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PAVE Updates – Q2 2026

22.07.2026 Reading time: 6 min

With the Q2 update, PAVE continues to evolve, making digital collaboration even simpler and more efficient. At the heart of this release are the new Webviewer for seamless document based collaboration, a more intuitive user management experience, and practical enhancements to the BIM module. These new features improve transparency, streamline workflows, and help project teams share information more efficiently and collaborate with greater ease.

The New Webviewer: Collaborate Directly on Your Documents

The new Webviewer allows you to view and edit PDF files and various image formats directly within PAVE. Annotations are saved automatically and are instantly available to all authorized project participants. Comments can be added directly to annotations, and existing markups can be edited at any time. This makes collaboration more transparent, more efficient, and keeps communication where it belongs: directly on the document.

Please note: The Web Viewer does not automatically replace the Easy Viewer. Customers who wish to switch from the Easy Viewer to the Webviewer in their project are kindly asked to contact their sales representative.

Clearer User Identification Across PAVE

Users will now be displayed consistently in the format “Last name, First name” throughout PAVE. This creates greater clarity across the system and makes it easier to identify and find people, especially in projects with many participants. For audit relevant processes, the unique user ID will, of course, continue to be used.

Future Ready User Management Behind the Scenes

PAVE has also been enhanced behind the scenes. Internal email address processing is now based on a unique user ID, providing a solid foundation for future developments. For users, nothing changes: names will continue to be displayed as usual, and existing internal email addresses will remain valid during the transition period.

Greater Efficiency in the BIM Module

Clear Identification in BCF Exchange
When importing and exporting BCF issues, assigned users are now identified by their email address instead of their username. This ensures clear and reliable assignments, even across different systems.
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Key Properties at a Glance
When an element is selected while creating a viewpoint, its properties are automatically displayed in the Explorer when the viewpoint is opened. This gives you instant access to all relevant information.
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PAVE is part of the Pro4all Group: What This Means for Our Customers

13.07.2026 Reading time: 9 min

Since February 2023, PAVE has officially been part of the Pro4all Group – a growing group of companies with a clear vision: to build an integrated platform ecosystem for the entire construction industry. For our customers, this is first and foremost good news. What changes is the strength behind us. What stays the same is everything you rely on.

What Is the Pro4all Group?

Pro4all pursues a strategy that is still rarely implemented consistently in the construction industry: rather than selling standalone solutions, it is building a platform ecosystem for the construction industry. This means specialized software products that are best-in-class in their respective areas come together under one roof.

PAVE is positioned in this platform ecosystem exactly where it has always had its strengths: digital project and data management for construction projects. As a Common Data Environment (CDE), PAVE serves as the central information hub for developers, planners, project managers and all other project stakeholders – from document and drawing management to BIM and workflows, construction documentation, cost controlling, and ESG documentation.

What Does Not Change for PAVE Customers

This is the question that deserves to be asked first. The clear answer: PAVE remains software made and hosted in Germany. Our data centres are located in Germany. This will not change as a result of joining the Pro4all Group – not today and not in the future. For customers working on sensitive projects who place value on data sovereignty, this is not a given – which is exactly why we state it as a clear commitment.

The security standards also remain at the same highest level:

* AES-256 encryption
* ISO 27001 certification
* BSI C5 compliance
* Hosting in German data centres

What also does not change: personal support, training and consulting by the PAVE team. In-house, in your language, with contacts who know your projects.

Why the Group Adds Value

A platform ecosystem makes sense when the individual parts truly fit together. And this is where the strategic added value lies for PAVE customers.

The construction industry faces challenges not just around data and drawings. It also faces challenges in occupational health and safety on the construction site – and this is exactly where the Pro4all Group brings a solution we can recommend to our customers with confidence: SafetyFirst.

SafetyFirst: Safety Management, Fully Digital

SafetyFirst is a health and safety software and app that digitalises the entire safety process on the construction site. Incident reports, inspections, toolbox meetings, briefings, LMRA checklists – all in one place, accessible to everyone, on phone, tablet and desktop.

What makes SafetyFirst stand out: it works because people on the construction site actually use it. The app is deliberately kept simple. A safety tool that is too complex will not be used. And an unused tool protects no one.

Results from the field:

* 70% time savings in safety administration
* 60% fewer incidents
* 20% cost savings

More than 200,000 people in the construction industry already use SafetyFirst – including well-known names such as Heijmans, Sweco, Dura Vermeer and Arcadis.

