Tag: Over budget

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,

For overseas investors and property owners, understanding the Declaración de Responsable system in Spain is essential before starting any refurbishment or construction works. This streamlined process allows certain projects to begin without the usual long licence delays—but it also transfers full legal responsibility to

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.

Project Consultants are highly valuable to the success of a project, offering benefits including better compliance, cost savings, and a smoother process through tricky stages such as licencing applications, contract negotiations and development process and feedback systems. When you’re developing in Spain, and dealing

There’s a common misconception that project managers are only needed by people without building or development experience, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. While of course, we can help someone to build their dream home, it’s developers that will most benefit from

It is vital to produce cost estimates in the planning stage. This will help you to see whether their design and vision is affordable and attainable given your budget. It will give you a guide during the design phase, to keep your ideas and

When you start a building project, the first thing you look at is how much is it going to cost. This figure will guide you as to whether you can afford to build that dream family home, or whether it is profitable to build