In 1949, one year after the establishment of the state in Israel, the Association of Contractors & builders in Israel was founded.
The Association set itself the task of unifying under one roof all of Israel`s builders and contractors active in the Building industry.
Today, with 1,500 members, it is the official representative of Israel`s building industry, and is recognized as such by the government, local authorities, contractors, professional organizations, the general public and various institutes throughout the world.
The association, in cooperation with the Fund for the promotion & development of the construction industry in Israel, also handles the training of Israeli construction workers and promotes the industrialization and modernization of the building industry.
Operating through 13 local branches, the Association of Contractors & builders in Israel has registered considerable achievements over the last few years.
It has expanded its scope of activities and deepened its involvement in the Israeli economy as evidenced by the accelerated building in recent years. Worldwide connections the Association of Contractors & builders in Israel, along with Israeli building and infrastructure companies, maintains professional contacts worldwide.
These international connections are developed in order to promote global working relations, exchange know-how and coordinate international visits.
More and more Israeli companies are entering into joint ventures with foreign-held companies in order to facilitate construction projects in a growing number of countries across every continent. A bridge to peace The regional peace process is irreversible and will have positive economic ramifications for the entire Middle East.
Israel is the hub of the Middle East, offering technologically advanced infrastructures and modern construction methods. These are assets that will turn Israel`s developers, its contractors and its construction industry workforce into leaders in the region.
Steps must be taken to prepare for this turn of events.
The infrastructure must be expanded to serve the growing economy: railways and highways; airports and seaports; development and management of water sources. The building industry will lay the foundations of the future. It is ready to meet the challenge. Aims and activities
Open communication with government officials and the various authorities.
Creation of financial source specifically for the building industry.
Encouragement of legislation on contractor registration regulations, as well as planning and licensing procedures.
Allocation of land for construction.
Encouragement of joint projects in Israel and abroad with private international developers
Improvement of construction for rental.
Negotiations with trade unions.
Organization of specialized training in Israel and abroad.
Support of research institutions and technological education.
Promotion of construction worker`s welfare.
Organization of groups to attend international exhibitions and conventions/
ELECTED INSTITUTIONS Annual Assembly Convenes every three years to select the association`s institutions and determine its policies. The assembly is comprised of all the association's members . Executive board Determines policy and appoints representatives for various positions including interior and exterior. ***
The Association of Contractors and Builders in Israel is the sole holder of the Israel contractors and builders Development Company Ltd.
It raises public funds and serves as a holding company for the Israel Constructors and Builders Finance Company Ltd. It is also a member of international organizations; International Housing Association, and FIABCI. EXECUTIVE BOARD Nissim Bublil - President of The Association & Contractors in Israel Ron Brick - Vice President & Chairman of the Local Branches Eyal Gabay - Vice President & Chairman of the Infrastructure Division Asher Green - Vice President & Chairman of the Contractors Division Raul Srugo - Vice President & Chairman of The Builders Division Avissror Moshe Achiezra Nissim Freud Avigdor Gaon Ami Halabi Sigal Halevy Michael Hayat Shlomo Laham Saleem Lewinsky Yossi Magen Matti Malka Pinchas Perlis Avner Poldi PeretzRappaport Yehushua Reznik Motti Rozner David Sivan Yair Yarom Avi Yechimovitch Haim Zanzury Rafi Olpiner Samuel - Honorary President Dori Uri - Honorary President Yona Mordechai - Honorary President Directors Yossi Gordon, Director General David Shachaf - Vice Director General & Director of Infrastructure Div Eliav Ben - Shimon Adv - Deputy Director of Infrastructure Div Asher Shohat - Vice Director General & Director of Builders Div Isaac Gurvich - Vice Director General of Finance Nathan Hilu Eng- Director of Technical Dept. & Information Joelle Tal - Head of Publishing And Marketing Dept |