IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 6,0% (R6 068,1 million) in 2016 compared with 2015. All three major building categories recorded increases. The largest percentage increase was recorded for residential buildings (7,1% or R3 590,5 million), followed by non-residential buildings (6,5% or R1 589,8 million) and additions and alterations (3,4% or R887,8 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 8,3% (R4 723,6 million) in 2016 compared with 2015. All three major building categories recorded increases. The largest percentage increase was recorded for residential buildings (8,7% or R2 789,7 million), followed by non-residential buildings (8,6% or R1 257,1 million) and additions and alterations (6,9% or R676,8 million).