Compare construction companies using the exact legal entity, registered contractor classification and project documents. For publisher-reported scale, Dun’s 100’s 2026 construction, development and infrastructure ranking lists Electra first, Shikun & Binui second and Danya Cebus third by total revenue. That edition does not establish today’s largest, safest or most suitable contractor.
Selected companies in the Dun’s 100 2026 edition
The publisher ranks this category by total revenue and reports revenue in millions of shekels. The figures below reproduce that publisher edition, not current accounts, staff or ownership. This is a selection, not the complete top ten. The edition year is the publisher’s label, not a claim that these are live financial accounts or live headcounts. Electra Construction has an asterisk rather than a numbered rank in the publisher’s table; parent and subsidiary figures must not be added together.
- Electra: published rank 1; revenue ILS 13,953.0 million; employees 16,599.
- Shikun & Binui: published rank 2; revenue ILS 9,300.0 million; employees 3,731.
- Danya Cebus: published rank 3; revenue ILS 6,510.4 million; employees 2,303.
- Shapir Engineering and Industry: published rank 4; revenue ILS 6,073.0 million; employees 3,918.
- Ashtrom Group: published rank 5; revenue ILS 4,652.4 million; employees 1,731.
- Tidhar Group: published rank 7; revenue ILS 2,907.0 million; employees 1,111.
- Afcon Holdings: published rank 15; revenue ILS 1,683.3 million; employees 1,313.
- Electra Construction: published rank *; revenue ILS 2,579.5 million; employees 550.
- Oron Group: published rank 8; revenue ILS 2,042.2 million; employees 629.
Source: Dun’s 100, construction, development and infrastructure, 2026 edition, reviewed 24 October 2026. Revenue is reproduced in the publisher’s original ILS units; it is not a live exchange-rate conversion.
Corporate histories use different entities and dates. Shikun & Binui’s own history traces predecessor Solel Boneh to 1924. Oron Group Holdings and Investments Ltd. was incorporated on 14 July 2003. Israel Canada REAM Projects was incorporated on 26 January 2020; its incorporation date does not establish a place in the ranking above.
For market context, see the Israel real estate market overview and construction project guide.
What trends are shaping Israeli construction?
Four trends matter most for a buyer of new homes.
- Urban renewal: older neighbourhoods are being rebuilt into modern housing.
- Green building: companies such as Shikun & Binui are pushing sustainable construction.
- Technology: AI-driven project management and smart sensors are entering sites.
- For any international contractor, verify its named role in the specific Israeli project and the relevant dates before relying on its involvement.
Check the legal contractor, not just a group’s brand
A ranking, familiar developer name or revenue figure does not establish which legal contractor is registered to carry out your particular project. Search the official contractor register using the exact contractor number or legal identity, then check the relevant professional branch, financial classification and current status. The previously cited registered-contractor dataset sample is a source reference, not a complete search result; its resource metadata was dated 14 October 2026 at that review.
Match the name to the actual contract and permit file. A developer, parent group and executing contractor may be different entities. Registration is not a promise of financial stability, workmanship, delivery timing or authority to market an apartment.
If a registered contractor breaches the contract or does defective work, a complaint can be filed with the Registrar of Contractors at the Ministry of Construction and Housing. It covers defective work raised during the defects (bedek) period, and contract breaches such as late handover, no Tabu registration or work missing from the technical specification. A complaint about common property is best filed through a member of the building committee. It is filed through an online form, with documents such as an engineer’s opinion, the contract and correspondence in PDF, TIF, JPEG or PNG format, and there is no fee. The Registrar does not arbitrate, decide money disputes or handle matters already in court. The Registrar’s phone line is 02-5847847, answered on Sundays from 9:00 to 11:00 for general questions only. Details are from the Ministry page updated on 1 September 2026 and can change.
