Category: Development

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 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 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 1 September, 2022

Why projects go over budget

The most common problem for self-builders and developers alike is running into unexpected problems, issues or costs, and going over budget. The scale of this issue industry wide is staggering.