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by MDCI Project Managers / on 29 April, 2026

Managing Contractors, Delays & Budgets in Spanish Construction Projects

Construction projects in Spain often face delays due to planning permissions, contractor coordination, and material shortages. However, with proper planning, fixed contracts, and professional project management, these risks can be significantly reduced.
by MDCI Project Managers / on 14 January, 2026

How to keep Your Construction Project on Track

A recent survey reveals that 90% of construction projects fail to meet their original deadlines. For anyone planning a build in 2026, the right project management approach is critical. Drawing on over 25 years of experience and a 100% on-time, on-budget delivery record, MDCI
by MDCI Project Managers / on 21 December, 2025

Buying a Plot with Project and Licence in Spain

Buying a plot in Spain with a “ready-made” project and building licence can seem like the fastest way to start building your dream villa—but the reality is often far more complex. Many buyers don’t realise that a basic project is only the first step,
by MDCI Project Managers / on 23 October, 2025

Is Your Electrical Power On-Site Enough?

Power shortages on construction sites in Spain are more common than many developers expect. When the local grid cannot meet your project’s energy demands, Spanish law often requires the installation of a dedicated transformer station (Centro de Transformación) before utilities will approve a connection.
by MDCI Project Managers / on 17 September, 2025

How to Contract an Architect in Spain

Hiring an architect in Spain is one of the most important steps in your construction project. From verifying accreditation and insurance to defining the scope of services, agreeing fees, and signing a watertight contract, there are key steps that protect you throughout the process.
by MDCI Project Managers / on 9 March, 2024

What is snagging?

Snagging is a vital step in the completion of a new construction or refurbishment process. It ensures that there are no nasty surprises when you move in and obliges the contractor to solve the issues identified before their works are signed off and they
by MDCI Project Managers / on 12 February, 2024

Why we love being a Project Manager

MDCI have been delivering quality project management in Spain for 24 years and we are passionate about what we do. That’s why, in the month of love, we wanted to tell you six reasons we love our job and why our clients love MDCI. 1.
by MDCI Project Managers / on 23 January, 2024

A year of Project Management

There has been a significant increase in these conflicts, delays and budgetary issues over 2023. Reasons for this vary from project to project, but there are clear trends fuelling these problems across the board, such as lack of overall strategy and planning, price constraints
by MDCI Project Managers / on 5 January, 2024

Building a luxury Villa – going it alone

We have recently started working with a couple who have been trying to navigate the ins and outs of building a villa in Spain alone. After a year of hitting road blocks and being let down by suppliers, they reached out to us and