GOODWILL (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

GOODWILL [Abstract]

Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Reportable Segment

in thousands	Aggregates	Asphalt Mix	Concrete	Calcium	Total
Goodwill
Total as of December 31, 2014	$  3,003,191	$     91,633	$              0	$              0	$    3,094,824
Goodwill of acquired businesses	0	0	0	0	0
Goodwill of divested businesses	0	0	0	0	0
Total as of September 30, 2015	$  3,003,191	$     91,633	$              0	$              0	$    3,094,824