Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of oil and gas lines, mains, refineries, and storage tanks. 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 oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of oil and gas networks (e.g., storage tanks, pumping stations, and refineries) are included in this industry. Illustrative Examples: Distribution line, gas and oil, construction Oil refinery construction Gas main construction Petrochemical plant construction Gathering line, gas and oil field, construction Natural gas pipeline construction Pumping station, gas and oil transmission, construction Storage tank, natural gas or oil, tank farm or field, construction Natural gas processing plant construction

Building chemical plants (except petrochemical) and similar process or batch facilities--are classified in Industry 236210, Industrial Building Construction; Oil well rig building, repairing, and dismantling, on a contract basis--are classified in U.S. Industry 213112, Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations; Inspecting pipelines (i.e., visual)--are classified in Industry 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; Installing and maintaining natural gas distribution lines performed by natural gas utility companies--are classified in Subsector 221, Utilities; Mining machinery and equipment repair and maintenance--are classified in Industry 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance; and Manufacturing floating oil and gas drilling and production platforms--are classified in U.S. Industry 336611, Ship Building and Repairing.