Hofrei HaMerkaz Ltd.

Hofrei HaMerkaz Ltd. has been operating since 2000 as a leading company in the execution of complex engineering projects. The company specializes in demolition works, earthworks (including contaminated soil treatment), shoring, road paving, infrastructure, development works, and asbestos-cement removal – all while adhering to strict standards, safety regulations, and project timelines. Hofrei HaMerkaz is known for its extensive experience and precision down to the smallest details, having accumulated significant hands-on experience in projects of various scales over the years. The company’s team operates with transparency, reliability, and cooperation, maintaining strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. The team is highly experienced in dealing with unexpected challenges and providing immediate on-site solutions.

Management with Extensive Experience

Hofrei HaMerkaz is committed to uncompromising quality through the use of advanced technologies and adherence to the strictest safety procedures. Every project is accompanied by meticulous planning, close supervision, and full transparency with the client. The company is headed by CEO Ashraf Abu Ghanem, who has successfully managed the company for 25 years, and Deputy CEO Hani Ezra, who has more than 30 years of experience in the industry.

Core Services, Standards, and Certifications

The company’s main services include demolition of buildings and industrial complexes, excavation of contaminated soil and transportation to licensed disposal sites, execution of shoring works, retaining walls and CFA piling works, road paving, drainage and water conveyance infrastructure, development of public and private areas (including landscaping, lighting, and culverts), as well as removal and recycling of construction waste and asbestos. Hofrei HaMerkaz is licensed and certified under Contractor License G-4, Branch 200, holds ISO 9001 certification for quality and work standards, an asbestos handling license from the Ministry of Environmental Protection, permits for transportation of waste and hazardous materials, authorization to operate under the Ministry of Defense, and recognition as an approved contractor.

Company Clients

The company provides services to both the private and public sectors. Its public sector clients include the Environmental Services Company, Israel Railways, the Israel Airports Authority, the Ministry of Defense, local councils, Netivei Israel, Mashcal – The Economic Company for Local Government, the Ministry of Construction and Housing, the Judea and Samaria Regional Association of Municipalities, and others.

Competitive Advantage

Hofrei HaMerkaz’s competitive advantage stems from the winning combination of a top-tier professional team, advanced equipment, and dedicated customer service. The company’s professional staff includes highly experienced engineers, licensed truck drivers, and skilled heavy equipment operators. The company utilizes advanced heavy engineering equipment, while its professional support includes engineering consultation from the planning stage through project completion.

Selected Projects

• Contaminated soil rehabilitation, excavation, demolition, infrastructure works, and CFA drilling for the Environmental Services Company.
• Soil rehabilitation works at the Beit HaKerem IMI site in Jerusalem, including the construction of massive tents above the excavation areas and installation of systems for treating air extracted from the tents during the works.
• Rehabilitation of the Ar’ara Quarry (Pioneer), including earthworks, excavation, crushing, screening, and treatment of surplus soil.
• Demolition of IDF camps, asbestos dismantling, dismantling of steel structures, selective demolition of buildings, recycling and reuse of crushed materials for national infrastructure projects, including Sirkin Camp, the Tzrifin Rabbinate complex, Nesher Fuel Base, Prison 4 Tzrifin, Prison 6, and others.
• Expansion of Highway 60 (Kiryat HaModi’in), including bentonite drilling works, paving, and infrastructure works.
• Excavation, shoring, and piling works for the Nehushtan project for Lenver Projects. Location: Shoham Industrial Zone.
• Earthworks, filling, infrastructure, and excavation works for Terarama Ltd. Location: Highway 200 Ramla and the Route 132 grade separation project, Ramla.
• Earthworks, infrastructure, paving, and development works for MWG / Excite in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense. Location: Ben Ami Camp, Shoham.
• Framework agreement works for Netivei Israel Ltd., including earthworks, excavation, filling, infrastructure, concrete works, waterproofing works, paving, culverts, development, landscaping, and lighting. Locations: Northern Israel – Kfar Haruv, Golani, Habakuk, Highway 4, and others.