The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) during January to August 2010 was 7,8% lower (-R3 394,4 million) compared with January to August 2009. This was due to the decrease reported for non-residential buildings (-35,8% or -R4 788,7 million). Increases were reported for residential buildings (6,2% or R1 014,8 million) and additions and alterations (2,8% or R379,5 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed to larger municipalities (at current prices) during January to August 2010 decreased by 18,5% (-R6 579,9 million) compared with January to August 2009. The biggest decrease was reported for non-residential buildings (-23,8% or -R2 418,0 million), followed by residential buildings (-18,2% or -R3 044,8 million) and additions and alterations       (-12,8% or  -R1 117,1 million).