For projects managed with PAVE, this creates a natural complement: PAVE handles the structured flow of information around drawings, documents, BIM models and project communication. SafetyFirst protects the people who bring those projects to life on site.

Trust Requires Continuity

The decision to integrate PAVE into the Pro4all Group was not a change of direction – it was a reinforcement of a direction PMG has followed from the very beginning: digital construction project management with the highest security requirements, personal service and a platform that grows with the needs of its customers.

Those who use PAVE today will use the same software tomorrow – with greater backing and a portfolio behind them that keeps the entire construction value chain in view.

A selection of satisfied PAVE customers

Zufriedene Kunden - CDE PAVE für effizientes Projektmanagement

Greater Clarity, Better Collaboration: What's New in the Latest PAVE Release

29.06.2026 Reading time: 7 min

Digital project platforms need to do more than simply manage documents. They should facilitate collaboration, ensure transparency, and remain flexible as project requirements evolve.

With the upcoming PAVE release, we’re taking another step in that direction. Three key enhancements will make collaboration more intuitive, provide a consistent user experience, and lay the technical foundation for future developments—all without requiring any action from our customers.

Seamless Collaboration with the New Web Viewer

The new Web Viewer introduces a modern way to view and work with project documents. It replaces the previous Easy Viewer full version with annotations and supports both PDF files and various image formats. The Web Viewer is included in the Advanced Viewer package.

The most significant improvement, however, lies in the way teams collaborate.

Previously, annotations had to be created first and then shared by creating a new version of the document. This additional step was often perceived as inconvenient.

With the new Web Viewer, annotations are saved instantly and become immediately available to all authorized project participants. Information such as the author and the time of creation is, of course, retained.

In addition, users can now add comments and reply directly within annotations. Users are also able to edit and update their own annotations at any time.

The result is a much more modern, document-based communication process: discussions take place directly within the document, valuable information is preserved, and collaboration becomes more transparent and efficient.

Please note: The Web Viewer does not automatically replace the Easy Viewer. Customers who wish to switch from the Easy Viewer to the Webviewer in their project are kindly asked to contact their sales representative.

Consistent User Names for Better Clarity

User names will now be displayed consistently throughout the platform.

Going forward, users will appear in the format “Last Name, First Name.” Previously, login names such as Firstname.Lastname.ProjectGroup were displayed in various areas of the application. This technical naming convention often caused confusion, particularly after name changes or when project-specific abbreviations were included in login names.

The new display format is based on the user’s actual profile information, creating a cleaner, more professional, and consistent experience across PAVE.

For audit-relevant processes, nothing changes. The unique numerical user ID will continue to be used wherever required, ensuring full traceability and compliance.

Future-Proof User Management Behind the Scenes

As part of these improvements, the way internal email addresses are generated is also being updated.

Previously, internal email addresses were based on the user’s login name and project information. Going forward, they will be generated using a unique numerical user ID. This approach is common in many enterprise software solutions and provides the flexibility needed for future enhancements to user management.

For end users, this change will have virtually no impact.

Internal email addresses are only used for emails received from outside PAVE. In Outlook—and, where supported, in other email clients—the recipient will continue to see the user’s display name. Within PAVE itself, the user will still appear as the sender.

Existing internal email addresses will remain valid during a transition period. Replies sent to previously issued addresses will continue to be forwarded automatically to the correct recipient.

No Action Required

All of these enhancements will be delivered automatically with the upcoming PAVE release. Existing workflows can continue without interruption.

With the new Web Viewer, collaboration takes place directly within the document, making communication faster, easier, and more transparent. At the same time, the standardized user display and the technical improvements behind the scenes ensure that PAVE remains flexible, reliable, and ready for future developments.

Our goal remains unchanged: to make digital collaboration easier, so project teams can focus on what matters most.

PAVE Updates – Q1 2026

15.04.2026 Reading time: 8 min

Q1 2026 brought one thing above all: fewer interruptions to the workflow. Several areas were addressed to make content easier to reuse and to make information available exactly where it’s needed. Drafts can be continued directly, viewpoints become part of ongoing communication, issues are centrally visible in the BIM Viewer, and model-based checking with Solibri is now directly integrated into this context. Additionally, new fields in the BCF dialog provide more structure.

