X0204 3 2011-11-09 1 0001396009 Vulcan Materials CO VMC 0001531183 McPherson John R 1200 URBAN CENTER DRIVE BIRMINGHAM AL 35242 1 Sr VP, Strategic Planning & Bu No securities of VMC were beneficially owned by Mr. McPherson as of the date of the event: November 9, 2011; mcphersonpoa.txt Amy M. Tucker, Attorney-in-Fact 2011-11-10