Year: 2023

by MDCI Project Managers / on 5 November, 2023

Do you know what is included in your contract?

We have recently been supporting our project management clients by reviewing the contracts from potential architects, builders and design and build contractors, before they sign on the dotted line. They have been shocked by the number of revisions we have been suggesting to make
by MDCI Project Managers / on 24 October, 2023

What to do when constructors are overcharging and underdelivering

In this article, we will give you a real-life example of how things can go wrong. We’ll also share how you can come back from this position, or even better, manage it in such a way that you are not exposed to the risk
by MDCI Project Managers / on 1 October, 2023

What to do when a fixed price contract is not being honoured

The best way to protect your interests and bottom line is to establish a rock solid fixed-price contract with your main contractors. This should include a project plan and well put together costing for the build and deadlines to meet along the way. It
by MDCI Project Managers / on 9 August, 2023

Project Management in Practice

Today we are looking at ways where a project can run into trouble and recommending ways to avoid this for your project. This was a recent case where a foreign developer had purchased land to build and sell villas. They called us in to
by MDCI Project Managers / on 20 June, 2023

Looking back on the construction of Marriott’s Marbella Beach Resort

Recalling my assignment from Marriott, my first year as their Project Director was an extremely hard landing indeed. Starting with being flown to Orlando Florida from London to be interviewed by 9 executives and given my “orders” and told not to make a mistake
by MDCI Project Managers / on 20 June, 2023

Why contracting a Project Developer helps to guarantee results and profits?

The returns available from building a villa, hotel, or a development of apartments or townhouses and then selling them on are considerable. This makes it a very attractive investment proposition and has caught the attention of groups and companies outside of the construction and
by MDCI Project Managers / on 19 June, 2023

Is your project in need of rescue?

When delays and costs mount, relationships between the investors and the constructors become strained and finance constraints put the entire project at risk of never being completed. If you can relate to this, and you have a project which is currently spiralling out of
by MDCI Project Managers / on 10 May, 2023

What has changed in project management?

MDCI Project Developer celebrated their 24th Anniversary this year. Since 1999 they have been assisting clients to deliver construction and refurbishment projects in Spain and internationally by offering quality project management services. Over this long history, they have delivered over 100 projects on time
by MDCI Project Managers / on 20 April, 2023

How to select residential land and build a property in Spain

We are seeing a growing interest in building a luxury villa on the Costa del Sol from “normal” property buyers struggling to find what they want to buy due to lack of stock. Following the pandemic, the real estate market has been responding to