The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) increased by 3,0% (R1 056,5 million) during January to July 2011 compared with January to July 2010. The biggest increase was reported for residential buildings (8,3% or R1 259,3 million), followed by non-residential buildings (7,2% or R553,4 million). A decrease was reported for additions and alterations (-6,1% or -R756,1 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed to larger municipalities (at current prices) decreased by 5,1% (-R1 318,7 million) during January to July 2011 compared with January to July 2010. This was due to an decreases reported for non-residential buildings (-14,5% or -R1 034,4 million), followed by residential buildings (-3,7% or -R439,1 million). For additions and alterations, an increase of 2,4% (R154,8 million) was reported during the above mentioned period.