Power and communication line and related structures construction
NAICS Code: 237130
BLS projects Power and communication line and related structures construction to grow +7.9% through 2034 - 5.5 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 87% of them. It is one of the faster-growing industries in the dataset.
Where Power and communication line and related structures construction sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Power and communication line and related structures construction sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
7.9% Top 13% higher than 87% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Expansion read
Signature: 31.7% mean employer AI exposure across 17 tracked public companies .
BLS still projects expansion, but our public-company overlay for this sector is thin - lean on the employment numbers above and open individual employer pages before generalizing AI risk.
NAICS 237130 · 238,400 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Power and communication line and related structures construction.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Power and communication line and related structures construction. 17 companies scored · mean AI exposure 31.7%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Argan Inc | A |
| Brookfield Business Corp | A |
| Brookfield Business Partners L.P. | A |
| Construction Partners, Inc. | A |
| Dycom Industries Inc | A |
| Ferrovial SE | A |
| Fluor Corp | A |
| Granite Construction Inc | A |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Power and communication line and related structures construction shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Power and communication line and related structures construction (NAICS 237130) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Drywall and insulation contractors | 247,500 | +2.5% |
| Other wood product manufacturing | 244,200 | +1.2% |
| Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance | 243,600 | +7.9% |
| Power and communication line and related structures construction | 238,400 | +7.9% |
| Community food and housing, and emergency and other relief services | 233,300 | +8.2% |
| Amusement parks and arcades | 232,700 | +4.4% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Power and communication line and related structures construction?
As of 2024, the Power and communication line and related structures construction industry employs approximately 238,400 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Power and communication line and related structures construction growing or declining?
The Power and communication line and related structures construction industry is projected to grow by 7.9% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +18,800 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Power and communication line and related structures construction?
17 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Power and communication line and related structures construction. Sample names include Argan Inc, Brookfield Business Corp, Brookfield Business Partners L.P.. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Power and communication line and related structures construction industry?
Among 17 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 31.7% (most common grade A). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Power and communication line and related structures construction. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts