Buildings
Cleveland-area Jews are about to lose an iconic mid-century synagogue building - opinion
I will miss the Fairmount Temple building after it’s gone. But I’ll also miss the way it embodied the architect's insights about the need for sacred space.
British heritage charity constructs replica of 4,500-year-old prehistoric building near Stonehenge
Study warns elevator safety standards in the UK, EU lag behind rising body weight
89-year-old in China scrambles down high-rise exterior to escape locked bedroom
Demand for apartments declines, construction starts fall by 15%
A recent report by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development reveals a 15% drop in new construction starts, indicating a stagnation in the real estate market that affects both supply and demand.
Housing units approved for Druze settlement amid nationality law protest
Knesset approves major housing projects in Dalit El Carmel, providing immediate building permits as protests against Nationality Law persist. Thousands of housing units and commercial areas planned.
Israel to build thousands more homes in northern Druze settlement
The building plan will see the development of two new neighborhoods and thousands of homes in the Druze settlement of Dalit El Carmel.
Immediate opening of new hospital departments among emergency decisions
The council approved urgent measures for home front readiness, including rapid medical staff recruitment, immediate secure hospital ward expansion, and enhanced emergency energy infrastructure.
Renewing protection: 136 in the South, 3,257 in Tel Aviv
Ashkelon vs. Tel Aviv: 2,300% gap "highlights the urgency of the situation," the RE appraisers' head said. "Decision-makers must act swiftly, with a focus on the broader urban and regional benefits."
Live in a private house without a building permit? Construction permit in two weeks
Detached houses are eligible for expedited Safe Room permits, with online applications, ensuring approval in just 14 days.
How to stay safe when building your sukkah this year
The Jewish holiday of Sukkot reminds us of the booths in which the Israelites dwelled during their exodus from Egypt.
Neolithic structure uncovered on remote Isle of Arran in Scotland
These structures are found all over the United Kingdom and can be anywhere from 200 meters up to 10 km long.
Five killed in Iran as buildings collapse during unsafe demolition
Five people, including two Iranian police officers, were killed. Others were trapped under the rubble resulting from the collapse.
Apartment building collapse kills 14 in Brazil
A residential building collapse in Brazil on Friday caused 14 deaths.
