NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: APRIL 2006
Orders in the twelve months to April 2006 rose by eight per cent compared
with the previous twelve months, but orders in the three months to April
2006 fell by four per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Orders in the three months to April 2006 fell by 14 per cent compared to the
previous three months, with decreases in all sectors. All orders figures
quoted are seasonally adjusted and in constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in the twelve months to April 2006 rose by one per
cent compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three
months to April 2006 fell by one per cent compared with the previous three
months, and by 14 per cent compared with the same period a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 18 per cent in the
twelve months to April 2006 compared with the previous twelve months. Public
housing and housing association orders in the three months to April 2006
fell by 12 per cent compared to the previous three months, but rose by 18
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 April 2006 increased by 19 per
cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to
April 2006 fell by 34 per cent compared with the previous three months, and
by 22 per cent when compared to the same period a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to
April 2006 fell by 10 per cent compared with the previous twelve months.
Orders in the three months to April 2006 fell by three per cent compared
with the previous three months, and by six per cent when compared to the
same period a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to April 2006 were 12 per
cent higher than in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months
to April 2006 were 17 per cent lower compared to the previous three months,
but rose by three per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to April 2006 rose by 32 per
cent compared to the previous year. Orders in the three months to April 2006
fell by 25 per cent compared to the previous three months, but rose by 17
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) 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.
- 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:
6 July 2006.
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