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SIC Code 17: Construction – Special Trade Contractors

The SIC code for Construction – Special Trade Contractors is 17.

Special Trade Contractors perform specialized construction work including plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, carpentry, roofing, and concrete work. They work as subcontractors to general contractors or directly with building owners on renovation and maintenance projects.

SIC 17 is a 2-digit major group in Construction, covering 9 industry groups and 17 4-digit SIC industries.

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Industry Groups (3-digit)

SIC Code	Industry Group Title	Industries
171	SIC 171 — Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning	1
172	SIC 172 — Painting and Paper Hanging	1
173	SIC 173 — Electrical Work	1
174	SIC 174 — Masonry, Stone Setting, and Other Stone Work	3
175	SIC 175 — Carpentry and Floor Work	2
176	SIC 176 — Roofing, Siding, and Sheet Metal Work	1
177	SIC 177 — Concrete Work	1
178	SIC 178 — Water Well Drilling	1
179	SIC 179 — Misc Special Trade Contractors	6

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Other Major Groups in Construction

SIC 15 — General Building Contractors – Residential Buildings3 industry groups

SIC 16 — Heavy Construction, Except Building Construction2 industry 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.