The Right Team
The Key to a Successful Construction Project in Mallorca
El Equipo Adecuado – The Right Team
The Key to a Successful Construction Project in Mallorca
Any developer requires a well-coordinated team to ensure that a construction project runs smoothly, delivering quality, cost control, and adherence to deadlines.
When the client is international, this becomes even more important. The team must also take responsibility for coordinating aspects that may not be necessary with a local client — tasks linked to the Spanish legal and administrative system, or simply practical matters that require a permanent presence on the island.
Equally essential is good communication. The client must be kept informed throughout every stage of the process, with clear reporting and regular updates to enable confident decision-making, even at a distance.
- Roles According to the LOE – From Design Phase to Site Management
The Ley de Ordenación de la Edificación (LOE – Spanish Building Act) defines the fundamental agents for every project:
- Architect (Arquitecto): responsible for architectural design and the full development of the project, including aesthetic, functional, and technical aspects.
- Technical Architect (Arquitecto Técnico or Aparejador): responsible for technical supervision and quality control during the execution of the works.
- Health and Safety Coordinator (Coordinador de Seguridad y Salud): ensures compliance with occupational risk prevention and site safety regulations.
Together, the Architect and Technical Architect form the Dirección Facultativa (Technical Site Management).
The Promotor (Developer / Owner) assumes overall responsibility for financing and for contracting all parties involved.
- Advantages of Direct Contracting with Integrated Project Management
In direct contracting by trade, each specialist company is engaged individually. Coordination is assumed by a Project Manager, who in many cases also acts as Technical Architect and Health and Safety Coordinator.
Advantages of this model:
- Optimisation of costs by avoiding the margins of a general contractor.
- Higher quality through the selection of specialised companies.
- Greater flexibility to introduce changes or improvements during construction.
- Centralised coordination of site management, technical control, and safety.
- Coordination in the Absence of the Developer
As many developers do not reside permanently in Mallorca, a reliable structure for communication and decision-making is essential. Periodic progress reports, photographic documentation, and clear proposals enable quick and well-founded decisions, even at a distance.
- Additional Specialists for a Complete Team
Depending on the characteristics of the project, further experts may be required. These can include:
- Engineers for building services, HVAC, and energy efficiency.
- Interior designers for personalised residential concepts.
- Landscape architects for outdoor space design.
- Specialist consultants in pools, lighting, home automation, acoustics, security, and more.
Early integration of all disciplines ensures a balanced project in terms of functionality, design, and quality of execution.
Conclusion
The successful delivery of a construction project in Mallorca requires a structured team with clearly defined roles.
The combination of the Dirección Facultativa as defined by the LOE, direct contracting of trades, and integrated Project Management offers the best guarantee of quality, cost efficiency, and adherence to timeframes — even when the developer is not present on the island.
Equally important is continuous communication with the client. Transparent reporting and regular updates ensure that the developer remains fully informed at all times, enabling secure, confident, and timely decision-making throughout the entire process.
