SIC 15-17

SIC Code 15-17: Construction

SIC codes 15-17 cover Construction.

includes general building contractors, heavy construction contractors, and special trade contractors who erect, renovate, and maintain buildings, highways, utilities, and other structures. Construction is the primary driver of fixed investment in the US economy.

This is a top-level division in the SIC 1987 classification system, covering 3 major groups, 14 industry groups, and 26 4-digit industries.

Major Groups

Industry Groups

SIC Industries

Classification

Major Groups in This Division

SIC Code	Major Group Title	Industry Groups
15	SIC 15 — General Building Contractors – Residential Buildings	3
16	SIC 16 — Heavy Construction, Except Building Construction	2
17	SIC 17 — Construction – Special Trade Contractors	9

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Other SIC Divisions

SIC 01-09 — Agriculture, Forestry, And Fishing5 major groups

SIC 10-14 — Mining4 major groups

SIC 20-39 — Manufacturing20 major groups

SIC 40-49 — Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services10 major groups

SIC 50-51 — Wholesale Trade2 major groups

SIC 52-59 — Retail Trade8 major groups

SIC 60-67 — Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate7 major groups

SIC 70-89 — Services16 major groups

SIC 91-97 — Public Administration7 major groups

SIC 99 — Nonclassifiable Establishments1 major groups

Need the NAICS equivalent? convert a SIC code to NAICS using the mapping table — SIC 1987 four-digit industries paired with NAICS 2022 at the five-digit industry level, with coverage gaps stated.