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


Without subsidy, there is no project: The new reality in urban renewal

The Southern District Committee reviews two projects: in Beersheba, complementary land saves an unprofitable D neighborhood renewal, while in Eilat, tens of millions in subsidies are needed.

D Neighborhood, Beersheba.

Rising up: the surprising city becoming Israel's tower capital

While Tel Aviv falls to fifth, Jerusalem leads in new tower construction. Thousands of apartments are planned across neighborhoods in the urban renewal reshaping the capital.

Illustration: Tower Construction.

Breakthrough in Eilat: A 25-story tower to replace old buildings

Southern District Committee approved Ye'elim urban renewal: 216 new apartments replace 75 old, with commercial areas, public buildings, open spaces, and gov’t subsidies (Standard 21)

Eilat City, Red Sea Coast, Sea of Sinai.

A revolution in the renovation industry: how will it affect our wallets?

The Ministry of Construction’s renovation reform begins: higher financial limits, faster contractor promotions, and safety training aim to ease contractors’ work and benefit the public.

Renovation, remodeling, home design, real estate.

Dreaming of a private house? You’ll have to move beyond the green line

A CBS report for early 2025 shows most new private homes are built in small West Bank towns, while big cities build upward and the dream of a yard and driveway drifts farther from Israel’s center.

New construction of a house.

Slowdown in the market? Carasso sells one-third of apartments in "Carasso Nia," Jerusalem

Amid reports of a slowdown in Jerusalem's housing market, Carasso has sold one-third of its luxury "Carasso Nia" apartments, with many buyers being Jews from the U.S.

Ofer Petersburg: Carasso Nia Project in Jerusalem.

Hatzor HaGlilit: Record financing of NIS 300 million for detached houses

Yesodot Group will provide financing and guarantees totaling approximately NIS 300 million for a detached housing project in Hatzor HaGlilit.

Construction.

"Parking near the child’s kindergarten is Just as important as another shopping center"

At a special conference with Israel’s real estate women, municipal leaders, and senior execs, the debate focused on the future of cities: rapid development or residents’ quality of life.

Illustration: Parking.

Riverside in Yehud-Monosson’s Gadot offers luxury living with direct access to Tel Aviv

Electra Residence’s Riverside project offers upscale apartments, expansive green open spaces, and a station on the Purple Line light rail in the Ono Valley.

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Urban renewal in Shazar Complex, neighborhood G: Beersheba municipality joins developer

This week, Beersheba’s Local Planning Committee recommended depositing the urban renewal plan for the Shazar complex, with the municipality joining a private developer as co-submitter.

Urban Renewal, Shazar Complex, Beersheba – Design by Bareli Levitzky Kassif Architects, Visualization