NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: MARCH 2007
Orders in the year to March 2007 rose by four per cent compared to orders
in the previous twelve month period, and orders in the first quarter of 2007
rose by one per cent compared to the same quarter a year earlier. Orders in
the first quarter of 2007 rose by four per cent compared to the previous
quarter, due to a rise in all sectors except private housing and private
industrial orders. All orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted and in
constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in the year to March 2007 fell by two per cent
compared to those in the previous year. Orders in the first quarter of 2007
fell by eight per cent compared with the previous quarter, but rose by one
per cent compared with the same quarter a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 26 per cent in the
year to March 2007 compared with the previous year. Public housing and
housing association orders in the first quarter of 2007 rose by 20 per cent
compared to the previous quarter, and by 27 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 the year to March 2007 fell by 16 per cent compared
with the previous twelve month period. Orders in the first quarter of 2007
rose by 35 per cent compared with the previous quarter, and by 44 per cent
when compared to the same quarter a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the year to March
2007 fell by six per cent compared with the previous twelve month period.
Orders in the first quarter of 2007 rose by nine per cent compared with the
previous quarter, and by three per cent when compared to the same quarter a
year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the year to March 2007 were 21 per cent higher
than in the previous year. Orders in the first quarter of 2007 rose by two
per cent compared to the previous quarter, but fell by 10 per cent compared
to the same period a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the year to March 2007 fell by six per cent
compared to the previous year. Orders in the first quarter of 2007 fell by
four per cent compared to the previous quarter, and by 11 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:
7 June 2007.
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