NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: DECEMBER 2006
Orders in 2006 rose by six per cent compared with 2005, but orders in the
fourth quarter of 2006 remained unchanged compared to the same quarter a
year earlier. Orders in the fourth quarter of 2006 fell by three per cent
compared to the previous quarter, with decreases in public housing and
private commercial orders more than offsetting increases in private housing,
infrastructure and private industrial orders. All orders figures quoted are
seasonally adjusted and in constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in 2006 fell by two per cent compared to those in
2005. Orders in the fourth quarter of 2006 rose by 13 per cent compared with
the previous quarter, and by 11 per cent compared with the same quarter a
year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 33 per cent in 2006
compared with 2005. Public housing and housing association orders in the
fourth quarter of 2006 fell by 31 per cent compared to the previous quarter,
and by five per cent compared to the same quarter a year earlier. All
comparisons in this sector are affected by large variations due to its
relatively small size.
Infrastructure orders in 2006 fell by 27 per cent compared with 2005. Orders
in the fourth quarter of 2006 rose by four per cent compared with the
previous quarter, but fell by 18 per cent when compared to the same quarter
a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in 2006 fell by nine
per cent compared with 2005. Orders in the fourth quarter of 2006 remained
unchanged compared with the previous quarter, but fell by one per cent
compared to the same quarter a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in 2006 were 35 per cent higher than in 2005.
Orders in the fourth quarter of 2006 were 12 per cent lower compared to the
previous quarter, but rose by six per cent compared to the same quarter a
year earlier.
Private industrial orders in 2006 rose by three per cent compared to the
previous year. Orders in the fourth quarter of 2006 rose by one per cent
compared to the previous quarter, but fell by 19 per cent compared to the
same quarter a year ago.
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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:
8 March 2007.
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