NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: OCTOBER 2006
Orders in the twelve months to October 2006 rose by eight per cent
compared with the previous twelve months, and orders in the three months to
October 2006 rose by eight per cent compared to the same period a year
earlier. Orders in the three months to October 2006 fell by six per cent
compared to the previous three months, with increases in public housing,
infrastructure and public non-housing orders being offset by decreases in
private housing, private industrial and private commercial sectors. All
orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted and in constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in the twelve months to October 2006 fell by five per
cent compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three
months to October 2006 fell by six per cent compared with the previous three
months, and by two per cent compared with the same period a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 45 per cent in the
twelve months to October 2006 compared with the previous twelve months.
Public housing and housing association orders in the three months to October
2006 rose by 58 per cent compared to the previous three months, and by 65
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 October 2006 decreased by 18
per cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three
months to October 2006 rose by 21 per cent compared with the previous three
months, but fell by seven per cent when compared to the same period a year
earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to
October 2006 fell by 13 per cent compared with the previous twelve months.
Orders in the three months to October 2006 rose by five per cent compared
with the previous three months, but fell by 11 per cent when compared to the
same period a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to October 2006 were 36 per
cent higher than in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months
to October 2006 were 20 per cent lower compared to the previous three
months, but rose by 27 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to October 2006 rose by 18
per cent compared to the previous year. Orders in the three months to
October 2006 fell by 15 per cent compared to the previous three months, but
were unchanged compared to the same period a year earlier.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
1. 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.
2. Figures for individual sectors can be affected by exceptionally large
contracts.
3. 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.
4. A regional breakdown of orders at current prices is published every
quarter, i.e. for March, June, September and December.
5. Additional graphs showing more detailed trends in individual sectors are
included in the Statistical Release.
6. 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.
7. Next publication date of New Construction Orders Statistical Release:
11 January 2007.
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