Asta Powerproject update brings planning, BIM and mobile upgrades

United Kingdom, August 19, 2025

News Summary

Asta Development has rolled out a major update to Asta Powerproject, delivering planning, filtering and interface improvements aimed at speeding scheduling and reducing administrative overhead for construction teams. The release also introduces Asta Powerproject BIM v2 — adding 3D visualisation, element splitting/merging, build-sequence assignment and offline IFC support — plus expanded Site Progress Mobile web access for browser-based field reporting. Integration with Bidcon BIM enables importing quantities and costs for closer 5D planning. Available to current subscribers and distributed via Asta’s reseller network, the update targets schedulers, BIM coordinators and contractors seeking mobile access, tighter model-to-schedule links and flexible licensing.

Elecosoft launches Asta Powerproject 2026; subscription users get access in July 2025

Elecosoft has released Asta Powerproject 2026, a new version that adds planning, filtering and interface improvements aimed at smoothing construction project workflows and boosting collaboration. The update, available to all current subscription users as of July 2025, bundles several features requested by users to help streamline everyday tasks and cut administrative overhead.

What’s new and why it matters

The 2026 release focuses on three practical areas: enhanced planning tools to handle more complex programmes, improved filtering to find and manage tasks more quickly, and user-interface changes that speed routine operations. The stated objective is to keep the product intuitive and flexible while matching growing project complexity and team collaboration needs. Several additions were explicitly designed to reduce time spent on setup and reporting, freeing construction teams to focus on site delivery.

Market context: challengers and the incumbent

The update arrives as a group of offshore and locally built scheduling tools press to win market share from the long-established enterprise scheduling system from Oracle. These insurgent suppliers point to rising cloud adoption and contractor dissatisfaction with large-enterprise workflows as openings for more construction-focused tools. Asta Powerproject is positioned as a cost-effective, construction-only option that emphasizes ease of use.

Vendor representatives and consultants have been highlighting differences in target markets. One original Primavera founder and current executive describes the incumbent solution as an enterprise-class product, while supporters of newer packages present theirs as more desktop- and contractor-oriented. Other newcomers are taking a cloud-first approach, promising browser-based access and mobile data exchange to let field teams update schedules from phones and tablets.

Pricing and licensing

In the U.S. distribution channel, a single seat of Asta Powerproject is positioned at a lower list price than top-tier offerings from the incumbent supplier. The package also continues to offer a concurrent licensing option that allows a pool of licences to be shared among users who do not sign in at the same time. That flexible licensing model is being promoted as attractive to contractors with seasonal or fluctuating staffing patterns.

Cloud, mobile and the browser

Several competing companies are pushing cloud schedulers and tight mobile integration as their core advantages. One startup described a strategy to capture contractors who feel left behind by an enterprise-focused product roadmap, focusing on getting schedules into the cloud and syncing with mobile devices to allow updates from any device and any browser. The claim is that true cross-device browser access will let field crews and office teams work from the same live schedule without proprietary client software.

BIM, estimation and Site Progress Mobile expansion

Alongside the 2026 core release, Asta Development and the Eleco group advanced their BIM and estimating toolset. Asta Powerproject BIM v2 expands 3D planning and scheduling capabilities by enabling more granular handling of IFC models: users can split 3D objects into smaller elements, merge elements into single objects, assign build sequences to sub-sections and perform multi-axis splits. The update supports working with locally stored IFC files as well as cloud-hosted files via the ELECO BIMCloud, adding offline capabilities for sites with limited connectivity.

The BIM enhancements extend the product toward 5D functionality by linking to the Bidcon BIM cost-planning tool. Where cost data is stored in Bidcon and uploaded to the ELECO BIMCloud, that cost information can be imported into Asta Powerproject projects. This enables automatic allocation of consumable and permanent resources so material and labour costs can be managed alongside the time programme.

Bidcon, now integrated as a 5D BIM solution alongside Asta Powerproject, offers a SQL-based estimation backbone with flexible templates and reporting. The tool has a long history in some markets and is being rolled out more widely as part of the Eleco group’s international reseller push.

The mobile reporting app Site Progress Mobile is gaining a web application so users can access it from PCs and laptops as well as iOS, Android and Windows Mobile devices. The change makes secure Asta project files accessible via browser and supports real-time site progress recording whether or not site WiFi or mobile data is available, improving the timeliness and accuracy of reporting.

Distribution and rollout

The new BIM module is available as an additional option in release 13.0.02 of Asta Powerproject. Asta Powerproject BIM and Site Progress Mobile, previously limited to the U.K. and Ireland, are being extended internationally through the vendor’s global reseller network. In the U.S., a long-time Primavera reseller and trainer now acts as distributor and support partner for Asta, positioning the product competitively on price and licensing flexibility for construction firms.

Bottom line

Asta Powerproject 2026 is a practical, market-focused update that emphasizes usability, cloud-ready workflows and tighter BIM/estimating integration. With subscription access for users in July 2025 and an expanded BIM and mobile toolset, the release strengthens Asta’s bid to be a construction-first alternative to larger enterprise schedulers—especially for firms prioritizing lower cost, flexible licences and direct site-to-office data flow.

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Key features at a glance

Feature	What it does
Asta Powerproject 2026 core	Improved planning, filtering and UI updates to reduce admin time and speed collaboration.
Asta Powerproject BIM v2	Split/merge IFC elements, multi-axis splits, sub-section build sequencing, offline IFC support and stronger 4D/5D workflows.
Bidcon BIM integration	SQL-based estimation linked to BIM for importing cost data and automating resource allocations.
Site Progress Mobile (web)	Browser access on PCs and laptops plus mobile apps; secure cloud access and real-time site reporting.
Licensing options	Lower-priced single seats and available concurrent licence pools for shared use among workers.
Distribution	Global rollout through reseller network; expanded availability beyond the U.K. and Ireland.

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Additional Resources

• ENR: Asta Powerproject, Revelpoint — Making Waves in Scheduling Software
• Wikipedia: Asta Powerproject
• AEM Magazine: Asta Delivers Trio of Product Launches
• Google Search: Asta Powerproject BIM
• Eleco (parent group) — company & product news
• Google Scholar: 5D BIM
• Elecosoft — Asta Powerproject product site
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Building Information Modeling
• Oracle Primavera P6 — product page
• Google News: Oracle Primavera P6