This month's theme is keeping it simple. If there's any easier, faster, smarter and cheaper way to manage a project, whether it's from the perspective of the estimator, architect, scheduler or subcontractor, it's worth your time (and money) to make that investment. For example, John Jurewicz gives you compelling reasons to incorporate Microsoft Excel into the estimating process. Larry True shares his on-the-job experience about not following directions and how BIM could have saved him time and hassle. Doug Findley says it's time to learn how to use a work breakdown structure as it was intended. And, Gordon Aronson asks Primavera to make Gantt charts simpler to use. If you're looking for time-saving tips, this issue of Construction Project Controls & BIM Report is a good place to start.