Vulcan Materials (VMC) 10-Q 5 Aug 22 2022 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jul. 25, 2022
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Entity File Number	001-33841
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Registrant Name	VULCAN MATERIALS COMPANY
Entity Central Index Key	0001396009
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	NJ
Entity Tax Identification Number	20-8579133
Entity Address, Address Line One	1200 Urban Center Drive
Entity Address, City or Town	Birmingham
Entity Address, State or Province	AL
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	35242
City Area Code	205
Local Phone Number	298-3000
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $1 par value
Trading Symbol	VMC
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		132,900,968

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 120.7	$ 235	$ 857.6
Restricted cash	3	6.5	110.8
Accounts and notes receivable
Accounts and notes receivable, gross	1,121.6	849	689.6
Allowance for credit losses	(10)	(10.3)	(2.7)
Accounts and notes receivable, net	1,111.6	838.7	686.9
Inventories
Finished products	405.2	418	373.7
Raw materials	63.5	59.9	37.9
Products in process	4.8	4.2	5.1
Operating supplies and other	50.7	39.2	33.9
Inventories	524.2	521.3	450.6
Other current assets	140	95.1	94.5
Total current assets	1,899.5	1,696.6	2,200.4
Investments and long-term receivables	33.1	34.1	34.3
Property, plant & equipment
Property, plant & equipment, cost	10,831.1	10,444.4	9,094.7
Allowances for depreciation, depletion & amortization	(5,087.9)	(4,897.6)	(4,729.5)
Property, plant & equipment, net	5,743.2	5,546.8	4,365.2
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	692.6	691.4	464.8
Goodwill	3,742.4	3,696.7	3,172.1
Other intangible assets, net	1,776	1,749	1,103.1
Other noncurrent assets	294.7	268	231.1
Total assets	14,181.5	13,682.6	11,571
Liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt	0.5	5.2	15.4
Short-term debt	176	0	0
Trade payables and accruals	441	365.5	300.1
Other current liabilities	411.8	398.6	283.7
Total current liabilities	1,029.3	769.3	599.2
Long-term debt	3,873.7	3,874.8	2,769.9
Deferred income taxes, net	1,036.1	1,005.9	748.3
Deferred revenue	163.9	167.1	170.2
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	645.1	642.5	443.1
Other noncurrent liabilities	689.2	655.3	547.2
Total liabilities	7,437.3	7,114.9	5,277.9
Other commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Equity
Common stock, $1 par value, Authorized 480.0 shares, Outstanding 132.9, 132.7 and 132.7 shares, respectively	132.9	132.7	132.7
Capital in excess of par value	2,817.3	2,816.5	2,806.7
Retained earnings	3,921.4	3,748.5	3,531.8
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(150.5)	(152.7)	(178.1)
Total shareholders' equity	6,721.1	6,545	6,293.1
Noncontrolling interest	23.1	22.7	0
Total equity	6,744.2	6,567.7	6,293.1
Total liabilities and equity	$ 14,181.5	$ 13,682.6	$ 11,571

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANC_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract]
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	480,000,000	480,000,000	480,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	132,900,000	132,700,000	132,700,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
Total revenues	[1]	$ 1,954.3	$ 1,361	$ 3,495	$ 2,429.4
Cost of revenues		1,508.1	962.6	2,780.1	1,801.8
Gross profit		446.2	398.4	714.9	627.6
Selling, administrative and general expenses		134.4	100.7	253.4	189.3
Gain on sale of property, plant & equipment and businesses		2	0.2	4.6	117.4
Other operating expense, net		(6.2)	(10.4)	(11.6)	(18.7)
Operating earnings		307.6	287.5	454.5	537
Other nonoperating income (expense), net		(4.7)	8.3	(3)	14.2
Interest expense, net		38.7	41.7	74.7	74.8
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes		264.2	254.1	376.8	476.4
Income tax expense		63.7	57.3	82.4	118
Earnings from continuing operations		200.5	196.8	294.4	358.4
Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax		(13.1)	(1.5)	(14.9)	(2.4)
Net earnings		187.4	195.3	279.5	356
(Earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(0.1)	0	(0.4)	0
Net earnings attributable to Vulcan		187.3	195.3	279.1	356
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Amortization of prior cash flow hedge loss		0.4	0.4	0.7	0.7
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service cost for benefit plans		0.7	1.2	1.5	2.5
Other comprehensive income		1.1	1.6	2.2	3.2
Comprehensive income		188.5	196.9	281.7	359.2
Comprehensive (earnings) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(0.1)	0	(0.4)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Vulcan		$ 188.4	$ 196.9	$ 281.3	$ 359.2
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Vulcan
Continuing operations		$ 1.51	$ 1.48	$ 2.21	$ 2.70
Discontinued operations		(0.10)	(0.01)	(0.11)	(0.02)
Net earnings		1.41	1.47	2.10	2.68
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Vulcan
Continuing operations		1.50	1.47	2.20	2.69
Discontinued operations		(0.10)	(0.01)	(0.11)	(0.02)
Net earnings		$ 1.40	$ 1.46	$ 2.09	$ 2.67
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic		133	132.8	133	132.8
Assuming dilution		133.5	133.5	133.6	133.5
Effective tax rate from continuing operations		24.10%	22.50%	21.90%	24.80%
[1] 1 The geographic markets are defined by states/countries as follows: East market — Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Marylan d, N orth Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virgini a and Washington D.C. Gulf Coast market — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Quintana Roo (Mexico), South Carolina and Texas West market — Arizon a, C alifornia and New Mexico U.S. Concrete — British Columbia (Canada), California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington D.C.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Operating Activities
Net earnings	$ 279.5	$ 356
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation, depletion, accretion and amortization	284	203.5
Noncash operating lease expense	31.3	20.9
Net gain on sale of property, plant & equipment and businesses	(4.6)	(117.4)
Contributions to pension plans	(3.9)	(4.1)
Share-based compensation expense	18.2	17.7
Deferred tax expense	6.6	41.1
Changes in assets and liabilities before initial effects of business acquisitions and dispositions	(289.2)	(135)
Other, net	3.6	15.2
Net cash provided by operating activities	325.5	397.9
Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant & equipment	(290.6)	(192.2)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment	10.2	190.7
Payment for businesses acquired, net of acquired cash	(188.1)	0
Other, net	(0.2)	0
Net cash used for investing activities	(468.7)	(1.5)
Financing Activities
Proceeds from short-term debt	559.8	0
Payment of short-term debt	(383.8)	0
Payment of current maturities and long-term debt	(7.6)	(500)
Debt issuance and exchange costs	(0.7)	(13.3)
Payment of finance leases	(18.8)	(1.3)
Dividends paid	(106.3)	(98.2)
Share-based compensation, shares withheld for taxes	(17.2)	(12.8)
Other, net	0	(0.4)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	25.4	(626)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	(117.8)	(229.6)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year	241.5	1,198
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$ 123.7	$ 968.4

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	Note 1: summary of significant accounting policies NATURE OF OPERATIONS Vulcan Materials Company (the “Company,” “Vulcan,” “we,” “our”), a New Jersey corporation, is the nation’s largest supplier of construction aggregates (primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel), a major producer of asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete, and a supplier of construction paving services. We operate primarily in the United States and our principal product — aggregates — is used in virtually all types of public and private construction projects and in the production of asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete. We serve markets in twenty-two states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington D.C., the Bahamas and the local markets surrounding our operations in British Columbia, Canada and Quintana Roo, Mexico (see Note 8, NAFTA Arbitration). Our primary focus is serving metropolitan markets in the United States that are expected to experience the most significant growth in population, households and employment. These three demographic factors are significant drivers of demand for aggregates. While aggregates is our focus and primary business, we produce and sell asphalt mix and/or ready-mixed concrete in our Alabama, Arizona, California, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington D.C. and the Bahamas markets. BASIS OF PRESENTATION Our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in compliance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and thus do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for complete financial statements. We prepared the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements on the same basis as our annual financial statements, except for the adoption of new accounting standards, if any, as described in Note 17. Our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2021 was derived from the audited financial statement, but it does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. In the opinion of our management, the statements reflect all adjustments, including those of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the results of the reported interim periods. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Operating results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2022, particularly in light of the uncertainty over the economic and operational impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Construction activity continues to be impacted by capacity constraints (including supply chain bottlenecks, labor shortages and transportation availability) and cost inflation. Additionally, period-over-period comparisons are significantly impacted by our August 2021 acquisition of U.S. Concrete (see Note 16). Our condensed consolidated financial statements reflect estimates and assumptions made by management that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. The most significant estimates and assumptions included in the preparation of these financial statements are related to goodwill and long-lived asset impairments, business combinations and purchase price allocation, pension and other postretirement benefits, environmental compliance, claims and litigation including self-insurance, and income taxes. Events that relate to conditions arising after June 30, 2022, will be reflected in management’s estimates for future periods. NONCONTROLLING INTEREST In connection with our August 2021 U.S. Concrete acquisition, we obtained an 88 % controlling interest in the Orca Sand and Gravel Limited Partnership (Orca) . Orca was formed to develop the Orca quarry in British Columbia, Canada. The remaining 12 % noncontrolling interest is held by the Namgis First Nation (Namgis). This noncontrolling interest consists of the Namgis’ share of the fair value equity in the partnership offset by capital contributions loaned to the Namgis by us. Our consolidated financial statements recognize the full fair value of all of the subsidiary’s assets and liabilities offset by the noncontrolling interest in total equity. RESTRICTED CASH Restricted cash primarily consists of cash proceeds from the sale of property held in escrow for the acquisition of replacement property under like-kind exchange agreements. The escrow accounts are administered by an intermediary. Cash restricted pursuant to like-kind exchange agreements remains restricted for a maximum of 180 days from the date of the property sale pending the acquisition of replacement property. Restricted cash may also include cash reserved by other contractual agreements (such as asset purchase agreements) for a specified purpose and therefore is not available for use for other purposes. Restricted cash is included with cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS In 2005, we sold substantially all the assets of our Chemicals business to Basic Chemicals, a subsidiary of Occidental Chemical Corporation. The financial results of the Chemicals business are classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for all periods presented. Results from discontinued operations are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Discontinued Operations Pretax loss $ ( 17.6 ) $ ( 1.9 ) $ ( 20.0 ) $ ( 3.4 ) Income tax benefit 4.5 0.4 5.1 1.0 Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax $ ( 13.1 ) $ ( 1.5 ) $ ( 14.9 ) $ ( 2.4 ) Our discontinued operations include charges/credits related to general and product liability costs, including legal defense costs, and environmental remediation costs associated with our former Chemicals busines s (including certain matters as discussed in Note 8). There were no revenues from discontinued operations for the periods presented. EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) Earnings per share are computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic EPS) or weighted-average common shares outstanding assuming dilution (diluted EPS), as set forth below: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 133.0 132.8 133.0 132.8 Dilutive effect of Stock-Only Stock Appreciation Rights 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.3 Other stock compensation awards 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution 133.5 133.5 133.6 133.5 All dilutive common stock equivalents are reflected in our earnings per share calculations. In periods of loss, shares that otherwise would have been included in our diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding computation would be excluded. Antidilutive common stock equivalents are not included in our earnings per share calculations. The number of antidilutive common stock equivalents for which the exercise price exceeds the weighted-average market price is as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Antidilutive common stock equivalents 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1

LEASES

LEASES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
LEASES [Abstract]
LEASES	Note 2: Leases Our portfolio of nonmineral leases is composed of leases for real estat e (i ncluding office buildings, aggregates sales yards and terminals , and concrete and asphalt sites) and equipmen t ( including railcars and rail track, barges , and office, plant and mobile equipment). Lease right-of-use (ROU) assets and liabilitie s a nd the w eighted-average lease term s and discount rate s are as follows: June 30 December 31 June 30 dollars in millions Classification on the Balance Sheet 2022 2021 2021 Assets Operating lease ROU assets $ 780.0 $ 771.1 $ 530.8 Accumulated amortization ( 87.4 ) ( 79.7 ) ( 66.0 ) Operating leases, net Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 692.6 691.4 464.8 Finance lease assets 117.0 129.2 11.1 Accumulated depreciation ( 9.9 ) ( 8.8 ) ( 3.0 ) Finance leases, net Property, plant & equipment, net 107.1 120.4 8.1 Total lease assets $ 799.7 $ 811.8 $ 472.9 Liabilities Current Operating Other current liabilities $ 50.8 $ 49.2 $ 36.7 Finance Other current liabilities 30.1 35.4 2.8 Noncurrent Operating Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 645.1 642.5 443.1 Finance Other noncurrent liabilities 48.9 60.5 5.3 Total lease liabilities $ 774.9 $ 787.6 $ 487.9 Lease Term and Discount Rate Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Operating leases 20.3 21.0 9.1 Finance leases 3.2 3.3 3.8 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 3.7 % 3.8 % 3.3 % Finance leases 1.4 % 1.3 % 1.3 % The increases from June 30, 2021 in ROU assets and liabilities presented above primarily relate to the acquisition of U.S. Concrete (see Note 16 for additional information). Our lease agreements do not contain residual value guarantees, restrictive covenants or early termination options that we deem material. We have not sought or been granted any material lease concessions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The components o f l ease expense are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Lease Cost Finance lease cost Depreciation of right-of-use assets $ 4.3 $ 0.7 $ 8.7 $ 1.3 Interest on lease liabilities 0.4 0.0 0.7 0.1 Operating lease cost 20.9 15.5 43.9 30.8 Short-term lease cost 1 10.2 5.3 20.5 10.4 Variable lease cost 2.4 2.8 4.2 5.5 Sublease income ( 0.8 ) ( 0.8 ) ( 1.6 ) ( 1.6 ) Total lease cost $ 37.4 $ 23.5 $ 76.4 $ 46.5 1 Our short-term lease cost includes the cost of leases with an initial term of one year or less (including those with terms of one month or less). Cash paid for operating leases was $ 40.8 million and $ 28.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Cash paid for finance leases was $ 19.4 million and $ 1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	Note 3: Income Taxes Our estimated annual effective tax rate (EAETR) is based on full-year expectations of pretax earnings, statutory tax rates, permanent differences between book and tax accounting such as percentage depletion, and tax planning alternatives available in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. For interim financial reporting, we calculate our quarterly income tax provision in accordance with the EAETR. Each quarter, we update our EAETR based on our revised full-year expectation of pretax earnings and calculate the income tax provision so that the year-to-date income tax provision reflects the EAETR. Significant judgment is required in determining our EAETR. In the second quarter of 2022, we recorded income tax expense from continuing operations of $ 63.7 million compared to $ 57.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. The increase in tax expense was primarily related to an increase in pretax earnings and an increase in our reserve for uncertain tax positions. For the first six months of 2022, we recorded income tax expense from continuing operations of $ 82.4 million compared to $ 118.0 million for the first six months of 2021. The decrease in tax expense was primarily related to a decrease in pretax earnings in 2022 and the 2021 increase in the valuation allowance against the Alabama net operating loss (NOL). In February 2021, the Alabama Business Competitiveness Act (ABC Act) was signed into law. The ABC Act contained a provision requiring most taxpayers to change from a three-factor, double-weighted sales method to a single-sales factor method to apportion income to Alabama. This provision had the effect of significantly reducing our apportionment of income to Alabama, thereby further inhibiting our ability to utilize our Alabama NOL carryforward. As a result, we recorded a charge in the first quarter of 2021 to increase the valuation allowance by $ 13.7 million. No other material tax impacts resulted from the enactment of the ABC Act. We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities (which reflect our best assessment of the future taxes we will pay) based on the differences between the book basis and tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets represent items to be used as a tax deduction or credit in future tax returns while deferred tax liabilities represent items that will result in additional tax in future tax returns. A summary of our deferred tax assets and liabilities is included in Note 9 “Income Taxes” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Each quarter, we analyze the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be realized. Realization of the deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character in either the carryback or carryforward period. A valuation allowance is recorded if, based on the weight of all available positive and negative evidence, it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion, or all, of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. We project Alabama NOL carryforward deferred tax assets at December 31, 2022 of $ 61.6 million against which we have a valuation allowance of $ 42.9 million (after considering the ABC Act). Almost all of the Alabama NOL carryforward would expire between 2023 and 2029 if not utilized. We recognize a tax benefit associated with a tax position when, in our judgment, it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained based upon the technical merits of the position. For a tax position that meets the more likely than not recognition threshold, we measure the income tax benefit as the largest amount that we judge to have a greater than 50 % likelihood of being realized. A liability is established for the unrecognized portion of any tax benefit. Our liability for unrecognized tax benefits is adjusted periodically due to changing circumstances, such as the progress of tax audits, case law developments and new or emerging legislation. While it is often difficult to predict the final outcome or the timing of resolution of any particular tax matter, we believe our liability for unrecognized tax benefits is appropriate.

