NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: JULY 2007
Orders in the twelve months to July 2007 rose by three per cent compared with the previous twelve months, but orders in the three months to July 2007 fell by four per cent compared to the same period a year earlier. Orders in the three months to July 2007 were unchanged compared to the previous three months, with increases in public non-housing, infrastructure and public housing being offset by decreases in private industrial, private housing and private commercial sectors. All orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted and in constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in the twelve months to July 2007 fell by one per cent compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to July 2007 fell by 11 per cent compared with the previous three months, and by 12 per cent compared with the same period a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 27 per cent in the twelve months to July 2007 compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to July 2007 rose by 28 per cent compared to the previous three months, and by 46 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 July 2007 rose by two per cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to July 2007 rose by 22 per cent compared with the previous three months, and by 25 per cent when compared to the same period a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to July 2007 rose by seven per cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to July 2007 rose by 24 per cent compared with the previous three months, and by 34 per cent when compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to July 2007 were four per cent higher than in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to July 2007 were seven per cent lower compared to the previous three months, and fell by 17 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to July 2007 fell by 10 per cent compared to the previous year. Orders in the three months to July 2007 fell by 17 per cent compared to the previous three months, and by 21 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 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:
4 October 2007.
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