Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of Vulcan Materials Company on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 4, 2000, appearing in and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Vulcan Materials Company for the year ended December 31, 1999 and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
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Birmingham, Alabama
February 7, 2001