REVENUES

REVENUES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
REVENUES [Abstract]
REVENUES	Note 4: revenueS Revenues are measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. Sales and other taxes we collect are recorded as liabilities until remitted and thus are excluded from revenues. Costs to obtain and fulfill contracts (primarily asphalt construction paving contracts) are immaterial and are expensed as incurred when the expected amortization period is one year or less. Our segment total revenues by geographic market (excluding the U.S. Concrete acquisition which is only presented by segment) for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 are disaggregated as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 in millions Aggregates Asphalt Concrete Calcium Total Total Revenues by Geographic Market 1 East $ 370.0 $ 49.3 $ 74.5 $ 0.0 $ 493.8 Gulf Coast 740.5 66.2 18.9 1.4 827.0 West 184.6 159.3 15.4 0.0 359.3 U.S. Concrete 106.7 0.0 313.5 0.0 420.2 Segment sales $ 1,401.8 $ 274.8 $ 422.3 $ 1.4 $ 2,100.3 Intersegment sales ( 146.0 ) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ( 146.0 ) Total revenues $ 1,255.8 $ 274.8 $ 422.3 $ 1.4 $ 1,954.3 Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 in millions Aggregates Asphalt Concrete Calcium Total Total Revenues by Geographic Market 1 East $ 354.4 $ 42.8 $ 66.3 $ 0.0 $ 463.5 Gulf Coast 607.5 46.1 18.6 1.9 674.1 West 163.5 123.7 11.3 0.0 298.5 Segment sales $ 1,125.4 $ 212.6 $ 96.2 $ 1.9 $ 1,436.1 Intersegment sales ( 75.1 ) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ( 75.1 ) Total revenues $ 1,050.3 $ 212.6 $ 96.2 $ 1.9 $ 1,361.0 Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 in millions Aggregates Asphalt Concrete Calcium Total Total Revenues by Geographic Market 1 East $ 625.5 $ 70.6 $ 132.6 $ 0.0 $ 828.7 Gulf Coast 1,369.9 102.7 37.5 3.3 1,513.4 West 336.7 268.7 29.6 0.0 635.0 U.S. Concrete 190.9 0.0 583.1 0.0 774.0 Segment sales $ 2,523.0 $ 442.0 $ 782.8 $ 3.3 $ 3,751.1 Intersegment sales ( 256.1 ) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ( 256.1 ) Total revenues $ 2,266.9 $ 442.0 $ 782.8 $ 3.3 $ 3,495.0 Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 in millions Aggregates Asphalt Concrete Calcium Total Total Revenues by Geographic Market 1 East $ 597.8 $ 60.2 $ 121.4 $ 0.0 $ 779.4 Gulf Coast 1,126.4 87.5 36.0 4.0 1,253.9 West 296.1 212.0 20.2 0.0 528.3 Segment sales $ 2,020.3 $ 359.7 $ 177.6 $ 4.0 $ 2,561.6 Intersegment sales ( 132.2 ) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ( 132.2 ) Total revenues $ 1,888.1 $ 359.7 $ 177.6 $ 4.0 $ 2,429.4 1 The geographic markets are defined by states/countries as follows: East market — Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Marylan d, N orth Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virgini a and Washington D.C. Gulf Coast market — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Quintana Roo (Mexico), South Carolina and Texas West market — Arizon a, C alifornia and New Mexico U.S. Concrete — British Columbia (Canada), California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington D.C. Total revenues are primarily derived from our product sales of aggregates (crushed stone, sand and gravel, sand and other aggregates), asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete, and include freight & delivery costs that we pass along to our customers to deliver these products. We also generate service revenues from our asphalt construction paving business and service revenues related to our aggregates business, such as landfill tipping fees. Our total service revenues were $ 67.9 million ( 3.5 % of total revenues) and $ 60.8 million ( 4.5 % of total revenues) for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $ 106.9 million ( 3.1 % of total revenues) and $ 102.0 million ( 4.2 % of total revenues) for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Our products typically are sold to private industry and not directly to governmental entities. Although approximately 45 % to 55 % of our aggregates shipments have historically been used in publicly-funded construction, such as highways, airports and government buildings, relatively insignificant sales are made directly to federal, state, county or municipal governments/agencies. Therefore, although reductions in state and federal funding can curtail publicly-funded construction, the vast majority of our aggregates business is not directly subject to renegotiation of profits or termination of contracts with state or federal governments. PRODUCT REVENUES Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied; generally this occurs at a point in time when our aggregates, asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete are shipped/delivered and control passes to the customer. Revenue for our products is recorded at the fixed invoice amount and payment is due by the 15 th day of the following month — we do not offer discounts for early payment. Freight & delivery generally represents pass-through transportation costs we incur (including our administrative costs) and pay to third-party carriers to deliver our products to customers and are accounted for as a fulfillment activity. Likewise, the costs related to freight & delivery are included in cost of revenues. Freight & delivery revenues are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Freight & Delivery Revenues Total revenues $ 1,954.3 $ 1,361.0 $ 3,495.0 $ 2,429.4 Freight & delivery revenues 1 ( 256.5 ) ( 195.0 ) ( 465.6 ) ( 358.5 ) Total revenues excluding freight & delivery $ 1,697.8 $ 1,166.0 $ 3,029.4 $ 2,070.9 1 Includes freight & delivery to remote distribution sites . CONSTRUCTION PAVING SERVICE REVENUES Revenue from our asphalt construction paving business is recognized over time using the percentage-of-completion method under the cost approach. The percentage of completion is determined by costs incurred to date as a percentage of total costs estimated for the project. Under this approach, recognized contract revenue equals the total estimated contract revenue multiplied by the percentage of completion. Our construction contracts are unit priced, and an account receivable is recorded for amounts invoiced based on actual units produced. Contract assets for estimated earnings in excess of billings, contract assets related to retainage provisions and contract liabilities for billings in excess of costs are immaterial. Variable consideration in our construction paving contracts is immaterial and consists of incentives and penalties based on the quality of work performed. Our construction paving contracts may contain warranty provisions covering defects in equipment, materials, design or workmanship that generally run from nine months to one year after project completion. Due to the nature of our construction paving projects, including contract owner inspections of the work during construction and prior to acceptance, we have not experienced material warranty costs for these short-term warranties. VOLUMETRIC PRODUCTION PAYMENT DEFERRED REVENUES In 2013 and 2012, we sold a percentage interest in certain future aggregates production for net cash proceeds of $ 226.9 million. These transactions, structured as volumetric production payments (VPPs):  relate to eight quarries in Georgia and South Carolina  provide the purchaser solely with a nonoperating percentage interest in the subject quarries’ future aggregates production  contain no minimum annual or cumulative guarantees by us for production or sales volume, nor minimum sales price  are both volume and time limited (we expect the transactions will last approximately 20 years, limited by volume rather than time) We are the exclusive sales agent for, and transmit quarterly to the purchaser the proceeds from the sale of, the purchaser’s share of aggregates production. Our consolidated total revenues exclude the revenue from the sale of the purchaser’s share of aggregates. The proceeds we received from the sale of the percentage interest were recorded as deferred revenue on the balance sheet. We recognize revenue on a unit-of-sales basis (as we sell the purchaser’s share of production) relative to the volume limitations of the transactions. Given the nature of the risks and potential rewards assumed by the buyer, the transactions do not reflect financing activities. Reconciliation of the VPP deferred revenue balances (current and noncurrent) is as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Deferred Revenue Balance at beginning of period $ 168.1 $ 176.3 $ 170.1 $ 178.0 Revenue recognized from deferred revenue ( 2.2 ) ( 2.2 ) ( 4.2 ) ( 3.9 ) Balance at end of period $ 165.9 $ 174.1 $ 165.9 $ 174.1 Based on expected sales from the specified quarries, we expect to recognize $ 7.5 million of VPP deferred revenue as income during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2023 (reflected in other current liabilities in our June 30, 2022 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet).

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	Note 5: Fair Value Measurements Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels as described below: Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2: Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data Level 3: Inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement Our assets subject to fair value measurement on a recurring basis are summarized below: Level 1 Fair Value June 30 December 31 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2021 Fair Value Recurring Rabbi Trust Mutual funds $ 26.0 $ 34.7 $ 31.2 Total $ 26.0 $ 34.7 $ 31.2 Level 2 Fair Value June 30 December 31 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2021 Fair Value Recurring Rabbi Trust Money market mutual fund $ 1.1 $ 0.6 $ 1.2 Total $ 1.1 $ 0.6 $ 1.2 We have two Rabbi Trusts for the purpose of providing a level of security for the employee nonqualified retirement and deferred compensation plans and for the directors' nonqualified deferred compensation plans. The fair values of these investments are estimated using a market approach. The Level 1 investments include mutual funds for which quoted prices in active markets are available. Level 2 investments are stated at estimated fair value based on the underlying investments in the fund (high-quality, short-term, U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments). Net gains (losses) of the Rabbi Trusts’ investments were $( 6.1 ) million and $ 3.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The portions of the net gains (losses) related to investments still held by the Rabbi Trusts at June 30, 2022 and 2021 were $( 6.3 ) million and $ 3.0 million, respectively. Interest rate swaps are measured at fair value using quoted market prices or pricing models that use prevailing market interest rates as of the measurement date. These interest rate swaps are more fully described in Note 6. The carrying values of our cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts and notes receivable, short-term debt, trade payables and accruals, and all other current liabilities approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. Additional disclosures for derivative instruments and interest-bearing debt are presented in Notes 6 and 7, respectively.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	Note 6: Derivative Instruments During the normal course of operations, we are exposed to market risks including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. From time to time, we use derivative instruments to balance the cost and risk of such exposures. We do not use derivative instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. In 2007, 2018 and 2020, we entered into interest rate locks of future debt issuances to hedge the risk of higher interest rates. These interest rate locks were designated as cash flow hedges. The gain/loss upon settlement of these cash flow hedges is deferred (recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)) and amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt. This amortization was reflected in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Location on June 30 June 30 in millions Statement 2022 2021 2022 2021 Cash Flow Hedges Interest Loss reclassified from AOCI expense $ ( 0.5 ) $ ( 0.5 ) $ ( 1.0 ) $ ( 1.0 ) For the 12-month period ending June 30, 2023, we estimate that $ 2.1 million of the $ 21.8 million net of tax loss in AOCI will be reclassified to interest expense.

DEBT

DEBT	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
DEBT [Abstract]
DEBT	Note 7: Debt Debt is detailed as follows: Effective June 30 December 31 June 30 in millions Interest Rates 2022 2021 2021 Short-term Debt Bank line of credit expires 2026 1 $ 176.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 Total short-term debt $ 176.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 Long-term Debt Bank line of credit expires 2026 1 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 Delayed draw term loan expires 2026 1,100.0 1,100.0 0.0 8.85 % notes due 2021 0.0 0.0 6.0 4.50 % notes due 2025 4.65 % 400.0 400.0 400.0 3.90 % notes due 2027 4.00 % 400.0 400.0 400.0 3.50 % notes due 2030 3.94 % 750.0 750.0 750.0 7.15 % notes due 2037 8.05 % 129.2 129.2 129.2 4.50 % notes due 2047 4.59 % 700.0 700.0 700.0 4.70 % notes due 2048 5.42 % 460.9 460.9 460.9 Other notes 0.42 % 1.8 9.5 11.3 Total long-term debt - face value $ 3,941.9 $ 3,949.6 $ 2,857.4 Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs ( 67.7 ) ( 69.6 ) ( 72.1 ) Total long-term debt - book value $ 3,874.2 $ 3,880.0 $ 2,785.3 Less current maturities 0.5 5.2 15.4 Total long-term debt - reported value $ 3,873.7 $ 3,874.8 $ 2,769.9 Estimated fair value of long-term debt $ 3,792.5 $ 4,418.5 $ 3,345.4 1 Borrowings on the bank line of credit are classified as short-term if we intend to repay within twelve months and as long-term if we have the intent and ability to extend payment beyond twelve months. Discounts and debt issuance costs are amortized using the effective interest method over the terms of the respective notes resulting in $ 2.4 million and $ 11.4 million of net interest expense for these items for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. BRIDGE FACILITY, DELAYED DRAW TERM LOAN AND LINE OF CREDIT In June 2021, concurrent with the announcement of the pending acquisition of U.S. Concrete (see Note 16 for additional information), we obtained a $ 2,200.0 million bridge facility commitment from Truist Bank. Later, in June 2021, we entered into a $ 1,600.0 million unsecured delayed draw term loan with a subset of the banks that provide our line of credit and terminated the bridge facility commitment. The delayed draw term loan was drawn in August 2021 for $ 1,600.0 million upon the acquisition of U.S. Concrete and was paid down to $ 1,100.0 million in September 2021 (amounts repaid are no longer available for borrowing). In March 2022, the delayed draw term loan was amended to extend the maturity date from August 2024 to August 2026. The delayed draw term loan contains covenants customary for an unsecured investment-grade facility and mirror those in our line of credit. As of June 30, 2022, we were in compliance with the delayed draw term loan covenants. Financing costs for the bridge facility commitment and the delayed draw term loan totaled $ 13.3 million, $ 9.4 million of which was recognized as interest expense in the second quarter of 2021. Borrowings on the delayed draw term loan bear interest, at our option, at either the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus a margin ranging from 0.750 % to 1.250 %, or Truist Bank’s base rate (generally, its prime rate) plus a margin ranging from 0.000 % to 0.250 %. The margins are determined by our credit ratings. As of June 30, 2022, the margin for SOFR borrowings was 0.875 % and the margin for base rate borrowings was 0.000 %. Our unsecured $ 1,000.0 million line of credit was amended in March 2022 to extend the maturity date from September 2025 to September 2026. Our line of credit contains covenants customary for an unsecured investment-grade facility. As of June 30, 2022, we were in compliance with the line of credit covenants. Borrowings on the line of credit bear interest, at our option, at either SOFR plus a margin ranging from 1.000 % to 1.625 %, or Truist Bank’s base rate (generally, its prime rate) plus a margin ranging from 0.000 % to 0.625 %. The margins are determined by our credit ratings. Standby letters of credit, which are issued under the line of credit and reduce availability, are charged a fee equal to the margin for SOFR borrowings plus 0.175 %. We also pay a commitment fee on the daily average unused amount of the line of credit that ranges from 0.090 % to 0.225 % determined by our credit ratings. As of June 30, 2022, the margin for SOFR borrowings was 1.125 %, the margin for base rate borrowings was 0.125 %, and the commitment fee for the unused amount was 0.100 %. As of June 30, 2022, our available borrowing capacity under the line of credit was $ 745.9 million. Utilization of the borrowing capacity was as follows:  $ 176.0 million was borrowed  $ 78.1 million was used to support standby letters of credit TERM DEBT Essentially all of our $ 3,941.9 million (face value) of term debt (which includes the $1,100.0 million delayed draw term loan) is unsecured. $ 2,840.2 million of such debt is governed by two essentially identical indentures that contain customary investment-grade type covenants. As of June 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all term debt covenants. In August 2021, we assumed $ 434.5 million (fair value) of senior notes due 2029 in connection with the acquisition of U.S. Concrete and retired these notes in September 2021. STANDBY LETTERS OF CREDIT We provide, in the normal course of business, certain third-party beneficiaries with standby letters of credit to support our obligations to pay or perform according to the requirements of an underlying agreement. Such letters of credit typically have an initial term of one year , typically renew automatically, and can only be modified or canceled with the approval of the beneficiary. Except for $ 24.8 million of risk management letters of credit that expire in July 2022, our standby letters of credit are issued by banks that participate in our $ 1,000.0 million line of credit, and reduce the borrowing capacity thereunder. Our standby letters of credit as of June 30, 2022 are summarized by purpose in the table below: in millions Standby Letters of Credit Risk management insurance $ 95.4 Reclamation/restoration requirements 7.5 Total $ 102.9

