"In construction, a variety of sand are utilized in construction, including river sand concrete sand (also called C sand) pit sand, utility fill sand manufactured sand (M-sand) fine sand, coarse sand and masonry sand each with its own specific uses and properties. Types of Sand for Construction 1. Concrete Sand. Concrete sand is a kind of sand that is specially designed to be used in the concrete mix. 2. Pit Sand (Coarse Sand) Pit Sand, often known as coarse sand is made by natural deposit. 3. M-sand (Manufactured Sand) 4. Utility Sand. 5. Fill Sand.