Building Statistics

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 9,2% (R6 144,8 million) in 2012 compared with 2011. The biggest increase was reported for residential buildings (12,7% or R3 720,4 million), followed by non-residential buildings (8,2% or R1 317,3 million) and additions and alterations (5,2% or R1 107,1 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 4,6% (R1 961,1 million) in 2012 compared with 2011. Increases were reported for non-residential buildings (15,6% or R1 573,5 million) and residential buildings (7,8% or R1 675,4 million), while a decrease was reported for additions and alterations ( 11,2% or  R1 287,9 million) during the above-mentioned period.