Strategies to Overcome the Construction Crisis with the Dollar at ۲۶۸ Tomans Announced

According to SAMA, Abbas Gholvi, a building industry developer and CEO of Tandis Company, pointed to the significant economic shifts over the past one to two years, stating that monthly inflation and material scarcity are the two main challenges facing construction projects. He noted that current material prices are calculated based on a dollar rate of 267 to 268 tomans, which has sharply increased final costs.

This construction industry figure emphasized that large projects must proceed with careful cost and time management, stressing that builders are committed to delivering units to the public. Tandis Company has set its policy on accelerating project completion. At the same time, he spoke of a kind of “disorder” in the construction sector and called for a review of regulations.

Practical Solutions for Managing the Crisis

Gholvi, referring to a significant reduction in energy resources, announced the implementation of a water treatment plan in one of his projects, saying: “We treat the water and return it to the cycle. We have no other choice.” He also mentioned bartering about 40 to 50 percent of large contracts with contractors instead of cash payments, adding that this method, while remaining attractive to the contractor, helps the developer manage liquidity.

Challenges in Material Supply and Strategic Storage

According to the CEO of Tandis Company, the country’s political situation and quasi-war conditions have made material supply extremely difficult, to the extent that even with cash in hand, obtaining some materials is challenging. He announced that his company has pre-purchased and stored materials for the next four months to prevent work stoppages at critical stages. However, he predicted that some builders, due to financial constraints, would not be able to carry out such storage.

Regulatory Review; The Need to Reduce Administrative Bureaucracy

Gholvi dedicated one of his main criticisms to the heaviness of administrative work, saying that 50 to 60 percent of his daily time is spent on paperwork, especially in municipalities. He cited an example of process slowness: sending a file from a district municipality to the central office might take two weeks, whereas with an automated system, this could be done instantly. He stressed the need to review laws and reduce these obstacles.

Quality of Life, the Main Goal of Construction

In response to a question about whether his projects prioritize construction for sale or for living, this building industry developer emphasized that his projects are 100 percent designed for living, and if it were merely for sale, he would never have entered this field. Gholvi, citing successful experience in designing sports spaces and common areas with the highest quality, said that positive feedback from residents and a sense of intimacy in using these spaces demonstrate architecture’s impact on quality of life. According to him, future generations will also benefit from this approach.