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Release on August 13, 2026 ​

Version: 72.0.0 · Release

Areas Affected ​

Scheduling, Finance, Subcontracts & Vendors, Design System, RFQs, Data Import, Email

Highlights ​

  • Project schedules now highlight the critical path directly in the Gantt chart, making it easier to see which tasks impact the overall timeline
  • Dropdown fields (like autocomplete and multiselect menus) can now include an "Add Item" option, so users can create new entries without leaving the screen
  • The list of available trades has been expanded, giving users more options to choose from

What Changed ​

  • Project schedules now show the critical path in the Gantt chart, helping users quickly identify which tasks directly affect the project's overall timeline. (Ticket)
  • When adding a direct cost, only vendors and subcontractors can now be selected as the associated company, helping keep cost records accurate and consistent. (Ticket)
  • Updated the underlying scheduling tool that powers Gantt charts, improving reliability and fixing display issues with task baselines and parent task styling. (Ticket)
  • Added a new internal control panel for managing automated background processes, along with cleanup of outdated scheduled task settings. (Ticket)
  • Improved CSV file imports so that files containing unusual or special characters no longer cause import errors. (Ticket)
  • Autocomplete, multiselect, and select dropdown fields can now optionally show an "Add Item" option, letting users create a new entry right from the dropdown. (Ticket)
  • Expanded the list of available trades so users have more options to choose from when categorizing work. (Ticket)
  • Strengthened internal quality checks to better catch issues in upcoming features before they are released. (PR)

Hotfixes Since Last Release ​

These fixes were deployed to production independently before this release — they are listed here for a complete record of what changed since the previous release.

August 12, 2026

  • Added a limit on the number of recipients allowed on a single email sent from Ernest to improve delivery reliability. (PR)

August 11, 2026

  • Added internal safeguards to help protect the design system's components from unintended changes. (PR)
  • Fixed an issue where plan sheets would sometimes get stuck on a loading spinner and never display. (PR)
  • Fixed an issue where the cost code would be removed when adding a single item to a buyout section. (PR)
  • Improved search so that attachments included with RFQ quotes are now included in search results. (PR)
  • Added tooltips to the CC field's dropdown so long names and email addresses are now fully readable. (PR)

August 10, 2026

  • Made minor internal visual adjustments with no impact on functionality. (PR)
Chores

No chores in this release.

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