The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) increased by 2,6% (R1 376,0 million) during January to October 2011 compared with January to October 2010. Increases were reported for non-residential buildings (22,0% or R2 452,3 million) and residential buildings (6,1% or R1 381,5 million), as opposed to a decrease reported for additions and alterations (-12,3% or -R2 457,8 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed to larger municipalities (at current prices) decreased by 2,2% (-R797,1 million) during January to October 2011 compared with January to October 2010. A large decrease was reported for non-residential buildings (-14,5% or -R1 432,3 million), while increases were reported for residential buildings (2,7% or R462,9 million) and additions and alterations (1,8% or R172,4 million)during the above-mentioned period.