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A growing distance from modern technologies
The Construction Roadmap Has Changed; Industry Players Sound the Alarm
According to SAMA, professionals in the construction, architecture, and urban development sectors believe that the roadmap for construction has changed, and that past methods and industrial approaches no longer meet today’s needs. In their view, unless construction moves toward alignment with the climate, modern technologies, the real needs of consumers,…
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Climate-Appropriate Standardization
Technical Certification of Building Materials Mandated Under Section ۱۹ of National Building Regulations
According to SAMA, the Vice Chair of the Energy, Materials Standards, and Environment Commission of the Iranian Construction Engineering Organization (IRCEO) has emphasized the requirements of Section 19 of the National Building Regulations, stating that the use of materials must be based on technical certification and national, environmental, and local…
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Lessons from Vertical Integration
What Can Iranian Builders Learn from Sobha’s Industrial Self-Sufficiency Model?
According to SAMA, among the 150 top real estate companies in India, one firm ranked 47th has chosen a different path: Sobha Limited. Instead of relying on numerous contractors and an external supply chain, this Bengaluru-based company has spent three decades building a full-fledged “vertical integration” model—from stone and metal…
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Cities are a reflection of our aspirations
Urban Quality Is the Result of Purposeful Planning, Not Coincidence
Pirouz Hanachi, a university professor and former mayor of Tehran, emphasizes that our cities are a reflection of our aspirations. He believes that quality in the urban environment is not achieved by chance; it requires a human-centered approach, targeted planning, dedicated budgets, and the involvement of artists and specialists who…
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Demand assessment emerges as the key to success for developers in a transforming real estate landscape
Iran’s Housing Market Shifts from Price Competition to Project-Centric Rivalry
According to SAMA, Mostafa Rabiei, a construction branding consultant, drawing on his continuous engagement with both developers and homebuyers, challenges the prevailing narrative of economic unviability, the end of construction, or market stagnation. He argues that this period is exceptionally favorable for developers who accurately identify consumer needs. Emphasizing that…
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Building Magazine Publishes Its BakuBuild ۲۰۲۶ Special Edition
Read the BakuBuild 2026 Special Edition Online SAMA brings Iranian construction capabilities to Baku as a media partner and exhibitor Coinciding with the 31st Azerbaijan International Construction Exhibition – BakuBuild 2026, Building Magazine has published a dedicated English-language special edition presenting a contemporary view of Iran’s construction, development, architecture and…
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From Lotus to a Holding-Style Approach
New Company Established to Integrate Production and Execution of Construction Projects
Ali Dejagah, an active figure in the construction industry, has announced the formation of a new company aimed at addressing existing gaps in the sector, drawing on his experience in procurement and contracting within the Lotus Construction Group’s projects. According to SAMA, the company’s initial phase focuses on industrial production…
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Lessons for Iranian Developers
Taylor Wimpey: A Model of Capital Discipline in a Sluggish Housing Market
According to SAMA, Taylor Wimpey PLC is one of the largest homebuilders in the United Kingdom, formed in 2007 through the merger of Taylor Woodrow and George Wimpey, with its head office located in High Wycombe. The company does not build office towers, does not enter commercial complexes, and does…
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Calls for a Rethink of Urban Planning Rules
Construction in Tehran Faces Regulatory and Financial Constraints
According to SAMA, Peyman Eskandari, a building industry developer, has criticized the growing difficulties of construction in Tehran, pointing to the complexity of urban regulations, prolonged permit processes, and restrictions on architectural designs. He stressed the need for cooperation between the government and the municipality to accelerate housing construction, reduce…
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Four core components of urban sustainability
“The Urban Sustainability Puzzle” Offers a Strategic Approach to City Resilience
According to SAMA, the book “The Urban Sustainability Puzzle” outlines a strategic path for cities to build resilience against crises. SAMA Studio has arranged an exclusive interview with Dr. Tahereh Nasr, a university professor in urban planning and the author of the book. Emphasizing that cities in the current century…
