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.
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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
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
