Buildings

Study warns elevator safety standards in the UK, EU lag behind rising body weight

Few riders are on board but the panel shows 'full'; advocates say elevator rules must reflect larger body sizes.

Excess weight is associated with an increased risk of acute and chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer
 A bedroom.

89-year-old in China scrambles down high-rise exterior to escape locked bedroom

Security camera. Illustration.

CCTV captures man nearly crushed as elevator shoots upward

Ad 120 to build NIS 800m longevity complex in Kiryat Motzkin.

Ad 120 to build NIS 800m longevity complex in Kiryat Motzkin, company says


Urban Renewal: Still strong despite the war

Resilience and progress in urban renewal despite local elections, interest rate hikes, and war.

 Exceeding Expectations: In 2023, Approval Granted for Construction of 41,000 New Apartments.

Surplus of unsold apartments in Israel's center: Are prices dropping?

Over 63,000 new apartments still unsold, with most in Tel Aviv and the center. Which city had highest sales between Sep and Nov?

 Can contractors reduce prices? The supply of downtown apartments keeps growing.

Silicon Wadi: What's in east Jerusalem's new business hub?

East Jerusalem's 'Silicon Wadi' employment program sets to rise with 14-floor buildings, transforming the landscape


Egypt plans expansion of new capital as first residents trickle in

The new city is designed to serve as a high-tech model for Egypt's future, away from the clutter and chaos of Cairo.

 A general view of buildings and a mosque in the New Administrative Capital (NAC) east of Cairo, Egypt, December 26, 2023.

Israel-Hamas war: 70% of Gaza homes destroyed in fighting, WSJ claims

Israel states that their target in their airstrikes is Hamas, who is responsible for the murder of 1,200 civilians on October 7 and has also said that they take steps to avoid killing civilians.

 Israeli soldiers operating in Beit Lahia, in the northern Gaza Strip, December 28, 2023

Giant plan in Kafr Qasim approved as a solution to the Arab housing crisis

The development plan for Kfar Qasim North includes 1,450 apartments and a 5-hectare park to address housing needs in the Arab sector.

 "Approval Granted for extensive plan in Kfar Qasim: 1,450 apartments, vast commercial space"

State introduces new regulations for eligibility for long-term rental housing

New regulations published for public comment introduce an income test and standardized lotteries for eligibility for long-term rental housing in Israel.


Kiryat HaOmanim: Where art meets quality living

Kiryat Haomanim, Rishon Lezion's community-focused neighborhood, redefines modern living with green spaces and inclusive communities.

 East Rishon LeZion, Kiryat HaOmanim.

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.

 Dalit El Carmel