EX-23 3 ch-exh23.htm Exhibit 23

Exhibit 23

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 33-28397 of Vulcan Materials Company on Form S-8 of our report dated June 13, 2003, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 11-K of Vulcan Materials Company Chemicals Division Hourly Employees Savings Plan for the year ended December 31, 2002.

/s/DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Birmingham, Alabama
June 24, 2003