NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: AUGUST 2007
Orders in the twelve months to August 2007 rose by two per cent compared with
the previous twelve months, but orders in the three months to August 2007 fell
by three per cent compared to the same period a year earlier. Orders in the
three months to August 2007 fell by eight percent compared to the previous three
months, with decreases in public housing, private housing and private commercial
sectors more than offsetting an increase in private industrial sectors. All
orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted and in constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in the twelve months to August 2007 were unchanged
compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to
August 2007 fell by 20 per cent compared with the previous three months, and by
17 per cent compared with the same period a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 15 per cent in the twelve
months to August 2007 compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the
three months to August 2007 fell by 20 per cent compared to the previous three
months, and by eight 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 August 2007 rose by three per cent
compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to August
2007 were unchanged compared with the previous three months, but rose by five
per cent when compared to the same period a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to
August 2007 rose by eight per cent compared with the previous twelve months.
Orders in the three months to August 2007 were unchanged compared with the
previous three months, but rose by 15 per cent when compared to the same period
a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to August 2007 were one per cent
higher than in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to August
2007 were five per cent lower compared to the previous three months, and fell by
one per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to August 2007 fell by eight per
cent compared to the previous year. Orders in the three months to August 2007
rose by one per cent compared to the previous three months, but fell by six 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:
1 November 2007.
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