The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 7,3% (R3 555,4 million) during January to September 2012 compared with January to September 2011. The biggest percentage increase was reported for non-residential buildings (7,8% or R877,2 million), followed by residential buildings (7,3% or R1 596,8 million) and additions and alterations (7,0% or R1 081,3 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 7,0% (R2 172,6 million) during January to September 2012 compared with January to September 2011. Increases were reported for non-residential buildings (21,3% or R1 555,2 million) and residential buildings (9,2% or R1 388,5 million), while a decrease was reported for additions and alterations (-9,0% or -R771,1 million) during the above-mentioned period.