The value of recorded building plans passed by larger municipalities (at current prices) increased by 3,0% (R1 774,5 million) during January to November 2011 compared with January to November 2010. Increases were reported for non-residential buildings (17,8% or R2 206,1 million) and residential buildings (6,9% or R1 737,0 million), as opposed to a decrease reported for additions and alterations (-9,9% or -R2 168,6 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed to larger municipalities (at current prices) decreased by 2,6% (-R1 056,0 million) during January to November 2011 compared with January to November 2010. A large decrease was reported for non-residential buildings (-14,2% or -R1 546,1 million), while increases were reported for additions and alterations (1,9% or R199,4 million) and residential buildings (1,5% or R290,6 million) during the above-mentioned period.