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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

Clarified column header
In table views, the column header “Status” has been renamed to “File Status” for better clarity.

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.

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.

Extended download assistant
When downloading via “Views”, an extended download assistant with additional selection options is now available.