Project Management on the Costa del Sol with Proven Results
At Solvilla, we join the project from its earliest stages. Our work begins when the client is still assessing the viability of the operation: we analyse risks, develop the budget and schedule, and take charge of selecting and contracting the team of architects, builders and designers, negotiating all contracts on the client's behalf.
During construction, we act as the single point of contact and central axis of the project: we monitor the contractor's progress, coordinate all parties involved and filter the relevant information so that the client can make decisions with clarity, without being overwhelmed by the technical complexity of the process. We also verify that all parties hold the appropriate insurance policies at all times, ensuring full project coverage against any eventuality. At handover, we confirm that all works have been completed as agreed and prepare the necessary documentation for a smooth, seamless delivery.
Every project has a dedicated team assigned exclusively to it, with direct partner oversight on every engagement. Our specialty is bespoke luxury residential, both new builds and renovations, and we accompany our clients from the very first decision through to the moment they receive the keys.
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Our Services
Feasibility Studies & Site Analysis
We assess zoning regulations, planning permissions and potential risks so you can make informed decisions before a single euro is spent.
Planning & Pre-Construction Management
We coordinate architects, technical teams and licensing from the start, laying the foundation for a project that runs on time and on budget.
Project Design Management
We align architects, interior designers and technical specialists around a single brief, keeping creative vision and budget moving forward together.
Budgeting & Cost Control
We build detailed cost plans and track every line throughout the project. In Marbella's luxury construction market, without rigorous control, budgets drift.
Tendering & Contractor Procurement
We manage the full tendering process and evaluate every proposal on technical and financial grounds. In Marbella, knowing who to trust matters as much as knowing what to build.
Construction Oversight
We monitor progress, quality and compliance at every stage. You stay fully informed no matter where in the world you are based.
Quality & Compliance Assurance
We ensure full compliance with Spanish building regulations and verify every material, finish and system before sign-off.
Timeline & Risk Management
We identify risks before they materialise and keep all parties accountable so completion dates are realistic and consistently met.
Handover & Post-Completion Services
From snagging lists and technical inspections to utility transfers and maintenance contracts, we make sure everything works before we hand over the keys.
How We Manage Your Project
Step 1 - Design Process
We coordinate, monitor, and review all design documents from initial concept through completion. Our team ensures that every detail aligns with the client’s vision, budget, and timeline. We also provide expert guidance on construction methods, materials, and costs, and proactively address challenges before they arise.
Architects
Recommend and select the best architect based on project goals.
Work closely with the architect on design and layout to maximize functionality and aesthetics.
Implement value management and engineering strategies to optimize cost-efficiency and quality.
Interior Designer
Recommend and select the interior designer to best reflect the client’s style and project requirements.
Advise on materials, finishes, and decor to ensure a cohesive and high-quality design.
Other management assistance:
Landscaping: Planning and supervision to integrate exterior design seamlessly.
Security systems: management for optimal safety and efficiency.
Kitchen design: Advise on layout, equipment selection, and functionality.
License Management
Provide urban planning advice and oversee compliance with all local regulations.
Manage licensing requirements and coordinate approvals to streamline the project schedule and avoid delays.
Step 2 - Construction Management
We coordinate, monitor, and review all design documents from initial concept through completion. Our team ensures that every detail aligns with the client’s vision, budget, and timeline. We also provide expert guidance on construction methods, materials, and costs, and proactively address challenges before they arise.
Contractor Selection:
We guide you selecting the most suitable construction company, ensuring reputation, alignment with project standards, and financial feasibility. This includes managing the bidding process, analysing proposals, clarifying doubts and conducting contractor interviews.
On-Site Supervision:
Our team oversees all on-site activities, coordinating suppliers and contractors to ensure every stage of the project progresses efficiently and according to plan. We closely monitor the execution of each component, maintain clear communication between all parties, and proactively address any issues that may arise.
Financial & Quality Management:
We oversee cash flow, track invoicing and certifications, and maintain rigorous quality control throughout the construction process.
Post-Construction Oversight:
We supervise final testing, system startups, and ensure delivery of manuals, warranties, and operational instructions in collaboration with architects, engineers, and suppliers. We also monitor all necessary approvals, including sign-offs, completion letters, and occupancy licenses.
Step 3 - Post Construction
We coordinate, monitor, and review all design documents from initial concept through completion. Our team ensures that every detail aligns with the client’s vision, budget, and timeline. We also provide expert guidance on construction methods, materials, and costs, and proactively address challenges before they arise.
Observations
Observe final testing and startup of utilities, operational systems and equipment and verify the delivery of instructions and manuals with the appointed Architect and Engineer.
Snagging:
We oversee the snagging process in collaboration with the Contractor and Architect, ensuring that all incomplete, defective, or unsatisfactory items are identified and documented. This includes reviewing and coordinating detailed snag lists, assigning values where applicable, and establishing realistic timelines for completion and rectification.
Inspections
Participate in inspections by the architect to verify the completion of such items.
Submittals
Obtain from the contractor and transmit to the Owner warranties and similar submittals required by the contract documents for the project.
Support
Execute, on behalf of the owner, the required maintenance contracts with vendors such as security, etc. to ensure proper function of systems after project is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions By Property Sellers
We build a detailed cost plan before a single euro is spent, breaking down every line item across design, materials, contractors and contingency. Throughout the project we track every invoice, certification and variation against that plan in real time. Because we also operate as a luxury real estate agency, we know exactly where budget should be protected and where it can be optimised to increase resale value.
We identify risks before they materialise. From the moment we appoint contractors we establish binding milestone schedules and hold weekly on-site reviews to keep every party accountable. When delays threaten, we escalate early and have contingency plans ready. In Marbella's construction market, timeline control comes down to relationships and experience with local contractors, both of which we have built since 2017.
We are the only project management firm in Marbella that also operates as a luxury real estate agency. Every decision we make on your project is informed by direct knowledge of what buyers value and what the market is rewarding right now. You get a build that is not just well executed but intelligently positioned for the market it will enter.
We manage the full tendering process, evaluating every proposal on technical capability, track record and financial stability. In Marbella, knowing who to trust matters as much as knowing what to build. We have an established network of vetted contractors across all trades and we conduct structured interviews before any appointment is made.
You receive regular written updates covering progress against schedule, budget status and any decisions that require your input. You also have direct access to your project manager at all times. We work with clients based all over the world, so our reporting is designed to keep you fully informed and in control no matter where you are.
