NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: SEPTEMBER 2006
Orders in the twelve months to September 2006 rose by eight per cent
compared with the previous twelve months, and orders in the third quarter
2006 rose by four per cent compared to the same quarter a year earlier.
Orders in the third quarter 2006 fell by 10 per cent compared to the
previous quarter, with decreases in all sectors except public housing and
public non-housing orders. All orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted
and in constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in the twelve months to September 2006 fell by five
per cent compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the
third quarter 2006 fell by 11 per cent compared with the previous quarter,
and by 12 per cent compared with the same quarter a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 40 per cent in the
twelve months to September 2006 compared with the previous twelve months.
Public housing and housing association orders in the third quarter 2006 rose
by 24 per cent compared to the previous quarter, and by 49 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 twelve months to September 2006 fell by 19 per
cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the third quarter
2006 fell by 12 per cent compared with the previous quarter, and by 30 per
cent when compared to the same quarter a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to
September 2006 fell by 14 per cent compared with the previous twelve months.
Orders in the third quarter 2006 rose by seven per cent compared with the
previous quarter, but fell by 12 per cent when compared to the same quarter
a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to September 2006 were 39 per
cent higher than in the previous twelve months. Orders in the third quarter
2006 were 19 per cent lower compared to the previous quarter, but rose by 42
per cent compared to the same quarter a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to September 2006 rose by 16
per cent compared to the previous year. Orders in the third quarter 2006
were unchanged compared to the previous quarter, but rose by six per cent
compared to the same quarter 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, September, 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 December 2006.
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