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URN 06/395e
Date 6 July 2006
NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: May 2006
Orders in the twelve months to May 2006 rose by nine per cent compared with
the previous twelve months, and orders in the three months to May 2006 rose
by four per cent compared to the same period a year earlier. Orders in the
three months to May 2006 rose by four per cent compared to the previous
three months, with increases in all sectors except public non-housing and
private industrial orders. All orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted
and in constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in the twelve months to May 2006 rose by one per cent
compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months
to May 2006 rose by three per cent compared with the previous three months,
but fell by nine per cent compared with the same period a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 25 per cent in the
twelve months to May 2006 compared with the previous twelve months. Public
housing and housing association orders in the three months to May 2006 rose
by 46 per cent compared to the previous three months, and 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 May 2006 increased by three
per cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three
months to May 2006 rose by 22 per cent compared with the previous three
months, but fell by 32 per cent when compared to the same period a year
earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to
May 2006 fell by nine per cent compared with the previous twelve months.
Orders in the three months to May 2006 fell by nine per cent compared with
the previous three months, and by 12 per cent when compared to the same
period a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to May 2006 were 22 per cent
higher than in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to May
2006 were 10 per cent higher compared to the previous three months, and rose
by 38 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to May 2006 rose by 24 per
cent compared to the previous year. Orders in the three months to May 2006
fell by 21 per cent compared to the previous three months, but rose by 11
per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
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
August 2006.
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Table 1 - Volume of New Orders obtained by Contractors
(CPSA=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) URN 06/395D
Table 3b - Value of New Orders obtained by Contractors, by
type of work (current prices)
Table 4 - Volume of New Orders obtained by Contractors,
Comparison to recent results (CPSA 2000)
Graphs illustrating new orders