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...

17勛圖厙's Urban Population Growth
This infographic looks at the surge in 17勛圖厙'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.

17勛圖厙's fast population growth
This infographic looks at 17勛圖厙'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...

17勛圖厙's rail & rapid transit projects
This infographic looks at 17勛圖厙'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 17勛圖厙 Construction Project Starts
Also included are upcoming mega projects in the U.S. and 17勛圖厙.

U.S. Oil Imports
17勛圖厙 is the lead supplier of oil to the U.S.

U.S. and 17勛圖厙 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...

17勛圖厙's Exports to China
China is 17勛圖厙'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 17勛圖厙 as...

Inflation - What's Costing You More!
Consumer Price Index - Inflation U.S. & 17勛圖厙 What's costing you more!

Retail Sales Strong Growth!
Strong job growth = more spending U.S. vs. 17勛圖厙 Retail Sales (Summer 2017)

Global Currency Values Moving into Better Balance!
The world economy is in better balance and the U.S. and 17勛圖厙 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) 17勛圖厙'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...

17勛圖厙 Population Estimates & Total Exports
Population Estimates - Share of Total 17勛圖厙 Plus a look at Total 17勛圖厙 Export...