Although time has passed since the earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş at the beginning of February, the wounds caused by the earthquake are still being healed. Kain Gayrimenkul, drawing attention to the necessity for the houses built within the scope of urban transformation projects to comply with earthquake regulations, explained how these houses should be built.
According to the research of Oxford Economics, while the global construction sector is expected to record a high growth momentum in the next 15 years, it is predicted that the expenditures made in this field will reach a volume of 4,2 trillion dollars. In our country, it is pointed out that construction expenditures will increase due to the damages caused by the earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş at the beginning of February, and this cost is estimated to reach 1 trillion dollars. Emphasizing once again the importance of reliable housing production after the earthquakes, Kain Gayrimenkul Founder and Chairman of the Board Ebru Kain explained the methods of building earthquake-resistant housing.
Ebru Kain said that durable houses are not easily destroyed in earthquakes and can even be survived with minor damage, “There are factors that need to be optimized in order to increase the earthquake resistance of the houses. The first of these is the use of quality building materials and the application of the right techniques. The buildings should be symmetrical, the vertical and horizontal loads should be distributed equally, the columns and walls of the building should be placed correctly, and the structural junction points should be strengthened.
“We are building structures that comply with earthquake regulations”
Kain Gayrimenkul Founder and Chairman of the Board Ebru Kain also touched upon the important issues that those who want to invest in real estate should pay attention to: “The location of the building is the first thing to consider when investing in real estate. We know that earthquake-resistant, ground surveyed, quality housing saves lives.
Profitability is one of the issues that should be examined in detail both for those who will live in the house they buy and for investors who want to earn rental income. Factors such as the proximity of the house to the city center, the functionality of the parking lot and common areas, the traffic problem and the convenience of transportation facilities add value to the investment. The suitability of the residence with today's modern architecture is also among the elements of value.”
“We support the repair of damaged houses”
Stating that they have adopted the principle of building houses where people can live safely and without fear with the philosophy of accessible luxury housing, Ebru Kain said, “While our construction projects continue in Istanbul, Yalova and Tekirdağ, we also signed contracts for the new projects we designed for Tarabya and Beyoğlu. While we implement each of our projects, we build structures designed in accordance with earthquake regulations. We use high quality building materials. We carry out the configuration and design process in a professional way. We also provide guarantees to our customers for the repair of possible damages after the earthquake.”
“It is the primary duty of construction companies to build houses that comply with earthquake regulations”
Kain Gayrimenkul Founder and Chairman Ebru Kain, who pointed out that as a female entrepreneur in the construction and real estate industry dominated by men, is known for her disciplined and reliable qualities in the business world, she concluded her words as follows: “Especially in the recent earthquakes, we have seen that the principles adopted by the construction industry need to be restructured. In order to be the pioneer of the transformation, we took action at this point and accelerated our efforts to reinforce the perception of reliable housing. Because the wounds of the earthquakes are still healing. Our priority and principle is to always produce safe and livable residences without fear. As Kain Gayrimenkul, we aim to contribute to urban transformation projects in Turkey with reliable housing production. For us, housing should be a home where people feel happy and safe.”