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

U.S. GDP Growth

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

U.S. Oil Imports

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 is the lead supplier of oil to the U.S.

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...

Retail Sales Strong Growth!

Strong job growth = more spending U.S. vs. аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 Retail Sales (Summer 2017)

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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 projects of 1 million square feet or more each.

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023's Urban Population Growth

This infographic looks at the surge in аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023'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 upcoming stages.

U.S. GDP Growth

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

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023's fast population growth

This infographic looks at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023's extraordinarily fast population growth and the latest statistics.

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

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

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

This infographic looks at 2018 U.S. large project starts for bridges and manufacturing and distribution plants.

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 fulfillment centers and hotels and conference centers.

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023's rail & rapid transit projects

This infographic looks at аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023'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 costs.

U.S. motor vehicle foreign trade

U.S. motor vehicle foreign trade - products and parts - including key countries and their shares in the deficit.

New tariffs - who can weather the price increases?

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

Notable U.S. and аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 Construction Project Starts

Also included are upcoming mega projects in the U.S. and аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023.

U.S. Oil Imports

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 is the lead supplier of oil to the U.S.

U.S. and аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 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 customers.

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)

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023's Exports to China

China is аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023'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 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 as a whole. Export sales helped by oil price climb.

Inflation - What's Costing You More!

Consumer Price Index - Inflation U.S. & аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 What's costing you more!

Retail Sales Strong Growth!

Strong job growth = more spending U.S. vs. аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 Retail Sales (Summer 2017)

Global Currency Values Moving into Better Balance!

The world economy is in better balance and the U.S. and аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 are doing well.

Motor Vehicle & Parts Sales Unprecedented Success!

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

Housing Starts 2 Cities Outperform

Housing Starts ( Jan - May 2017 vs. Jan - May 2016) аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023's dozen biggest cities

Labour Markets 3 Provinces Account for 84% of Job Increases

Canadian Provincial Labour Markets - May 2017 3 Provinces account for 84% of job increases

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 Population Estimates & Total Exports

Population Estimates - Share of Total аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 Plus a look at Total аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û2023 Exports by Province