A brief review of the construction aggregates market
Stone, Sand & Gravel Review
By: Jason Christopher Willett
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Abstract
The U.S. Geological Survey defines the construction aggregates industry as those companies that mine and process crushed stone and/or construction sand and gravel. Aggregates have been used from the earliest times of our civilization for a variety of purposes - construction being the major use. As construction aggregates, crushed stone and construction sand and gravel are the basic raw materials used to build the foundation for modern society. The widespread use of construction aggregates is the result of their general availability throughout the country and around the world along with their relatively low cost. Although construction aggregates have a low unit value, their widespread use makes them major contributors to, and indicators of, the economic well-being of the nation.
Suggested Citation
Willett, J., 2012, A brief review of the construction aggregates market: Stone, Sand & Gravel Review, v. 2012, no. May/June, p. 25-27.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A brief review of the construction aggregates market |
| Series title | Stone, Sand & Gravel Review |
| Volume | 2012 |
| Issue | May/June |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Nation Stone, Sand & Gravel Association |
| Publisher location | www.nssga.org |
| Contributing office(s) | National Minerals Information Center |
| Description | 3 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Stone, Sand & Gravel Review |
| First page | 25 |
| Last page | 27 |