Detect your project's deviations before
they become losses
The S Curve, properly applied, is not just a chart
— it is the system that tells you exactly where
your project stands, how much you are losing,
and what you need to do about it.
This book teaches you how to use it in real
construction projects, with a ready-to-use
Excel dashboard from day one.
THE PROBLEM
What happens when there is no structured
financial control system
✗ Physical progress looks normal, but the project
is losing profitability in silence
✗ Cost and time deviations are detected when
there is no longer an easy solution
✗ Decisions are made based on perception,
not on real project data
✗ Reports show progress, but never answer
the key question: am I making or losing money?
This is not a technical problem.
It is an information problem. And it has a solution.
WHO IS IT FOR?
This book is for you if you manage construction projects
Project Manager
You need clear indicators to report
the real status of your project
to your team and clients
Construction Engineer
You want to control costs and progress
without depending on late reports
or incomplete information
Director / CEO
You need real visibility into the
profitability of your projects
before it is too late
If your work depends on projects finishing
on time and within budget,
this book is for you
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Two tools in one resource
📄 PDF Book
A complete practical guide to implement
real financial control using the S Curve
in construction projects.
No unnecessary theory.
Applicable from day one.
A ready-to-use file. Just load your data
and start reading your project's indicators
immediately.
You don't have to build anything from scratch.
The dashboard is what makes this book different
from any other resource on project control.
CONTENT
9 chapters + 10 appendices with practical tools ready to apply
01 Strategic Introduction
Why projects move forward but profitability does not
02 Clear Technical Foundations (PMBOK applied
to Construction)
Baselines, CPI, SPI, EAC and VAC in field language
03 The S Curve Beyond the Chart
The 5 curves every project should have
04 Agile Integration: Scrum applied to
financial management
Financial sprints, daily financial check-ins
and control backlog
05 Application by Project Type
New construction, renovation, structure
and administration contracts
06 Critical Risks and Errors in Project Finance
The silent losses that destroy profitability
07 30-Day Implementation Model
From zero to complete financial control,
week by week
08 Decision-Making in Construction Projects
How to convert indicators into real actions
09 Executive Summary and Strategic Direction
How to communicate project status to
generate decisions
Plus 10 appendices with templates, matrices and real case studies ready to use from day one
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Before you decid...
Have another question? Write to me directly at info@acprojectspm.com
TESTIMONIALS
"I finally understood the difference between
physical progress and financial progress.
The dashboard allowed me to detect a cost
deviation in week 4 — before, it would have
taken me a month to see it."
P. González · Project Manager ·
Residential Construction Project
As a CEO I needed real visibility into my
projects' profitability. This methodology
tells me exactly when I am losing money
and helps me correct it before it gets worse.
O. Castillo · CEO · Engineer
Start controlling your project with real data
PDF Book + Ready-to-use Excel Dashboard.
Immediate download after payment.
$27.99
One-time payment · No subscription
Secure payment via PayPal
If the book does not deliver what it promises, write to me directly and we will resolve it. My reputation depends on this working for you.
© 2026 AC Projects PM · Ing. Anynka Carvajal www.acprojectspm.com