Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-147449 of Vulcan Materials Company on Form S-8 of our report dated June 30, 2008, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of Vulcan Materials Company Thrift Plan for Salaried Employees for the year ended December 31, 2007.

/s/DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Birmingham, Alabama
June 30, 2008

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