Being the best in anything requires practice, determination, open-mindedness, and perhaps even a little failure along the way. It’s that trial and error process that defines and divides those who succeed from those who give up. This month’s issue of Construction Project Controls & BIM Report is all about coming out on top. John Jurewicz sat down with insiders from Kiewit for an in-depth look at how the heavy industry construction company manages its $6 billion worth of annual projects. Taking inspiration from recent headlines and economic gloom, Larry True composed a list of things contractors must do to stay in the game during the current financial turmoil. And if you want to stay on top of your game, it pays to listen to what your clients are saying. Gordon Aronson took notes at Primavera’s most recent annual user conference and reported on his findings, as well as offered some suggestions for improvement. And, Doug Findley also gave a synopsis on Primavera and its latest P6 offerings.

With Primavera's 25th annual user conference now behind us, the reviews are coming in. Industry watchdog Gordon Aronson provides his take on what he saw and what he didn't see.

Doug Findley gives an inside look to enterprise resource planning and how Primavera's P6 plays into the equation.