This week on The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn meets with Tom Carolan, Director of Scheduling at Barton Malow, to discuss the rising importance of scheduling in construction and its impact on delivering complex projects. Tom's journey into scheduling: From a CM degree at Wentworth to roles at Whiting-Turner, AECOM, and now Barton Malow . The rapid expansion of Barton Malow’s scheduling team and its significance in the industry. Planning and scheduling: Its simplest form and importance. Chairing the Advancing Scheduling and Planning Conference. Challenges in planning and scheduling: Addressing the role of technology. Planning & Scheduling methodologies: Last Planner, LCI, and CPM. This episode provides practical insights and industry expertise for schedulers and preconstruction professionals alike. Connect with Tom Carolan on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasquinncarolan/details/experience/