Workflows that build on each other

The latest updates in PAVE address exactly the points where work often restarts unnecessarily. Content can be adopted directly, visual information remains part of communication, and issues are centrally available in the BIM Viewer.

With the Solibri integration, model-based checking is more closely tied to project work. Review states and issues remain consistent and traceable without having to manage information separately. At the same time, the underlying structure becomes clearer: new fields in the BCF dialog help organize content more precisely and make it more quickly accessible. The result is a working environment where information is reliably brought together.

Drafts in the communication module rethought

A draft becomes a reliable template. Content is preserved, can be adjusted as needed, and reused directly. Especially for recurring coordination tasks, this creates a continuous workflow. Instead of rebuilding content from scratch, existing work is carried forward. This saves time, reduces potential errors, and ensures consistent communication throughout the project. The updated timestamp keeps every version clearly traceable.

Embedding viewpoints directly into communication

Visual perspectives from issues can be added directly to comments. Relevant views are available exactly where they are needed for coordination. This brings context into communication without requiring additional references or explanations. Content is understood faster, follow-up questions are reduced, and coordination becomes significantly clearer.

Solibri Interface

The new Solibri interface makes model-based collaboration in PAVE faster, clearer, and fully digital.

What’s now possible

Direct synchronization of BCF issues between PAVE and Solibri – including new issues
Reviews, comments, and corrections without exports or imports
Consistent, up-to-date data through tight integration with the BIM module
End-to-end review, documentation, and processing of BIM issues in both systems

The integration connects model checking and issue management into a seamless, media-break-free workflow that saves teams time and significantly improves the quality of BIM coordination.

Complete issue overview directly in the BIM Viewer

All issues in a project are centrally visible in the BIM Viewer, regardless of their connection to the model. This provides a continuous overview of open topics without needing to switch between views. Model-independent content also remains present and can be placed directly within the current working context. This simplifies navigation within the project and supports well-informed decisions.

More structure in the BCF dialog

Stage and labels expand the options for clearly categorizing issues. Information can be structured more precisely and found more quickly. This improves the overview within the project and makes both filtering and evaluation easier. Coordination is therefore based on a cleaner and more traceable foundation.

Features for optimized data management

Export files including annotations
Annotations added in the viewer can now be downloaded together with the file. All markings and comments are retained and remain fully available outside the application.
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Viewer seamlessly integrated into workflows
If the viewer is enabled in the project, it is automatically used when opening files in workflows. This allows content to be viewed and edited directly in the familiar environment.
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Annotations as a shared working baseline
Users with read access can view annotations as well as create and edit their own. This ensures a clear, shared foundation for coordination directly within the document.
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PAVE Help Center

The PAVE Help Center is your central point of contact for support and information about our products and services. Here you can quickly and easily get help, whether through direct support requests or by using the knowledge base.

In the Help Center you can create and manage support tickets. You will also find all manuals and videos on individual features. Thanks to full-text search, you can browse our knowledge base to quickly find exactly the information you need.

PAVE Help Center

The PAVE Help Center is your central point of contact for support and information about our products and services. Here you can quickly and easily get help, whether through direct support requests or by using the knowledge base.

In the Help Center you can create and manage support tickets. You will also find all manuals and videos on individual features. Thanks to full-text search, you can browse our knowledge base to quickly find exactly the information you need.

PAVE Updates – 2025 in Review

17.12.2025 Reading time: 9 min

2025 was a pivotal year for PAVE. With significant technological advancements, new interfaces, AI-powered features, and numerous optimizations, the platform was consistently enhanced to be more powerful and intuitive. A particularly important milestone was the successful ISO 27001 recertification, confirming that our company’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) continues to meet international standards – an essential quality indicator for our customers and partners.

Another significant event was the release of version V.5.100: With this update, PAVE reached a symbolic milestone – 100 iterations of the Modern GUI since its introduction. This demonstrates not only the continuous development of the product but also the close collaboration with users, partners, and customers, who have made a significant contribution to its ongoing improvement through feedback, feature requests, and testing.

The biggest Highlights of 2025

The following innovations provide an in-depth look at the features that shaped the year and clearly demonstrate how PAVE has further enhanced its performance and usability. At the same time, it becomes evident how PAVE has strengthened its position as an established BIM solution and reinforced its role as a reliable Common Data Environment (CDE).

Solibri Integration

The new Solibri integration makes model-based collaboration in PAVE faster, clearer, and fully digital.

