Summary
In the 3rd quarter 2008, the year-on-year change rate in new orders in construction and public works was 29.6% (4.8% in the previous quarter) reflecting the 118.2% growth of Civil Engineer (58.6% in the 2nd quarter). Building Construction remained with negative change, -15.5%. From the previous quarter, new orders increased by 38.8%. The annual average change was 10.0%.