NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: NOVEMBER 2006
Orders in the twelve months to November 2006 rose by eight per cent
compared with the previous twelve months, and orders in the three months to
November 2006 rose by two per cent compared to the same period a year
earlier. Orders in the three months to November 2006 fell by eight per cent
compared to the previous three months, with increases in public housing,
private housing, infrastructure and private industrial orders being offset
by decreases in public non-housing and private commercial sectors. All
orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted and in constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in the twelve months to November 2006 fell by four
per cent compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the
three months to November 2006 rose by six per cent compared with the
previous three months, and by nine per cent compared with the same period a
year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 46 per cent in the
twelve months to November 2006 compared with the previous twelve months.
Public housing and housing association orders in the three months to
November 2006 rose by 11 per cent compared to the previous three months, and
by 37 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 2006 fell by 22 per
cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to
November 2006 rose by seven per cent compared with the previous three
months, but fell by 19 per cent when compared to the same period a year
earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to
November 2006 fell by 11 per cent compared with the previous twelve months.
Orders in the three months to November 2006 fell by 19 per cent compared
with the previous three months, and by 15 per cent when compared to the same
period a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to November 2006 were 35 per
cent higher than in the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months
to November 2006 were 21 per cent lower compared to the previous three
months, but rose by nine per cent compared to the same period a year
earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to November 2006 rose by 19
per cent compared to the previous year. Orders in the three months to
November 2006 rose by one per cent compared to the previous three months,
and by six 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:
8 February 2007.
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