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2023-0041

 

This Special Release presents data on construction statistics from approved building permits for the National Capital Region (NCR) Provincial Statistical Office lll - City of Taguig for the third quarter of 2021. Figures are based on the preliminary result of the tabulated data from collected building permits.

Number of approved building permits increases by 30.6 percent in the third quarter

The number of approved building permits in the City of Taguig increased by 30.6 percent during the third quarter of 2021 to 64 from 49 of the same quarter of the previous year. Also, the total value of construction increased by 44.0 percent to Php 720.71 million during the third quarter of 2021 from Php 500.64 million in the same quarter of 2020.

Relative to the entire region, the City of Taguig contributed 3.0 percent to the number of approved building permits and 2.7 percent to the total value of construction during the third quarter of 2021. See Table 1 for details.

 

Number of approved building permits for residential type of building remains the same and non-residential type of building increases

The number of residential types of building remains at 17 during the third quarter of 2021 similar to the recorded number at the period of 2020. Meanwhile, the number of non-residential types of building increased by 166.7 percent during the third quarter of 2021 from 3 of the same quarter of the previous year.

Moreover, approved building permits for alterations and repairs recorded at 39 building permits during the third quarter of 2021, indicating an increase of 34.5 percent from 29 of the same quarter of the previous year.

Figure 1 compares the number of approved building permits by type of building for the City of Taguig during the third quarter of 2021 and 2020. Refer to Table 2 for details.

 

 

Value of construction for residential type of building goes up 

The aggregate value of construction for residential type of building in the City of Taguig increased by 1,142.1 percent to Php 529.86 million in the third quarter of 2021 from Php 42.66 million during the same quarter of the previous year. However, the value of construction for non–residential type of building declined by 81.5 percent in the third quarter of 2021 to 69.43 million from Php 374.68 million in the same quarter of 2020. The total value for alterations and repairs increased by 45.8 percent to Php 121.42 million in the third quarter of 2021 from Php 83.30 million during the same quarter of 2020. 

Figure 2 presents the value of construction by type of building for the City of Taguig for the third quarter of 2020 and 2021. Refer to Table 2 for details.

 

 

Single residential units record the highest number of approved building permits and register as second to the highest value of construction 

Among the types of residential building, single residential units registered the highest number of approved building permits with 11 applications or 64.7 percent of the toal and recorded as second with the highest value of construction amounting to Php 105.15 million or 19.8 percent of the total value of residential building construction. Residential condominium recorded with the highest value of Php 395.95 million. 

Figures 3 and 4 present the number and value of residential construction by type in the City of Taguig during the third quarter of 2021. Refer to table 2 for details.

 

 

Commercial type of building ranks the highest among non-residential building construction 

The commercial type recorded the highest total number with 4 applications, comprising 50.0 percent of the total number with an aggregate value of Php 22.30 million or 32.1 percent of the total value of non-residential building construction among the types of non-residential building. 

Figures 5 and 6 present the percentage distribution of the number and value by type of non-residential building construction in the City of Taguig during the third quarter of 2021. Refer to Table 2 for details.

 

 

Explanatory Notes 

Scope and Coverage

Private construction statistics from approved building permits relate to new constructions and additions, alterations and repairs of existing residential and non-residential buildings and other structures undertaken in all regions/provinces of the country. 

Source of Information

Data are from the original applications of approved building permits collected by PSA-NCR Provincial Statistical Office III field personnel from Local Building Officials in the City of Taguig. 

Limitations:

1. Data on building constructions refer to those approved applications during the reference period and not to construction work completed during the reference period.

2. The completeness of the number of building permits collected relies on the approval of applications filed with the LBOs. Hence, private building constructions without approved building permits are excluded in the tabulation of data.  

Definition of Terms:

Building Permit - A written authorization granted by the Local Building Official (LBO) to an applicant allowing him to proceed with the construction of a specific project after plans, specifications and other pertinent documents have been found to be in conformity with the National Building Code (PD 1096). 

Building - Any independent, freestanding structure comprising one or more rooms or other spaces, covered by a roof and enclosed with external walls or dividing walls, which extend from the foundation to the roof.

Construction - All on-site work done from site preparation, excavation, foundation, assembly of all the components and installation of utilities and equipment of buildings/structures. 

Residential Building - A building for which its major parts or more than half of its gross floor area is built for dwelling purposes. This type of building can be of the single type, duplex, an apartment and/or accessoria and residential condominium.  

Single House - A complete structure intended for a single family or household, i.e. bungalow, 2-storey house, nipa hut.  

Duplex - A structure intended for two households, with complete living facilities for each; it is a single structure divided into two dwelling units by a wall extending from the floor to the ceiling.  

Apartment - A structure, usually of two storeys, made up of independent living quarters, with independent entrances from internal walls and courts.  

Accessoria–Is a one or two-floor structure divided into several dwelling units, each dwelling unit having its own separate entrance from the outside.  

Residential Condominium - A structure, usually of several storeys, consisting of multiple dwelling units.  

Other residential constructions - Consist of school or company staff houses, living quarters for drivers and maids, and guardhouses.

Non-Residential Building - This type includes commercial, industrial, agricultural and institutional buildings.

Commercial Buildings - Office buildings and all buildings that are intended for use primarily in wholesale, retail and service trades; i.e. stores, hotels, restaurants, banks, etc.  

Industrial Buildings - Buildings which are used to house the production, assembly and warehousing activities of industrial establishments; i.e. factories, plants, mills, repair shops, machine shops, printing press, storage plant, electric generating plants.

Institutional Buildings - Buildings that are primarily engaged in providing educational instructions and hospital/health care; ports, airports and other government buildings; i.e. school, museums, libraries, sanitaria, churches, hospitals.  

Agricultural Buildings - Buildings which are used to house livestocks, plants and agricultural products such as barn, poultry house, piggeries, stables, greenhouses and grain mill.  

Other Non-Buildings Constructions - These include cemetery structures, street furniture, waiting sheds, communication towers, etc.  

Addition - Any new construction that increases the height or area of an existing building/structure. 

Alteration - Construction in a building/structure involving changes in the materials used, partitioning, location/size of openings, structural parts, existing utilities and equipment but does not increase the overall area thereof.

Repair – A remedial work done on any damaged or deteriorated portion/s of a building/structure to restore its original condition.   

Floor Area of Building - The sum of the area of each floor of the building measured to the outer surface of the outer walls including the area of lobbies, cellars, elevator shafts and all communal spaces in multi-dwellings.  Areas of balconies are excluded. 

Total Value of Construction - The sum of the cost of building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and others. The value is derived from the approved building permit and represents the estimated value of the building or structure when completed.  

For more details, please visit
www.rssoncr.psa.gov.ph/ncr3
www.rssoncr.psa.gov.ph
www.psa.gov.ph


PACIANO B. DIZON
Regional Director
Officer-In-Charge
NCR Provincial Statistics Office III

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