Define: Heavy Construction

The meaning of “Heavy Construction” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Heavy Construction defined in a legal contract?

  • Heavy Construction means those construction projects that are not classified as either building, highway, or residential. These projects are distinguished by their particular characteristics, such as complex engineering, industrial nature, and distinct wage determinations. Seen in 30 SEC filings
  • Heavy Construction means construction besides building construction; for instance, highway or street, sewer and pipeline, railroad, communication and power line, flood control, irrigation, marine, etc. Seen in 7 SEC filings
  • Heavy Construction means those construction projects not classified as either building, highway, or residential. Reflecting their diverse nature, projects in the heavy construction category can be distinguished by their unique project characteristics and distinct wage determinations. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Heavy Construction means those construction projects that are not classified as either building, highway, or residential. The projects in the heavy category are distinguished by their unique project characteristics. Seen in 1 SEC Filing
  • Heavy Construction means work consisting of construction activities located on or below the earth's surface, including excavation, building foundation, construction projects requiring the use of earth moving machinery or equipment and any work associated with bridges. Seen in 1 SEC Filing
  • Heavy Construction means all work that requires the use of heavy lifting equipment, earth moving equipment, or any other equipment using mechanical tread propulsion. Seen in 1 SEC Filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of heavy construction' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Heavy Construction means construction projects, excluding building, highway, or residential, with distinct characteristics requiring specific machinery or equipment.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Greenfield construction projects
  • Brownfield rehabilitation projects
  • Infrastructure uplifting projects

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Heavy Construction means work carried out below the earth's surface, including excavation, foundation-building and employing earth-moving equipment.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Deep excavation projects
  • Road and highway construction
  • Bridge and tunnel construction

Relevant Sectors

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Heavy Construction means construction projects, excluding building, highway, or residential, with distinct characteristics requiring specific machinery or equipment

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