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	Note 8: Commitments and Contingencies Certain of our aggregates reserves are burdened by volumetric production payments (nonoperating interest) as described in Note 4. As the holder of the working interest, we have responsibility to bear the cost of mining and producing the reserves attributable to this nonoperating interest. As stated in Note 2, our lease liabilities totaled $ 774.9 million as of June 30, 2022. As summarized by purpose in Note 7, our standby letters of credit totaled $ 102.9 million as of June 30, 2022. As described in Note 9, our asset retirement obligations totaled $ 321.1 million as of June 30, 2022. LITIGATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS We are subject to occasional governmental proceedings and orders pertaining to occupational safety and health or to protection of the environment, such as proceedings or orders relating to noise abatement, air emissions or water discharges. As part of our continuing program of stewardship in safety, health and environmental matters, we have been able to resolve such proceedings and to comply with such orders without any material adverse effects on our business. We have received notices from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or similar state or local agencies that we are considered a potentially responsible party (PRP) at a limited number of sites under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund) or similar state and local environmental laws. Generally, we share the cost of remediation at these sites with other PRPs or alleged PRPs in accordance with negotiated or prescribed allocations. There is inherent uncertainty in determining the potential cost of remediating a given site and in determining any individual party's share in that cost. As a result, estimates can change substantially as additional information becomes available regarding the nature or extent of site contamination, remediation methods, other PRPs and their probable level of involvement, and actions by or against governmental agencies or private parties. We have reviewed the nature and extent of our involvement at each Superfund site, as well as potential obligations arising under other federal, state and local environmental laws. While ultimate resolution and financial liability is uncertain at a number of the sites, in our opinion based on information currently available, the ultimate resolution of claims and assessments related to these sites will not have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows, although amounts recorded in a given period could be material to our results of operations or cash flows for that period. Amounts accrued for environmental matters (measured on an undiscounted basis) are presented below: June 30 December 31 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2021 Accrued Environmental Remediation Costs Continuing operations $ 24.1 $ 23.2 $ 25.5 Retained from former Chemicals business 10.6 10.7 10.9 Total $ 34.7 $ 33.9 $ 36.4 We are a defendant in various lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. It is not possible to determine with precision the outcome, or the amount of liability, if any, under these lawsuits, especially where the cases involve possible jury trials with as yet undetermined jury panels. In addition to these lawsuits in which we are involved in the ordinary course of business, certain other material legal proceedings are more specifically described below: ■ Lower Passaic River Study Area (DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS and superfund site ) — The Lower Passaic River Study Area is part of the Diamond Shamrock Superfund Site in New Jersey. Vulcan and approximately 70 other companies are parties (collectively the Cooperating Parties Group, CPG) to a May 2007 Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) with the EPA to perform a Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (draft RI/FS) of the lower 17 miles of the Passaic River (River). The draft RI/FS was submitted recommending a targeted hot spot remedy; however, the EPA issued a record of decision (ROD) in March 2016 that calls for a bank-to-bank dredging remedy for the lower 8 miles of the River. The EPA estimates that the cost of implementing this proposal is $ 1.38 billion. In September 2016, the EPA entered into an Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent with Occidental Chemical Corporation (Occidental) in which Occidental agreed to undertake the remedial design for this bank-to-bank dredging remedy and to reimburse the United States for certain response costs. Efforts to investigate and remediate the River have been underway for many years and have involved hundreds of entities that have had operations on or near the River at some point during the past several decades. We formerly owned a chemicals operation near the mouth of the River, which was sold in 1974. The major risk drivers in the River have been identified to include dioxins, PCBs, DDx and mercury. We did not manufacture any of these risk drivers and have no evidence that any of these were discharged into the River by Vulcan . In August 2017, the EPA informed certain members of the CPG, including Vulcan and others, that it planned to use the services of a third-party allocator with the expectation of offering cash-out settlements to some parties in connection with the bank-to-bank remedy identified in the ROD. This voluntary allocation process established an impartial third-party expert recommendation for use by the government and the participants as the basis of possible settlements, including settlements related to future remediation actions. The final allocation recommendations, which are subject to confidentiality provisions, were submitted to the EPA for its review and consideration in late December 2020. Certain PRPs, including Vulcan, thereafter received a joint confidential settlement demand from the EPA/Department of Justice (DOJ). In early February 2022, Vulcan and certain of the other PRPs that received the joint confidential settlement demand (the Settling Defendants) reached an agreement in principle with the EPA/DOJ. The Settling Defendants and the governmental agencies intend to negotiate a consent decree. If the consent decree is approved by the court, Vulcan’s portion of the settlement would be within the immaterial loss recorded for this matter in 2015. In July 2018, Vulcan, along with more than one hundred other defendants, was sued by Occidental in United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Newark Vicinage. Occidental is seeking cost recovery and contribution under CERCLA. It is unknown at this time how the proposed settlement with the EPA/DOJ would affect the Occidental lawsuit. ■ TEXAS BRINE MATTER (DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS) — During the operation of its former Chemicals Division, Vulcan secured the right to mine salt out of an underground salt dome formation in Assumption Parish, Louisiana from 1976 - 2005. Throughout that perio d, t he Texas Brine Company (Texas Brine) was the operator contracted by Vulcan (and later Occidental Chemical Company (Occidental) ) to mine and deliver the salt. We sold our Chemicals Division in 2005 and transferred our rights and interest related to the salt and mining operations to the purchaser, a subsidiary of Occidental, and we have had no association with the leased premises or Texas Brine since that time. In August 2012, a sinkhole developed in the vicinity of the Texas Brine mining operations, and numerous lawsuits were filed in state court in Assumption Parish, Louisiana. Other lawsuits, including class action litigation, were also filed in federal court before the Eastern District of Louisiana in New Orleans. There have been numerous defendants , including Texas Brine and Occidental, to the litigation in state and federal court. Vulcan was first brought into the litigation as a third-party defendant in August 2013 b y T exas Bri ne . We have since been added as a direct and third-party defendant by other parties, including a direct claim by the state of Louisian a. Damage categories encompassed within the litigation include, but are not limited to, individual plaintiffs’ claims for property damage ; a claim by the s tate of Louisia na for response costs and civil penalties ; claims by Texas Brine for past and future response costs , l ost profits and investment costs, indemnity payments, attorneys’ fees, other litigation costs and judicial interests; c laims for physical damages to nearby oil and gas pipeline s and storage facilities (pipelines); and business interruption claims . In addition to the plaintiffs’ claims, we were also sued for contractual indemnity and comparative fault by both Texas Brine and Occidental. I t is alleged that the sinkhole was caused, in whole or in part, by our negligent or fraudulent actions or failure to act. It is also alleged that we breached the salt lease with Occidental , as well as an operating agreement and related contracts with Texas Brin e; that we were strictly liable for certain property damages in our capacity as a former lessee of the salt lease; and that we violated certain covenants and conditions in the agreement under which we sold our Chemicals Division to Occidental. We likewise made claims for contractual indemnity and on a basis of comparative fault against Texas Brine and Occidental. Vulcan and Occidental have since dismissed all of their claims against one another. Texas Brine has claims that remain pending against Vulcan and against Occidental. A joint bench trial (judge only) began in September 2017 and ended in October 2017 in the pipeline cases. The trial was limited in scope to the allocation of comparative fault or liability for causing the sinkhole, with a second trial phase addressed to contract and damages set to be held during the third quarter of 2022. In December 2017, the judge issued a ruling on the allocation of fault among the three defendants as follows: Occidental 50 %, Texas Brine 35 % (and its wholly-owned subsidiary) and Vulcan 15 %. This ruling was appealed by the parties in each of the pipeline cases. In December 2020, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit issued its Notice of Jud gm ent and Disposition in one of the pipeline cases reversing in part and amending the trial court judgment to reallocate 20 % of the fault from Occidental to Texas Brine, with the result that 30 % of the fault is now allocated to Occidental and 55 % of the fault is now allocated to Texas Brine (and its wholly-owned subsidiary) . The Court of Appeal affirmed the 15 % fault allocation to Vulcan. The Court of Appeal made various other findings, including findings related to the arbitrability of certain claims between Occidental and Texas Brine. In May 2021 and April 2022, the Court of Appeal issued judgments in the other two pipeline cases, assigning the same allocation of fault between the parties. Writs were sought from the Louisiana Supreme Court for review of all three appellate decisions. Those applications were denied, resulting in final judgments regarding fault allocations in two of the three pipeline cases. Texas Brine’s writ in the third pipeline case remains pending. We have settled claims by all plaintiffs except in two outstanding cases, and our insurers to date have funded these settlements in excess of our self-insured retention amount. The remaining cases involve Texas Brine and the State of Louisiana. This quarter we recorded an immaterial loss related to the claims brought by Texas Brine. At this time w e cannot reasonably estimate a range of liability pertaining to the claims brought by the State of Louisiana. The State’s lawsuit has been dormant awaiting final disposition of the Phase 1 (liability) proceedings, which remain pending before the Louisiana Supreme Court in one of the three pipeline cases. ■ NEW YORK WATER DISTRICT CASES (DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS) — During the operation of our former Chemicals Division, which was divested to Occidental in 2005, Vulcan manufactured a chlorinated solvent known as 1,1,1-trichloroethane. We are a defendant in 27 cases allegedly involving 1,1,1-trichloroethane. All of the cases are filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. According to the various complaints, the plaintiffs are public drinking water providers who serve customers in seven New York counties (Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, Ulster, Washington and Westchester). It is alleged that our 1,1,1-trichloroethane was stabilized with 1,4-dioxane and that various water wells of the plaintiffs are contaminated with 1,4-dioxane. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. We will vigorously defend the cases. At this time we cannot determine the likelihood or reasonably estimate a range of loss, if any, pertaining to the c ases. ■ HEWITT LANDFILL MATTER (SUPERFUND SITE) — In September 2015, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) issued a Cleanup and Abatement Orde r di recting Vulcan to assess, monitor, cleanup and abate wastes that have been discharged to soil, soil vapor, and/or groundwater at the former Hewitt Landfill in Los Angeles. Following an onsite and offsite investigation and pilot scale testing, the RWQCB approved a corrective action that includes leachate recovery, storm water capture and conveyance improvements, and a groundwater pump, treat and reinjection system. Certain on-site source control measures have been implemented, and the new treatment system is fully operational. C urrently-anticipated costs of these on-site source control activities have been fully accrued. We are also engaged in an ongoing dialogue with the EPA , Honeywell, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) regarding the potential contribution of the Hewitt Landfill to groundwater contamination in the North Hollywood Operable Unit (NHOU) of the San Fernando Valle y Superfund Site. The EPA and Vulcan entered into an AOC and Statement of Work having an effective date of September 2017 for the design of two extraction wells south of the Hewitt Landfill to protect the North Hollywood West (NHW) well field located within the NHOU . In November 2017, we submitted a Pre-Design Investigation (PDI) Work Plan to the EPA, which sets forth the activities and schedule for collection of data in support of o ur evaluation of the need for a n offsite remedy. In addition, this evaluation was expanded as part of the PDI to include the evaluation of a remedy in light of LADWP’s Rinaldi-Toluca (RT) wellfield project. PDI investigative activities were completed between the first and third quarters of 2018, and in December 2018 we submitted a Draft PDI Evaluation Report to the EPA. The PDI Evaluation Report summarizes data collection activities conducted pursuant to the Draft PDI Work Plan and provides model updates and evaluation of remediatio n alternatives for offsite areas. The EPA provided an initial set of comments on the Draft PDI Evaluation Report in May 2019 and a final set of comments in October 2020. The final set of comments included a request for Vulcan to revise and develop a final PDI Evaluation Report. The final comments further provided, if Vulcan agrees, a proposal for an alternative approach for offsite remediation (as opposed to installation of offsite extraction wells) and development of a Supplemental PDI Evaluation Report that would require the EPA to modify the remedy in the 2009 ROD as it relates to the Hewitt Landfill. In December 2020, Vulcan submitted the Final PDI Evaluation Report, which included edits to the Draft PDI Evaluation Report and responses to the EPA’s comments. Until the EPA’s review and approval of the Final PDI Evaluation Report and any Supplemental PDI Evaluation Report on remedial alternative(s) is complete and an effective remedy has been selected by the EPA or agreed upon, we cannot identify any further remedial action that may be required. Given the various stakeholders involved and the uncertainties relating to remediation alternatives, we cannot reasonably estimate a loss pertaining to Vulcan’s responsibility for future remedial action required by the EPA. In December 2019, Honeywell agreed with LADWP to build a water treatment system (often referred to as the Cooperative Containment Concept or CCC or the second interim remedy) that will provide treated groundwater in the NHOU to LADWP for public water supply purposes. Honeywell contends that some of the contamination to be remediated by the system it will build originated from the Hewitt Landfill, and that Vulcan should fund some portion of the costs that Honeywell has incurred and will incur in developing the second interim remedy. During the fourth quarter of 2021, Vulcan completed a partial settlement with Honeywell related to certain of the costs that Honeywell has incurred for an immaterial amount. Discussions are ongoing with Honeywell regarding other costs Honeywell has incurred or will incur. We are also gathering and analyzing data and developing technical information to determine the extent of possible contribution by the Hewitt Landfill to the groundwater contamination in the area. This work is also intended to assist in identification of other PRPs that may have contributed to groundwater contamination in the area. At this time, we cannot reasonably estimate a range of an additional loss to Vulcan pertaining to this contribution claim. Further, LADWP has announced plans to install new treatment capabilities at two city wellfields located near the Hewitt Landfill — the NHW wellfield and the RT wellfield. LADWP has alleged that the Hewitt Landfill is one of the primary PRPs for the contamination at the NHW wellfield and is one of many PRPs for the contamination at the RT wellfield. We are gathering and analyzing data and developing technical information to determine the extent of possible contribution by the Hewitt Landfill to the groundwater contamination in the area, consistent with the parallel request by the EPA. This work is also intended to assist in identification of other PRPs that may have contributed to groundwater contamination in the area. Vulcan is also seeking access to LADWP’s list of PRPs. At this time, we cannot reasonably estimate a range of a loss to Vulcan pertaining to this contribution claim. ■ NAFTA ARBITRATION — In September 2018, our subsidiary Legacy Vulcan, LLC (Legacy Vulcan), on its own behalf, and on behalf of our Mexican subsidiary Calizas Industriales del Carmen, S.A. de C.V. (Calica), served the United Mexican States (Mexico) a Notice of Intent to Submit a Claim to Arbitration under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Our NAFTA claim relates to the treatment of a portion of our quarrying operations in Playa del Carmen (Cancun), Mexico, arising from, among other measures, Mexico’s failure to comply with a legally binding zoning agreement and relates to other unfair, arbitrary and capricious actions by Mexico’s environmental enforcement agency. We assert that these actions are in breach of Mexico’s international obligations under NAFTA and international law. As required by Article 1118 of NAFTA, we sought to settle this dispute with Mexico through consultations. Notwithstanding our good faith efforts to resolve the dispute amicably, we were unable to do so and filed a Request for Arbitration with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in December 2018. In January 2019, ICSID registered our Request for Arbitration. A hearing on the merits took place in July 2021. While we awaited the final resolution from the tribunal, we continued to engage with government officials to pursue an amicable resolution of the dispute. On May 5, 2022, Mexican government officials unexpectedly and arbitrarily shut down Calica’s remaining operations in Mexico. On May 8, 2022, Legacy Vulcan filed an application in the NAFTA arbitration seeking provisional measures and leave to file an ancillary claim in connection with this latest shutdown (see Part I, Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Known Trends or Uncertainties). On July 11, 2022, the NAFTA arbitration tribunal granted Legacy Vulcan’s application and ordered Mexico not to take any action that might further aggravate the dispute between the parties or render the resolution of the dispute potentially more difficult. Legacy Vulcan’s ancillary claim will be addressed as part of the pending arbitration, and we expect that the NAFTA arbitration tribunal will issue a decision no earlier than 2023. At this time, there can be no assurance whether we will be successful in our NAFTA claim, and we cannot quantify the amount we may recover, if any, under this arbitration proceeding if we are successful. It is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of these and other legal proceedings in which we are involved, and a number of factors, including developments in ongoing discovery or adverse rulings, or the verdict of a particular jury, could cause actual losses to differ materially from accrued costs. No liability was recorded for claims and litigation for which a loss was determined to be only reasonably possible or for which a loss could not be reasonably estimated. Legal costs incurred in defense of lawsuits are expensed as incurred. In addition, losses on certain claims and litigation described above may be subject to limitations on a per occurrence basis by excess insurance, as described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS

ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS [Abstract]
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	Note 9: Asset Retirement Obligations Asset retirement obligations (AROs) are legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets resulting from the acquisition, construction, development and/or normal use of the underlying assets, including legal obligations for land reclamation at both owned properties and mineral leases. Recognition of a liability for an ARO is required in the period in which it is incurred at its estimated fair value. The associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the underlying asset and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset. The liability is accreted through charges to operating expenses. If the ARO is settled for other than the carrying amount of the liability, we recognize a gain or loss on settlement. ARO operating costs related to accretion of the liabilities and depreciation of the assets are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 ARO Operating Costs Accretion $ 3.6 $ 3.2 $ 7.1 $ 6.5 Depreciation 2.4 2.7 4.8 5.3 Total $ 6.0 $ 5.9 $ 11.9 $ 11.8 ARO operating costs are reported in cost of revenues. AROs are reported within other noncurrent liabilities in our accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of our AROs are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Asset Retirement Obligations Balance at beginning of period $ 319.7 $ 285.4 $ 315.2 $ 283.2 Liabilities incurred 0.0 0.0 2.3 0.9 Liabilities settled ( 2.0 ) ( 2.2 ) ( 3.3 ) ( 5.0 ) Accretion expense 3.6 3.2 7.1 6.5 Revisions, net ( 0.2 ) 0.0 ( 0.2 ) 0.8 Balance at end of period $ 321.1 $ 286.4 $ 321.1 $ 286.4 The increase in ARO liabilities from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022 primarily relate to those assumed in the acquisition of U.S. Concrete (see Note 16).

BENEFIT PLANS

BENEFIT PLANS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
BENEFIT PLANS [Abstract]
BENEFIT PLANS	Note 10: Benefit Plans PENSION PLANS We sponsor two qualified, noncontributory defined benefit pension plans, the Vulcan Materials Company Pension Plan (VMC Pension Plan) and the CMG Hourly Pension Plan (CMG Pension Plan). The VMC Pension Plan has been closed to new entrants since 2007 and benefit accruals ceased in 2005 for hourly participants and 2013 for salaried participants. The CMG Pension Plan is closed to new entrants other than through one small union and benefits continue to accrue equal to a flat dollar amount for each year of service. In addition to these qualified plans, we sponsor three unfunded, nonqualified pension plans. During October 2021, we purchased (using pension plan assets) an ir revocable group annuity contract (pension lift-out) from an insurance company to transfer approximately 10 % of the total projected benefit obligation as of the purchase date. As a result of this transaction: 1) we incurred a settlement charge of $ 12.1 million, 2) we were relieved of all responsibility for these pension obligations, and 3) the insurance company is now required to pay and administer the retirement benefits owed to 2,764 U.S. retirees and beneficiaries (representing approximately 50 % of retirees in payment status at that time), with no change to the amount, timing or form of retirement benefit payments. The following table sets forth the components of net periodic pension benefit cost: PENSION BENEFITS Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Service cost $ 1.0 $ 1.2 $ 2.0 $ 2.4 Interest cost 5.2 4.9 10.5 9.8 Expected return on plan assets ( 7.6 ) ( 11.4 ) ( 15.1 ) ( 22.8 ) Amortization of prior service cost 0.3 0.3 0.7 0.7 Amortization of actuarial loss 1.0 2.2 2.1 4.3 Net periodic pension benefit cost (credit) $ ( 0.1 ) $ ( 2.8 ) $ 0.2 $ ( 5.6 ) Pretax reclassifications from AOCI included in net periodic pension benefit cost $ 1.3 $ 2.5 $ 2.8 $ 5.0 The contributions to pension plans for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, as reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, pertain to benefit payments under nonqualified plans for both periods. POSTRETIREMENT PLANS In addition to pension benefits, we provide certain healthcare and life insurance benefits for some retired employees. In 2021, we amended our postretirement healthcare plan to increase our employer contribution rate from the previously capped level (established in 2015) to a higher level effective 2022. This will serve as a cost reduction for retirees in 2022 that will carry forward as we use this new benchmark for future employer contributions. Substantially all our salaried employees and, where applicable, certain of our hourly employees may become eligible for these benefits if they reach a qualifying age and meet certain service requirements. Generally, Company-provided healthcare benefits end when covered individuals become eligible for Medicare benefits, become eligible for other group insurance coverage or reach age 65 , whichever occurs first. The following table sets forth the components of net periodic other postretirement benefit cost: OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Service cost $ 0.5 $ 0.2 $ 1.1 $ 0.6 Interest cost 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.2 Amortization of prior service credit ( 0.1 ) ( 0.5 ) ( 0.2 ) ( 1.0 ) Amortization of actuarial gain ( 0.4 ) ( 0.3 ) ( 0.7 ) ( 0.7 ) Net periodic postretirement benefit cost (credit) $ 0.2 $ ( 0.5 ) $ 0.6 $ ( 0.9 ) Pretax reclassifications from AOCI included in net periodic postretirement benefit credit $ ( 0.5 ) $ ( 0.8 ) $ ( 0.9 ) $ ( 1.7 ) DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS In addition to our pension and postretirement plans, we sponsor five defined contribution plans including three plans related to the U.S. Concrete acquisition. Substantially all salaried and nonunion hourly employees are eligible to be covered by one of these plans. Under these plans, we match employees’ eligible contributions at established rates. Expense recognized in connection with these matching obligations totaled $ 29.6 million and $ 35.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	Note 11: other Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income comprises two subsets: net earnings and other comprehensive income (OCI). The components of OCI are presented in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, net of applicable taxes. Amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI), net of tax, are as follows: June 30 December 31 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2021 AOCI Cash flow hedges $ ( 21.8 ) $ ( 22.5 ) $ ( 23.2 ) Pension and postretirement plans ( 128.7 ) ( 130.2 ) ( 154.9 ) Total $ ( 150.5 ) $ ( 152.7 ) $ ( 178.1 ) Changes in AOCI, net of tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2022 are as follows: Pension and Cash Flow Postretirement in millions Hedges Benefit Plans Total AOCI Balances as of December 31, 2021 $ ( 22.5 ) $ ( 130.2 ) $ ( 152.7 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0.7 1.5 2.2 Net current period OCI changes 0.7 1.5 2.2 Balances as of June 30, 2022 $ ( 21.8 ) $ ( 128.7 ) $ ( 150.5 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI to earnings are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Amortization of Cash Flow Hedge Losses Interest expense $ 0.5 $ 0.5 $ 1.0 $ 1.0 Benefit from income taxes ( 0.1 ) ( 0.1 ) ( 0.3 ) ( 0.3 ) Total $ 0.4 $ 0.4 $ 0.7 $ 0.7 Amortization of Pension and Postretirement Plan Actuarial Loss and Prior Service Cost Other nonoperating expense $ 1.0 $ 1.7 $ 2.0 $ 3.3 Benefit from income taxes ( 0.3 ) ( 0.5 ) ( 0.5 ) ( 0.8 ) Total $ 0.7 $ 1.2 $ 1.5 $ 2.5 Total reclassifications from AOCI to earnings $ 1.1 $ 1.6 $ 2.2 $ 3.2

EQUITY

EQUITY	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
EQUITY [Abstract]
EQUITY	Note 12: Equity Our capital stock consists solely of common stock, par value $ 1.00 per share, of which 480,000,000 shares may be issued. Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share. We may also issue 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, but no shares have been issued. The terms and provisions of such shares will be determined by our Board of Directors upon any issuance of preferred shares in accordance with our Certificate of Incorporation. There were no shares held in treasury as of June 30, 2022, December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2021. Our common stock purchases (all of which were open market purchases) and subsequent retirements for the year-to-date periods ended are as follows: June 30 December 31 June 30 in millions, except average cost 2022 2021 2021 Shares Purchased and Retired Number 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total purchase price $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 Average cost per share $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 As of June 30, 2022, 8,064,851 shares may b e p urchased under the current authorizatio n o f our Board of Directo rs. Changes in total equity are summarized below: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions, except per share data 2022 2021 2022 2021 Total Shareholders' Equity Balance at beginning of period $ 6,575.3 $ 6,136.2 $ 6,545.0 $ 6,027.3 Net earnings attributable to Vulcan 187.3 195.3 279.1 356.0 Common stock issued Share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes ( 0.1 ) ( 0.7 ) ( 17.1 ) ( 12.9 ) Share-based compensation expense 10.7 9.8 18.2 17.7 Cash dividends on common stock ($ 0.40 /$ 0.37 /$ 0.80 /$ 0.74 per share, respectively) ( 53.2 ) ( 49.1 ) ( 106.3 ) ( 98.2 ) Other comprehensive income 1.1 1.6 2.2 3.2 Balance at end of period $ 6,721.1 $ 6,293.1 $ 6,721.1 $ 6,293.1 Noncontrolling Interest Balance at beginning of period $ 23.0 $ 0.0 $ 22.7 $ 0.0 Earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 0.1 0.0 0.4 0.0 Balance at end of period $ 23.1 $ 0.0 $ 23.1 $ 0.0 Total Equity Balance at end of period $ 6,744.2 $ 6,293.1 $ 6,744.2 $ 6,293.1

SEGMENT REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]
SEGMENT REPORTING	Note 13: Segment Reporting We have four operating (and reportable) segments organized around our principal product lines: Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete and Calcium. The vast majority of our activities are domestic. We sell a relatively small amount of construction aggregates outside the United States. Our Asphalt and Concrete segments are primarily supplied with their aggregates requirements from our Aggregates segment. These intersegment sales are made at local market prices for the particular grade and quality of product used in the production of asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete and are excluded from total revenues. Management reviews earnings from the product line reporting segments principally at the gross profit level. segment financial disclosure Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Total Revenues Aggregates 1 $ 1,401.8 $ 1,125.4 $ 2,523.0 $ 2,020.3 Asphalt 2 274.8 212.6 442.0 359.7 Concrete 422.3 96.2 782.8 177.6 Calcium 1.4 1.9 3.3 4.0 Segment sales $ 2,100.3 $ 1,436.1 $ 3,751.1 $ 2,561.6 Aggregates intersegment sales ( 146.0 ) ( 75.1 ) ( 256.1 ) ( 132.2 ) Total revenues $ 1,954.3 $ 1,361.0 $ 3,495.0 $ 2,429.4 Gross Profit Aggregates $ 402.4 $ 373.8 $ 645.2 $ 597.5 Asphalt 13.6 13.5 10.7 10.5 Concrete 30.0 10.3 58.2 18.1 Calcium 0.2 0.8 0.8 1.5 Total $ 446.2 $ 398.4 $ 714.9 $ 627.6 Depreciation, Depletion, Accretion and Amortization (DDA&A) Aggregates $ 107.3 $ 84.3 $ 210.9 $ 165.1 Asphalt 8.5 9.1 17.1 18.2 Concrete 20.7 4.0 41.8 8.0 Calcium 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1 Other 6.4 5.7 14.1 12.1 Total $ 143.0 $ 103.1 $ 284.0 $ 203.5 Identifiable Assets 3, 4 Aggregates $ 11,345.3 $ 9,492.9 Asphalt 631.6 579.2 Concrete 1,762.7 314.2 Calcium 4.1 3.5 Total identifiable assets $ 13,743.7 $ 10,389.8 General corporate assets 314.1 212.8 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 123.7 968.4 Total assets $ 14,181.5 $ 11,571.0 1 Includes product sales (crushed stone, sand and gravel, sand, and other aggregates), as well as freight & delivery costs that we pass along to our customers, and service revenues (see Note 4) related to aggregates. 2 Includes product sales, as well as service revenues (see Note 4) from our asphalt construction paving business. 3 Certain temporarily idled assets are included within a segment's Identifiable Assets but the associated DDA&A is shown within Other in the DDA&A section above as the related DDA&A is excluded from segment gross profit. 4 The increases in Aggregates, Concrete and General corporate Identifiable Assets are largely attributable to the August 2021 U.S. Concrete acquisition (see Note 16).

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMAT

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION	Note 14: Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental information referable to our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows is summarized below: Six Months Ended June 30 in thousands 2022 2021 Cash Payments Interest (exclusive of amount capitalized) $ 72.6 $ 65.2 Income taxes 112.2 87.4 Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Accrued liabilities for purchases of property, plant & equipment $ 38.4 $ 27.0 Recognition of new and revised asset retirement obligations 1 2.1 1.7 Recognition of new and revised lease obligations for 1 Operating leases 23.4 67.6 Finance leases 2.8 3.3 Amounts referable to business acquisitions Other liabilities assumed 15.1 0.0 Consideration payable to seller 45.4 0.0 1 Excludes amounts acquired in business acquisitions .

GOODWILL

GOODWILL	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
GOODWILL [Abstract]
GOODWILL	Note 15: Goodwill Goodwill is recognized when the consideration paid for a business exceeds the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is allocated to reporting units for purposes of testing goodwill for impairment. There were no charges for goodwill impairment in the six month periods ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. Accumulated goodwill impairment losses amount to $ 252.7 million (year 2008) in our former Cement segment. We have four reportable segments organized around our principal product lines: Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete and Calcium. Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment from December 31, 2021 to June 30, 2022 are shown below: in millions Aggregates Asphalt Concrete Calcium Total Goodwill Totals at December 31, 2021 $ 3,316.6 $ 91.6 $ 288.5 $ 0.0 $ 3,696.7 Goodwill of acquired businesses 1 1.3 0.0 44.4 0.0 45.7 Totals at June 30, 2022 $ 3,317.9 $ 91.6 $ 332.9 $ 0.0 $ 3,742.4 1 See Note 16 for acquisitions . We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis or more frequently if events or circumstances change in a manner that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. A decrease in the estimated fair value of one or more of our reporting units could result in the recognition of a material, noncash write-down of goodwill.

