The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) increased by 9,2% (R786,5 million) during January to February 2011 compared with January to February 2010. This increase was due to an increase reported for non-residential buildings (53,0% or R956,3 million). Decreases were reported for residential buildings (-3,5% or -R126,9 million) and additions and alterations (-1,4% or -R42,9 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed to larger municipalities (at current prices) decreased by 0,2% (-R13,8 million) during January to February 2011 compared with January to February 2010. The biggest decrease was reported for non-residential buildings (-16,9% or -R229,3 million), followed by residential buildings (-3,3% or -R92,2 million). Additions and alterations reported a large increase (20,7% or R307,6 million) which counteracted the decreases reported to a large extent.