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                                                                     EXHIBIT 23


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
33-46506 of Dycom Industries, Inc. on Form S-8 and Registration No. 333-72931 of
Dycom Industries, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated August 24, 2001
appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Dycom Industries, Inc. for the
year ended July 28, 2001.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
West Palm Beach, Florida

October 5, 2001