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES [Abstract]
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES	Note 16: Acquisitions and Divestitures BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS 2022 BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS — Through the six months ended June 30, 2022 , we purchased the following operations for total consideration of $ 233.5 million:  Texas — five aggregates facilities (includes three production stage properties, one development stage property and one sales yard)  Virginia — four ready-mixed concrete facilities and two idle ready-mixed concrete sites The 2022 acquisitions listed above are reported in our consolidated financial statements as of their respective acquisition dates. None of these acquisitions were material to our result s of operations or financial position either individually or collectively. The fair value of consideration transferred for these 2022 acquisitions and the preliminary amounts (pending final appraisals of intangible assets and property, plant & equipment and related deferred taxes) of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are summarized below: June 30 in millions 2022 Fair Value of Purchase Consideration Cash $ 188.1 Payable to seller 45.4 Total fair value of purchase consideration $ 233.5 Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 4.5 Inventories 4.8 Property, plant & equipment 187.0 Intangible assets Contractual rights in place 41.3 Liabilities assumed ( 4.1 ) Net identifiable assets acquired $ 233.5 Goodwill $ 0.0 A s a result o f the 2022 acquisitions, we recognized $ 41.3 million o f amortizable intangible assets and no goodwill . The amortizable intangible assets will be amortized against earnings over a weighted-average 16 years and $ 41.3 million will be deductible for income tax purposes over 15 years. 2021 BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS — On August 26, 2021 , we purchased the following operations in connection with the acquisition of U.S. Concrete, Inc. for total consideration of $ 1,634.5 million, net of cash acquired:  British Columbia, Canada — aggregates and aggregates blue-water transportation operations  California — aggregates distribution terminals and concrete operations  New Jersey — aggregates and concrete operations  New York — aggregates and concrete operations  Oklahoma — aggregates and concrete operations  Pennsylvania — concrete operations  Texas — aggregates and concrete operations  U.S. Virgin Islands — aggregates and concrete operations  Washington, D.C. — concrete operations The unaudited pro forma financial information in the table below summarizes the results of operations for Vulcan and U.S. Concrete as if they were combined as of January 1, 2020. T he pro forma financial information does not reflect any cost savings, operating efficiencies or synergies as a result of this combination. Consistent with the assumed acquisition date of January 1, 2020, the pro forma information excludes t ransactions between Vulcan and U.S. Concrete . The following pro forma information also includes 1) charges directly attributable to the acquisition, 2) cost of sales related to the sale of acquired inventory marked up to fair value, 3) depreciation, depletion, amortization & accretion expense related to the mark up to fair value of acquired assets and 4) interest expense and debt retirement costs reflecting the new debt structure : Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2021 2021 Supplemental Pro Forma Results Total revenues $ 1,677.8 $ 3,023.3 Net earnings attributable to Vulcan $ 168.6 $ 317.9 The unaudited pro forma results above may not be indicative of the results that would have been obtained had this acquisition occurred at the beginning of 2020, nor does it intend to be a projection of future results. The fair value of consideration transferred for the U.S. Concrete acquisition and the preliminary amounts (pending final inspection of p roperty, plant & equipment and related deferred taxes ) of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are summarized below: June 30 in millions 2022 Fair Value of Purchase Consideration Cash 1 $ 1,634.5 Total fair value of purchase consideration $ 1,634.5 Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 237.3 Inventories 80.6 Other current assets 8.8 Property, plant & equipment 1,086.2 Operating lease right-of-use assets 217.6 Intangible assets Contractual rights in place 622.6 Other intangibles 60.3 Other noncurrent assets 5.3 Deferred income taxes, net ( 245.4 ) Debt assumed ( 443.7 ) Other liabilities assumed ( 543.1 ) Noncontrolling interest ( 22.3 ) Net identifiable assets acquired $ 1,064.2 Goodwill $ 570.3 1 Includes $ 1,268.5 million paid to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of U.S. Concrete common stock and $ 384.4 million of U.S. Concrete obligations paid on the acquisition date, less $ 18.4 million of cash acquired . Additionally, during 2021, we purchased concrete operations in California for total consideration of $ 4.9 million. A s a collective result o f the 2021 acquisitions, we recognized $ 685.5 million o f amortizable intangible assets and $ 570.3 million of goodwill (including an increase of $ 45.7 million from December 31, 2021) . The amortizable intangible assets will be amortized against earnings over a weighted-average period in excess of 15 years. The $ 570.3 million of goodwill recognized represents deferred tax liabilities generated from carrying over the seller’s tax basis in the assets acquired and synergies expected to be realized from acquiring an established business with assets that have been assembled over a long period of time — the collection of those assets combined with our assets can earn a higher rate of return than either individually. Of the total goodwill recognized, $ 108.5 million will be deductible for income tax purposes. DIVESTITURES AND PENDING DIVESTITURES We had no significant divestitures through the six months ended June 30, 2022 . In 2021, we sold:  First quarter — a reclaimed quarry in Southern California resulting in a pretax gain of $ 114.7 million (net of a $ 12.9 million contingency and other directly related obligations) No material assets met the criteria for held for sale at June 30, 2022, December 31, 2021 or June 30, 2021.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS [Abstract]
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	Note 17: New Accounting Standards ACCOUNTING STANDARDS RECENTLY ADOPTED None ACCOUNTING STANDARDS PENDING ADOPTION NONE

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
NATURE OF OPERATIONS	NATURE OF OPERATIONS Vulcan Materials Company (the “Company,” “Vulcan,” “we,” “our”), a New Jersey corporation, is the nation’s largest supplier of construction aggregates (primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel), a major producer of asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete, and a supplier of construction paving services. We operate primarily in the United States and our principal product — aggregates — is used in virtually all types of public and private construction projects and in the production of asphalt mix and ready-mixed concrete. We serve markets in twenty-two states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington D.C., the Bahamas and the local markets surrounding our operations in British Columbia, Canada and Quintana Roo, Mexico (see Note 8, NAFTA Arbitration). Our primary focus is serving metropolitan markets in the United States that are expected to experience the most significant growth in population, households and employment. These three demographic factors are significant drivers of demand for aggregates. While aggregates is our focus and primary business, we produce and sell asphalt mix and/or ready-mixed concrete in our Alabama, Arizona, California, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington D.C. and the Bahamas markets.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION	BASIS OF PRESENTATION Our accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in compliance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and thus do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for complete financial statements. We prepared the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements on the same basis as our annual financial statements, except for the adoption of new accounting standards, if any, as described in Note 17. Our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2021 was derived from the audited financial statement, but it does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. In the opinion of our management, the statements reflect all adjustments, including those of a normal recurring nature, necessary to present fairly the results of the reported interim periods. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Operating results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2022, particularly in light of the uncertainty over the economic and operational impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Construction activity continues to be impacted by capacity constraints (including supply chain bottlenecks, labor shortages and transportation availability) and cost inflation. Additionally, period-over-period comparisons are significantly impacted by our August 2021 acquisition of U.S. Concrete (see Note 16). Our condensed consolidated financial statements reflect estimates and assumptions made by management that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. The most significant estimates and assumptions included in the preparation of these financial statements are related to goodwill and long-lived asset impairments, business combinations and purchase price allocation, pension and other postretirement benefits, environmental compliance, claims and litigation including self-insurance, and income taxes. Events that relate to conditions arising after June 30, 2022, will be reflected in management’s estimates for future periods.
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST	NONCONTROLLING INTEREST In connection with our August 2021 U.S. Concrete acquisition, we obtained an 88 % controlling interest in the Orca Sand and Gravel Limited Partnership (Orca) . Orca was formed to develop the Orca quarry in British Columbia, Canada. The remaining 12 % noncontrolling interest is held by the Namgis First Nation (Namgis). This noncontrolling interest consists of the Namgis’ share of the fair value equity in the partnership offset by capital contributions loaned to the Namgis by us. Our consolidated financial statements recognize the full fair value of all of the subsidiary’s assets and liabilities offset by the noncontrolling interest in total equity.
RESTRICTED CASH	RESTRICTED CASH Restricted cash primarily consists of cash proceeds from the sale of property held in escrow for the acquisition of replacement property under like-kind exchange agreements. The escrow accounts are administered by an intermediary. Cash restricted pursuant to like-kind exchange agreements remains restricted for a maximum of 180 days from the date of the property sale pending the acquisition of replacement property. Restricted cash may also include cash reserved by other contractual agreements (such as asset purchase agreements) for a specified purpose and therefore is not available for use for other purposes. Restricted cash is included with cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS In 2005, we sold substantially all the assets of our Chemicals business to Basic Chemicals, a subsidiary of Occidental Chemical Corporation. The financial results of the Chemicals business are classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for all periods presented. Results from discontinued operations are as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Discontinued Operations Pretax loss $ ( 17.6 ) $ ( 1.9 ) $ ( 20.0 ) $ ( 3.4 ) Income tax benefit 4.5 0.4 5.1 1.0 Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax $ ( 13.1 ) $ ( 1.5 ) $ ( 14.9 ) $ ( 2.4 ) Our discontinued operations include charges/credits related to general and product liability costs, including legal defense costs, and environmental remediation costs associated with our former Chemicals busines s (including certain matters as discussed in Note 8). There were no revenues from discontinued operations for the periods presented.
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)	EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) Earnings per share are computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic EPS) or weighted-average common shares outstanding assuming dilution (diluted EPS), as set forth below: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 133.0 132.8 133.0 132.8 Dilutive effect of Stock-Only Stock Appreciation Rights 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.3 Other stock compensation awards 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution 133.5 133.5 133.6 133.5 All dilutive common stock equivalents are reflected in our earnings per share calculations. In periods of loss, shares that otherwise would have been included in our diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding computation would be excluded. Antidilutive common stock equivalents are not included in our earnings per share calculations. The number of antidilutive common stock equivalents for which the exercise price exceeds the weighted-average market price is as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Antidilutive common stock equivalents 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_3

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Results from Discontinued Operations	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Discontinued Operations Pretax loss $ ( 17.6 ) $ ( 1.9 ) $ ( 20.0 ) $ ( 3.4 ) Income tax benefit 4.5 0.4 5.1 1.0 Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax $ ( 13.1 ) $ ( 1.5 ) $ ( 14.9 ) $ ( 2.4 )
Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Weighted-average common shares outstanding 133.0 132.8 133.0 132.8 Dilutive effect of Stock-Only Stock Appreciation Rights 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.3 Other stock compensation awards 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution 133.5 133.5 133.6 133.5
Antidilutive Common Stock Equivalents	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Antidilutive common stock equivalents 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1

LEASES (Tables)

LEASES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
LEASES [Abstract]
Schedule of Lease Assets and Liabilities, Weighted-Average Lease Term and Discount Rate	June 30 December 31 June 30 dollars in millions Classification on the Balance Sheet 2022 2021 2021 Assets Operating lease ROU assets $ 780.0 $ 771.1 $ 530.8 Accumulated amortization ( 87.4 ) ( 79.7 ) ( 66.0 ) Operating leases, net Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 692.6 691.4 464.8 Finance lease assets 117.0 129.2 11.1 Accumulated depreciation ( 9.9 ) ( 8.8 ) ( 3.0 ) Finance leases, net Property, plant & equipment, net 107.1 120.4 8.1 Total lease assets $ 799.7 $ 811.8 $ 472.9 Liabilities Current Operating Other current liabilities $ 50.8 $ 49.2 $ 36.7 Finance Other current liabilities 30.1 35.4 2.8 Noncurrent Operating Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 645.1 642.5 443.1 Finance Other noncurrent liabilities 48.9 60.5 5.3 Total lease liabilities $ 774.9 $ 787.6 $ 487.9 Lease Term and Discount Rate Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Operating leases 20.3 21.0 9.1 Finance leases 3.2 3.3 3.8 Weighted-average discount rate Operating leases 3.7 % 3.8 % 3.3 % Finance leases 1.4 % 1.3 % 1.3 %
Components of Lease Expense	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Lease Cost Finance lease cost Depreciation of right-of-use assets $ 4.3 $ 0.7 $ 8.7 $ 1.3 Interest on lease liabilities 0.4 0.0 0.7 0.1 Operating lease cost 20.9 15.5 43.9 30.8 Short-term lease cost 1 10.2 5.3 20.5 10.4 Variable lease cost 2.4 2.8 4.2 5.5 Sublease income ( 0.8 ) ( 0.8 ) ( 1.6 ) ( 1.6 ) Total lease cost $ 37.4 $ 23.5 $ 76.4 $ 46.5 1 Our short-term lease cost includes the cost of leases with an initial term of one year or less (including those with terms of one month or less).

REVENUES (Tables)

REVENUES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
REVENUES [Abstract]
Revenues by Geographic Market	Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 in millions Aggregates Asphalt Concrete Calcium Total Total Revenues by Geographic Market 1 East $ 370.0 $ 49.3 $ 74.5 $ 0.0 $ 493.8 Gulf Coast 740.5 66.2 18.9 1.4 827.0 West 184.6 159.3 15.4 0.0 359.3 U.S. Concrete 106.7 0.0 313.5 0.0 420.2 Segment sales $ 1,401.8 $ 274.8 $ 422.3 $ 1.4 $ 2,100.3 Intersegment sales ( 146.0 ) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ( 146.0 ) Total revenues $ 1,255.8 $ 274.8 $ 422.3 $ 1.4 $ 1,954.3 Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 in millions Aggregates Asphalt Concrete Calcium Total Total Revenues by Geographic Market 1 East $ 354.4 $ 42.8 $ 66.3 $ 0.0 $ 463.5 Gulf Coast 607.5 46.1 18.6 1.9 674.1 West 163.5 123.7 11.3 0.0 298.5 Segment sales $ 1,125.4 $ 212.6 $ 96.2 $ 1.9 $ 1,436.1 Intersegment sales ( 75.1 ) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ( 75.1 ) Total revenues $ 1,050.3 $ 212.6 $ 96.2 $ 1.9 $ 1,361.0 Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 in millions Aggregates Asphalt Concrete Calcium Total Total Revenues by Geographic Market 1 East $ 625.5 $ 70.6 $ 132.6 $ 0.0 $ 828.7 Gulf Coast 1,369.9 102.7 37.5 3.3 1,513.4 West 336.7 268.7 29.6 0.0 635.0 U.S. Concrete 190.9 0.0 583.1 0.0 774.0 Segment sales $ 2,523.0 $ 442.0 $ 782.8 $ 3.3 $ 3,751.1 Intersegment sales ( 256.1 ) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ( 256.1 ) Total revenues $ 2,266.9 $ 442.0 $ 782.8 $ 3.3 $ 3,495.0 Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 in millions Aggregates Asphalt Concrete Calcium Total Total Revenues by Geographic Market 1 East $ 597.8 $ 60.2 $ 121.4 $ 0.0 $ 779.4 Gulf Coast 1,126.4 87.5 36.0 4.0 1,253.9 West 296.1 212.0 20.2 0.0 528.3 Segment sales $ 2,020.3 $ 359.7 $ 177.6 $ 4.0 $ 2,561.6 Intersegment sales ( 132.2 ) 0.0 0.0 0.0 ( 132.2 ) Total revenues $ 1,888.1 $ 359.7 $ 177.6 $ 4.0 $ 2,429.4 1 The geographic markets are defined by states/countries as follows: East market — Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Marylan d, N orth Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virgini a and Washington D.C. Gulf Coast market — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Quintana Roo (Mexico), South Carolina and Texas West market — Arizon a, C alifornia and New Mexico U.S. Concrete — British Columbia (Canada), California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington D.C.
Freight & Delivery Revenues	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Freight & Delivery Revenues Total revenues $ 1,954.3 $ 1,361.0 $ 3,495.0 $ 2,429.4 Freight & delivery revenues 1 ( 256.5 ) ( 195.0 ) ( 465.6 ) ( 358.5 ) Total revenues excluding freight & delivery $ 1,697.8 $ 1,166.0 $ 3,029.4 $ 2,070.9 1 Includes freight & delivery to remote distribution sites .
Reconciliation of Deferred Revenue Balances	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Deferred Revenue Balance at beginning of period $ 168.1 $ 176.3 $ 170.1 $ 178.0 Revenue recognized from deferred revenue ( 2.2 ) ( 2.2 ) ( 4.2 ) ( 3.9 ) Balance at end of period $ 165.9 $ 174.1 $ 165.9 $ 174.1

