Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote, “Ah, to build, to build! That is the noblest of all the arts.” While it is indeed an art, Longfellow couldn’t have known all the intricacies involved with modern construction—critical path scheduling issues, productivity and cost concerns, technology advances, etc. Each of this month’s articles is designed to make that art a little easier to create. From how to handle out-of-sequence activities to the industry implications for the merger of two prominent software companies, this issue is packed with the information you need to be an expert in your craft.

By Ralph Waagner
As part of Warner’s continuing series on critical path method scheduling, Ralph Waagner reviews the process of preparing, analyzing and using out-of-sequence progress in project management.

By Larry True
Work in Progress reports aren’t just about busy work. If given proper attention, they can provide valuable information on cost controls, as Larry True details in this month’s article.

By John Jurewicz of ASPTIP.COM
Find out what experts have to say about the largest design software company’s announcement to acquire the construction industry’s leading extranet innovator.

By Gordon H. Aronson
Without a complete understanding of logic, project managers and field staff may be left to wind through the maze of lines that comprise a network diagram.

Here’s a look at current items in the news.