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LeanCon raises $6 million to bring AI-driven precision to pre-construction planning

Israeli AI startup LeanCon doubles its target with a $6M seed round to deliver pre-construction planning in minutes, cutting costs, improving accuracy and boosting win rates across major development projects

ynet Global | 12.01.25

בנייה חדשה במרכז. "אתגר משמעותי הן לרוכשי הדירות והן ליזמים"

Buying property through a buyers group? 5 key facts to know

One way to lower housing costs is through buyers groups — organized property purchases; but what should you know before joining, and how do buyers groups differ from purchasing groups?

Ori Chudy | 10.17.25

Renovation contractors urge return of Palestinian workers after ceasefire deal

A survey by Israel’s Renovation Contractors Association found many see the ceasefire deal as a way to ease the labor shortage, though most remain wary of hiring Palestinians and prefer mixed teams with Israeli and foreign workers

Hila Tsion | 10.09.25

Leading urban renewal districts in Israel: Neighborhoods set for major transformation

Petah Tikva’s Yosseftal neighborhood, once an immigrant enclave, is seeing one of Israel’s largest urban renewal plans: 4,700 new units, upgraded infrastructure and a model aimed at preserving social cohesion during sweeping redevelopment

Hila Tsion | 09.23.25

'Shalom Namaste': Thousands of Indian workers to learn Hebrew before arriving in Israel

Indian recruiter Dynamic trains workers in Hebrew before they head to Israel’s construction and industrial sectors, hit by a labor crunch; program will soon expand to Sri Lanka and Thailand

Hila Tsion | 09.03.25

How green building is revolutionizing construction in Israel and beyond

As global awareness grows, Israel embraces sustainable construction with innovative materials, energy-efficient design and long-term savings—positioning green building as a key pillar of environmental responsibility and modern real estate strategy

Yossi Valass | 08.18.25

New Syria: Qatar-backed $14B makeover to bring skyscrapers, metro and airport to Damascus

Syria’s new government signs deals with firms from Qatar, Italy and the UAE, led by a massive Damascus suburb project creating 200,000 jobs, as critics warn it amounts to 'whitewashing Qatari terrorism'

Lior Ben Ari | 08.08.25

Israel mulls bank reform to cut home prices amid glut of unsold apartments

National Economic Council recommends limiting banks’ control over home pricing, saying developers should be able to offer discounts without approval

Alexandra Lukash | 07.29.25

This disaster will be many times worse than Iranian missile strikes

The damage from an earthquake would be much greater than the rocket attacks during Operation Rising Lion, according to the report by State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman; In addition to 810,000 homes at risk, schools also show construction deficiencies; the report also found failures in preparing for fires during the war

Yaron Drukman | 07.22.25

Israeli construction tech startup Buildots raises $45 million in new funding round

Buildots uses AI and computer vision to monitor construction projects in real time while helping to reduce delays and costs

Calcalist | 05.30.25

Jerusalem wakes up to a building boom, leading a nationwide urban renewal drive

The city is approving plans for tens of thousands of new housing units, while private developers and contractors are flocking to the capital, pointing to Jerusalem as a model for other municipalities across Israel

Rotem Aloni | 05.26.25

Israel approves new hospital in Beit Shemesh to serve growing population

Hospital to be built on 180-dunam site in southern Beit Shemesh and include 770 beds to serve a population of 500,000 in the city and surrounding region; Project part of broader national plan to expand health care infrastructure including 8 new hospitals by 2050

Gilad Cohen | 02.19.25

יציקת קירות בגובה 240 מטרים במגדל ביונד בגבעתיים

New tower claims title of tallest in Israel

Complex in Givataim is over 3 million square feet and includes two towers, one for office space and the other residential, to offer commercial, sporting and education facilities; towers to rise 320 meters into the air

Hila Tsion | 09.04.24

War causes massive disruption of construction sector

Opinion: chair of the Israel Construction Center wants to use the war as an opportunity to end the reliance on Palestinian workers who have been banned from entering Israel since October

Amir Avivi | 08.24.24

'no one will come to repair destroyed homes' mayor in north says

Some communities are deemed too dangerous for civilians to enter as Hezbollah attacks continue; 'no idea when we can begin to repair and rebuild'

Yair Kraus | 07.02.24