NEW CONSTRUCTION ORDERS: DECEMBER 2007
Orders in 2007 rose by one per cent compared with 2006, and orders in the
fourth quarter of 2007 rose by two per cent compared to the same quarter a year
earlier. Orders in the fourth quarter of 2007 rose by two per cent compared to
the previous quarter, with increases in all sectors except public non housing
and private commercial orders. All orders figures quoted are seasonally adjusted
and in constant (2000) prices.
Private housing orders in 2007 fell by six per cent compared to those in 2006.
Orders in the fourth quarter of 2007 rose by six per cent compared with the
previous quarter, but fell by 11 per cent compared with the same quarter a year
earlier.
Public housing and housing association orders rose by seven per cent in 2007
compared with 2006. Public housing and housing association orders in the fourth
quarter of 2007 rose by 12 per cent compared to the previous quarter, and by 14
per cent compared to the same quarter a year ago. All comparisons in this sector
are affected by large variations due to its relatively small size.
Infrastructure orders in 2007 rose by 24 per cent compared with 2006. Orders in
the fourth quarter of 2007 rose by nine per cent compared with the previous
quarter, and by 17 per cent when compared to the same quarter a year earlier.
Public non-housing orders (excluding infrastructure) in 2007 rose by five per
cent compared with 2006. Orders in the fourth quarter of 2007 fell by three per
cent compared with the previous quarter, but rose by three per cent compared to
the same quarter a year earlier.
Private commercial orders in 2007 were two per cent higher than in 2006. Orders
in the fourth quarter of 2007 were four per cent lower compared to the previous
quarter, but rose by 10 per cent compared to the same quarter a year earlier.
Private industrial orders in 2007 fell by 12 per cent compared to the previous
year. Orders in the fourth quarter of 2007 rose by 10 per cent compared to the
previous quarter, but fell by 17 per cent compared to the same quarter a year
ago.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
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Because monthly figures are variable, especially for individual
sectors, attention is directed to the latest three months period. Even this
comparison may be affected by exceptionally high or low results.
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Figures for individual sectors can be affected by exceptionally large
contracts.
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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.
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A regional breakdown of orders at current prices is published every
quarter, i.e. for March, June, September and December.
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Additional graphs showing more detailed trends in individual sectors are
included in the Statistical Release.
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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.
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It was announced on 15 October 2007 that responsibility for collection
of construction statistics will transfer to the Office for National
Statistics on 1 March 2008 - see http://stats.berr.gov.uk/construction/onsmove.htm.
Next publication date of New Construction Orders Statistical Release: 13
March 2008. This release will be available at www.statistics.gov.uk
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