According to this monthly survey, the preliminary estimates indicate that the value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) during 2007 increased by 6,0% (R4 581,8 million) compared with 2006. Increases in the value of recorded building plans passed were reported for additions and alterations (11,0%), residential buildings (5,3%) and non-residential buildings (1,8%).

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 17,3% (R6 726,0 million). Large increases in the value of buildings completed were reported for non-residential buildings (53,4%), additions and alterations (11,5%) and residential buildings (10,8%).