Construction

Hundreds of public housing units damaged by Iranian missiles, restoration in progress

Since Operation Roaring Lion, hundreds of public housing units have been damaged by Iranian missiles. Restoration efforts continue, with volunteers aiding in the cleanup.

Senior officials from the Construction and Housing Ministry during a tour of the site of the fall in Beit Shemesh in March.
"Israel’s urban renewal now targets luxury areas, rebuilding old buildings to match prime land value."

The next generation of urban renewal in Israel: Redevelopment in luxury areas

Jerusalem Light Rail

Grapevine: Kudos and complaints

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 15, 2018.

India’s quiet role in Israel’s labor reset after Oct. 7 - opinion


Only one year to occupancy, a surprising move: 15% discount in the beloved wine city project

A 3-room Wine City apartment is now 1.699M NIS, down ~15%. Nahmias calls it a "price reform," raising questions about whether this is a one-off or the start of a wider trend.

HIGH NORTH in Wine City, Ashkelon

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?

Demolition of Old Rakevet Building in Ramat Gan, Almog Group

Rami Levy surprises Rosh HaAyin: New project to include commerce, employment, and housing

Rami Levy Real Estate’s new Psagot Afek project in Rosh HaAyin will feature commerce, jobs, and housing, with unique design, active facades, green spaces, and high-standard apartments.

The new Rami Levy Real Estate project in Psagot Afek, Rosh HaAyin

Financing for evacuation-reconstruction projects already at early stages? It’s possible

Bonus offers a new financing model: credit after zoning approval and 67% signatures, allowing funds for growth, speeding processes, and boosting resident trust in urban renewal projects.

Evacuation-Reconstruction Project

Iran destroyed buildings. Israel can rebuild them with green construction - opinion

When thousands of buildings require rebuilding from scratch, this is a golden opportunity for creating a new building standard.

A BALLISTIC missile fired from Iran damages a building in Bat Yam in June. The government must devise a rehabilitation plan that transforms the ruins into the green hope for the coming generations, says the writer.

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.

Construction Site Manager.

Not what you thought: Meet the new power of tenants in urban renewal

Bank financing docs were once just for banks and developers. Today, tenants see them as key to protecting their rights. Avi Levy, CEO of Yehuda Levy Group, explains why they matter.

Bank Financing Documents.

From a neighborhood of public housing to Jerusalem’s real estate gem

The great transformation of the Katamon neighborhood is here.

The SOHO District in the Gonenim Neighborhood.

New report reveals: This is the city marked as Israel’s next real estate investment hotspot

Appraiser Ohad Dannus reports: Ashdod home prices rose 14.6% in a year. Big deals like the Soho complex draw major investors. Demand is rising among olim, foreign buyers, and young couples.

Ashdod.

Breaking the boundaries of Tel Aviv: Granit to build 130 new apartments in Ramat Gan

After years of concentrated activity in Tel Aviv, the Granit Group, part of Effi Capital, is entering a new arena with a win in an urban renewal (evacuation-reconstruction) project on Bialik Street.

Rendering – urban renewal project in the Hashmonaim neighborhood in Ramat Gan