North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2012
- 23 - Construction
- 237 - Heavy and civil engineering construction
- 2371 - Utility system construction
- 23713 - Power and communication line and related structures construction
237130 - Power and communication line and related structures constructionUS
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of power lines and towers, power plants (except hydroelectric generating facilities), and radio, television, and telecommunications transmitting et receiving towers. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialized trade activities related to power and communication line and related structures construction are included. The construction of structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of power and communication networks (e.g., transmitting towers, substations, and power plants) is included.
Illustrative example(s)
- alternative energy (e.g., geothermal, ocean wave, solar and wind) structure construction
- co-generation plant construction
- construction management, power and communication lines and related structures
- electric power transmission lines and towers, construction
- fibre-optic cable transmission lines, construction
- underground cable (e.g., cable television, electricity, and telephone) laying
- utility line (e.g., communication and electric power), construction
Exclusion(s)
- constructing broadcast studios and similar non-residential buildings (See 236220 Commercial and institutional building construction)
- constructing hydroelectric generating facilities (See 237990 Other heavy and civil engineering construction)
- performing electrical work within buildings (See 238210 Electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors)
- line slashing or cutting (except maintenance) (See 238910 Site preparation contractors)
- installing and maintaining telecommunication lines by telecommunication companies (See 517 Telecommunications)
- tree and brush trimming for overhead utility lines (See 561730 Landscaping services)
- locating underground utility lines prior to digging (See 561990 All other support services)
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