Construction Sand and Gravel Mining

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) operating commercial grade (i.e., construction) sand and gravel pits; (2) dredging for commercial grade sand and gravel; and (3) washing, screening, or otherwise preparing commercial grade sand and gravel.

Mining industrial grade sand--are classified in U.S. Industry 212322, Industrial Sand Mining; Manufacturing ready-mix concrete--are classified in Industry 327320, Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing; and Construction projects involving water resources (e.g., dredging and land drainage)--are classified in Industry 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.