NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: NOVEMBER 2007
Orders in the twelve months to November 2007 rose by one per cent compared
with the previous twelve months, and orders in the three months to November 2007
rose by five per cent compared to the same period a year earlier. Orders in the
three months to November 2007 rose by three per cent compared to the previous
three months, with increases in public and private housing, and infrastructure
orders. All orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted and in constant (2000)
prices.
Private housing orders in the twelve months to November 2007 fell by three per
cent compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months
to November 2007 rose by 11 per cent compared with the previous three months,
but fell by 10 per cent compared with the same period a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by three per cent in the
twelve months to November 2007 compared with the previous twelve months. Public
housing and housing association orders in the three months to November 2007 rose
by six per cent compared to the previous three months, but fell by nine 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 November 2007 rose by 16 per cent
compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to November
2007 rose by 32 per cent compared with the previous three months and by 27 per
cent when compared to the same period a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to
November 2007 rose by six per cent compared with the previous twelve months.
Orders in the three months to November 2007 fell by seven per cent compared with
the previous three months but rose by eight per cent when compared to the same
period a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to November 2007 were unchanged
compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to November
2007 were four per cent lower compared to the previous three months, but rose by
14 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to November 2007 fell by 12 per
cent compared to the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to
November 2007 fell by one per cent compared to the previous three months, and by
12 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 three months period. 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 and 3B) 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. Table 4 shows percentage changes
in the constant price figures.
- 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:
7 February 2008.
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