NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: June 2006
Orders in the twelve months to June 2006 rose by eight per cent compared
with the previous twelve months, and orders in the second quarter 2006 rose
by six per cent compared to the same period a year earlier. Orders in the
second quarter 2006 rose by four per cent compared to the previous quarter,
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 June 2006 fell by two per
cent compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the second
quarter 2006 rose by eight per cent compared with the previous quarter, but
fell by seven per cent compared with the same period a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 29 per cent in the
twelve months to June 2006 compared with the previous twelve months. Public
housing and housing association orders in the second quarter 2006 rose by
eight per cent compared to the previous quarter, and rose by 34 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 June 2006 fell by one per cent
compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the second quarter 2006
rose by 32 per cent compared with the previous quarter, but fell by 26 per
cent when compared to the same period a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to
June 2006 fell by nine per cent compared with the previous twelve months.
Orders in the second quarter 2006 fell by 14 per cent compared with the
previous quarter, and by 15 per cent when compared to the same period a year
earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to June 2006 were 26 per cent
higher than in the previous twelve months. Orders in the second quarter 2006
were nine per cent higher compared to the previous quarter, and rose by 48
per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to June 2006 rose by 17 per
cent compared to the previous year. Orders in the second quarter 2006 fell
by 24 per cent compared to the previous quarter, and by 13 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 September 2006.
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