NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: AUGUST 2006
Orders in the twelve months to August 2006 rose by ten per cent compared
with the previous twelve months, and orders in the three months to August
2006 rose by 10 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier. Orders
in the three months to August 2006 were unchanged compared to the previous
three months, with increases in private housing and public non-housing
orders being offset by decreases in public housing, infrastructure, private
industrial and private commercial sectors. All orders figures quoted are
seasonally adjusted and in constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in the twelve months to August 2006 fell by five per
cent compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three
months to August 2006 rose by 11 per cent compared with the previous three
months, but fell by six per cent compared with the same period a year
earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 36 per cent in the
twelve months to August 2006 compared with the previous twelve months.
Public housing and housing association orders in the three months to August
2006 fell by three per cent compared to the previous three months, but rose
by 40 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 August 2006 decreased by 11
per cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three
months to August 2006 fell by six per cent compared with the previous three
months, and by 21 per cent when compared to the same period a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to
August 2006 fell by 11 per cent compared with the previous twelve months.
Orders in the three months to August 2006 rose by 14 per cent compared with
the previous three months, but fell by 12 per cent when compared to the same
period a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to August 2006 were 40 per
cent higher than in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months
to August 2006 were four per cent lower compared to the previous three
months, but rose by 57 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to August 2006 rose by 19 per
cent compared to the previous year. Orders in the three months to August
2006 fell by 15 per cent compared to the previous three months, and by one
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:
2 November 2006.
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