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Date 5 April 2007


NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: FEBRUARY 2007

Orders in the twelve months to February 2007 rose by four per cent compared with the previous twelve months, but orders in the three months to February 2007 fell by one per cent compared to the same period a year earlier. Orders in the three months to February 2007 rose by one per cent compared to the previous three months with increases in public non housing and private industrial orders more than offsetting decreases in private housing, public housing, infrastructure and private commercial orders. All orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted and in constant (2000) prices.

Private housing orders in the twelve months to February 2007 fell by three per cent compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to February 2007 fell by seven per cent compared with the previous three months, but rose by four per cent compared with the same period a year earlier.

Public housing and housing association orders rose by 42 per cent in the twelve months to February 2007 compared with the previous twelve months. Public housing and housing association orders in the three months to February 2007 fell by one per cent compared to the previous three months, but rose by 54 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 February 2007 fell by 21 per cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to February 2007 fell by four per cent compared with the previous three months, but rose by 15 per cent when compared to the same period a year earlier.

Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to February 2007 fell by seven per cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to February 2007 rose by 26 per cent compared with the previous three months, and were six per cent higher compared to the same period a year earlier.

Private commercial orders in the twelve months to February 2007 were 21 per cent higher compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to February 2007 were two per cent lower compared to the previous three months, and fell by 13 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.

Private industrial orders in the twelve months to February 2007 fell by one per cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to February 2007 rose by 19 per cent compared with the previous three months, but fell by 16 per cent 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:
3 May 2007.

 

 

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Table 1 - Volume of New Orders obtained by Contractors (CPSA 2000=100)     
Table 2 - Volume and Price of New Orders Obtained By Contractors (SA Index Numbers)   
Table 3a - Value of New Orders obtained by Contractors (Current Prices)    
Table 3b - Value of New Orders obtained by Contractors, by Type Of Work (current prices)  
Table 4 - Value of New Orders obtained by Contractors, by Type Of Work. By Government Office Region (current prices)
Graphs illustrating new orders for February 2007
 

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