IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) decreased by 33,0% (-R12 325,6 million) during January to April 2020 compared with January to April 2019. Decreases were recorded for residential buildings (-40,1% or -R8 090,7 million), non-residential buildings (-28,7% or -R2 346,3 million) and additions and alterations (-20,9% or -R1 888,6 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 39,9% (-R11 250,0 million) during January to April 2020 compared with January to April 2019. Decreases were recorded for residential buildings (-56,5% or -R9 422,3 million), additions and alterations (-18,6% or -R785,3 million) and non-residential buildings (-14,2% or -R1 042,5 million).