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Static vs. dynamic websites: why we migrated from WordPress to a static website
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Static vs. dynamic websites: why we migrated from WordPress to a static website

Recently, we migrated our website from WordPress to a new static website. WordPress is one of the most widely used free Content Management Systems (CMS). With this homepage builder, you can easily build…
The BIM roles and organizational structure
Learning 

The BIM roles and organizational structure

To be able to execute BIM projects, not only BIM-capable software and new methods are required, but also adjustments in the structural organization of the project, in particular with the introduction of…
OpenProject's guide for Hacktoberfest 2021
Company 

OpenProject's guide for Hacktoberfest 2021

Support your favorite open source project in October! The importance of open source in the world is growing. At OpenProject, we often ask ourselves how we can further encourage participation. Hacktoberfest…
OpenProject 11.4: Revit Add-in to exchange BCF issues
Releases 

OpenProject 11.4: Revit Add-in to exchange BCF issues

We are proud to present to you OpenProject 11.4. This release brings various new features, improvements as well as bug fixes, most of them for the BIM edition.…
Open BIM versus closed BIM – the challenges
Learning 

Open BIM versus closed BIM – the challenges

BIM tools are mainly distinguished between the following implementation methods:…
Preparing for on-premises software installation
Learning 

Preparing for on-premises software installation

If you decided to host your project management or any other software on-premises, you should be prepared as it is not as easy as going with a hosted version where you would usually just need internet access…
Why to self-host your software? Should you go for on-premises or cloud?
Learning 

Why to self-host your software? Should you go for on-premises or cloud?

Some software providers give you the option to choose between a self-hosted (on-premises) and a cloud version. As usual, there are advantages and disadvantages to both solutions. But do not let the word…
How much BIM do you really need?
Learning 

How much BIM do you really need?

BIM (Building Information Modelling) refers to a method for continuous planning, execution and management over the entire life cycle of a building. From a technical point of view, the focus is on a virtual…
The open source community
Open Source 

The open source community

A unique part of an open source software like OpenProject is the open source community. It is a global community of users, developers, advocates and anyone else interested and engaged in the software…
What makes it special to be a developer for an open source software?
Company  Open Source 

What makes it special to be a developer for an open source software?

Software engineers and developers are probably the most sought after profession at the moment. They mostly have a wide choice of companies to work for. So how would a developer make their decision? Besides…
Become part of our development process with your feedback on in-app notifications
Features 

Become part of our development process with your feedback on in-app notifications

Everyone of us is swamped with emails and it is hard to keep track of everything going on. We are busy developing a new feature that will help you solve this problem: In- app notifications and email reminders…
Our 5 core values that shape our company culture
Company 

Our 5 core values that shape our company culture

Evolving from a start-up, growing our team quickly, we realized that it was time to put into words what makes working at OpenProject so unique. What differentiates OpenProject from other organizations…
Start working with OpenProject - your first steps
Learning 

Start working with OpenProject - your first steps

After intense research and comparing different software providers, you might have decided to use the open source project management software OpenProject.…
Enterprise project management software
Features 

Enterprise project management software

“Enterprise” is a term that you come across often. But do you know what it means exactly, especially when used in conjunction with other terms? In this article we want to shed light on enterprise project…
Product versus project management
Learning 

Product versus project management

If you are not too involved in product or project management, the difference between the two can be unclear. We would like to show you the differences and what characterizes each product and project management…
Best project planning software
Features 

Best project planning software

The first thing you think about when you hear “project planning” is probably timelines. On top of that, project planning involves resources such as budget and manpower. Thereby, the whole team needs to…
OpenProject - GitHub integration
Open Source  Features 

OpenProject - GitHub integration

With OpenProject 11.3 we are releasing an exciting new integration between GitHub and OpenProject. This integration facilitates the collaboration of developers by connecting the two applications.…
OpenProject 11.3: new user invite, create button in header, GitHub integration, API extensions
Releases 

OpenProject 11.3: new user invite, create button in header, GitHub integration, API extensions

We are proud to present to you OpenProject 11.3. The new release is packed with a large number of new features, improvements as well as bug fixes. We are especially proud of a significant improvement in…
IT project management software
Learning 

IT project management software

IT teams come in different forms. They could either work in-house, like a corporate IT department for example. Alternatively, an IT team could be composed of different people across different organizations…
Project management software for the creative space
Learning 

Project management software for the creative space

Working in the creative space or in a creative job brings different challenges and processes than e.g. working in the procurement department of an automotive company. This article addresses anyone creating…
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