Copper in Construction
Building construction continues to be the largest end-use market for copper products in the United States, accounting for nearly half of all usage. Domestic market use of copper products (2003 figures) includes:
- Residential/commercial construction: 3,381 million lbs. (48.4%)
- Electrical and electronic equipment: 1,449 million lbs. (20.7%)
- Consumer/general products: 758 million lbs. (10.9%)
- Transportation equipment: 724 million lbs. (10.4%)
- Industrial machinery and equipment: 674 million lbs. (9.6%) Cu
Also in this Issue:
- A Bright Idea That Tops Them All
- Heady Metal
- Copper in Construction
- Go for the Green