What’s now possible

  • Direct synchronization of BCF issues between PAVE and Solibri – including newly created issues
  • Reviews, comments, and corrections without exports or imports
  • Consistent, up-to-date data through tight integration with the BIM module
  • End-to-end checking, documentation, and processing of BIM issues in both systems

The integration connects model checking and issue management into a smooth, uninterrupted workflow – saving teams time and significantly improving the quality of BIM coordination.

PAVE Solibri

ISO 27001 Recertification

One of the most important highlights of 2025 is the successful recertification according to ISO/IEC 27001.

Why this is a highlight

  • Confirmation that our company’s information security management meets international requirements
  • A strong signal to clients, partners, and auditors
  • High standards for data protection, integrity, and information availability
  • Proof of regular audits and continuous improvement processes
  • A key trust factor for projects of all sizes

What this means for our customers

They work in a system that demonstrably lives and breathes security—not only technically, but also organizationally.

PAVE AI Assistant

The AI Assistant transforms how users work with documents.

Features

  • Intelligent content search
  • Document summarization
  • Answers to targeted questions
  • Bilingual (DE/EN)
  • Fully context-aware

Data protection and data usage

The AI Assistant runs on European servers and complies with high data protection standards. Your content is not used to train AI models and is not shared with third parties – sensitive project data remains fully protected.

By combining intelligent assistance with privacy-compliant processing, the PAVE AI Assistant delivers real value in everyday project work – without compromising security or control.

PAVE AI Assistant
PAVE AI Assistant
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New PDF Viewer

With the new version of our viewer, you benefit from a more stable display, faster loading times, and an overall improved user experience. All familiar features — including annotations, signatures, and additional editing tools — remain fully available. The enhanced viewer provides a modern, reliable working environment and enables precise editing directly in the browser, without the need for additional software.

Benefits

  • Significantly reduced loading times
  • More stable rendering of large files
  • Modern UI with clear interactions
  • All tools remain fully available

New PDF Viewer

With the new version of our viewer, you benefit from a more stable display, faster loading times, and an overall improved user experience. All familiar features — including annotations, signatures, and additional editing tools — remain fully available. The enhanced viewer provides a modern, reliable working environment and enables precise editing directly in the browser, without the need for additional software.

Benefits

  • Significantly reduced loading times
  • More stable rendering of large files
  • Modern UI with clear interactions
  • All tools remain fully available
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Module Updates & Feature Enhancements

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PAVE BASE – Documents & Plans

  • Alphabetic sorting in the File Naming Assistant
  • Prevention of duplicate files
  • Extended download assistant
  • Drag & drop for collection folders
  • Clearer naming conventions
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Communication & Workflows

  • Save email drafts
  • Modern text editor (images & signatures)
  • Improved BIM–workflow integration
  • Group recipient information on mouseover
PAVE BCF Viewer

BIM Module

  • openCDE support
  • Solibri integration
  • Revit plugin
  • Improved filters
  • Optimized BCF import
  • Improved IFC performance
PAVE BCF Viewer

Comfort & Usability

Reorganize structures – as easy as it should be
With drag & drop in the sidebar, directories can now be rearranged intuitively. Create a project structure in seconds that truly reflects how your team works.
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Clarity in settings
Revised and more neutral wording in the security settings ensures that options are immediately understandable. This makes the system easier to use – especially for new users.
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Tables that remember your preferences
PAVE now automatically remembers the last sorting used in table views. Open a view, and everything is sorted exactly the way you last worked. No clicks. No settings. Just keep working.
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QR codes for instant access to plan information
Just scan and all relevant plan meta information is immediately available. Ideal for construction sites, site visits, or meetings — access information exactly where you need it.
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Delegate function for seamless collaboration
With the delegate function, project-specific representatives automatically take over the owner role, ensuring smooth project progress even during absences.
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A consistently coherent user experience
Many small design improvements ensure greater consistency across filters, dialogs, and view elements. The result: a calmer, more logical interface that supports daily work smoothly and efficiently.
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Admin Functions & System Control

In the system control area, administrators centrally manage user rights, responsibilities, and access. The permission matrix clearly highlights deleted users and remains available even in archived projects, ensuring permissions are always transparent and traceable – including for handovers and audits.

For structural changes, extended admin functions allow files and folders to be reassigned or fully deleted, including all subfolders and links. An improved cancel function also provides greater security and control during large-scale actions.

