Category: Urban planning

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 18 March, 2026

Your questions answered on building in Spain

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,
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 15 January, 2025

Real Estate and Construction on the Costa del Sol

2024 was a very busy year for MDCI, supporting a range of clients to build in Spain in a number of ways. These include; undertaking due diligence and project viability studies, managing project bidding and value engineering processes, project management and project rescue services.
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 21 January, 2021

MDCI’s 9 Steps to Project Management Success

Once you’ve been assigned a project manager, they will lead you through every step of this process, constantly taking care of your interests and keeping the project on track, removing the stress and pressure from your shoulders.