(haipo) Haifa and Tirat Carmel are among the 20 local authorities selected to participate in a government program to promote innovation in the fields of construction, infrastructure and maintenance. As part of the program, the authorities will receive approximately 50 hours of professional advice and guidance, which will assist in identifying barriers, examining technological solutions and building a plan for implementing innovation in work processes. The mapping and advice phase will be funded by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, at no cost to the authorities.
Approximately 50 hours of professional guidance for each authority
The Ministry of Construction and Housing announced today (Tuesday, October 13, 2026) the selection of 20 local authorities for a program to promote innovation in construction and infrastructure. The program is designed to help authorities streamline work processes, improve the quality of planning and execution, shorten schedules, and implement innovative solutions.
The support will be provided through the CivicLabs innovation center, and will include approximately 50 hours of professional consulting for each authority, starting from the phase of mapping the challenges and barriers to examining technological solutions and formulating a roadmap for their implementation.
As part of the process, the needs of the local authority will be examined, possible technological solutions will be presented, and methods of action will be coordinated that will assist in dealing with the challenges in the areas of planning, construction, infrastructure, and maintenance.
Haifa and Tirat Carmel among the 20 municipalities selected
Along with Haifa and Tirat Carmel, Herzliya, Kfar Saba, Jerusalem, Ashdod, Lod, Kfar Yona, Yokneam Illit, Givat Zeev, Mateh Binyamin, Mateh Asher, Tamar, Eshkol, Eilat, Sderot, Emek Jezreel, Nes Ziona, Katzrin and Samaria were also selected for the program.
The selection of authorities was made after a public call for applications, a review of compliance with the threshold conditions, and a ranking of the candidacies according to a predetermined scoring model.
The goal: more efficient planning and integration of advanced technologies
The plan is part of the steps being promoted by the Ministry of Construction and Housing as part of the strategic plan for innovation in the construction industry, published for 2025. Among its goals: improving work processes, promoting human capital, and implementing advanced technologies in the industry.
The ministry notes that promoting innovation is intended to improve labor productivity, reduce dependence on manpower, strengthen safety at construction sites, improve the quality of planning and execution, and promote environmental benefits.
The mapping phase, adaptation of solutions and formulation of the roadmap will be funded by the Ministry of Construction and Housing, at no cost to local authorities. Professional support will be provided through CivicLabs, one of 16 innovation centers operating in collaboration with the Innovation Authority and government ministries.
For Haifa and Tirat Carmel, participation in the program will allow them to examine how innovative solutions can be integrated into the authority's work in the areas of construction and infrastructure, and to formulate an action plan tailored to local needs.