Building Statistics

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 40,6% (R1 711,6 million) in January 2013 compared with January 2012. The non-residential buildings category (209,5% or R1 535,3 million) was mainly responsible for the increase in building plans passed. Year-on-year increases in shopping space (R705,4 million) and office and banking space (R536,7 million) passed in Gauteng were the main contributions to the increase in non-residential buildings.

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 9,6% (R247,6 million) in January 2013 compared with January 2012. Increases were reported for residential buildings (30,5% or R382,3 million) and additions and alterations (23,7% or R150,9 million), while a decrease was reported for non-residential buildings ( 41,5% or  R285,6 million) during the above-mentioned period.