The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 0,8% (R158,5 million) during January to April 2012 compared with January to April 2011. The biggest increase was reported for residential buildings (4,2% or R362,7 million), followed by additions and alterations (2,6% or R166,7 million), as opposed to a decrease reported for non-residential buildings ( 8,4% or  R371,0 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 7,6% (R1 005,6 million) during January to April 2012 compared with January to April 2011. Increases were reported for non-residential buildings (24,9% or R787,9 million) and residential buildings (9,4% or R579,7 million) while a decrease was reported for additions and alterations ( 9,2% or  R362,0 million).