EXHIBIT 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Commercial Metals Company on Form S-8 of our reports dated October 12, 2001
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Commercial Metals Company for the
year ended August 31, 2001.



/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Dallas, Texas
June 17, 2002