IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

The real value of recorded building plans passed (at constant 2010 prices) increased by 2,2% (R1 209,9 million) year-on-year during January to September 2014. Residential buildings (10,3% or R2 536,4 million) was the only positive contributor to the increase.

The real value of buildings reported as completed (at constant 2010 prices) decreased by 13,4% (-R4 734,1 million) year-on-year during January to September 2014. Decreases were reported for additions and alterations (-30,9% or  R2 687,3 million), non-residential buildings (-13,0% or -R1 253,6 million) and residential buildings (-4,7% or -R793,2 million).