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
by MDCI Project Managers / on 29 March, 2023
Mistakes with building licences in Spain.
We recently had an assignment where we were called in to provide a chartered surveyor report on a delayed villa construction. This is a great example of the consequences that can be felt if you declare your project as a minor rather than a
by MDCI Project Managers / on 28 February, 2023
How to get finance for building projects in Spain?
Spanish banks are quite complex when it comes to attempting to gain their finance for projects. We recommend preparing well in advance, as the successful disbursements of loaned funds may still be many months away. They require a lot of documentation that may take
by MDCI Project Managers / on 10 January, 2023
Why do you need a Project Feasibility Study?
Without a feasibility study it is very difficult to create a realistic project plan and a budget which factors in all potential issues. On larger, more complex projects such as large developments, residential complexes or hotels, there are even more things to consider and
by MDCI Project Managers / on 10 December, 2022
What can go Wrong with your Project?
Our Project Rescue Service seems more and more frequently needed. Most clients are struggling with their budget and their timelines and need us to come in and help them to regain control and complete the project successfully.
by MDCI Project Managers / on 16 November, 2022
Should I Import Materials and Staff for my Project?
This inflation has definitely hit the construction industry hard. We have seen not only price increases, but also a change in the way of working from the construction companies. Previously, there would be a bidding process and client and construction company would agree a
by MDCI Project Managers / on 15 June, 2022
What about inflation?
Unfortunately, the construction industry was already under pressure due to COVID, as the three-month lockdown caused a shortage of materials, and labour supply was affected by teams coming down with the coronavirus and therefore not being able to work. Now they are really suffering
by MDCI Project Managers / on 22 November, 2021
How COVID has impacted construction on the Costa del Sol
In the years before COVID hit we saw a steady increase of new building projects in the area of the Costa del Sol and once again - after a long pause - cranes appeared on the skyline. This was something that was in very
by MDCI Project Managers / on 1 September, 2021
Balancing being eco-friendly with modern building design
Here in Spain, Mark and his team of project managers are definitely seeing a change to what customers are demanding from their buildings. There’s no doubt that sustainability and eco-friendly buildings are growing in popularity here, as well as globally. There is a pressure
