GOODWILL (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reportable Segment

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment from December 31, 2011 to September 30, 2012 are summarized below:

GOODWILL in thousands	Aggregates		Concrete		Asphalt Mix		Cement			Total
Gross Carrying Amount
Total as of December 31, 2011		$2,995,083		$0		$91,633		$252,664			$3,339,380
Total as of September 30, 2012		$2,995,083		$0		$91,633		$252,664			$3,339,380
Accumulated Impairment Losses
Total as of December 31, 2011		$0		$0		$0		($252,664	)		($252,664	)
Total as of September 30, 2012		$0		$0		$0		($252,664	)		($252,664	)
Goodwill, net of Accumulated Impairment Losses
Total as of December 31, 2011		$2,995,083		$0		$91,633		$0			$3,086,716
Total as of September 30, 2012		$2,995,083		$0		$91,633		$0			$3,086,716