has outlined the following long-term vision to realize and fulfill a responsible and worthy role toward its clients and all beneficiaries of the development process:
“Achieving the highest standards of knowledge-based consulting services grounded in creativity and innovation, aligned with global and national advancements in foundational thought paradigms, methodologies, and modern tools — ultimately realizing the objectives of the country’s long-term development vision document.”
In this regard, the fundamental mission and goal of Vazna Consulting Engineers are defined as follows:
Providing consultation, planning, design, implementation, management, and supervision of development plans and projects aimed at capacity building and creating the necessary capabilities in human resources, software, and hardware facilities to deliver optimal projects and plans to esteemed clients in accordance with practical development needs at national, regional, and local levels. Additionally, applying, developing, and promoting modern and efficient principles, methodologies, and tools for planning, designing, and supervising projects, while contributing to the enhancement of planning processes and the achievement of development goals with an emphasis on continuous improvement and qualitative advancement of consultancy activities and deliverables in qualified specialties.
Based on this vision, strategies such as the following have been adopted:
Organizing the execution of the company’s mission within scientific-specialized groups according to professional disciplines and the thoughtful allocation of projects within these groups.
Establishing a planning and decision-making system based on a modern strategic approach, including strategic planning and the use of a think tank mechanism for continuous optimization and enhancement of the company’s ongoing activities.
Planning and implementing a quality management system (ISO 9001:2000).
Engaging all specialized groups and project managers in the entrepreneurship process and sharing the benefits resulting from the company’s activities.
Elevating the knowledge, insight, and skills of the company’s human resources.
Decentralizing and regionalizing company activities to facilitate access to the country’s diverse geographical areas and maintain continuous and constructive communication with esteemed clients.
This is pursued while considering the company’s working policies, which include:
Respect for human values, dignity, and self-esteem; commitment to quality and customer satisfaction; self-confidence and growth; knowledge-centricity and the generation, application, and dissemination of knowledge and methodologies; modernization, innovation, and creativity; preservation and development of human resources; continuous improvement of work and operational processes; flexibility and prioritization of national development processes over material interests; trust-building and participation; opportunity identification and creation for development; efficiency and effectiveness of activities; and time management.
HISTORY
For a long time, the thought and concern for managing the development of the land across various geographical scales have been at the center of attention and action, aiming to enhance and improve processes and components of the quality of life of human communities as well as their living environments. Progress toward sustainable development depends on the knowledgeable and worthy participation of all development actors and stakeholders within governmental, non-governmental, civil, and private sector institutions.
Consulting engineers, as key contributors to the development process, serve as powerful arms in executing decision-making by governmental organizations and civil institutions through diverse study designs and implementation projects.
Vazna Consulting Engineers, aware of the modern foundations of development ideology on one hand, and possessing a deep and precise understanding of the capacities and challenges of the vast territory of our beloved country, Iran, on the other, with a valuable foundation of human and physical resources in various study and implementation fields, has been active since 2004 (1383 in the Iranian calendar), gaining the trust of shareholders, managers, experts, and operational teams.
APPROACH
Vazna Consulting Engineers
believes that consulting activities require a comprehensive and multi-valued approach comprising the following pillars:
Knowledge-centricity, advancement, and dissemination of knowledge;
Modernity, innovation, and creativity in methods and tools;
Self-confidence and growth;
Preservation and development of human resources;
Continuous improvement of work processes;
Flexibility and prioritization of national development over material interests;
Trust-building and participatory engagement;
Opportunity identification and creation for development;
Enhancement of efficiency and effectiveness of activities to increase productivity;
Reliance on value engineering principles and time management;
Preservation of natural, human, social, productive, and physical capital across the land.
Shahab Ilka
Co-Founder, Board Member, and CEO
Ph.D. in Architecture, 2018, Graduate of Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch , M.Sc. in Architecture, 2007, Graduate of Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch
Mohammad Ebrahim Ilka
Founder and Chairman of the Board
Graduate of the University of Arizona, USA
Davood Ghamnavaz
Board Member and Director of Architecture Department
M.Sc. in Architecture, 1999, Graduate of Iran University of Science and Technology
Reza Farmahini Farahani
Director of Structural Engineering Department
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, 2010, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic)
Sasan Amini
Director of GIS and Technical Department
Ph.D. in Watershed Management, 2021, Shahrekord University , M.Sc. in Watershed Management, 2008, University of Tehran , B.Sc. in Watershed Management, 2005, Graduate of [the corresponding university]