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurement on Recurring Basis	Level 1 Fair Value June 30 December 31 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2021 Fair Value Recurring Rabbi Trust Mutual funds $ 26.0 $ 34.7 $ 31.2 Total $ 26.0 $ 34.7 $ 31.2 Level 2 Fair Value June 30 December 31 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2021 Fair Value Recurring Rabbi Trust Money market mutual fund $ 1.1 $ 0.6 $ 1.2 Total $ 1.1 $ 0.6 $ 1.2

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS [Abstract]
Effects of Changes in Fair Values of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Location on June 30 June 30 in millions Statement 2022 2021 2022 2021 Cash Flow Hedges Interest Loss reclassified from AOCI expense $ ( 0.5 ) $ ( 0.5 ) $ ( 1.0 ) $ ( 1.0 )

DEBT (Tables)

DEBT (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
DEBT [Abstract]
Debt	Effective June 30 December 31 June 30 in millions Interest Rates 2022 2021 2021 Short-term Debt Bank line of credit expires 2026 1 $ 176.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 Total short-term debt $ 176.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 Long-term Debt Bank line of credit expires 2026 1 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 Delayed draw term loan expires 2026 1,100.0 1,100.0 0.0 8.85 % notes due 2021 0.0 0.0 6.0 4.50 % notes due 2025 4.65 % 400.0 400.0 400.0 3.90 % notes due 2027 4.00 % 400.0 400.0 400.0 3.50 % notes due 2030 3.94 % 750.0 750.0 750.0 7.15 % notes due 2037 8.05 % 129.2 129.2 129.2 4.50 % notes due 2047 4.59 % 700.0 700.0 700.0 4.70 % notes due 2048 5.42 % 460.9 460.9 460.9 Other notes 0.42 % 1.8 9.5 11.3 Total long-term debt - face value $ 3,941.9 $ 3,949.6 $ 2,857.4 Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs ( 67.7 ) ( 69.6 ) ( 72.1 ) Total long-term debt - book value $ 3,874.2 $ 3,880.0 $ 2,785.3 Less current maturities 0.5 5.2 15.4 Total long-term debt - reported value $ 3,873.7 $ 3,874.8 $ 2,769.9 Estimated fair value of long-term debt $ 3,792.5 $ 4,418.5 $ 3,345.4 1 Borrowings on the bank line of credit are classified as short-term if we intend to repay within twelve months and as long-term if we have the intent and ability to extend payment beyond twelve months.
Standby Letters of Credit	in millions Standby Letters of Credit Risk management insurance $ 95.4 Reclamation/restoration requirements 7.5 Total $ 102.9

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
Accrued Environmental Remediation Costs	June 30 December 31 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2021 Accrued Environmental Remediation Costs Continuing operations $ 24.1 $ 23.2 $ 25.5 Retained from former Chemicals business 10.6 10.7 10.9 Total $ 34.7 $ 33.9 $ 36.4

ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (T

ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS [Abstract]
Asset Retirement Obligations Operating Costs	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 ARO Operating Costs Accretion $ 3.6 $ 3.2 $ 7.1 $ 6.5 Depreciation 2.4 2.7 4.8 5.3 Total $ 6.0 $ 5.9 $ 11.9 $ 11.8
Reconciliations of Asset Retirement Obligations	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Asset Retirement Obligations Balance at beginning of period $ 319.7 $ 285.4 $ 315.2 $ 283.2 Liabilities incurred 0.0 0.0 2.3 0.9 Liabilities settled ( 2.0 ) ( 2.2 ) ( 3.3 ) ( 5.0 ) Accretion expense 3.6 3.2 7.1 6.5 Revisions, net ( 0.2 ) 0.0 ( 0.2 ) 0.8 Balance at end of period $ 321.1 $ 286.4 $ 321.1 $ 286.4

BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)

BENEFIT PLANS (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	PENSION BENEFITS Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Service cost $ 1.0 $ 1.2 $ 2.0 $ 2.4 Interest cost 5.2 4.9 10.5 9.8 Expected return on plan assets ( 7.6 ) ( 11.4 ) ( 15.1 ) ( 22.8 ) Amortization of prior service cost 0.3 0.3 0.7 0.7 Amortization of actuarial loss 1.0 2.2 2.1 4.3 Net periodic pension benefit cost (credit) $ ( 0.1 ) $ ( 2.8 ) $ 0.2 $ ( 5.6 ) Pretax reclassifications from AOCI included in net periodic pension benefit cost $ 1.3 $ 2.5 $ 2.8 $ 5.0
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Service cost $ 0.5 $ 0.2 $ 1.1 $ 0.6 Interest cost 0.2 0.1 0.4 0.2 Amortization of prior service credit ( 0.1 ) ( 0.5 ) ( 0.2 ) ( 1.0 ) Amortization of actuarial gain ( 0.4 ) ( 0.3 ) ( 0.7 ) ( 0.7 ) Net periodic postretirement benefit cost (credit) $ 0.2 $ ( 0.5 ) $ 0.6 $ ( 0.9 ) Pretax reclassifications from AOCI included in net periodic postretirement benefit credit $ ( 0.5 ) $ ( 0.8 ) $ ( 0.9 ) $ ( 1.7 )

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Tab

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	June 30 December 31 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2021 AOCI Cash flow hedges $ ( 21.8 ) $ ( 22.5 ) $ ( 23.2 ) Pension and postretirement plans ( 128.7 ) ( 130.2 ) ( 154.9 ) Total $ ( 150.5 ) $ ( 152.7 ) $ ( 178.1 )
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	Pension and Cash Flow Postretirement in millions Hedges Benefit Plans Total AOCI Balances as of December 31, 2021 $ ( 22.5 ) $ ( 130.2 ) $ ( 152.7 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI 0.7 1.5 2.2 Net current period OCI changes 0.7 1.5 2.2 Balances as of June 30, 2022 $ ( 21.8 ) $ ( 128.7 ) $ ( 150.5 )
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to Earnings	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Amortization of Cash Flow Hedge Losses Interest expense $ 0.5 $ 0.5 $ 1.0 $ 1.0 Benefit from income taxes ( 0.1 ) ( 0.1 ) ( 0.3 ) ( 0.3 ) Total $ 0.4 $ 0.4 $ 0.7 $ 0.7 Amortization of Pension and Postretirement Plan Actuarial Loss and Prior Service Cost Other nonoperating expense $ 1.0 $ 1.7 $ 2.0 $ 3.3 Benefit from income taxes ( 0.3 ) ( 0.5 ) ( 0.5 ) ( 0.8 ) Total $ 0.7 $ 1.2 $ 1.5 $ 2.5 Total reclassifications from AOCI to earnings $ 1.1 $ 1.6 $ 2.2 $ 3.2

EQUITY (Tables)

EQUITY (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
EQUITY [Abstract]
Shares Purchased and Retired	June 30 December 31 June 30 in millions, except average cost 2022 2021 2021 Shares Purchased and Retired Number 0.0 0.0 0.0 Total purchase price $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0.0 Average cost per share $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Changes in Total Equity	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions, except per share data 2022 2021 2022 2021 Total Shareholders' Equity Balance at beginning of period $ 6,575.3 $ 6,136.2 $ 6,545.0 $ 6,027.3 Net earnings attributable to Vulcan 187.3 195.3 279.1 356.0 Common stock issued Share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes ( 0.1 ) ( 0.7 ) ( 17.1 ) ( 12.9 ) Share-based compensation expense 10.7 9.8 18.2 17.7 Cash dividends on common stock ($ 0.40 /$ 0.37 /$ 0.80 /$ 0.74 per share, respectively) ( 53.2 ) ( 49.1 ) ( 106.3 ) ( 98.2 ) Other comprehensive income 1.1 1.6 2.2 3.2 Balance at end of period $ 6,721.1 $ 6,293.1 $ 6,721.1 $ 6,293.1 Noncontrolling Interest Balance at beginning of period $ 23.0 $ 0.0 $ 22.7 $ 0.0 Earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest 0.1 0.0 0.4 0.0 Balance at end of period $ 23.1 $ 0.0 $ 23.1 $ 0.0 Total Equity Balance at end of period $ 6,744.2 $ 6,293.1 $ 6,744.2 $ 6,293.1

SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)

SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]
Segment Financial Disclosure	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2022 2021 2022 2021 Total Revenues Aggregates 1 $ 1,401.8 $ 1,125.4 $ 2,523.0 $ 2,020.3 Asphalt 2 274.8 212.6 442.0 359.7 Concrete 422.3 96.2 782.8 177.6 Calcium 1.4 1.9 3.3 4.0 Segment sales $ 2,100.3 $ 1,436.1 $ 3,751.1 $ 2,561.6 Aggregates intersegment sales ( 146.0 ) ( 75.1 ) ( 256.1 ) ( 132.2 ) Total revenues $ 1,954.3 $ 1,361.0 $ 3,495.0 $ 2,429.4 Gross Profit Aggregates $ 402.4 $ 373.8 $ 645.2 $ 597.5 Asphalt 13.6 13.5 10.7 10.5 Concrete 30.0 10.3 58.2 18.1 Calcium 0.2 0.8 0.8 1.5 Total $ 446.2 $ 398.4 $ 714.9 $ 627.6 Depreciation, Depletion, Accretion and Amortization (DDA&A) Aggregates $ 107.3 $ 84.3 $ 210.9 $ 165.1 Asphalt 8.5 9.1 17.1 18.2 Concrete 20.7 4.0 41.8 8.0 Calcium 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1 Other 6.4 5.7 14.1 12.1 Total $ 143.0 $ 103.1 $ 284.0 $ 203.5 Identifiable Assets 3, 4 Aggregates $ 11,345.3 $ 9,492.9 Asphalt 631.6 579.2 Concrete 1,762.7 314.2 Calcium 4.1 3.5 Total identifiable assets $ 13,743.7 $ 10,389.8 General corporate assets 314.1 212.8 Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 123.7 968.4 Total assets $ 14,181.5 $ 11,571.0 1 Includes product sales (crushed stone, sand and gravel, sand, and other aggregates), as well as freight & delivery costs that we pass along to our customers, and service revenues (see Note 4) related to aggregates. 2 Includes product sales, as well as service revenues (see Note 4) from our asphalt construction paving business. 3 Certain temporarily idled assets are included within a segment's Identifiable Assets but the associated DDA&A is shown within Other in the DDA&A section above as the related DDA&A is excluded from segment gross profit. 4 The increases in Aggregates, Concrete and General corporate Identifiable Assets are largely attributable to the August 2021 U.S. Concrete acquisition (see Note 16).

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORM_2

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Abstract]
Supplemental Information Referable to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	Six Months Ended June 30 in thousands 2022 2021 Cash Payments Interest (exclusive of amount capitalized) $ 72.6 $ 65.2 Income taxes 112.2 87.4 Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Accrued liabilities for purchases of property, plant & equipment $ 38.4 $ 27.0 Recognition of new and revised asset retirement obligations 1 2.1 1.7 Recognition of new and revised lease obligations for 1 Operating leases 23.4 67.6 Finance leases 2.8 3.3 Amounts referable to business acquisitions Other liabilities assumed 15.1 0.0 Consideration payable to seller 45.4 0.0 1 Excludes amounts acquired in business acquisitions .

GOODWILL (Tables)

GOODWILL (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
GOODWILL [Abstract]
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reportable Segment	in millions Aggregates Asphalt Concrete Calcium Total Goodwill Totals at December 31, 2021 $ 3,316.6 $ 91.6 $ 288.5 $ 0.0 $ 3,696.7 Goodwill of acquired businesses 1 1.3 0.0 44.4 0.0 45.7 Totals at June 30, 2022 $ 3,317.9 $ 91.6 $ 332.9 $ 0.0 $ 3,742.4 1 See Note 16 for acquisitions .

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES (

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022
Significant Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items]
Supplemental Pro Forma Results	Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30 June 30 in millions 2021 2021 Supplemental Pro Forma Results Total revenues $ 1,677.8 $ 3,023.3 Net earnings attributable to Vulcan $ 168.6 $ 317.9
U.S. Concrete, Inc. [Member]
Significant Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions	June 30 in millions 2022 Fair Value of Purchase Consideration Cash 1 $ 1,634.5 Total fair value of purchase consideration $ 1,634.5 Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 237.3 Inventories 80.6 Other current assets 8.8 Property, plant & equipment 1,086.2 Operating lease right-of-use assets 217.6 Intangible assets Contractual rights in place 622.6 Other intangibles 60.3 Other noncurrent assets 5.3 Deferred income taxes, net ( 245.4 ) Debt assumed ( 443.7 ) Other liabilities assumed ( 543.1 ) Noncontrolling interest ( 22.3 ) Net identifiable assets acquired $ 1,064.2 Goodwill $ 570.3 1 Includes $ 1,268.5 million paid to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of U.S. Concrete common stock and $ 384.4 million of U.S. Concrete obligations paid on the acquisition date, less $ 18.4 million of cash acquired .
Acquisitions 2022 [Member]
Significant Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions	June 30 in millions 2022 Fair Value of Purchase Consideration Cash $ 188.1 Payable to seller 45.4 Total fair value of purchase consideration $ 233.5 Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Accounts and notes receivable, net $ 4.5 Inventories 4.8 Property, plant & equipment 187.0 Intangible assets Contractual rights in place 41.3 Liabilities assumed ( 4.1 ) Net identifiable assets acquired $ 233.5 Goodwill $ 0.0

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_4

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) state	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) state factor	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
State of incorporation			NJ
Number of states | state	22		22
Number of demographic factors | factor			3
Revenues from discontinued operations | $	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Namgis [Member] | Orca [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners	12%		12%
Polaris [Member] | Orca [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Ownership percentage by parent	88%		88%

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_5

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Results from Discontinued Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Pretax loss	$ (17.6)	$ (1.9)	$ (20)	$ (3.4)
Income tax benefit	4.5	0.4	5.1	1
Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax	$ (13.1)	$ (1.5)	$ (14.9)	$ (2.4)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_6

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Weighted-Average Common Shares Outstanding Assuming Dilution) (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	133	132.8	133	132.8
Dilutive effect of Stock-Only Stock Appreciation Rights	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.3
Dilutive effect of Other stock compensation awards	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution	133.5	133.5	133.6	133.5

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_7

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Antidilutive Common Stock Equivalents) (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Antidilutive common stock equivalents	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1

LEASES (Narrative) (Details)

LEASES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
LEASES [Abstract]
Cash paid for operating leases	$ 40.8	$ 28.7
Total cash paid for finance leases	$ 19.4	$ 1.3

LEASES (Schedule of Lease Asset

LEASES (Schedule of Lease Assets and Liabilities, Weighted-Average Lease Term and Discount Rate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
LEASES [Abstract]
Operating lease ROU assets	$ 780	$ 771.1	$ 530.8
Accumulated amortization	(87.4)	(79.7)	(66)
Operating leases, net	692.6	691.4	464.8
Finance lease assets	117	129.2	11.1
Accumulated amortization	(9.9)	(8.8)	(3)
Finance leases, net	107.1	120.4	8.1
Total lease assets	799.7	811.8	472.9
Current operating lease liabilities	$ 50.8	49.2	36.7
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other Liabilities Current
Current finance lease liabilities	$ 30.1	35.4	2.8
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other Liabilities Current
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities	$ 645.1	642.5	443.1
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Noncurrent operating lease liabilities
Noncurrent finance lease liabilities	$ 48.9	60.5	5.3
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other Liabilities Noncurrent
Total lease liabilities	$ 774.9	$ 787.6	$ 487.9
Weighted-average remaining lease term, Operating leases	20 years 3 months 18 days	21 years	9 years 1 month 6 days
Weighted-average remaining lease term, Finance leases	3 years 2 months 12 days	3 years 3 months 18 days	3 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted-average discount rate, Operating leases	3.70%	3.80%	3.30%
Weighted-average discount rate, Finance leases	1.40%	1.30%	1.30%

LEASES (Components of Lease Exp

LEASES (Components of Lease Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
LEASES [Abstract]
Depreciation of right-of-use assets		$ 4.3	$ 0.7	$ 8.7	$ 1.3
Interest on lease liabilities		0.4	0	0.7	0.1
Operating lease cost		20.9	15.5	43.9	30.8
Short-term lease cost	[1]	10.2	5.3	20.5	10.4
Variable lease cost		2.4	2.8	4.2	5.5
Sublease income		(0.8)	(0.8)	(1.6)	(1.6)
Total lease cost		$ 37.4	$ 23.5	$ 76.4	$ 46.5
[1] Our short-term lease cost includes the cost of leases with an initial term of one year or less (including those with terms of one month or less).

