Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in: constructing heavy and civil engineering works. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs.

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  Specialized trade activities related to these engineering and civil construction projects (such as marine pile driving) are included construction projects involving water resources (e.g., dredging and land drainage), development of marine facilities, and open space recreational construction projects (e.g., parks and trails) are included in this industry.
  
  Example Activities:
  Bulkhead wall construction
  Construction management, miscellaneous heavy and civil engineering construction
  Dock construction
  Earth retention system construction
  Electricity generating plants, hydroelectric, construction
  Flood control project construction
  Ice rink (except indoor) construction
  Land drainage contractors
  Light rail system construction
  Nuclear waste disposal site construction
  Port facilities construction
  Subway construction
  Tunnel construction

  Exclusions

  Establishments primarily engaged in:
  constructing water mains, sewers, and related structures (see 237110 Water and sewer line and related
  structures construction)
  constructing oil and gas pipelines and related structures (see 237120 Oil and gas pipeline and related
  structures construction)
  constructing power and communication transmission lines and related structures (see 237130 Power and
  communication line and related structures construction)
  constructing highways, streets, and bridges (see 237310 Highway, street and bridge construction)
  trenching (except underwater) (see 238910 Site preparation contractors)