Faster with Asta: How the Powerproject 2026 update will further drive project control and efficiency for construction teams

As the challenges facing construction teams change and evolve, Asta Powerproject needs to be flexible enough to adapt to change, while continuing to deliver a consistent and reliable experience for the thousands of users already relying on it to deliver project excellence.  

As part of our ongoing product development and commitment to our users, we take feedback on board and this insight helps to inform product updates. Launching mid-June, Asta Powerproject 2026 introduces requested features and functionality updates to further enhance project planning and execution.  

On the new updates, Elecosoft’s Head of Innovation Mark Chapman said: “Building the best processes to ensure reliable project planning with team buy in needs to be supported by tools that are adaptable to a wide range of circumstances and can manage the increasing complexity and size of projects that we face as an industry.  

“Continuing to actively seek feedback from our users and people that want to switch to Asta from other solutions is as important to us as the projects that we support and it’s why Asta Powerproject is the go-to planning tool for so many in the construction industry.” 

Here’s a run-down of the new updates. 

Powerproject Updates 

Filter enhancements

What changed: Users can now combine existing filters quickly, rather than creating more complicated rule sets. 

Why it matters: Adds an extra layer of simplicity to working with extensive code libraries.  

Benefits:  

• Faster filter creation 
• Reusable combined filters 
• More efficient workflows 

Excel/Word Integration with Library Explorer 

What changed: Copy and paste functionality from Excel/Word into Library Explorer. 

Why it matters: Working with larger code libraries is becoming more common to give data even more value; this functionality minimises the likehihood of error when working with extensive code libraries. An increased focus on data value will continue to be an important and prominent theme for construction projects of the future. 

Benefits: 

• Significantly reduced setup time 
• Fewer manual entry errors 
• Faster project input 

Timeline Enhancements 

What changed: Timeline items can now be coloured to match project code libraries. 

Why it matters: It gives teams an at-a-glance view of resource needs and other critical timeline events.  

Benefits: 

• Better visual identification of resource availability 
• Easier to identify busier periods 
• Improved contractor scheduling visibility 

Display Tasks By Resource 

What changed: Tasks can be colour coded by resource and displayed in the same way you can view tasks by code library. 

Why it matters: It maintains consistency with other tools in Powerproject, and further helps resource allocation.  

Benefits: 

• Easier to visualise resource allocation in just a couple of clicks 
• Supports teams to get the information they need, faster 
• No complicated set-up required 

UI Improvements 

What changed: There have been multiple changes to PowerProject’s interface including: 

• Dynamic search for spreadsheet fields 
• Pan/scroll with a grab-hand 
• Milestone dates display   

Why it matters: Quality-of-life improvements make Powerproject a more intuitive system to use; where previously some of its rich features have been more difficult to access. 

Benefits: 

• Easier navigation for new users 
• More meaningful milestone information 
• Overall improved user experience 

Backwards Compatibility 

What changed: Full backward combability with Version 17. 

Why it matters: Eliminates the need to update file types when sharing between users on different versions.  

Benefits: 

• Seamless transition between versions 
• Removes adoption barriers 
• Enables mixed-version environments 

Vision/Vision Live Updates 

Programme Type Access Control 

What changed: Admins can now control which programme types specific users can access in a project.  

Why it matters: Enables orgs to maintain separate client-facing and internal-use programmes within the same project environment, increasing transparency while protecting sensitive information.  

Benefits: 

• Improved client collaboration without exposing sensitive data 
• Enhanced trust through appropriate transparency 
• Ability to safely invite clients to the platform 

Create Projects from Powerproject Client 

What changed: Projects can now be created directly in Powerproject that are Vision-ready, launching the browser immediately. 

Why it matters: The previous workflow required creating projects in Vision first, which was a far clunkier process. 

Benefits: 

• Streamlined workflow between applications 
• Reduced platform switching 
• Faster project setup 

Project Revision Management 

What changed: The ability to delete project revisions, and the introduction of revision categories. 

Why it matters: These features help keep historical data organised and relevant. 

Benefits: 

• Better housekeeping of project versions 
• Improved organisation 
• More control over project history 

SiteProgress Mobile Updates 

Federated Identity Support 

What changed: Users can now access SiteProgress via Microsoft Entra ID rather than maintaining separate login credentials.  

Why is matters: Improves security and user management, particularly when employees leave. Admins can easily modify entry permissions across all applications.  

Benefits: 

• Simplified login experience for users 
• Enhanced security through centralised identity management 
• Reduced admin overheads 

These newest updates collectively focus on improving workflows for users, enhancing collaboration and reducing administrative overhead. Asta continues to be the market leader for driving productivity while supporting new users with intuitive and helpful features. 

We’re running a free webinar on the 18th June, demonstrating the new updates in action. Don’t miss out – sign up below.