Construction Aggregates
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) defines the construction aggregates industry as those companies that mine and process crushed stone and (or) construction sand and gravel. Construction aggregates are an essential part of the construction industry and serve as an indicator of the strength of the industry. All 50 U.S. States produce construction aggregates. The USGS National Minerals Information Center (NMIC) collects construction aggregates data from producers that voluntarily complete canvass forms for the survey and estimates production data for nonrespondents based on the Mining Health and Safety Administration worker hours. In 2022, a total of 1,400 companies operating 3,585 quarries and 333 sales/distribution yards produced crushed stone and 3,360 companies operating 6,500 pits and 292 sales/distribution yards produced construction sand and gravel.
Data Set
Data set contains the following information on construction aggregates standardized to metric tons (t) and dollars per metric ton ($/t):
- Production (quantities sold or used) by State
- Unit value
- Types of Stone
- End Uses
via 4BT.us – Objective, current, granular construction cost data https://4bt.us/unit-price-book/