We’re excited to give you a first look at what’s coming in RIB CX 25.08. From adding a brand-new Commissioning module to smarter workflows and deeper reporting, this release is all about helping your team stay in control, reduce admin, and move faster across every stage of your project. 

The CX 25.08 update will be rolled out to customers from 21 August onwards, with no action required on your end. Once live, you’ll be able to take advantage of all the new features right away. 

Introducing RIB CX Commissioning (MVP Release)

What is Commissioning?

Commissioning is a structured process used on construction projects to make sure that all systems and equipment - like pumps, cables, ventilation systems, etc. - are installed properly and actually work the way they’re meant to. It’s a step-by-step process that helps catch problems early, track what’s been tested, and hand over a site that works as expected.

At its core, commissioning is about planning, testing, fixing, and signing off.

What’s Commissioning in RIB CX?

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In RIB CX, Commissioning is built as a new module that helps teams manage this process digitally, from start to finish. You can:

• Set up your commissioning structure — e.g. by system, area, or stage.

• Import assets — like equipment or parts that need to be tested.

• Define which tests apply to each asset using a Test Matrix.

• Generate test forms (called ITRs) — for each asset and phase (like Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning).

• Track progress as work gets completed on-site.

• Capture issues and defects directly from the field, using mobile devices.

Everything happens inside the familiar RIB CX platform, so teams can collaborate, view reports, and track progress without needing extra tools or spreadsheets.

Who is this for?

This module is designed for:

• Commissioning Managers who need to plan, assign, and track tests across large volumes of assets

• Site Engineers who are responsible for completing tests and checklists

• QA and Compliance Teams who need a clear audit trail of what’s been tested, when, and by whom

• Project Managers who need visibility into progress, issues, and readiness for handover

Whether you're working on a tunnel, a plant, or a hospital, this helps keep all your commissioning work in one place.

What problems does it solve?

Most teams today manage commissioning in Excel. That works early on — but becomes painful as the project grows.

Common pain points:

• Test forms live in separate files or folders

• It’s hard to track what’s done and what’s missing

• Linking issues, RFIs, and checklists is manual and error-prone

• Handover is rushed, with poor visibility and inconsistent records

The CX Commissioning module brings all of this into one structured system — so teams stay on top of what’s been tested, what still needs doing, and where the issues are.

Key Concepts We’ve Introduced

To make commissioning work smoothly in RIB CX, we’ve introduced three core building blocks:

1. Structure

Think of this as the container for your project’s commissioning setup - like a folder that holds everything. You might create a Structure per project or per major phase (like “Tunnel Fitout” or “Stage 1 Handover”).

2. View

This is how you look at your data - you can create different Views to see assets and test reports grouped by system, location, phase, or any other field. Views let you monitor progress and manage forms.

3. Test Matrix

This is where you set the rules: which test templates apply to which assets and when. Once set up, RIB CX automatically knows what tests to generate - saving time and reducing errors.

What’s in This First Release (MVP)?

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This MVP includes:

• Commissioning Structures – Organise your assets by system, location, or project phase

• Asset Import – Bring in asset data from Excel

• Test Matrix – Map assets to ITR templates and phases

• ITR Form Generation – Create forms in bulk (or manually) for each asset

• Checklist Completion – Fill out checklists, add attachments, and log comments

• Issue Creation – Log punch list items or defects from within the test form

• Views – Create reports and dashboards to track progress by any field

• Mobile Support – Complete and review forms on mobile, even offline

It’s a starting point - deliberately kept focused - so we can gather real feedback and make sure it works well for your teams and projects.

Learn how to configure Commissioning using the links below

Setting Up Your Commissioning Structure

Working with Test Forms (ITRs)

Viewing and Reporting

Publication Space

Workflow-Level Reporting Enhancements

Feature Overview

We’ve added new workflow-level fields to Global Search and Saved Searches to improve visibility and reporting on workflow progress, reviewers, and timelines. These fields help users track delays, status, step counts, and reviewers - all without needing to drill into individual forms.

This makes it much easier for document controllers, contract admins, and project leads to run reports across multiple workflows in a single search.

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What’s New

Available Workflow-Level Columns

All fields listed below can be:

• Added to the column layout

• Used in filter criteria

• Used for sorting and Excel export

• Combined with date and user filters (e.g. overdue workflows, workflows involving me, workflows by step name)

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How It Works

• These fields only apply when searching at the Workflow level.

• Reviewer and Step Name show the current reviewer and step.

  • If the workflow is completed or cancelled, these values show as –.

  • If the workflow is currently in a parallel stage - the current step will show - Parallel Step.

• Days Late is shown only after completion.

• Days Overdue applies only while the workflow is still active.

Sample Output

Here’s an example of what a workflow-level search result might include:

Benefits

• See all key workflow metrics in one place

• Easier to track delays and overdue workflows

• Identify workflows stuck on a specific step or user

• Export full workflow-level data to Excel

• Build dashboards with new workflow insights

   

Workflow Step-Level Reporting Enhancements

Feature Overview

You can now search, filter, and report on individual workflow steps using Global Search, and Saved Searches. This enables powerful new use cases like tracking overdue steps, identifying bottlenecks by reviewer, or reporting on duration variances between planned and actual timelines.

Step-level visibility complements the broader workflow-level reporting, giving document controllers and project teams precise control over tracking progress.

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What’s New

Available Step-Level Fields

All fields below are available when users select WTX and switch to Display as Steps view in Global Search.

How It Works

• Display Mode: In Global Search switch to Display as Steps mode when WTX is picked.

Example Output

Benefits

• Run detailed searches across every individual workflow step

• Identify overdue steps, reviewers with long turnarounds, or steps marked as completed late

• Export full workflow step data for external reporting

• Build Saved Searches with step-level data

• Track reviewer performance, duration adherence, and workflow progress

Restricted Custom Field Types in Publication Space

Feature Overview

To avoid confusion and unsupported configurations, the custom field type dropdown in Publication Space now only shows the field types that are actually supported. This prevents users from creating field types like Checkbox or File Upload that are not compatible with PS.

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