"The construction campaign of the century" is on the agenda of the US press

According to the statement made by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, the construction process of more than 455 thousand houses, which was completed in approximately 2 years after the earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, continues to attract the attention of foreign media organizations.

The reconstruction efforts carried out under the coordination of the Ministry were widely covered in USA TODAY and Business Insider, two of the leading media outlets in the USA.

In the news, in addition to the 455 thousand 357 independent sections completed in 2 years, works ranging from infrastructure in the provinces to schools, from commercial areas to historical city centers were reported. It was stated that when the construction mobilization was considered together with the figures, the scale of the work was revealed.

In the news of usatoday.com, which receives between 75-100 million views per month, it was pointed out that earthquakes also turned cities into ruins in Syria, and it was stated that approximately 14 million people in the provinces in the earthquake zone were directly affected.

While the debris removal work continues under the coordination of the Ministry, the news emphasizes that the reconstruction process has begun: "The foundations of the first permanent houses were laid 15 days after the earthquakes, and the first village houses were delivered on the 45th day. During the busiest period of the program, approximately 200 thousand architects, engineers and construction workers worked at 3,481 construction sites in 174 areas; production reached a speed equivalent to 23 houses per hour and 550 houses per day." expressions were used.

Simultaneous construction in new residential areas

The simultaneous construction process carried out in Malatya İkizce, Adıyaman İndere, Hatay Dikmece and Kahramanmaraş Altınova was explained. It was also stated that the Ministry supports Turkish citizens who prefer to rebuild their homes and workplaces on their own land with the "On-Site Transformation" program.

The news also emphasized that Murat Kurum, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, coordinated the construction program not only as a housing project, but also with the vision of reviving cities, revitalizing economic and social life, and making cities resilient to disasters.

It was noted that not only buildings but also drinking water, sewage and rainwater networks were damaged in the earthquake, and work was carried out in an area of ​​approximately 11 thousand kilometers in the region. It was stated that historical buildings were also rebuilt, especially in Hatay.

Business Insider, which receives more than 60 million global visitors monthly, also pointed out in its news that the foundations of the first permanent residences were laid on the 15th day and the first village houses were delivered on the 45th day. It was reported that the houses were completed in less than 3 years, and the last house delivery ceremony was held in Hatay on December 27, 2025, with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and senior government officials.