Construction
Israeli government under pressure to overhaul foreign worker policy
The appeal followed Englman’s report on the state’s handling of the labor crisis in construction after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, when the entry of Palestinian workers into Israel was halted.
Hundreds of public housing units damaged by Iranian missiles, restoration in progress
The next generation of urban renewal in Israel: Redevelopment in luxury areas
Grapevine: Kudos and complaints
India’s quiet role in Israel’s labor reset after Oct. 7 - opinion
The entry of Indian blue-collar labor into the construction segment marks a structural shift in how Israel sources labor, manages risk, and builds resilience in an era of chronic insecurity.
Trump Organization signs deal with Altus to build Australia's tallest building, 'six-star hotel'
It will include a "six-star resort-hotel," 270 apartments, shops, a beach club, and a swimming pool, local property developer Altus Property Group said in a statement.
Stone seal from biblical Kingdom of Judea discovered during construction in northern Israel
The seal, which is made of a light brown gemstone, is thought by archaeologists to have been “hung like a necklace around its owner’s neck,” and decoratively divided into three.
3,200 new units: Local committee approves Yoseftal neighborhood urban renewal in Kfar Saba
The Local Planning Committee in Kfar Saba approved agreements between the mayor and ILA to advance the Yoseftal neighborhood urban renewal plan (Tama 2040).
A quiet surge in the housing market: Purchase groups return to the spotlight
Amid high interest rates, land shortages, and developer challenges, purchase groups are resurging. 2026 Ruby Capital data show a sharp rise in financing, reshaping the housing market.
Massive urban renewal plan approved in Kiryat Eliezer, Haifa under “evacuation & reconstruction”
The plan includes 970 housing units, extensive public spaces including a new school, commercial and employment areas, and open spaces.
Want to choose a lawyer for an urban renewal project? Here are 5 tips you must read
Finally, it's happening: A first-of-its-kind academic degree for contractors
For the first time in Israel, the Contractors Association “Bonei Ha’aretz” received approval from the Contractors Council to create a bachelor’s degree for contractors after two years of fieldwork.
The new law that changes agreements in the real estate world
New law shifts focus to contract wording in real estate deals, limiting broad interpretation, increasing certainty, and placing more responsibility on parties at the signing stage.
The printer is already on the wall: The unexpected solution to the housing crisis - opinion
3D-printed construction technology presents a rare opportunity to change the rules of the game and bring Israel’s construction sector into the 21st century.
