NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: June 2007
Orders in the twelve months to June 2007 rose by three per cent compared with
the previous twelve months, and orders in the second quarter of 2007 rose by
three per cent compared to the same period a year earlier. Orders in the second
quarter of 2007 rose by five per cent compared to the previous quarter, with
increases in private commercial, public non housing and private housing orders.
All orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted and in constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in the twelve months to June 2007 fell by two per cent
compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the second quarter of
2007 rose by one per cent compared with the previous quarter, but fell by six
per cent compared with the same period a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 26 per cent in the twelve
months to June 2007 compared with the previous twelve months. Public housing and
housing association orders in the second quarter of 2007 fell by three per cent
compared to the previous quarter, but rose by 24 per cent compared to the same
period a year earlier. All comparisons in this sector are affected by large
variations due to its relatively small size.
Infrastructure orders in the twelve months to June 2007 fell by one per cent
compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the second quarter of 2007
fell by 25 per cent compared with the previous quarter, but rose by 16 per cent
when compared to the same period a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to
June 2007 rose by four per cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders
in the second quarter of 2007 rose by 20 per cent compared with the previous
quarter, and by 30 per cent when compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to June 2007 were eight per cent
higher than in the previous twelve months. Orders in the second quarter of 2007
were 22 per cent higher compared to the previous quarter, but fell by two per
cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to June 2007 fell by four per
cent compared to the previous year. Orders in the second quarter of 2007 fell by
11 per cent compared to the previous quarter, and by two per cent compared to
the same period a year earlier.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
- Because monthly figures are variable, especially for individual sectors,
attention is directed to the latest quarter. Even this comparison may be
affected by exceptionally high or low results.
- Figures for individual sectors can be affected by exceptionally large
contracts.
- Current price figures (Table 3A and 3B) are adjusted - using information
on the movement of tender prices - to produce constant price figures (Tables
1 and 2) which provide a measure of volume. Table 4 shows a regional
breakdown of quarterly current price figures and table 5 shows percentage
changes in the constant price figures.
- A regional breakdown of orders at current prices is published every
quarter, i.e. for March, June, September and December.
- Additional graphs showing more detailed trends in individual sectors are
included in the Statistical Release.
- National Statistics are produced to high professional standards set out
in the National Statistics Code of Practice. They undergo regular quality
assurance reviews to ensure they meet customer needs.
- Next publication date of New Construction Orders Statistical Release:
13 September 2007
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