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Detai

INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income tax expense	$ 63.7	$ 57.3		$ 82.4	$ 118
Income tax benefit recognition threshold more likely than not				50%
Alabama [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards, valuation allowance	$ 42.9			$ 42.9
Increase in valuation allowance			$ 13.7
Alabama [Member] | State [Member] | Earliest Tax Year [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration year				2023
Alabama [Member] | State [Member] | Latest Tax Year [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration year				2029
Alabama [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
State net operating loss carryforwards						$ 61.6

REVENUES (Narrative) (Details)

REVENUES (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		24 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) item	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Revenues	[1]	$ 1,954.3	$ 1,361	$ 3,495	$ 2,429.4
Number of quarries | item				8
Proceeds from sale of future production						$ 226.9
Term of the VPPs				20 years
Estimated deferred revenue to be recognized in the next 12 months		$ 165.9	$ 174.1	$ 165.9	$ 174.1			$ 168.1	$ 170.1	$ 176.3	$ 178
Service [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Percent of total revenues		3.50%	4.50%	3.10%	4.20%
Revenues		$ 67.9	$ 60.8	$ 106.9	$ 102
Minimum [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Coverage of warranty provisions				9 months
Maximum [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Coverage of warranty provisions				1 year
Maximum [Member] | Construction Paving [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Costs for paving contracts expense, expected amortization period				1 year
Forecast [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Estimated deferred revenue to be recognized in the next 12 months							$ 7.5
Aggregates [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Revenues	[1]	$ 1,255.8	$ 1,050.3	$ 2,266.9	$ 1,888.1
Aggregates [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Percent of shipments used for publicly funded construction				45%
Aggregates [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]
Percent of shipments used for publicly funded construction				55%
[1] 1 The geographic markets are defined by states/countries as follows: East market — Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Marylan d, N orth Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virgini a and Washington D.C. Gulf Coast market — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Quintana Roo (Mexico), South Carolina and Texas West market — Arizon a, C alifornia and New Mexico U.S. Concrete — British Columbia (Canada), California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington D.C.

REVENUES (Revenues by Geographi

REVENUES (Revenues by Geographic Market) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	$ 1,954.3	$ 1,361	$ 3,495	$ 2,429.4
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	2,100.3	1,436.1	3,751.1	2,561.6
Intersegment Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	(146)	(75.1)	(256.1)	(132.2)
U.S. Concrete, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	420.2		774
East [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	493.8	463.5	828.7	779.4
Gulf Coast [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	827	674.1	1,513.4	1,253.9
West [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	359.3	298.5	635	528.3
Aggregates [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	1,255.8	1,050.3	2,266.9	1,888.1
Aggregates [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1],[2]	1,401.8	1,125.4	2,523	2,020.3
Aggregates [Member] | Intersegment Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	(146)	(75.1)	(256.1)	(132.2)
Aggregates [Member] | U.S. Concrete, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	106.7		190.9
Aggregates [Member] | East [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	370	354.4	625.5	597.8
Aggregates [Member] | Gulf Coast [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	740.5	607.5	1,369.9	1,126.4
Aggregates [Member] | West [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	184.6	163.5	336.7	296.1
Asphalt [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	274.8	212.6	442	359.7
Asphalt [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1],[3]	274.8	212.6	442	359.7
Asphalt [Member] | Intersegment Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	0	0	0	0
Asphalt [Member] | U.S. Concrete, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	0		0
Asphalt [Member] | East [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	49.3	42.8	70.6	60.2
Asphalt [Member] | Gulf Coast [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	66.2	46.1	102.7	87.5
Asphalt [Member] | West [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	159.3	123.7	268.7	212
Concrete [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	422.3	96.2	782.8	177.6
Concrete [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	422.3	96.2	782.8	177.6
Concrete [Member] | Intersegment Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	0	0	0	0
Concrete [Member] | U.S. Concrete, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	313.5		583.1
Concrete [Member] | East [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	74.5	66.3	132.6	121.4
Concrete [Member] | Gulf Coast [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	18.9	18.6	37.5	36
Concrete [Member] | West [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	15.4	11.3	29.6	20.2
Calcium [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	1.4	1.9	3.3	4
Calcium [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	1.4	1.9	3.3	4
Calcium [Member] | Intersegment Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	0	0	0	0
Calcium [Member] | U.S. Concrete, Inc. [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	0		0
Calcium [Member] | East [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	0	0	0	0
Calcium [Member] | Gulf Coast [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	1.4	1.9	3.3	4
Calcium [Member] | West [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
[1] 1 The geographic markets are defined by states/countries as follows: East market — Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Marylan d, N orth Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virgini a and Washington D.C. Gulf Coast market — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Quintana Roo (Mexico), South Carolina and Texas West market — Arizon a, C alifornia and New Mexico U.S. Concrete — British Columbia (Canada), California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington D.C. Includes product sales (crushed stone, sand and gravel, sand, and other aggregates), as well as freight & delivery costs that we pass along to our customers, and service revenues (see Note 4) related to aggregates. Includes product sales, as well as service revenues (see Note 4) from our asphalt construction paving business.

REVENUES (Freight & Delivery Re

REVENUES (Freight & Delivery Revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	$ 1,954.3	$ 1,361	$ 3,495	$ 2,429.4
Freight & Delivery Revenues [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	[2]	(256.5)	(195)	(465.6)	(358.5)
Total Revenues Excluding Freight & Delivery [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues		$ 1,697.8	$ 1,166	$ 3,029.4	$ 2,070.9
[1] 1 The geographic markets are defined by states/countries as follows: East market — Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Marylan d, N orth Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virgini a and Washington D.C. Gulf Coast market — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Quintana Roo (Mexico), South Carolina and Texas West market — Arizon a, C alifornia and New Mexico U.S. Concrete — British Columbia (Canada), California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington D.C. Includes freight & delivery to remote distribution sites

REVENUES (Reconciliation of Def

REVENUES (Reconciliation of Deferred Revenue Balances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
REVENUES [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 168.1	$ 176.3	$ 170.1	$ 178
Revenue recognized from deferred revenue	(2.2)	(2.2)	(4.2)	(3.9)
Balance at end of period	$ 165.9	$ 174.1	$ 165.9	$ 174.1

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Narrat

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) item	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Number of Rabbi Trusts established | item	2
Net gains (losses) of the Rabbi Trust investments	$ (6.1)	$ 3.4
Unrealized net gains (losses) of the Rabbi Trusts' investments	$ (6.3)	$ 3

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Fair V

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Fair Value Measurement on Recurring Basis) (Details) - Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total	$ 26	$ 34.7	$ 31.2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total	26	34.7	31.2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total	1.1	0.6	1.2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Mutual Fund [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total	$ 1.1	$ 0.6	$ 1.2

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Narrati

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate hedges	$ (21.8)	$ (22.5)	$ (23.2)
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Estimated amount of pretax loss in AOCI reclassified to earnings for the next 12-month period	$ (2.1)

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Effects

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Effects of Changes in Fair Values of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Loss reclassified from AOCI (effective portion)	$ (0.5)	$ (0.5)	$ (1)	$ (1)

DEBT (Narrative) (Details)

DEBT (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) item	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Discounts and debt issuance costs			$ 2.4	$ 11.4
Total long-term debt - face value		$ 2,857.4	3,941.9	2,857.4	$ 3,949.6
Financing costs		72.1	67.7	72.1	69.6
Short-term debt		0	176	0	0
Delayed Draw Term Loan Expires 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowings			$ 1,100
Proceeds from line of credit	$ 1,600
Delayed Draw Term Loan Expires 2026 [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin on borrowing rate			0%
Delayed Draw Term Loan Expires 2026 [Member] | SOFR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin on borrowing rate			0.875%
Letters Of Credit, Expire July 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Self Insurance Reserve			$ 24.8
Supported By Line Of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding standby letters of credit			$ 78.1
Investment-Grade Type Covenants Governed [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of indentures with customary investment-grade type covenants | item			2
Bridge Facility And Delayed Draw Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Discounts and debt issuance costs		9.4
Financing costs					13.3
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 1,000
Commitment fee			0.10%
Available borrowing capacity			$ 745.9
Short-term debt			$ 176
Line of Credit [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin on borrowing rate			0.125%
Line of Credit [Member] | SOFR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin on borrowing rate			1.125%
Line of Credit [Member] | Unsecured Line Of Credit, Maturity Of September 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 1,000
Bridge Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face value		2,200		2,200
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Outstanding standby letters of credit			$ 102.9
Period of standby letters of credit			1 year
Self Insurance Reserve			$ 95.4
Standby Letters of Credit [Member] | SOFR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin on borrowing rate			0.175%
Maximum [Member] | Delayed Draw Term Loan Expires 2026 [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin on borrowing rate			0.25%
Maximum [Member] | Delayed Draw Term Loan Expires 2026 [Member] | SOFR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin on borrowing rate			1.25%
Maximum [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee			0.225%
Maximum [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin on borrowing rate			0.625%
Maximum [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | SOFR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin on borrowing rate			1.625%
Minimum [Member] | Delayed Draw Term Loan Expires 2026 [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin on borrowing rate			0%
Minimum [Member] | Delayed Draw Term Loan Expires 2026 [Member] | SOFR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin on borrowing rate			0.75%
Minimum [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee			0.09%
Minimum [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin on borrowing rate			0%
Minimum [Member] | Line of Credit [Member] | SOFR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin on borrowing rate			1%
Term Loan Due [Member] | Delayed Draw Term Loan Expires 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value		0	$ 1,100	0	$ 1,100
Maturity year			2026
Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value			$ 3,941.9
Notes [Member] | Delayed Draw Term Loan Expires 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 1,600		$ 1,600
Notes [Member] | Investment-Grade Type Covenants Governed [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value			$ 2,840.2
U.S. Concrete, Inc. [Member] | Senior Notes Due 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt assumed in acquisition	$ 434.5

DEBT (Debt) (Details)

DEBT (Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total short-term debt		$ 176	$ 0	$ 0
Total long-term debt - face value		3,941.9	3,949.6	2,857.4
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs		(67.7)	(69.6)	(72.1)
Total long-term debt - book value		3,874.2	3,880	2,785.3
Less current maturities		0.5	5.2	15.4
Total long-term debt - reported value		3,873.7	3,874.8	2,769.9
Estimated fair value of long-term debt		3,792.5	4,418.5	3,345.4
Line of Credit [Member] | Bank Line Of Credit Due 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total short-term debt	[1]	$ 176	0	0
Maturity year	[1]	2026
Line of Credit [Member] | Bank Line Of Credit Due 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value	[1]	$ 0	0	0
Maturity year	[1]	2026
Term Loan Due [Member] | Delayed Draw Term Loan Expires 2026 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value		$ 1,100	1,100	0
Maturity year		2026
Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value		$ 3,941.9
Notes [Member] | 8.85% notes due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value		$ 0	0	6
Interest rate		8.85%
Maturity year		2021
Notes [Member] | 4.50% notes due 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value		$ 400	400	400
Interest rate		4.50%
Maturity year		2025
Effective interest rate		4.65%
Notes [Member] | 3.90% notes due 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value		$ 400	400	400
Interest rate		3.90%
Maturity year		2027
Effective interest rate		4%
Notes [Member] | 3.50% notes due 2030 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value		$ 750	750	750
Interest rate		3.50%
Maturity year		2030
Effective interest rate		3.94%
Notes [Member] | 7.15% notes due 2037 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value		$ 129.2	129.2	129.2
Interest rate		7.15%
Maturity year		2037
Effective interest rate		8.05%
Notes [Member] | 4.50% notes due 2047 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value		$ 700	700	700
Interest rate		4.50%
Maturity year		2047
Effective interest rate		4.59%
Notes [Member] | 4.70% notes due 2048 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value		$ 460.9	460.9	460.9
Interest rate		4.70%
Maturity year		2048
Effective interest rate		5.42%
Other Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt - face value		$ 1.8	$ 9.5	$ 11.3
Effective interest rate		0.42%
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total short-term debt		$ 176
[1] Borrowings on the bank line of credit are classified as short-term if we intend to repay within twelve months and as long-term if we have the intent and ability to extend payment beyond twelve months.

