NAICS Code 23713 — Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

NAICS Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 1 direct sub-code.

Code	23713
Title	Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Level	NAICS Industry (5-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

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., fiber optic, electricity, telephone, cable television) laying

This national industry shares the official Census description of 237130.

Where 23713 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	23	Construction
Subsector	237	Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Industry Group	2371	Utility System Construction
NAICS Industry	23713	Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

Codes under 23713

Code	Title
237130	Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

Related NAICS Industry codes

• 23711 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
• 23712 — Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.