Construction

New York construction accidents and the Israeli-American workforce

Israeli-American construction workers in New York benefit from some of the strongest workplace injury protections in the US, but understanding their legal rights remains essential.

Construction workers on a New York building site representing workplace safety, legal protections and the Israeli-American workforce.
A European Union flag flies outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, December 19, 2019.

Israel isn’t losing to Europe. It’s simply not showing up - opinion

Eldad Nitzan.

Contractors save, workers pay: The new reform in the construction industry

A high-rise building under construction, which, according to the New York City Fire Department, remains at risk of collapse after two of its support columns buckled, is seen in a still image from video in the Manhattan borough of New York City, US, July 7, 2026.

Israeli consulate in New York evacuated as columns in Manhattan high-rise buckle


Tiberias man, upset about promenade renovations, threatens to kill mayor, construction workers

The suspect was reportedly upset about construction that is currently underway on the long-neglected, dilapidated Yigal Alon Promenade. 

After years of neglect, Tiberias Mayor Yossi Neveah is demolishing the city's old promenade and souvenir booths along it to rebuild a modern tourist promenade despite the local vendors' opposition. Tiberias, December 2, 2025.

The quiet influencer guiding urban renewal projects to success

In urban renewal, the quietest elements often hold a project together. What key checks protect residents and ensure fair economic viability? Real estate appraiser Israel Yaakov shares essential tips.

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Everyone has wondered at some point: What is the average salary of a real estate agent in Israel?

CBS data: real estate agents in Israel earned nearly NIS 17,000 in July, while construction workers earned about 13,500. This summarizes the updated wage picture in the real estate sector.

Apartment broker.

Bubble alert: The report that proves housing prices around the world are out of control

Endeavour Equities reports huge gaps between home prices and incomes worldwide. In Australia, a home needs nearly 10 years of salary; New Zealand and Canada face price crashes.

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Grapevine: Not taking care of business

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

A massive construction site off Jaffa Road, not far from the entrance to Jerusalem, seen in 2022.

Jerusalem's business owners demand pedestrian bridge to save city center stores

A pedestrian bridge can save countless businesses in Jerusalem's city center, owners beseech the municipality as construction blocks customers and foot traffic.

A look at a construction site that blocks foot traffic in Jerusalem's city center.

Construction time lengthens, rent rises, and young people pay the price

Construction timelines hit a new peak, projects face delays despite record starts, and mortgages match rising rents • Young couples face years of waiting, frustration, and uncertainty.

Buildings in Tel Aviv.

How do you build a city that lets everyone live better? Real estate women respond

Who said urban planning is boring? At the "Women Build the Nation" panel, six senior women shared ideas on community, equality, and a new social contract, envisioning Israel in 20 years.

How to Build a City That Lets Everyone Live Better.

The capital of the Negev puts itself on the map: NIS 1.2 billion for a transformative plan

Israel approves a NIS 1.2b plan for Beersheba, the southern metropolis. Mayor Ruvik Danilovich says the Negev is at a crucial turning point for its own future and for that of the entire nation.

Beersheba landscape.

Kiryat Gat master plan signed: NIS 6 billion for 21,000 new apartments

A fourth master plan agreement between the Israel Land Authority and Kiryat Gat was signed, covering 21,000 new housing units and 700,000+ sqm of commercial and employment spaces.

Carmey Gat.