Industry 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 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.
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
Nuclear power plant 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
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction are:
- Wind power structure construction
- Telephone line stringing
- Transmission and distribution line construction
- Cable laying (e.g., cable television, electricity, marine, telephone), including underground
- Co-generation plant construction
- Power line stringing
- Thermal power plant construction
- Alternative energy (e.g., geothermal, ocean wave, solar, wind) structure construction
- Satellite receiving station construction
- Microwave relay tower construction
- Utility line (i.e., communication, electric power), construction
- Solar power structure construction
- Underground cable (e.g., cable television, electricity, telephone) laying
- Fiber optic cable transmission line construction
- Power plant (except hydroelectric) construction
- Radio transmitting tower construction
- Pole line construction
- Nuclear power plant construction
- Construction management, power and communication transmission line
- Transformer station and substation, electric power, construction
- Telephone line construction
- Tower, power distribution and communication, construction
- Electric light and power plant (except hydroelectric) construction
- Communication tower construction
- Television transmitting tower construction
- Cellular phone tower construction
- Electricity generating plant (except hydroelectric) construction
- Electric power transmission line and tower construction
- Communication antenna construction
- Substation and switching station, power transmission line, construction
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Transmission Line Construction in the US (23713)
Revenue 2025
$125.5bn
Growth 2025
2.47%
Key Trends
Favorable conditions and revenue growth will continue throughout 2023
Increased demand has facilitated more private transmission line contractors
Affordable high-speed broadband internet is a leading focus for the Biden administration
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
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Constructing hydroelectric generating facilities--are classified in Industry 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction;
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Performing electrical work within buildings--are classified in Industry 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors;
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Line slashing or cutting (except maintenance)--are classified in Industry 238910, Site Preparation Contractors;
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Tree and brush trimming for overhead utility lines--are classified in Industry 561730, Landscaping Services.
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Locating underground utility lines prior to digging--are classified in Industry 561990, All Other Support Services; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
NAICS Code 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction sits in the 2-digit Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 23
Sector Title: Construction
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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2361 Residential Building Construction
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2362 Nonresidential Building Construction
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23621 Industrial Building Construction
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23622 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
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2371 Utility System Construction
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23711 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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23712 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
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23713 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
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2372 Land Subdivision
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23721 Land Subdivision
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2373 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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23731 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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2379 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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23799 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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2381 Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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23811 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
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23812 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
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23813 Framing Contractors
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23814 Masonry Contractors
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23815 Glass and Glazing Contractors
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23816 Roofing Contractors
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23817 Siding Contractors
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23819 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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2382 Building Equipment Contractors
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23821 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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23822 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
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23829 Other Building Equipment Contractors
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2383 Building Finishing Contractors
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23831 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
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23832 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
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23833 Flooring Contractors
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23834 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
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23835 Finish Carpentry Contractors
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23839 Other Building Finishing Contractors
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2389 Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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23891 Site Preparation Contractors
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23899 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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Similar Industries Niche and Emerging
IBISWorld provides research on hundreds of niche and emerging industries, including the following for 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction.
- Wind Farm Construction in the US OD4656
- Hydroelectric Power Plant Construction in the US OD4657
- Nuclear Power Plant Construction in the US OD4658
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