Buildings
Twelve killed in residential fire in southern China, Xinhua reports
The incident comes as the death toll from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades climbed to 160 on Tuesday.
From design to data: how buildings are learning to adapt
Construction time lengthens, rent rises, and young people pay the price
Rising up: the surprising city becoming Israel's tower capital
Who wants to open a hotel in the Gaza Envelope? The state will cover a third of the cost
The Tkuma Administration and Ministry of Tourism call on developers to build or expand hotels in the Tkuma region, offering up to 33% state funding and a total budget of about NIS 100 million.
Egypt discovers copper workshop, admin buildings, and observation points at Wadi al-Nasb
Excavations revealed architectural and industrial evidence confirming continuous Egyptian mining activity at Wadi al-Nasb from the Old Kingdom through the Late Period, officials said.
Mixed-use development in the south: 30-story towers in Kiryat Gat
Southern District Planning Committee approves construction of hundreds of apartments, office towers, and commercial spaces on a 1.4-hectare site. The mayor: “A new hub of living, work, and study.”
Between Ramat Aviv and Ramat HaSharon: South Glilot District set to launch
The Israel Land Authority’s plan for South Glilot, spanning the cities of Ramat HaSharon and Tel Aviv, has been approved.
A New Project Launches in Be’er Ya’akov
Avnei Derech Group has received a permit to build a new residential project in the Shikmim neighborhood of the city, with an investment of approximately NIS 300 million.
One building stops the entire neighborhood: It’s time to recognize the “recalcitrant building”
Despite progress in Israel’s urban renewal, thousands of housing units are stalled because a single building refuses to join the project.
ICR submits major urban renewal plan in Haifa: 2,400 housing units
The major urban renewal plan for the Kiryat Shprinzak neighborhood in Haifa.
Ramat Gan renewed: Two boutique buildings to replace old railway building
Almog Group has started demolishing a four-story railway building on Rosh Pina Street to build two boutique buildings with 46 new apartments. What will the current owners receive?
Reform approved: All building types must use inspection institutes starting January 2026
The National Council completed the reform’s final phase: all new buildings require certified inspection, except special cases. Ariela Yariv Gotenberg calls it a key milestone in licensing.
A new flavor in the heart of Gush Dan: The 'Umami' neighborhood surprises young people
Quality schools, an NIS 11 million park, busy shops, a strong community, and Purple Line access make Kiryat Ono’s new neighborhood a top choice for thousands of families seeking modern living.
Revolution in central Rishon LeZion: 11 old buildings to make way for hundreds of new apartments
With an investment of hundreds of millions of shekels, the Sufrin Group is advancing a major urban renewal project in the heart of Rishon LeZion - expected revenues: about half a billion shekels.
