Thomas E. Cardone Shares Construction Planning Tips to Lead a Successful Project

Frantz Ward Partner Thomas E. Cardone highlights eight key construction planning insights to ensure a successful project in his recent Properties Magazine “Legal Perspectives” article, titled “End Projects Strong by Planning for the Finish Work.”

The article emphasizes that project scheduling is not just an administrative process; it is the framework for delivering construction projects on time and within budget. He explains how project stakeholders can strengthen both individual risk mitigation and overall project success by embedding best practices into project management early into the process.

In his article, Tom:

• Outlines best practices for project planning and scheduling before development begins, including the use of realistic productivity assumptions and early contractor involvement.
• Offers guidance on working with subcontractors and managing their schedules before and during a project by stressing the importance of detailed bid documents, regular meetings, and consistent updates.
• Recommends ways to document and resolve schedule changes and issues.
• Provides alternative solutions to manage schedule claims to avoid long-term delays to projects, such as on-site dispute resolution boards or early mediation and built-in financial contractual provisions.

Read the full article here.

Tom focuses his law practice in the areas of construction law, government contracts, and commercial litigation. He has experience assisting construction professionals in all aspects of the construction process, from contracting through project close-out, regularly counselling clients with the legal aspects of project management. Tom values alternative dispute resolution when appropriate but is equally experienced in litigation and arbitration, with a strong track record in both state and federal courts and before arbitration panels.

Since 1946, Properties Magazine has been a monthly reporter on development, construction, design, and property management throughout Northeast Ohio.