The Housing Ministry’s buyer guidance explains that a seller may commission a separate registered contractor rather than build itself. A seller’s absence from the contractor register therefore does not, by itself, answer whether the project has the required executing contractor. Identify both roles and document how they relate to your apartment.
| Role | Evidence to compare | What still needs checking |
|---|---|---|
| Seller in your contract | Exact legal name and company number, contract, current company information and signatory authority | A group name or company registration alone does not establish the right to sell this apartment. |
| Executing contractor | Exact contractor identity, current register entry and licence, professional branch, financial classification and status | Match the work and project to the permitted scope, including any Registrar decision restricting the contractor. |
| Landowner or rights holder | Current land-rights evidence, block and parcel, and the seller’s relevant development or landowner agreement | Ask the lawyer to establish selling authority, apartment allocation, encumbrance priority and any required release arrangements. |
| Payment and security provider | Written security notice, applicable financing/voucher arrangement, named provider and proposed security instrument | Verify the actual statutory route and provider eligibility; a familiar developer brand is not payment security. |
The Registrar’s instructions say a printed contractor confirmation records its issue date and relevant registration/classification information; its QR code can be used to view updated details. Check the live status when you make the decision. A contractor marked מוקפא (frozen at its request) may not carry out construction engineering work until further notice. For מוחרג or מותלה status, inspect the actual Registrar decision: the guidance limits work to the specified projects and does not permit taking additional work beyond them.
A complaint about a registered contractor can be filed with the Registrar of Contractors at the Ministry of Construction and Housing. The ministry’s complaint page, last updated 1 September 2026, covers defective work, if the complaint is filed during the defects (bedek) period, and breaches of the contract such as a late handover, no Tabu (Land Registry) registration or not doing what the technical specification promised. The complaint is made through a form on that page, with documents such as an engineer’s opinion, the contract and correspondence, as PDF, TIF, JPEG or PNG files. The service is free. The Registrar acts on a disciplinary basis, not as an arbitrator, and does not handle money disputes or complaints for which a lawsuit has been filed and is being heard in court. The Registrar’s line, 02-5847847, answers on Sundays from 9:00 to 11:00, for general questions only.
The Corporations Authority offers free basic company information and a paid full extract. Choose the evidence your lawyer needs rather than treating a basic search as a complete due-diligence result. Keep company records, court proceedings and land-rights documents as separate checks, with their dates and any unresolved discrepancy recorded.
Before a presale commitment, use the presigning document checklist and the existing payment-protection guide. Send the actual entity names and project documents with your enquiry so the comparison concerns the apartment you are considering.
Keep the historical rankings above in their stated reference years. For a new home, also review the licensing record, the developer and project information, and the payment protections with your independent lawyer. This is general information, not legal or tax advice; confirm with a licensed professional.
Source review: 20 October 2026 for the earlier dataset check; contractor-register and company-information service guidance checked 27 October 2026. Dataset reference dates are stated separately; a source review is not a property inspection.
How do you check a builder before you buy?
- Financial review: obtain current audited financial statements where available and identify the exact contracting entity. For a private company, request financial information directly as well as project history and references.
- Delivery track record: ask for completed projects, handover dates actually met, and current sites you can visit.
- Sale Law protection: in a covered sale, before the seller collects more than 7% of the apartment price in aggregate, have your independent lawyer verify the applicable statutory security and payment procedure. A bank guarantee is one of the permitted forms of protection under the Sale (Apartments) (Assurance of Investments) Law. See the security routes and payment workflow.
- Litigation and liens: have your lawyer review current company information and registered charges, search relevant court proceedings separately, and check the project’s land-rights records and encumbrances. A company lookup is not an exhaustive litigation search or proof of clear property rights.
Worked examples: the Hagag Group’s rise and a recent TASE construction IPO. Then prepare your questions for the developer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest construction company in Israel?
Dun’s 100’s 2026 construction, development and infrastructure ranking lists Electra first by total revenue. That dated result does not establish today’s largest or safest contractor.
What are the top construction companies in Israel?
Electra, Shikun & Binui and Danya Cebus occupy the first three places in Dun’s 100’s 2026 construction, development and infrastructure ranking by revenue. Compare current filings for a current decision.
Which Israeli construction company builds infrastructure?
Shapir and Oron appear in Dun’s 100’s 2026 construction, development and infrastructure category. Verify the exact contractor, classification and project role rather than inferring suitability from the group name.
How many construction workers are there in Israel?
Construction employment figures depend on the reference period and whether Israeli, Palestinian and foreign workers are included. Use a dated CBS measure with that scope stated.
Are there American construction companies in Israel?
For any international contractor, verify its named role in the specific Israeli project and the relevant dates before relying on its involvement.
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