Construction, new orders (discontinued), Q2 2006

In addition to a high inflow of new orders of residential buildings, the companies experienced a considerable growth in the inflow of new orders of non-residential buildings in the first half of 2006.

The value of company reserves of new residential and non-residential buildings is now 28 and 39 per cent higher than at the end of the second quarter last year.

The contractor reserves of renovation of residential and commercial buildings remain stable on a high level over the course of the second quarter.

The inflow of new orders of civil engineering works is also high. At the end of the second quarter of 2006 the contractor reserves of civil engineering works was 12 per cent higher than at the same time last year.

Tables:

• Table 1 New orders received. Value indices, by project groups. 2000=100
• Table 2 Stock of ordrers, by project groups. Value indices. 2000=100
• Table 3 Stock of orders. Value indices by project groups and district. 2000=100
• Table 4 New orders received. Value indices, trend. 2000=100