IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 9,3% (R3 698,7 million) during January to May 2018 compared with January to May 2017. Increases were recorded for residential buildings (9,8% or R1 992,3 million), additions and alterations (9,2% or R972,2 million) and non-residential buildings (8,3% or R734,2 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 9,3% (-R2 498,4 million) during January to May 2018 compared with January to May 2017. Decreases were recorded for residential buildings (-14,0% or -R2 198,2 million) and non-residential buildings (-10,7% or -R737,1 million). An increase was recorded for additions and alterations (10,1% or R436,9 million).