237130

237130 Power and communication line and related structures construction

Construction de lignes de transmission d'énergie électrique et de télécommunication et structures connexes • Canadian industry

Sector 23 Construction
Parent 23713 Power and communication line and re...
Edition 2026 NAICS Canada
Status Active Canadian industry

What code 237130 includes

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 and receiving towers. The type of work performed can be new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs.

Activities & Examples

  • 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
  • alternative energy (e.g., geothermal, ocean wave, solar and wind) structure construction
  • antennas (towers), construction
  • cable installation (hydro, telephone, telegraph, underground and marine)
  • cable television line construction, contractors
  • cellular phone towers, construction
  • co-generation plant construction
  • communication towers, construction
  • construction management, power and communication lines and related structures
  • construction of structures (also buildings) that are integral parts of power and communication networks
  • construction, transformer stations
  • contractors, telephone and telegraph lines

Exclusions & Cross-References

  • constructing broadcast studios and similar non-residential buildings (See 236220 Commercial and institutional building construction (US))
  • constructing hydroelectric generating facilities (See 237990 Other heavy and civil engineering construction (US))
  • installing and maintaining telecommunication lines by telecommunication companies (See 517 Telecommunications)
  • line slashing or cutting (except maintenance) (See 238910 Site preparation contractors)
  • locating underground utility lines prior to digging (See 561990 All other support services)
  • performing electrical work within buildings (See 238210 Electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors)
  • tree and brush trimming for overhead utility lines (See 561730 Landscaping services)

Classification Hierarchy

International Concordance

  • US NAICS 2022: 237130 — Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
  • ISIC Rev. 4: F4220* — Construction of utility projects