Instantly see what’s no longer active

Deleted users are now clearly highlighted in the permission matrix. This makes rights management faster, safer, and much more transparent – especially in large projects with many stakeholders.

Reassign responsibilities flexibly

With the ownership transfer feature, files and folders can easily be assigned to a new responsible person. Whether due to team changes, vacation cover, or role adjustments, structures remain clean and responsibilities stay clear.

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PAVE-Change-of-ownership-for-files

Reassign responsibilities flexibly

With the ownership transfer feature, files and folders can easily be assigned to a new responsible person. Whether due to team changes, vacation cover, or role adjustments, structures remain clean and responsibilities stay clear.

Transparency even after project completion

The rights matrix is now available in archived projects as well. This ensures permissions remain traceable at all times – a clear benefit for audits, compliance, and long-term documentation.

Clean up entire folder structures in one step

Administrators can now delete complete directories including all subfolders. PAVE automatically removes all related links, ensuring a clean, consistent system without manual rework.

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Clean up entire folder structures in one step

Administrators can now delete complete directories including all subfolders. PAVE automatically removes all related links, ensuring a clean, consistent system without manual rework.

Greater security for large-scale actions

An improved cancel function allows ongoing processes in the distribution view to be stopped reliably. This gives admins more control – especially in large project spaces and complex file operations.

PAVE Help Center

The PAVE Help Center is your central point of contact for support and information about our products and services. Here, you can quickly and easily get help, either by contacting support directly or by using the knowledge base.

Within the Help Center, you can create and manage support tickets. You will also find all manuals as well as videos for individual features. Thanks to the full-text search, you can search the knowledge base to quickly find exactly the information you need.

PAVE Help Center

The PAVE Help Center is your central point of contact for support and information about our products and services. Here, you can quickly and easily get help, either by contacting support directly or by using the knowledge base.

Within the Help Center, you can create and manage support tickets. You will also find all manuals as well as videos for individual features. Thanks to the full-text search, you can search the knowledge base to quickly find exactly the information you need.

ISO 27001 Recertification – Confirmed Security

11.12.2025 Reading time: 2 min

A step with new requirements

In September, our information security management system was assessed for the first time under the updated 2022 version of ISO 27001. The external audit was intensive, comprehensive, and accompanied by high expectations. Its goal was to evaluate how we embed security in our daily work and whether our processes meet the new, enhanced criteria. The feedback was clear: the auditors confirmed our high security level and recommended our recertification according to ISO 27001. Shortly thereafter, we received the official confirmation from DEKRA.

This renewed certification shows that information security for us is not a static system. It is a living process that we continuously refine. Our risk management, documentation, security trainings, and the technical design of our operations received particularly positive feedback during the audit. The integration of modern digital work tools such as Jira and Confluence also supports our security culture and strengthens the transparency and traceability of our processes.

More security for our customers

For our customers, the confirmation of ISO 27001 is a clear signal. It shows that all information they entrust to us is processed in an environment that is assessed according to internationally recognized standards and regularly re-evaluated. The recertification demonstrates that we do not merely state our commitment to security—we put it into practice every day: consistently, responsibly, and with an eye on future developments.

For us, information security is not a condition that can be achieved once and then simply maintained. It requires attention, continuous improvement, and clear structures. The renewed ISO 27001 certification validates our approach and strengthens what matters most to us: the trust and security of our customers.

PAVE Updates – Q3 2025

15.10.2025 Reading time: 8 min

In Q3, we continued our mission to make PAVE even more powerful, transparent, and user-friendly. A range of new features and enhancements now help you manage projects more efficiently, adjust responsibilities with greater flexibility, and maintain full visibility at all times. From smarter workflows and enhanced control over file actions to optimized processes in the BIM module – these updates make it easier than ever to deliver projects smoothly and enable even more seamless collaboration within your team.

More flexibility and clarity for your project management

With the latest updates, PAVE makes your project work even smarter and more adaptable. The new delegate function ensures that tasks continue reliably even during absences – responsibilities can easily be transferred to designated representatives. Thanks to the new option to change file ownership, responsibilities remain up to date and can be quickly adjusted when teams change or new roles are assigned. And with the permission matrix now available for archived projects, you retain full visibility of all access rights even after a project is completed. This keeps your project organization transparent, flexible, and future-proof.

