Construction
Foreign worker ban to trigger housing cost rise and severe labor shortage
Starting 2027, workers from India and Sri Lanka will enter only via official channels, sparking labor shortage warnings and housing cost increase fears.
The Herzliya caveman: The final days of the cliff palace
‘New Talpiot’: A global community in one of Jerusalem’s most sought-after locations
Affordable Housing site shut down
The next generation of urban renewal in Israel: Redevelopment in luxury areas
Grapevine: Kudos and complaints
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
India’s quiet role in Israel’s labor reset after Oct. 7 - opinion
The entry of Indian blue-collar labor into the construction segment marks a structural shift in how Israel sources labor, manages risk, and builds resilience in an era of chronic insecurity.
Trump Organization signs deal with Altus to build Australia's tallest building, 'six-star hotel'
It will include a "six-star resort-hotel," 270 apartments, shops, a beach club, and a swimming pool, local property developer Altus Property Group said in a statement.
Stone seal from biblical Kingdom of Judea discovered during construction in northern Israel
The seal, which is made of a light brown gemstone, is thought by archaeologists to have been “hung like a necklace around its owner’s neck,” and decoratively divided into three.
3,200 new units: Local committee approves Yoseftal neighborhood urban renewal in Kfar Saba
The Local Planning Committee in Kfar Saba approved agreements between the mayor and ILA to advance the Yoseftal neighborhood urban renewal plan (Tama 2040).
A quiet surge in the housing market: Purchase groups return to the spotlight
Amid high interest rates, land shortages, and developer challenges, purchase groups are resurging. 2026 Ruby Capital data show a sharp rise in financing, reshaping the housing market.
Massive urban renewal plan approved in Kiryat Eliezer, Haifa under “evacuation & reconstruction”
The plan includes 970 housing units, extensive public spaces including a new school, commercial and employment areas, and open spaces.
Want to choose a lawyer for an urban renewal project? Here are 5 tips you must read
Finally, it's happening: A first-of-its-kind academic degree for contractors
For the first time in Israel, the Contractors Association “Bonei Ha’aretz” received approval from the Contractors Council to create a bachelor’s degree for contractors after two years of fieldwork.
