Rouhollah Khorshidvand, CEO of Nesha Company and Chairman of the Board of Khorram Rah Mahan Company, has addressed the current state of the contracting industry in Iran and its challenges in an interview. He spoke about job preservation for nearly two thousand people, significant projects, and his concerns about the future of contracting companies.
Experience and Technical Capabilities
Khorshidvand, referring to his education in civil engineering and accounting, stated that Nesha Company, with over 46 years of experience in this industry, holds a rank of one in buildings and construction, rank two in installations and equipment, and rank five in road and transportation and water sectors. In addition to contracting, this company also has a factory for producing metal structures for construction and industry.
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Challenges of Job Preservation
Khorshidvand, in part of his remarks, explained how to preserve jobs in conditions of inflation and currency fluctuations: "For us, human resources are not just a number in financial statements; our colleagues and their families depend on job stability." He also mentioned delays in payment of receivables and economic pressures that affect the cash flow of companies.
Prominent Projects and the Future of the Industry
He referred to important projects that Khorram Rah Mahan Company is involved in, including the construction and structural sections of the Rira car production line at Iran Khodro and piping projects at Sina, Caspian, and Oxin petrochemicals. Additionally, the project to develop the infrastructure at the Bazargan border as the main contractor is underway, with a total cost estimated at two to three trillion tomans and a duration of 30 months.
Concerns About the Future of the Contracting Industry
Khorshidvand is concerned about the disappearance of large and established companies in the contracting industry that may shut down due to financial pressure and lack of planning for succession. He emphasized the need to encourage capable small companies to grow and form professional teams, stating: "The criterion for selecting a contractor should not only be the lowest price."
Khorshidvand also referred to his combination of civil engineering and accounting, adding that this combination has helped him examine project issues from various perspectives. He highlighted the importance of participating in training on contract rights and financial management of projects, stating his goal is to help solve real issues in the contracting industry.
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