Delegates function

USER MANAGEMENT

In the Groups module, users can now designate representatives – either individual users or entire groups. Representation is set up on a project-specific basis and allows representatives to automatically assume the role of owner. They are granted access to assigned files and workflow steps, which they can view and edit. This ensures that project work continues seamlessly even in the event of absences.

Change of ownership for files

DOCUMENTS & PLANS

Project administrators can now change the owner of files and transfer rights to other users as needed. This allows responsibilities to be adjusted flexibly—for example, when teams change or new responsibilities arise—and always keeps the project structure up to date and clear.

Rights matrix also available in archived projects

DOCUMENTS & PLANS

Administrators can now view the rights matrix in archived projects as well. This ensures that all permissions remain transparent and traceable—even after a project has been completed. Responsibilities and access rights can thus be checked and documented at any time.

New in the BIM Module

Optimized import of BCF issues

The import of BCF issues has been significantly improved in the BIM module. Potential complications – such as when assigning models or other data – are now clearly described and highlighted in color. This allows problems to be identified and corrected immediately during import, making the process much more transparent and efficient.

Features for Optimized Data Management

Improved BCF Import
The import of BCF issues has been significantly improved: potential errors in model assignment are now clearly described and can be easily corrected directly during the import process.
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New button in the file distribution matrix
Processes can now be canceled directly in the file distribution matrix. A new “Abort” button provides greater control and flexibility for directory actions.
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We are celebrating the version V.5.100!

28.07.2025 Reading time: 2 min

With our release in calendar week 31, we are reaching a symbolic milestone – a moment to briefly look back together on the past eight years and thank our customers, users, and partners. One hundred iterations of our “Modern GUI”!

Over the years, our product has undergone several major changes and countless smaller ones – both technically and functionally. It all started with our main version 1.0 as a pure online file repository for digitized documents.

The journey continued about eight years ago with version 3.0, marking the launch of our “Modern” interface, which was also built on a completely new technological foundation. This version already featured a comprehensive project space with numerous collaboration and communication tools, replacing the outdated “Classic” interface.

Over the last one hundred update cycles, the product evolved across two major versions – from pink eProjectCare to PAVE – into a state-of-the-art CDE at the core of a construction project’s application landscape. In addition to expanding our own functionality, it became increasingly important to offer easy and standardized integration options for third-party specialist applications through open interfaces.

We cannot emphasize enough that we achieved all of this only with your support. Your user feedback, feature requests, and bug reports helped us improve and expand PAVE with every update, and guided us in the right direction.

Key developments from V.5.0 to V.5.100

Highlights from one hundred releases include, among others:

  • Flexible workflows for mapping a wide range of processes, such as plan and invoice review

  • Our filename assistant to easily ensure compliance with all naming conventions

  • The BIM module with BIM Viewer, BCF Server, Issue Management, and integration with BIM Collab

  • Open API for external system integration

PAVE Help Center

The PAVE Help Center is your central point of contact for support and information about our products and services. Here you can quickly and easily get help – either by submitting direct requests to our support team or by using the knowledge base.

In the Help Center, you can create and manage support tickets. You’ll also find all manuals and videos for individual features. Thanks to full-text search, you can search our knowledge base to quickly find exactly the information you need.

PAVE Help Center

The PAVE Help Center is your central point of contact for support and information about our products and services. Here you can quickly and easily get help – either by submitting direct requests to our support team or by using the knowledge base.

In the Help Center, you can create and manage support tickets. You’ll also find all manuals and videos for individual features. Thanks to full-text search, you can search our knowledge base to quickly find exactly the information you need.

PAVE Updates – Q2 2025

02.07.2025 Reading time: 8 min

With the Q2 2025 updates, PAVE introduces a range of new features across document management, communication, and BIM integration. PAVE users will benefit from practical enhancements that simplify everyday work. Usability has also been refined: folders can now be moved via drag-and-drop, column headers have been clarified, and an expanded download assistant is available.

The PAVE BIM and Workflows Modules also see major improvements. The fully implemented openCDE integration enables standardized, cross-platform data exchange without the need for custom interfaces. This is complemented by a new Revit plugin, allowing direct model uploads and issue management from within Revit. Additionally, BIM models can now be viewed and edited directly within workflow steps – including new filter options for labels and project stages. These updates further enhance BIM process integration and ensure more structure and efficiency in planning and collaboration.

The Support & Help section has also been redesigned: a new button leads to the help page in PAVE, giving you access to the Help Center, where manuals, release notes, and videos are centrally available.

