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Analysis by the Head of the Amol Builders Association
Migration to Mazandaran: A Development Opportunity or an Infrastructural Threat?
According to SAMA, Jahangir Azari, the head of the Amol Builders Association, examined migration to Mazandaran from natural, infrastructural, social, and economic perspectives at the 24th National Conference and Exhibition of Builders, Developers, and Designers. He described the rising demand for housing as an opportunity that, in the absence of…
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Building with Humanity
School-Building Philanthropist Honored at Iran’s National Constructors Conference
According to SAMA, on the sidelines of the 24th National Conference and Exhibition of Constructors, Developers and Designers of Iran, Haj Rahim Ghorbani was honored—a philanthropist who for years has been building not just structures, but futures. His name is closely associated with school construction, deprivation alleviation, and the development…
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Warning Against Hasty, Unplanned Growth
Mazandaran Development Must Balance Nature and Infrastructure
Speaking at the 24th National Conference and Exhibition of Builders, Developers, and Designers, Karim Davoudi, CEO of Madfam Holding and head of the Isfahan Builders Association, identified rapid development without adequate infrastructure as one of the most significant threats facing Mazandaran province. He stressed the need for genuine incentives for…
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A developer's account of choices that shaped his projects
Development Means Standing by Values Even When They Say It’s Not Worth It
Mehdi Hejazi, a developer and CEO of the Hejazi Construction Group, has defined his development path through post-handover responsibility, customer service, respect for quality of life, and resistance to pressure for building more, drawing on his project experience since 2010. According to SAMA, Hejazi began his remarks with a question:…
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Province's development capacities under the spotlight
Mazandaran Set to Become Iran’s Laboratory for Sustainable and Green Architecture
Professor Mahmoud Golabchi, President of Pars University of Art and Architecture, delivered a speech examining Mazandaran’s potential in sustainable development, tourism, vernacular architecture, maritime development, and future technologies, emphasizing the intelligent use of land, renewable energy, service-oriented settlements, and the integration of architecture with nature. According to SAMA, Golabchi began…
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Land criteria, sales rules, and municipal fees explained
Executive Details of Mixed-Use Tourism Projects Unveiled
According to SAMA, Ahmad Tajari, Director General of Investment, Infrastructure and Sample Tourism Zones at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, outlined the executive details of mixed-use tourism projects during a specialized panel on the second day of the 24th National Builders, Developers and Designers Conference. In response…
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Analysis of Inflation's Impact on Profit
Timing and Sales Model Matter More Than Construction Cost in Project Profitability
According to SAMA, Reza Bidar, a developer and chairman of the board of Tali Park Construction Group, on the second day of the 24th National Builders, Developers and Designers Conference, used numerical examples from real projects to examine the impact of timing, inflation, procurement scheduling, sales conditions and unit sizes…
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Sustainable growth hinges on infrastructure
Nowshahr Governor: Development Must Advance in Step with Urban Infrastructure
According to SAMA, Nowshahr, with its port, customs, airport, proximity to Tehran, three transport corridors, a free trade zone, and 62 kilometers of coastline, has become one of the main hubs for construction and tourism development in northern Iran. The proximity of the sea and the coast has further enhanced…
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Architecture for the Experience of Living
A Second Home in the North Must Be Designed Around the Desire for a Living Experience
Ramabod Ilkhani, an architect and the director of Shift Design Studio, spoke on the second day of the 24th National Conference and Exhibition of Builders, Developers, and Designers. Reviewing the historical evolution of the “North” as a tourist destination, he discussed the differences between a primary residence and a second…
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Managing Land Coverage and Dense Design
Controlled High-Rise Development Replaces Sprawl in Northern Iran
According to SAMA, Ahmadreza Heidari, an architect and CEO of Delta Consulting Engineers, drawing on his experience with tourism projects in various climates, emphasized the necessity of controlling land coverage and adopting dense design instead of scattered expansion. He detailed the design process of the Namak Abrud Tower, shaped by…
