; and/or electrical power equipment for the generation, transmission, distribution, or control of electric energy.

Electrical and Electronic Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS #42362 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of household-type electrical appliances, room air-conditioners, gas and electric clothes dryers, and/or household-type audio or video equipment. Merchant wholesale distribution of gas household-type appliances (except gas clothes dryers)--are classified in Industry 423720, Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers; and Merchant wholesale distribution of nonhousehold-type video cameras--are classified in Industry 423410, Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.

Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS #4237 |

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS #42381 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in construction, mining (except oil well) and logging activities. Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of oil well machinery and equipment are classified in Industry 423830, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers.

Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS #42383 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in manufacturing, oil well, and warehousing activities. Merchant wholesale distribution of specialized machinery, equipment, and related parts generally used in construction, mining (except oil well), and logging activities--are classified in Industry 423810, Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers; and Merchant wholesale distribution of supplies used in machinery and equipment generally used in manufacturing, oil well, and warehousing activities--are classified in Industry 423840, Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS #42384 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of supplies for machinery and equipment generally used in manufacturing, oil well, and warehousing activities. Merchant wholesale distribution of hydraulic and pneumatic (fluid power) pumps, motors, pistons, and valves--are classified in Industry 423830, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers; and Merchant wholesale distribution of welding gases--are classified in Industry 424690, Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers.

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS #42385 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of specialized equipment and supplies of the type used by service establishments (except specialized equipment and supplies used in offices, stores, hotels, restaurants, schools, health and medical facilities, photographic facilities, and specialized equipment used in transportation and construction activities). Merchant wholesale distribution of janitorial and automotive chemicals--are classified in Industry 424690, Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers; Merchant wholesale distribution of piece goods, fabrics, knitting yarns (except industrial), thread and other notions--are classified in Industry 424310, Piece Goods, Notions, and Other Dry Goods Merchant Wholesalers; and Merchant wholesale distribution of industrial yarns--are classified in Industry 424990, Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers.

Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers

NAICS #4247 |

Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)

NAICS #42472 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of petroleum and petroleum products (except from bulk liquid storage facilities). Establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of crude petroleum and petroleum products from bulk liquid storage facilities are classified in Industry 424710, Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals.

Building Material and Supplies Dealers

NAICS #4441 | This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new building materials and supplies.

Telecommunications

NAICS #517 | Industries in the Telecommunications subsector include establishments providing telecommunications and the services related to that activity. The Telecommunications subsector is primarily engaged in operating, maintaining, and/or providing access to facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text, sound, and video. A transmission facility may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. Establishments primarily engaged as independent contractors in the maintenance and installation of broadcasting and telecommunications systems are classified in Sector 23, Construction.

Engineering Services

NAICS #54133 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design, development, and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes, and systems. The assignments undertaken by these establishments may involve any of the following activities: provision of advice, preparation of feasibility studies, preparation of preliminary and final plans and designs, provision of technical services during the construction or installation phase, inspection and evaluation of engineering projects, and related services. Planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies--are classified in U.S. Industry 541512, Computer Systems Design Services; Performing surveying and mapping services of the surface of the earth, including the sea floor,--are classified in Industry 541370, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services; Gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data--are classified in Industry 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services; Creating and developing designs and specifications that optimize the use, value, and appearance of products--are classified in Industry 541420, Industrial Design Services; Providing advice and assistance to others on environmental issues, such as the control of environmental contamination from pollutants, toxic substances, and hazardous materials-- are classified in Industry 541620, Environmental Consulting Services; and Both the design and construction of buildings, highways, and other structures or in managing construction projects--are classified in Sector 23, Construction, according to the type of project.

Other Specialized Design Services

NAICS #54149 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing professional design services (except architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, interior, industrial, graphic, and computer system design). Providing architectural design services--are classified in Industry 541310, Architectural Services; Providing landscape architecture design services--are classified in Industry 541320, Landscape Architectural Services; Providing engineering design services--are classified in Industry 541330, Engineering Services; Providing interior design services--are classified in Industry 541410, Interior Design Services; Providing industrial design services--are classified in Industry 541420, Industrial Design Services; Providing graphic design services--are classified in Industry 541430, Graphic Design Services; Providing computer systems design services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541512, Computer Systems Design Services; and Operating as independent theatrical designers--are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

NAICS #54169 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on scientific and technical issues (except environmental). Establishments primarily engaged in environmental consulting are classified in Industry 541620, Environmental Consulting Services.

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

NAICS #8113 |

Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

NAICS #81149 | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in repairing and servicing personal or household-type goods without retailing new personal and household-type goods (except home and garden equipment, appliances, furniture, and footwear and leather goods). Establishments in this industry repair items, such as garments; watches; jewelry; musical instruments; bicycles and motorcycles; motorboats, canoes, sailboats, and other recreational boats. Repairing home and garden equipment--are classified in U.S. Industry 811411, Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance; Repairing appliances--are classified in U.S. Industry 811412, Appliance Repair and Maintenance; Reupholstering and repairing furniture--are classified in Industry 811420, Reupholstery and Furniture Repair; Repairing footwear and leather goods--are classified in Industry 811430, Footwear and Leather Goods Repair; Operating marinas and providing a range of other services including boat cleaning and repair--are classified in Industry 713930, Marinas; and Drycleaning garments--are classified in Industry Group 8123, Drycleaning and Laundry Services.

Fire Protection

NAICS #92216 | This industry comprises government establishments primarily engaged in fire fighting and other related fire protection activities. Government establishments providing combined fire protection and ambulance or rescue services are classified in this industry. Forest fire fighting--are classified in Industry 115310, Support Activities for Forestry; Providing combined police and fire protection services--are classified in Industry 922120, Police Protection; Providing fire fighting services as a commercial activity--are classified in Industry 561990, All Other Support Services; and Providing ambulance services without fire protection service--are classified in Industry 621910, Ambulance Services.