NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: FEBRUARY 2007
Orders in the twelve months to February 2007 rose by four
per cent compared with the previous twelve months, but orders in the three
months to February 2007 fell by one per cent compared to the same period a
year earlier. Orders in the three months to February 2007 rose by one per
cent compared to the previous three months with increases in public non
housing and private industrial orders more than offsetting decreases in
private housing, public housing, infrastructure and private commercial
orders. All orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted and in constant
(2000) prices.
Private housing orders in the twelve months to February
2007 fell by three per cent compared to those in the previous twelve months.
Orders in the three months to February 2007 fell by seven per cent compared
with the previous three months, but rose by four per cent compared with the
same period a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by 42
per cent in the twelve months to February 2007 compared with the previous
twelve months. Public housing and housing association orders in the three
months to February 2007 fell by one per cent compared to the previous three
months, but rose by 54 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 February
2007 fell by 21 per cent compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in
the three months to February 2007 fell by four per cent compared with the
previous three months, but rose by 15 per cent when compared to the same
period a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in
the twelve months to February 2007 fell by seven per cent compared with the
previous twelve months. Orders in the three months to February 2007 rose by
26 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
February 2007 were 21 per cent higher compared with the previous twelve
months. Orders in the three months to February 2007 were two 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
February 2007 fell by one per cent compared with the previous twelve months.
Orders in the three months to February 2007 rose by 19 per cent compared
with the previous three months, but fell by 16 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:
3 May 2007.
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