Support & Help: Revamped Help Section

The help section has been visually and functionally modernized. A new button now leads directly to the help page in PAVE, giving you access to the Help Center, where manuals, release notes, and videos are centrally available. Additionally, the menu item “Support” in the user profile has been renamed to “Help” – for more clarity.

New in PAVE BASE: Documents, Plans & Communication

The latest updates in PAVE BASE bring even more comfort, clarity, and control to your daily workflows. Whether you’re managing documents, organizing plans, or communicating via email, these new features are designed to make your experience smoother and more intuitive. Highlights include the ability to save emails as drafts, a new text editor for richer messages, improved group visibility in email recipients, and the much-anticipated PDF comparison feature. Plus, reorganizing folders is now easier than ever with drag-and-drop in the sidebar, giving you full flexibility in managing your project structure.

Explore what’s new and see how PAVE helps you work smarter every day!

Save email as draft

COMMUNICATION

Emails can now be saved as drafts and edited and sent at a later time. These are displayed under “Drafts” in the „Communications“.

Move directories to sidebar

SMART DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT

Directories can now be easily moved within the structure sidebar using drag and drop, making organizing and restructuring content much more intuitive and efficient.

Move directories to sidebar

SMART DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT

Directories can now be easily moved within the structure sidebar using drag and drop, making organizing and restructuring content much more intuitive and efficient.

Clear overview of group recipients

COMMUNICATION

When an email is sent to a group, PAVE now shows which groups were addressed. A mouseover reveals the group members as they were at the time of sending. The “Reply all” function also correctly considers group recipients.

New editor for emails

COMMUNICATION

The revised editor in the communication module offers more convenience and functionality. Images can now be inserted directly into the email body as well as into the signature – allowing for a more professional design.

WYSIWYG editor for emails with extended functionality

COMMUNICATION

The revised editor in the communication module offers more convenience and features:
Images & Signatures: Images can be inserted directly into the email body and signature – for a more professional look.
Improved text pasting: Text pasted from Word, Outlook, or the clipboard now retains its original formatting more reliably.

PDF comparison available to all users

SMART DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT

Users with access to previous versions of a file can now compare PDF versions. Changes, additions, or deletions can be quickly and clearly identified.

PAVE BIM & Workflows: Progress through integration and structure

With the now fully implemented openCDE integration, PAVE reaches an important milestone in standardized and cross-platform collaboration. Thanks to the interface developed by buildingSMART, information can now be exchanged smoothly between different CDE systems and BIM tools – without the need for custom solutions.

New features such as the Revit plugin, BIM viewer integration in workflows, and enhanced filter options enable even more seamless handling of models and issues – centralized, clear, and efficient.

Revit Plugin

PAVE BIM

A plugin for Revit is now available that enables the management of BCF issues and the upload of models (IFC and RVT) and plans (PDF and DWG) directly from Revit. This significantly simplifies the BIM process and promotes seamless integration with the platform.

Revit Plugin

PAVE BIM

A plugin for Revit is now available that enables the management of BCF issues and the upload of models (IFC and RVT) and plans (PDF and DWG) directly from Revit. This significantly simplifies the BIM process and promotes seamless integration with the platform.

BIM Viewer now available in workflows

WORKFLOWS

In workflow steps, IFC models can now be opened directly in the BIM Viewer. BCF issues can be displayed, created, and edited – enabling seamless integration of classic workflows with BIM processes.

Filters for labels and stages in BIM Viewer

PAVE BIM

The BIM Viewer now includes filters for labels and stages, making it easier to analyze models based on the current planning or execution phase.

Filters for labels and stages in BIM Viewer

PAVE BIM

The BIM Viewer now includes filters for labels and stages, making it easier to analyze models based on the current planning or execution phase.

User Guidance & Usability

Move directories via drag-and-drop
Structure folders can now be moved directly within the sidebar using drag-and-drop – for simpler and more flexible organization.
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Clarified column header
In table views, the column header “Status” has been renamed to “File Status” for better clarity.
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Display Metadata with QR Code
When scanning a QR code, a metadata item such as the approval status can now be displayed. This simplifies on-site information verification.
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More neutral labeling for 2FA apps
The previous label “Google Authenticator” has been replaced in the settings with a more generic term, since multiple authenticator apps are supported.
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Extended download assistant
When downloading via “Views”, an extended download assistant with additional selection options is now available.
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