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.
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Top 20 U.S. Mega Project Starts
In 2020, there were 11 projects valued at $1 billion or more each, and 26 projec...
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Canada's Urban Population Growth
This infographic looks at the surge in Canada's urban population growth.
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Canadian Demographics
This infographic looks at the latest Canadian population growth rates.
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U.S. Trading Partners
This infographic looks at U.S. trading partners - is China number one?
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U.S. Airport Construction
This infographic looks at U.S. airport construction - groundbreaking and upcomin...
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U.S. GDP Growth
This infographic looks at U.S. GDP growth for the 7 best and 7 worst states.
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Canada's fast population growth
This infographic looks at Canada's extraordinarily fast population growth and th...
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U.S. large project starts - medical facilities and law enforcement
This infographic looks at 2018 U.S. large project starts for medical facilities ...
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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...
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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...
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Canada's rail & rapid transit projects
This infographic looks at Canada's rail and rapid transit projects.
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U.S. rail & rapid transit projects
This infographic looks at U.S. rail and rapid transit projects.
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U.S. motor vehicle and parts imports
This infographic looks at U.S. motor vehicle and parts imports.
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Construction is costing more
This infographic takes a look at rising U.S. and Canadian construction material ...
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U.S. motor vehicle foreign trade
U.S. motor vehicle foreign trade - products and parts - including key countries ...
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New tariffs - who can weather the price increases?
New tariffs, rising consumer goods prices and the highest family incomes in Amer...
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Notable U.S. and Canada Construction Project Starts
Also included are upcoming mega projects in the U.S. and Canada.
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U.S. Oil Imports
Canada is the lead supplier of oil to the U.S.
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U.S. and Canada Capacity Utilization Rates
Firms expand when rates are 80% or more.
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U.S. State Exports
The top U.S. exporting states in 2017, including noteworthy products and custome...
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U.S. City Clusters
The 'clusters' are MSAs where the skip from one to the next is 100 miles or less...
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Where America is Growing
2016 vs 2015 Population Statistics for U.S. Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs...
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Canada's Exports to China
China is Canada's 2nd largest trading partner but takes only 4% of export sales.
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Ontario Export Products
Motor vehicle-related exports are nearly 1/3 of the province's total.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Export Products
Newfoundland and Labrador has a wider variety of export customers than Canada as...
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Inflation - What's Costing You More!
Consumer Price Index - Inflation U.S. & Canada What's costing you more!
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Retail Sales Strong Growth!
Strong job growth = more spending U.S. vs. Canada Retail Sales (Summer 2017)
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Global Currency Values Moving into Better Balance!
The world economy is in better balance and the U.S. and Canada are doing well.
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Motor Vehicle & Parts Sales Unprecedented Success!
2017 U.S. and Canadian Motor Vehicle and Parts Sales enjoy unprecedented levels...
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Housing Starts 2 Cities Outperform
Housing Starts ( Jan - May 2017 vs. Jan - May 2016) Canada's dozen biggest citi...
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Labour Markets 3 Provinces Account for 84% of Job Increases
Canadian Provincial Labour Markets - May 2017 3 Provinces account for 84% of jo...
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Canada Population Estimates & Total Exports
Population Estimates - Share of Total Canada Plus a look at Total Canada Export...