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Open BIM versus closed BIM – the challenges
BIM tools are mainly distinguished between the following implementation methods:…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Learning
Looking for the best project management software for small teams?
Are you working in a small team and looking for a project management software to collaborate more efficiently? Whether it is a team within your own organization, a team of freelancers, yourself with suppliers…
Open Source
OpenProject and Nextcloud integration connects project management with content collaboration platform
Nextcloud, the worlds’ most deployed on-premises content collaboration platform, and OpenProject, the leading free and open source project management software, join forces. For both Nextcloud and OpenProject…
Learning
Project manager vs. change manager
In our previous article about change management and project management we described how the two can complement each other. When you are managing a minor change in a project or with a project, the project…
Learning
Use change management to manage your projects successfully
Change is inherent in projects. It could be the change of deadlines, change of resources or implementing a change through a project. Thereby, change can threaten the success of your project if not considered…