Archived - Standard Industrial Classification - Establishments (SIC-E) 1980

F - Construction Industries

42 - Trade Contracting Industries

While general contractors, in response to market demand, build complete structures classifiable to broad specialization groups, trade contractors are classified by the specific component they contribute to the total structure. The specialized trade contractors are engaged in one aspect common to different structures requiring specialized skills or equipment. Normally they supply the general contractor with their specialized service but in repair construction, and to a lesser degree in new construction, trade contractors are often engaged as "prime contractors", or jobbers, dealing directly with the principals involved. Establishments primarily engaged in maintenance, i.e. cleaning, rather than repair construction are classified in Industry Group 995 - Services to Buildings and Dwellings those primarily engaged in maintenance of highways, streets and bridges are classified in 4591 - Highway, Street and Bridge Maintenance Industry and those primarily engaged in maintaining wharves and docks are classified in 4559 - Other ServiceIndustries Incidental to Water Transport.

427 - Interior and Finishing Work

Establishments primarily engaged in plastering, drywall, acoustical, finish carpentry, painting and decorating, terrazzo and tile, flooring and carpeting and other interior and finishing work.

4271 - Plastering and Stucco Work

Establishments primarily engaged in the installation and repair of interior and exterior plaster or stucco including related lathing materials.

4272 - Drywall Work

Establishments primarily engaged in the installation of drywall sheets or panels, including related taping of joints, sanding and other drywall finishing.

4273 - Acoustical Work

Establishments primarily engaged in the application of acoustical panels, tiles and other materials to interior walls and ceilings.

4274 - Finish Carpentry

Establishments primarily engaged in on-site cabinetry, millwork installation, pre-fabricated sash and door installation, garage door installation, exterior and interior trimming and miscellaneous hardware installation. Establishments primarily engaged in installing metal doors and window frames are classified in 4232 - Siding Work, construction.

4275 - Painting and Decorating Work

Establishments primarily engaged in painting, paperhanging and decorating in buildings and painting of heavy (engineering) structures. Included are establishments primarily engaged in paint or paper stripping and parking lot or road surface marking. Establishments primarily engaged in furniture stripping and refinishing are classified in 6213 - Furniture Refinishing and Repair Shops.

4276 - Terrazzo and Tile Work

Establishments primarily engaged in the installation of poured-in-place terrazzo and tile work and interior marble, granite or slate work. Establishments primarily engaged in exterior marble or slate work are classified in 4231 - Masonry Work, construction.

4277 - Hardwood Flooring Installation

Establishments primarily engaged in the installation and repair of hardwood flooring materials such as hardwood strip and wood parquet including related sanding and other finishing.

4278 - Resilient Flooring and Carpet Work

Establishments primarily engaged in the installation and repair of resilient flooring, carpeting and underlay.

4279 - Other Interior and Finishing Work

Establishments primarily engaged in interior finishing trade work not elsewhere classified. Establishments primarily engaged in installing acoustical suspended ceilings are classified in 4273 - Acoustical Work, construction.