NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: JANUARY 2007
Orders in the twelve months to January 2007 rose by three per cent
compared with the previous twelve months, but orders in the three months to
January 2007 fell by six per cent compared to the same period a year
earlier. Orders in the three months to January 2007 fell by seven per cent
compared to the previous three months with decreases in private housing,
public housing, infrastructure and private commercial orders more than
offsetting increases in 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 January 2007 fell by three
per cent compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the
three months to January 2007 fell by four per cent compared with the
previous three months, but rose by five per cent compared with the same
period a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 31 per cent in the
twelve months to January 2007 compared with the previous twelve months.
Public housing and housing association orders in the three months to January
2007 fell by 33 per cent compared to the previous three months, but rose by
one 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 January 2007 fell by 23 per
cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to
January 2007 fell by 21 per cent compared with the previous three months,
and by 13 per cent when compared to the same period a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to
January 2007 fell by eight per cent compared with the previous twelve
months. Orders in the three months to January 2007 rose by 18 per cent
compared with the previous three months, and were six per cent higher
compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to January 2007 were 21 per
cent higher compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three
months to January 2007 were 13 per cent lower compared to the previous three
months, and fell by 13 per cent compared to the same period a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to January 2007 rose by one
per cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the three
months to January 2007 rose by 16 per cent compared with the previous three
months, but fell by 17 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:
5 April 2007.
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