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Preparations underway for a specialized mission to Azerbaijan
Iran’s Building Industry Delegation to Visit Baku
A meeting was held with Hossein Pirmoazen, Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) and head of the Iran-Azerbaijan Joint Chamber of Commerce, Ramin Guran, head of the Tehran Association of Mass Builders and Housing, and Saeed Zarif, managing director of SAMA Building Media…
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Veteran architect Fereydoun Azari calls for enforceable regulations, higher occupancy rates, public coastal access, and integrated transport planning
Mixed-Use Projects Must Be Feasible for Both Investors and Operators, Says Ekbatan Architect
According to SAMA, Fereydoun Azari, a veteran architect and the designer of Ekbatan Town, has stressed the need for realistic enforceable regulations for mixed-use projects, higher occupancy rates, public access to coastal strips, and an integrated approach to transport infrastructure. He made the remarks while recalling the history of the…
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Turmoil in the Building Materials Market
Cement Prices Under Pressure from Fuel Costs; Association Secretary Reports Doubling of Production Costs
According to SAMA, the Secretary of the Cement Association has reported a significant increase in cement production costs due to the use of mazut (heavy fuel oil), stating: “Cement factories are forced to use mazut even during the warm season, and the cost of transporting it has increased cement production…
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The Need to Prioritize Urban Resilience
Urban Planning Professor Warns Against Neglecting Crisis Management in City Construction
According to SAMA, Tahereh Nasr, a full professor of urban planning at the university and author of the book “The Urban Sustainability Puzzle,” highlighted the necessity of city preparedness in facing various crises, stating: “City managers and those active in the construction sector must not forget crisis management; it should…
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A reflection on the builder's duty
An Architect’s Responsibility Does Not End at Project Handover; the Real Question Is ‘What Is Worthy of This Land’
Mehran Haghbin, an architect, has pointed to the gradual shift in the relationship between people and the climate of northern Iran, stressing that a builder’s responsibility does not end on the day a project is handed over. He argues that the more important question than “what can we build” is…
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Building Materials Market
Rebar Prices See Limited Fluctuation, While Beam and Cement Markets Hold Steady
According to a report by SAMA, the building materials market today (25 Shahrivar 1405, corresponding to September 16, 2026) experienced limited fluctuations, continuing the trend of the previous day. Most rebar and beam sections were traded within their previous price ranges, while the cement market continued its supply without any…
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The Urgent Need for Transformation in the Construction Sector
Traditional Production Cannot Meet the Needs of the Construction Industry
In an expert interview with SAMA, Abdolreza Farid Naeini, head of the Association of Construction Industry Technologists and Producers, described the construction industry as one of Iran’s leading sectors, upon which a significant number of upstream and downstream industries depend. According to him, at a time when the country faces…
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Warning from a property developer
Buildings Made Purely for Sale Will Struggle in a Competitive Future Market
According to SAMA, Samad Soleimanzadeh, a building industry developer and CEO of Vivo Company, responded to the question of whether builders should construct buildings for sale or for living, emphasizing that construction is inherently life-centered: “Everything we do is for life, and humans are born to live properly.” He noted…
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A shifting construction landscape
Iran Builders Association Inspector: The ‘Build-to-Sell’ Model Is Obsolete
Hossein Rajabi, inspector of the Builders Association, emphasized that “the construction map has changed,” announcing the end of the traditional “build-to-sell” model. He stated: “It is no longer possible to build using past methods; we must move toward new models of financing, material supply, and building for living.” Rajabi, referring…
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Industry expert outlines how new technologies will reshape urban development and building practices
Smart and Green Cities Powered by Renewable Energy and Robotics Predicted for the Future of Construction
According to SAMA, Hamidreza Memarian, CEO of Paya Sazeh Pasargad, emphasized that human resources and energy have become major issues and fundamental challenges in the construction industry, stating: “Certainly, all new technologies must be employed in the construction sector.” He noted that it is predicted that in the not-too-distant future,…
