Prices that differ from market prices in that some significant portion of variable and /or fixed costs are covered by a revenue source other than the selling price.

Are used in the compilation of construction price indices involve the use of samples of either actually completed, or fictitious construction projects. They entail the collection of prices effectively charged (or what would be charged) by the builder and incorporate changes in productivity and profit margins.

A person or firm being contracted by a main contractor or employer to carry out work or deliver services, labour or materials as part of a larger project.

Is a temporary work stoppage effected by one or more groups of workers with a view to enforcing or resisting demands or expressing grievances, or supporting other workers in their demands or grievances.

Stocks of work in progress refers to the value of all materials that have been partially processed by the establishment but that are not usually sold, shipped or turned over to other establishments without further processing. Generally, it should include all work in progress for the account of others, irrespective of the arrangements for financing the work. However, that part of the work in progress on long-term contracts for which progress payments have been included under shipments should be excluded. Work in progress on own-account production of machinery and equipment should be included, but partially completed construction work should be excluded. The latter should be treated as part of fixed capital formation

Stocks of materials, fuels and supplies (industry) comprises all materials, components and the like that enter into the product, fuels, and repair, maintenance, office and other consumable supplies.The value of any stocks of materials and supplies for use in own-account fixed asset work should be included. Whenever possible, it is desirable to show the value of stocks of fuels separately

Stocks of finished goods to be shipped in the same condition as received (industry) covers the value of any stocks of goods that the establishment has bought with the intention of reselling in the same form, that is, without further processing or manufacturing. Although the goods have not been processed internally, they should be valued in the same manner as the finished products manufactured by the establishment, that is, in producers’ prices. The book values may also be used. Stocks of goods to be resold without processing or transformation and not expressly purchased for that purpose may also be included.

Stocks of finished goods manufactured by the unit (industry) includes all goods made by the establishment that are ready for shipment at the reference date.Finished goods held by another establishment that were processed by that establishment from raw materials controlled by the respondent establishment should be included. Finished goods held elsewhere - at ancillary units, in bonded or public warehouses, on consignment, in transit, and so on, should also be included. Finished goods held by the respondent establishment that were made from materials owned by others should be excluded.

Stocks of finished goods include all goods made by the establishment that are ready for shipment as of the reference date.Finished goods held by another establishment that were processed by that establishment from materials owned by the respondent establishment should also be included. Finished goods held by the respondent establishment that were made from materials owned by others should be excluded.

The value of stocks (industry) comprises the value of all stocks owned by the parent enterprise and held by, or under the control of, the establishment, either at the establishment or elsewhere. Stocks held at ancillary units, in bonded stores or public warehouses on consignment , in transit and materials being manufactured, processed or assembled on commission by others should be included. Materials owned by others but held by the establishment for processing should be excluded