Government reports show decrease in private housing orders among the worst hit

Construction orders in the third quarter fell by 13% compared to the previous quarter, in the strongest evidence yet of a slowdown in the industry.

Construction orders fall

Government figures released today show that there were decreases in orders across all sectors, with private housing orders among the worst hit.

Private housing orders fell by 13% compared to the previous quarter, and by 9% compared to the corresponding quarter last year.

Public housing orders fell by 4% compared to the previous quarter, but rose by 12% compared to the same period last year.

Private commercial orders were also suffered, falling by 18% compared to the previous quarter.

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