Word architect and playwright Oscar Wilde said, “Success is a science; if you have the conditions, you get the result.” Construction Project Controls is here to help you get the right tools and create the proper conditions to ensure a successful performance. To that end, this month’s issue is packed with useful information.

Take the first article by Larry True, for example. In this follow-up to last month’s discussion on equipment cost calculations, Larry asks the tough questions that will influence your company’s financial decision to rent or own your equipment.

After an extensive study, John Jurewicz rates the top five extranet communication solutions currently on the market. As John shows each month, the right technology will definitely improve the conditions for success.

And finally, knowing the ins and outs of your project management software will set you on the path towards project success. Gordon Aronson is here each month to share the tricks of the trade learned from years of experience.

Project Controls Online announces the immediate availability of its P3/SureTrak-to-Project Manager Transition Guide, Second Edition. The Second Edition is for users who have upgraded to the latest version of Primavera Engineering and Construction and/or Primavera Contractor (version "5"). Paid subscribers to Construction Project Controls may download the Transition Guide, Second Edition free of charge.

By Larry True
Construction is a money-making endeavor. Are you recouping the cost of your equipment usage? Larry True provides the necessary formulas to turn your equipment into a profitable venture, whether you rent or own.

By John Jurewicz of ASPTIP.COM
The success of any business is determined by more than just a bottom line figure. For technology-driven businesses, it also includes user friendliness, speed, functionality and industry survivability, says John Jurewicz, in his review of the top five extranet communication applications.

By Gordon H. Aronson
Working with constraints in Primavera prompts a chain reaction of consequences. In this month’s Primavera column, Gordon Aronson shows some of the most common constraint types and explains how they work.

Here’s a look at recent industry happenings.