projectwise

ProjectWise is a project collaboration and content management software developed by Bentley Systems. It is designed to support distributed engineering teams by organizing, storing, and sharing project documents and models, managing revisions, and controlling access across large infrastructure projects.

Core capabilities include document management with version control, check-in/check-out, metadata, and secure storage; work sharing and collaboration through design reviews and issue tracking; configurable workflows for approvals; security and governance features such as permissions, auditing, and encryption; and broad data format support and integration with CAD and BIM tools.

Deployment options include on-premises, cloud-hosted, or hybrid configurations, allowing firms to run ProjectWise in their own data centers or in a managed cloud environment. It integrates with major design applications such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Revit, and connects with Bentley tools for model management and publishing. The platform is widely used in architecture, engineering, and construction for project delivery, document transmittals, and model coordination on programs ranging from transportation to utilities.

History and scope: ProjectWise originated in the engineering software ecosystem during the 1990s and has evolved through ongoing development as part of Bentley Systems' portfolio to support enterprise-scale collaboration, secure data access, and coordination across distributed project teams.