Building Statistics

The real value of recorded building plans passed (at constant 2010 prices) increased year-on-year by 19,4% (R6 800,8 million) during January to July 2013. All three major building categories showed increases, with the largest percentage increase reported for non-residential buildings (37,8% or R3 071,1 million), followed by residential buildings (20,0% or R3 177,4 million) and additions and alterations (5,0% or R552,3 million).

The real value of buildings reported as completed (at constant 2010 prices) increased year-on-year by 12,6% (R3 013,5 million) during January to July 2013. Increases were reported for additions and alterations (19,8% or R1 134,1 million), non-residential buildings (11,5% or R745,3 million) and residential buildings (9,7% or R1 134,1 million) during the above-mentioned period.