DEBT (Standby Letters of Credit

DEBT (Standby Letters of Credit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Reclamation/restoration requirements	$ 321.1	$ 319.7	$ 315.2	$ 286.4	$ 285.4	$ 283.2
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Risk management insurance	95.4
Reclamation/restoration requirements	7.5
Total	$ 102.9

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_2

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended					3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017 item	Mar. 31, 2016 mi	May 31, 2007 entity mi	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) item	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) item defendant	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Asset retirement obligations	$ 283,200					$ 315,200	$ 321,100	$ 319,700	$ 286,400	$ 285,400
Number of groundwater extraction wells | item			2
Contingency loss							0
Lease liabilities						$ 787,600	$ 774,900		$ 487,900
Vulcan Material [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Judge ruled allocation of fault among defendants, percentage	15%	15%
Texas Brine [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of defendants | defendant							3
New York Water District Cases [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of cases | item							27
Cooperating Parties Group [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of other companies to perform a Remedial Investigation/ Feasibility Study related to the Lower Passaic River Clean-Up lawsuit | entity					70
Number of miles of the River used in the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study | mi					17
Number of miles for bank-to-bank dredging remedy | mi				8
Texas Brine and Occidental Chemical Co [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Judge ruled allocation of fault among defendants, percentage	20%
Occidental Chemical Co [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Judge ruled allocation of fault among defendants, percentage	30%	50%
Texas Brine [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Judge ruled allocation of fault among defendants, percentage	55%	35%
Number of cases | item							2
LADWP [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of planned new treatment capabilities | item						2
Maximum [Member] | EPA [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated implementation costs							$ 1,380,000
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding standby letters of credit							$ 102,900

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_3

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Accrued Environmental Remediation Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued Environmental Remediation Costs	$ 34.7	$ 33.9	$ 36.4
Continuing Operations [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued Environmental Remediation Costs	24.1	23.2	25.5
Retained From Former Chemicals Business [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued Environmental Remediation Costs	$ 10.6	$ 10.7	$ 10.9

ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (A

ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (Asset Retirement Obligations Operating Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS [Abstract]
Accretion	$ 3.6	$ 3.2	$ 7.1	$ 6.5
Depreciation	2.4	2.7	4.8	5.3
Total	$ 6	$ 5.9	$ 11.9	$ 11.8

ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (R

ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS (Reconciliations of Asset Retirement Obligations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 319.7	$ 285.4	$ 315.2	$ 283.2
Liabilities incurred	0	0	2.3	0.9
Liabilities settled	(2)	(2.2)	(3.3)	(5)
Accretion expense	3.6	3.2	7.1	6.5
Revisions, net	(0.2)	0	(0.2)	0.8
Balance at end of period	$ 321.1	$ 286.4	$ 321.1	$ 286.4

BENEFIT PLANS (Narrative) (Deta

BENEFIT PLANS (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2021 USD ($) item	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) entity item	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of funded, noncontributory defined benefit pension plans | entity		2
Number of unfunded, nonqualified pension plans | entity		3
Number of defined contribution plans		5
Percent of outstanding defined benefit pension obligation transferred	10%
Number of U.S. retirees and beneficiaries which insurance company is required to pay	2,764
Percent of retirees currently in payment status transferred to insurance company	50%
Normal retirement age		65 years
Expense recognized related to defined contribution plans | $		$ 29.6	$ 35
Annuity Contract [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Settlement charge | $	$ 12.1
U.S. Concrete, Inc. [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of defined contribution plans		3

BENEFIT PLANS (Components of Ne

BENEFIT PLANS (Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost - Pension Benefits) (Details) - Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Service cost	$ 1	$ 1.2	$ 2	$ 2.4
Interest cost	5.2	4.9	10.5	9.8
Expected return on plan assets	(7.6)	(11.4)	(15.1)	(22.8)
Amortization of prior service cost	0.3	0.3	0.7	0.7
Amortization of actuarial loss	1	2.2	2.1	4.3
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	(0.1)	(2.8)	0.2	(5.6)
Pretax reclassification from AOCI included in net periodic pension benefit cost	$ 1.3	$ 2.5	$ 2.8	$ 5

BENEFIT PLANS (Components of _2

BENEFIT PLANS (Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost- Other Postretirement Benefits) (Details) - Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Service cost	$ 0.5	$ 0.2	$ 1.1	$ 0.6
Interest cost	0.2	0.1	0.4	0.2
Amortization of prior service credit	(0.1)	(0.5)	(0.2)	(1)
Amortization of actuarial gain	(0.4)	(0.3)	(0.7)	(0.7)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)	0.2	(0.5)	0.6	(0.9)
Pretax reclassifications from AOCI included in net periodic postretirement benefit credit	$ (0.5)	$ (0.8)	$ (0.9)	$ (1.7)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Acc

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
Cash flow hedges	$ (21.8)	$ (22.5)	$ (23.2)
Pension and postretirement plans	(128.7)	(130.2)	(154.9)
Total	$ (150.5)	$ (152.7)	$ (178.1)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Cha

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI, Beginning balance			$ (152.7)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			2.2
Net current period OCI changes	$ 1.1	$ 1.6	2.2	$ 3.2
AOCI, Ending balance	(150.5)	$ (178.1)	(150.5)	$ (178.1)
Amortization Of Cash Flow Hedge Losses [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI, Beginning balance			(22.5)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			0.7
Net current period OCI changes			0.7
AOCI, Ending balance	(21.8)		(21.8)
Amortization Of Pension And Postretirement Plan Actuarial Loss And Prior Service Cost [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI, Beginning balance			(130.2)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI			1.5
Net current period OCI changes			1.5
AOCI, Ending balance	$ (128.7)		$ (128.7)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Amo

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income to Earnings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ (38.7)	$ (41.7)	$ (74.7)	$ (74.8)
Other nonoperating expense	(4.7)	8.3	(3)	14.2
Benefit from income taxes	63.7	57.3	82.4	118
Total	187.3	195.3	279.1	356
Reclassification From AOCI [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total	1.1	1.6	2.2	3.2
Amortization Of Cash Flow Hedge Losses [Member] | Reclassification From AOCI [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense	0.5	0.5	1	1
Benefit from income taxes	(0.1)	(0.1)	(0.3)	(0.3)
Total	0.4	0.4	0.7	0.7
Amortization Of Pension And Postretirement Plan Actuarial Loss And Prior Service Cost [Member] | Reclassification From AOCI [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other nonoperating expense	1	1.7	2	3.3
Benefit from income taxes	(0.3)	(0.5)	(0.5)	(0.8)
Total	$ 0.7	$ 1.2	$ 1.5	$ 2.5

EQUITY (Narrative) (Details)

EQUITY (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 item $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2021 $ / shares shares	Jun. 30, 2021 $ / shares shares
EQUITY [Abstract]
Common stock, par value | $ / shares	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	480,000,000	480,000,000	480,000,000
Number of votes per common stock | item	1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000
Preferred stock issued	0
Number of shares held in treasury	0	0	0
Shares remaining under the current authorization repurchase program	8,064,851

EQUITY (Shares Purchased and Re

EQUITY (Shares Purchased and Retired) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
EQUITY [Abstract]
Shares Purchased and Retired, Number	0	0	0
Shares Purchased and Retired, Total purchase price	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Shares Purchased and Retired, Average cost per share	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

EQUITY (Changes in Total Equity

EQUITY (Changes in Total Equity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
EQUITY [Abstract]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 6,575.3	$ 6,136.2	$ 6,545	$ 6,027.3
Net earnings attributable to Vulcan	187.3	195.3	279.1	356
Share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for taxes	(0.1)	(0.7)	(17.1)	(12.9)
Share-based compensation expense	10.7	9.8	18.2	17.7
Cash dividends on common stock ($0.40/$0.37/$0.80/$0.74 per share, respectively)	(53.2)	(49.1)	(106.3)	(98.2)
Other comprehensive income	1.1	1.6	2.2	3.2
Balance at end of period	6,721.1	6,293.1	6,721.1	6,293.1
Noncontrolling Interest, Balance at beginning of period	23	0	22.7	0
Earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.1	0	0.4	0
Noncontrolling Interest, Balance at end of period	23.1	0	23.1	0
Balance at end of period	$ 6,744.2	$ 6,293.1	$ 6,744.2	$ 6,293.1	$ 6,567.7
Cash dividend on common stock, per share	$ 0.40	$ 0.37	$ 0.80	$ 0.74

SEGMENT REPORTING (Narrative) (

SEGMENT REPORTING (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 segment
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	4
Number of reportable segments	4

SEGMENT REPORTING (Segment Fina

SEGMENT REPORTING (Segment Financial Disclosure) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	$ 1,954.3	$ 1,361	$ 3,495	$ 2,429.4
Gross profit		446.2	398.4	714.9	627.6
Depreciation, Depletion, Accretion & Amortization (DDA&A)		143	103.1	284	203.5
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash		123.7	968.4	123.7	968.4	$ 241.5	$ 1,198
Total assets		14,181.5	11,571	14,181.5	11,571	$ 13,682.6
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	2,100.3	1,436.1	3,751.1	2,561.6
Total assets	[2],[3]	13,743.7	10,389.8	13,743.7	10,389.8
Intersegment Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	(146)	(75.1)	(256.1)	(132.2)
Aggregates [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	1,255.8	1,050.3	2,266.9	1,888.1
Aggregates [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1],[4]	1,401.8	1,125.4	2,523	2,020.3
Gross profit		402.4	373.8	645.2	597.5
Depreciation, Depletion, Accretion & Amortization (DDA&A)		107.3	84.3	210.9	165.1
Total assets	[2],[3]	11,345.3	9,492.9	11,345.3	9,492.9
Aggregates [Member] | Intersegment Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	(146)	(75.1)	(256.1)	(132.2)
Asphalt [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	274.8	212.6	442	359.7
Asphalt [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1],[5]	274.8	212.6	442	359.7
Gross profit		13.6	13.5	10.7	10.5
Depreciation, Depletion, Accretion & Amortization (DDA&A)		8.5	9.1	17.1	18.2
Total assets	[2],[3]	631.6	579.2	631.6	579.2
Asphalt [Member] | Intersegment Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	0	0	0	0
Concrete [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	422.3	96.2	782.8	177.6
Concrete [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	422.3	96.2	782.8	177.6
Gross profit		30	10.3	58.2	18.1
Depreciation, Depletion, Accretion & Amortization (DDA&A)		20.7	4	41.8	8
Total assets	[2],[3]	1,762.7	314.2	1,762.7	314.2
Concrete [Member] | Intersegment Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	0	0	0	0
Calcium [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	1.4	1.9	3.3	4
Calcium [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	1.4	1.9	3.3	4
Gross profit		0.2	0.8	0.8	1.5
Depreciation, Depletion, Accretion & Amortization (DDA&A)		0.1	0	0.1	0.1
Total assets	[2],[3]	4.1	3.5	4.1	3.5
Calcium [Member] | Intersegment Sales [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenues	[1]	0	0	0	0
Other Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation, Depletion, Accretion & Amortization (DDA&A)		6.4	5.7	14.1	12.1
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets		$ 314.1	$ 212.8	$ 314.1	$ 212.8
[1] 1 The geographic markets are defined by states/countries as follows: East market — Arkansas, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Marylan d, N orth Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virgini a and Washington D.C. Gulf Coast market — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Quintana Roo (Mexico), South Carolina and Texas West market — Arizon a, C alifornia and New Mexico U.S. Concrete — British Columbia (Canada), California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington D.C. Certain temporarily idled assets are included within a segment's Identifiable Assets but the associated DDA&A is shown within Other in the DDA&A section above as the related DDA&A is excluded from segment gross profit. The increases in Aggregates, Concrete and General corporate Identifiable Assets are largely attributable to the August 2021 U.S. Concrete acquisition (see Note 16). Includes product sales (crushed stone, sand and gravel, sand, and other aggregates), as well as freight & delivery costs that we pass along to our customers, and service revenues (see Note 4) related to aggregates. Includes product sales, as well as service revenues (see Note 4) from our asphalt construction paving business.

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORM_3

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Supplemental Information Referable to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION [Abstract]
Interest (exclusive of amount capitalized)		$ 72.6	$ 65.2
Income taxes		112.2	87.4
Accrued liabilities for purchases of property, plant & equipment		38.4	27
Recognition of new and revised asset retirement obligations	[1]	2.1	1.7
Recognition of new and revised lease obligations for: Operating leases	[1]	23.4	67.6
Recognition of new and revised lease obligations for: Finance leases	[1]	2.8	3.3
Amounts referable to business acquisitions, Other liabilities assumed		15.1	0
Amounts referable to business acquisitions, Consideration payable to seller		$ 45.4	$ 0
[1] Excludes amounts acquired in business acquisitions

GOODWILL (Narrative) (Details)

GOODWILL (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) segment	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill impairment charges	$ 0	$ 0
Number of reportable segments | segment	4
Former Cement [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, accumulated impairment losses	$ 252,700

GOODWILL (Changes in Carrying A

GOODWILL (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reportable Segment) (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning balance	$ 3,696.7
Goodwill of acquired businesses	45.7	[1]
Goodwill, Ending balance	3,742.4
Aggregates [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning balance	3,316.6
Goodwill of acquired businesses	1.3	[1]
Goodwill, Ending balance	3,317.9
Asphalt [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning balance	91.6
Goodwill of acquired businesses		[1]
Goodwill, Ending balance	91.6
Concrete [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning balance	288.5
Goodwill of acquired businesses	44.4	[1]
Goodwill, Ending balance	332.9
Calcium [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning balance
Goodwill of acquired businesses		[1]
Goodwill, Ending balance
[1] See Note 16 for acquisitions

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES_2

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES (Narrative) (Details)			3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Aug. 26, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) item	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Goodwill	[1]					$ 45,700,000
Gain on sale of property, plant & equipment and businesses			$ 2,000,000	$ 200,000		4,600,000	$ 117,400,000
Amount of assets divested			0			0
Assets held for sale			0	$ 0		0	$ 0	$ 0
Acquisitions 2022 [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Total consideration						233,500,000
Amortizable intangible assets recognized						$ 41,300,000
Estimated weighted-average amortization period of intangible assets						16 years
Intangible assets amortization period, tax purposes						15 years
Goodwill						$ 0
Intangible assets, deductible for income tax purposes			$ 41,300,000			41,300,000
Acquisitions 2021 [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets recognized								685,500,000
Goodwill								570,300,000
Goodwill, deductible for income tax purposes								108,500,000
U.S. Concrete, Inc. [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Total consideration		$ 1,634,500,000				1,634,500,000
Goodwill						570,300,000
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill						45,700,000
California [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Consideration transferred, net of assets divested					$ 12,900,000
Gain on sale of property, plant & equipment and businesses					$ 114,700,000
California [Member] | Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Total consideration								$ 4,900,000
Aggregates [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Goodwill	[1]					$ 1,300,000
Aggregates [Member] | Texas [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of facilities acquired | item						5
Aggregates [Member] | Texas [Member] | Production Stage Properties [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of facilities acquired | item						3
Aggregates [Member] | Texas [Member] | Development Stage Property [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of facilities acquired | item						1
Aggregates [Member] | Texas [Member] | Aggregate Sales Yard [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of facilities acquired | item						1
Ready-Mixed Concrete Facilities [Member] | Virginia [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of facilities acquired | item						4
Idle Ready-Mixed Concrete Sites [Member] | Virginia [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Number of facilities acquired | item						2
Amortizable Intangible Asset Straight-Line Method [Member] | Acquisitions 2021 [Member]
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Estimated weighted-average amortization period of intangible assets						15 years
[1] See Note 16 for acquisitions

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES_3

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES (Schedule of Business Acquisitions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions			6 Months Ended
		Aug. 26, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Significant Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest			$ (23.1)	$ 0	$ (23)	$ (22.7)	$ 0	$ 0
Goodwill	[1]		45.7
Cash			188.1	$ 0
Acquisitions 2022 [Member]
Significant Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items]
Cash			188.1
Payable to seller			45.4
Total fair value of purchase consideration			233.5
Accounts and notes receivable, net			4.5
Inventories			4.8
Property, plant & equipment			187
Liabilities assumed			(4.1)
Net identifiable assets acquired			233.5
Goodwill			0
Acquisitions 2022 [Member] | Contractual Rights In Place [Member]
Significant Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items]
Intangible assets			41.3
U.S. Concrete, Inc. [Member]
Significant Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items]
Cash	[2]		1,634.5
Total fair value of purchase consideration		$ 1,634.5	1,634.5
Accounts and notes receivable, net			237.3
Inventories			80.6
Other current assets			8.8
Property, plant & equipment			1,086.2
Operating lease right-of-use assets			217.6
Other noncurrent assets			5.3
Deferred income taxes, net			(245.4)
Debt assumed			(443.7)
Other liabilities assumed			(543.1)
Noncontrolling interest			(22.3)
Net identifiable assets acquired			1,064.2
Goodwill			570.3
Cash		1,268.5
Obligations paid on acquisition date		384.4
Cash acquired		$ 18.4
U.S. Concrete, Inc. [Member] | Contractual Rights In Place [Member]
Significant Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items]
Intangible assets			622.6
U.S. Concrete, Inc. [Member] | Other Intangibles [Member]
Significant Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items]
Intangible assets			$ 60.3
[1] See Note 16 for acquisitions Includes $ 1,268.5 million paid to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of U.S. Concrete common stock and $ 384.4 million of U.S. Concrete obligations paid on the acquisition date, less $ 18.4 million of cash acquired

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES_4

ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES (Supplemental Pro Forma Results) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021
Significant Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items]
Supplemental Pro Forma Results, Total revenues	$ 1,677.8	$ 3,023.3
Vulcan [Member]
Significant Acquisitions And Disposals [Line Items]
Supplemental Pro Forma Results, Net earnings attributable to Vulcan	$ 168.6	$ 317.9