Category: Building permit

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.

Building in Spain involves more than just design and construction—it requires a clear understanding of budgeting, planning permission, land classification, and building licences. In this comprehensive guide, our project management experts answer the most common questions about building in Spain, helping you avoid pitfalls,

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

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,

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.

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.

The last few years have seen a real boom in construction, but this survey suggests a slight slowdown, compared to previous quarters. This is certainly not a downturn, RICS refer to it simply as “decelerating growth across the industry”, adding that “twelve-month expectations for

Before choosing a plot or project scope, you need to make sure you are connected to utilities and have enough power or water available to enable your project to function. In the cases where this is not currently in place, studies need to be

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