According to this monthly survey, the preliminary estimates indicate that the value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) during 2005 increased by 51,4% (+R22 776,6 million) compared with 2004. Large increases in the value of recorded building plans passed were reported for non-residential buildings (+72,5%), additions and alterations (+56,7%) and residential buildings (+44,0%).

The preliminary estimates indicate that the value of buildings reported as completed to larger municipalities (at current prices) during the above-mentioned period increased by 40,2% (+R9 083,2 million). Large increases in the value of buildings reported as completed were reported for residential buildings (+49,1%), additions and alterations (+30,4%) and non-residential buildings (+15,7%).