Major Group SIC 1611 - Highway And Street Construction, Exce...

SIC 1611 - Highway And Street Construction, Except Elevated Highways

SIC 16 - Heavy Construction Other Than Building Construction Contractors
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- SIC 161 - Highway and Street Construction, except Elevated Highways
  SIC 161 - Highway and Street Construction, except Elevated Highways SIC 162 - Heavy Construction, except Highway and Street Construction
  - SIC 1611 - Highway And Street Construction, Except Elevated Highways
    SIC 1611 - Highway And Street Construction, Except Elevated Highways

General and special trade contractors primarily engaged in the construction of roads, streets, alleys, public sidewalks, guardrails, parkways, and airports. Special trade contractors primarily engaged in the construction of private driveways and sidewalks are classified in Industry 1771.

Industry trends:

The Highway and Street Construction industry (NAICS 1611), excluding elevated highways, is experiencing several notable qualitative trends driven by emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and evolving market demands. One prominent trend is the increasing adoption of smart construction technologies. These include the use of drones for site surveying, three-dimensional modeling for design and project planning, and various IoT devices for real-time monitoring of construction progress and machinery performance.

Sustainability is also gaining traction as a core focus, with a marked shift towards the use of eco-friendly materials such as recycled asphalt and greener construction practices to minimize environmental impact. This is complemented by stringent regulatory requirements aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing the overall sustainability of infrastructure projects.

In terms of workforce dynamics, there is a growing emphasis on skilled labor and continuous training programs to keep pace with technological advancements. The industry's labor force is evolving with a greater reliance on specialized roles capable of managing advanced equipment and software tools.

Looking ahead, industry forecasts indicate a moderate growth trajectory, fueled by increased governmental and private sector investment in infrastructure renewal and expansion. The adoption of public-private partnerships (PPPs) is expected to rise, facilitating more innovative financing models and project implementations. As urbanization continues and infrastructure ages, the demand for highway and street construction services is poised to remain robust. However, potential challenges such as fluctuating material costs and labor shortages could impact the pace of growth and project execution timelines.

This industry is comprised of:

Airport runway construction-general contractors

Alley construction-general contractors

Asphalt paving: roads, public sidewalks, and streets-contractors

Concrete construction: roads, highways, public sidewalks, and

Grading for highways, streets, and airport runways-contractors

Guardrail construction on highways-contractors

Highway construction, except elevated-general contractors

Highway signs, installation of-contractors

Parkway construction-general contractors

Paving construction-contractors

Surfacing street and highways-contractors

Road construction, except elevated-general contractors

Sidewalk construction, public-contractors

Street maintenance or repair-contractors

Street paving-contractors

Explore related industries:

SIC 1542 - General Contractors-nonresidential Buildings, Other Than Industrial SIC 1771 - Concrete Work SIC 3272 - Concrete Products, Except Block And Brick

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