NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: SEPTEMBER 2007
Orders in the twelve months to September 2007 rose by two per cent compared
with the previous twelve months, but orders in the third quarter 2007 fell by
two per cent compared to the same quarter a year earlier. Orders in the third
quarter 2007 fell by 13 per cent compared to the previous quarter, with
decreases in all sectors. All orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted and
in constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in the twelve months to September 2007 fell by one per
cent compared to those in the previous twelve months. Orders in the third
quarter 2007 fell by 13 per cent compared with the previous quarter, and by nine
per cent compared with the same quarter a year earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by three per cent in the
twelve months to September 2007 compared with the previous twelve months. Public
housing and housing association orders in the third quarter 2007 fell by 11 per
cent compared to the previous quarter, and by 21 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 2007 rose by 13 per cent
compared with the previous twelve months. Orders in the third quarter 2007 fell
by four per cent compared with the previous quarter but rose by 14 per cent when
compared to the same quarter a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in the twelve months to
September 2007 rose by eight per cent compared with the previous twelve months.
Orders in the third quarter 2007 fell by four per cent compared with the
previous quarter but rose by 12 per cent when compared to the same quarter a
year earlier.
Private commercial orders in the twelve months to September 2007 were one per
cent higher than in the previous twelve months. Orders in the third quarter 2007
were 18 per cent lower compared to the previous quarter, but were unchanged
compared to the same quarter a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in the twelve months to September 2007 fell by 11 per
cent compared to the previous year. Orders in the third quarter 2007 fell by 16
per cent compared to the previous quarter, and by 21 per cent compared to the
same quarter a year earlier.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
- 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.
- Figures for individual sectors can be affected by exceptionally large
contracts.
- Current price figures (Table 3A and 3B) 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. Table 4 shows a regional breakdown
of quarterly current price figures and Table 5 shows percentage changes in the
constant price figures.
- A regional breakdown of orders at current prices is published every
quarter, i.e. for March, September, September and December.
- Additional graphs showing more detailed trends in individual sectors are
included in the Statistical Release.
- 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.
- Next publication date of New Construction Orders Statistical Release:
13 December 2007.
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