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Infographics

Industry and economic data at a glance (click on images below)

Explore the latest construction trends and economic data with ease through compelling infographics authored by Chief Economist Alex Carrick.

Top 20 U.S. Mega Project Starts

In 2020, there were 11 projects valued at $1 billion or more each, and 26 projec...

Canada's Urban Population Growth

This infographic looks at the surge in Canada's urban population growth.

Canadian Demographics

This infographic looks at the latest Canadian population growth rates.

U.S. Trading Partners

This infographic looks at U.S. trading partners - is China number one?

U.S. Airport Construction

This infographic looks at U.S. airport construction - groundbreaking and upcomin...

U.S. GDP Growth

This infographic looks at U.S. GDP growth for the 7 best and 7 worst states.

Canada's fast population growth

This infographic looks at Canada's extraordinarily fast population growth and th...

U.S. large project starts - medical facilities and law enforcement

This infographic looks at 2018 U.S. large project starts for medical facilities ...

U.S. large project starts - bridges and manufacturing and distribution plants

This infographic looks at 2018 U.S. large project starts for bridges and manufac...

U.S. large project starts - high-tech data and hotels

This infographic looks at 2018 U.S. large project starts in high-tech data and f...

Canada's rail & rapid transit projects

This infographic looks at Canada's rail and rapid transit projects.

U.S. rail & rapid transit projects

This infographic looks at U.S. rail and rapid transit projects.

U.S. motor vehicle and parts imports

This infographic looks at U.S. motor vehicle and parts imports.

Construction is costing more

This infographic takes a look at rising U.S. and Canadian construction material ...

U.S. motor vehicle foreign trade

U.S. motor vehicle foreign trade - products and parts - including key countries ...

New tariffs - who can weather the price increases?

New tariffs, rising consumer goods prices and the highest family incomes in Amer...

Notable U.S. and Canada Construction Project Starts

Also included are upcoming mega projects in the U.S. and Canada.

U.S. Oil Imports

Canada is the lead supplier of oil to the U.S.

U.S. and Canada Capacity Utilization Rates

Firms expand when rates are 80% or more.

U.S. State Exports

The top U.S. exporting states in 2017, including noteworthy products and custome...

U.S. City Clusters

The 'clusters' are MSAs where the skip from one to the next is 100 miles or less...

Where America is Growing

2016 vs 2015 Population Statistics for U.S. Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs...

Canada's Exports to China

China is Canada's 2nd largest trading partner but takes only 4% of export sales.

Ontario Export Products

Motor vehicle-related exports are nearly 1/3 of the province's total.

Newfoundland and Labrador Export Products

Newfoundland and Labrador has a wider variety of export customers than Canada as...

Inflation - What's Costing You More!

Consumer Price Index - Inflation U.S. & Canada What's costing you more!

Retail Sales Strong Growth!

Strong job growth = more spending U.S. vs. Canada Retail Sales (Summer 2017)

Global Currency Values Moving into Better Balance!

The world economy is in better balance and the U.S. and Canada are doing well.

Motor Vehicle & Parts Sales Unprecedented Success!

2017 U.S. and Canadian Motor Vehicle and Parts Sales enjoy unprecedented levels...

Housing Starts 2 Cities Outperform

Housing Starts ( Jan - May 2017 vs. Jan - May 2016) Canada's dozen biggest citi...

Labour Markets 3 Provinces Account for 84% of Job Increases

Canadian Provincial Labour Markets - May 2017 3 Provinces account for 84% of jo...

Canada Population Estimates & Total Exports

Population Estimates - Share of Total Canada Plus a look at Total Canada Export...