The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) increased by 5,0% (R705,8 million) during the first quarter of 2011 compared with the first quarter of 2010. The biggest percentage increase was reported for non-residential buildings (9,4% or R314,5 million), followed by residential buildings (6,8% or R384,2 million) and additions and alterations (0,1% or R7,0 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed to larger municipalities (at current prices) decreased by 1,8% (-R170,6 million) during the first quarter of 2011 compared with the first quarter of 2010. The biggest decrease was reported for non-residential buildings (-24,1% or -R610,5 million), followed by residential buildings (-0,2% or -R9,5 million). Additions and alterations reported a large increase (19,1% or R449,3 million), which counteracted the decreases to a large extent.