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2021: a year in review

2021: a year in review

2021 draws to a close and we are very proud of what we have accomplished this year. We would like to recap some of the things we did and share them with you. It was certainly another year full of challenges…
New standard for OpenProject API

New standard for OpenProject API

OpenProject offers a powerful API which allows other applications to access your OpenProject application for any kind of integration. However, we found that for some of our users the current OpenProject…
OpenProject joins coalition for a level playing field with Microsoft

OpenProject joins coalition for a level playing field with Microsoft

OpenProject is joining a new coalition for a level playing field with Microsoft. Nextcloud, the open source on-premises content collaboration platform, has filed complaints with both the EU and German…
BIM in project management: the most important BIM roles from client's perspective

BIM in project management: the most important BIM roles from client's perspective

Every BIM project needs a clearly defined distribution of roles. But what exactly are these roles and what responsibilities do they have? We have already dealt with this question in broad outline in the…
OpenProject 12.0: new in-app notifications keep you informed about changes in your projects

OpenProject 12.0: new in-app notifications keep you informed about changes in your projects

We are proud to present to you OpenProject 12.0. This release will change the way you work in OpenProject. We are introducing in-app notifications, which means fewer emails in your inbox. Notifications…
Static vs. dynamic websites: why we migrated from WordPress to a static website

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

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

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

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

Open BIM versus closed BIM – the challenges

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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…