Energy use in the contract construction industry. Final report
An analysis was made of energy use in the contract construction industry to determine the amount of energy used and the potential impact that national energy shortages would have on the industry. Analysis includes building construction, heavy construction, and special trades. The overview is composed of a discussion of the industry structure, energy use, intraindustry variations, energy supply, and substitutability and conservation of fuels. Contractors in the following industries are analyzed: single-family housing; residential building; industrial building; nonresidential construction; highway and street; bridge, tunnel, and elevated-highway; waterworks, sewer, pipeline, communication line, and power line; heavy construction, swimming pool and fence; and special trades.
- Research Organization:
- Tetra Tech, Inc., Arlington, Va. (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 7138166
- Report Number(s):
- PB-245422; TETRAT-A-412-75-011-F
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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