This month's update brings a new way to manage permissions, along with many general fixes. The update took place during the evening of 18th June. For the full list of changes, see v3.5 in the Changelog.

Describe your data structure ✍️

In the Designer app, we've added an optional Description field to designs, interfaces and individual attributes. It lets you provide a helpful explanation of what's being represented, the data stored and its intended usage.

This helps other users understand your company data structure and lays the groundwork for more effective data querying in future updates.

We've updated hundreds of system designs/interfaces with descriptions and invite you to update your own!

New Permissions Explorer🔐

The new Permissions Explorer gives administrators a way to understand and control who can access what.

It succeeds the Permissions Manager in Asset Classic, providing a dedicated, standalone experience that offers greater visibility, context and functionality. Key improvements:

• Manage roles and groups alongside permissions.
• Visualise the relationships between roles, groups and category objects.
• Set permissions on app entities, e.g. boards, hubs, item canvases (coming soon).
• Show related access policies.

To get started, open the Permissions app and select Permissions.

Overview

The Permissions Explorer displays four columns.

Roles

• A role is a bundle of groups. If a user is added to a role, they inherit the combined permissions of its groups.
• Select a role to highlight its groups and any categories those groups have permissions for.
• Use the bottom buttons to create, edit and delete roles.

Groups

• A group is a set of permissions for specific category objects. If a user is added directly to a group, they inherit its permissions.
• Select a group to highlight any categories it has permissions for and any roles it belongs to.
• Use the bottom buttons to create, edit and delete groups.

Categories

• A category is a type of resource.
• Select a category to show its objects in the next column.

Objects

• Select a category object to show its permissions on the right.
• To set its permissions, you must select a group.

Selections and highlights

Select up to one item in each column. Use any columns you like, in any order. When you select something, the things it relates to are highlighted with badges:

• Chain badge – this is linked to the selected role or group.
• Padlock badge – this contains permissions for the selected category object.

You can explore and set permissions in multiple ways. Select the group first and then the category object. Or select the object first and see which groups already have permissions for it.

To start over, select Deselect all (top-right).

Attribute permissions

If the category is Designs or Interfaces, you can also set permissions for an object's attributes.

Select an object to show its permissions on the right. On the first tab, set the default attribute permissions that apply automatically.

To configure individual attributes, open the second tab and select an attribute. A reminder of the default permission is shown. Use the override attribute permissions section to change it.

If the attribute is inherited from an interface, it can't be overridden on the object. Instead, follow the displayed link to set the permission on the interface itself. Be aware, this will affect other designs/interfaces that implement the interface.

We're excited to announce that Horizons is being incorporated into our CausewayOne platform! Together with other applications such as Asset Management (formerly Alloy), Horizons will form part of a connected ecosystem that enables data to flow across the construction industry.

From planning and design, to workforce and supply chain management, to strategic and operational asset maintenance. CausewayOne provides tailored solutions that exist in one place and share common data. Eliminate project fragmentation and duplication, automate like never before and gain access to a wealth of valuable data insights.

Don't be alarmed, nothing fundamental is changing about how Horizons works! Everything will continue working the same as it does today. The only significant differences will be:

• how you access Horizons
• how you switch between modules
• how you navigate the Analysis Tools

New name

Horizons is being renamed CausewayOne Asset Strategy to reflect its role on the platform. This will be visible across the service and in future communications.

New look

Horizons is getting a clean, modern visual redesign that aligns with our shared CausewayOne design language.

A consistent look and feel across our applications means less friction and a more intuitive experience. As you move between different parts of CausewayOne, the familiar design patterns reduce the learning curve, helping you to acclimatise quickly and focus on getting things done.

While the changes are primarily cosmetic, they also include some thoughtful layout refinements to improve usability.

Left panel

The new left panel lets you easily switch between the three Horizons modules and jump directly to individual Analysis Tools.

Use the Panel Toggle button to hide the left panel when you need extra space.

Analysis Tools

The Analysis Tools are now fully integrated into your workspace. They no longer open in a separate tab and are directly accessible via the left panel.

Their button layout is also more consistent:

• All actions appear in the top-right corner.
• The Create button is hidden when an item is open.
• A Save button always appears at the bottom.

New home

Horizons is moving to the CausewayOne platform. This will change how you access the application and manage users.

Sign in

To access Horizons on CausewayOne:

1. Visit one.causeway.com.
2. Enter your email address and select Sign in.
3. On first use, follow the on-screen instructions to verify your email address and set a new password. It can be the same as your current one, if it meets the new security requirements. From then on, enter your new password when prompted.
4. Select Asset Strategy in the purple sidebar.

Use the purple header to access notifications, switch company projects and configure your profile (including your password).

User Management

If you're a company administrator, select Admin or Console in the purple sidebar to manage the current company.

The Users page lets you create and manage user accounts. To control the applications and features they can access, assign one or more roles to each user.

To grant access to Horizons, assign the Asset Strategy Standard User role, plus any additional Asset Strategy roles for the modules they require. This works similarly to the Users tool in the Management module.

For more granular permissions, administrators can continue to use the User Groups tool in the Management module.

Timeline

The update will take place on 19th May 2026.

You'll receive an email invitation to join your company on CausewayOne. Follow the link inside to set up your account. From then on, visit one.causeway.com to access the Asset Strategy application (the old URL will redirect you).

The Horizons Help will be updated with new and improved content to guide you through the new experience. There's also the CausewayOne Documentation, which includes a Getting Started section to help you navigate the platform and manage your company.

If you have any questions or issues, please use the Support Portal to get in touch!

This month's update introduces support for Street Manager v6, changing AQS parameters on demand and an improved audit event view. The update took place during the evening of 9th April. For the full list of changes, see v3.3 and v3.4 in the Changelog.

Behind the scenes, we're also working on some exciting new integrations with other applications on the CausewayOne platform, which we hope to share with you soon!

Street Manager v6 🚧

Our optional Street Works module provides integration with the government's Street Manager service, enabling you to apply for works permits and log when works start/stop.

Street Manager v6 is now fully supported across CausewayOne Asset Management and Alloy Mobile. The most notable update is new collaboration fields in the Impact stage of the permit form.

Details

The old Collaborative Working checkbox is replaced with a Collaboration Preference picker:

• Collaborate as primary promoter - you're leading the works, others are joining yours.
• Collaborate as secondary promotor - you're joining another promoter's works.
• Open to collaborative work requests - no initial collaboration but open to offers.
• Not open to collaboration - collaboration isn't possible for these works.

Choosing 1-3 reveals fields for Collaboration Type, Collaboration Details (now multiline) and Collaboration Contact (name, email and/or phone).

Secondary promoters also see fields for the Primary Permit Reference Number (to link both permits) and Estimated Network Days Saved (compared to working independently).

If you're not open to collaboration, you just need to provide the reason!

Change AQS parameters 🎛️

An AQS query can have parameters, which are placeholders for values supplied at runtime. This enables the query to return different results based on user input, e.g. fetch tasks with the Priority value I choose.

If you open a board or list that uses parameters in its underlying query, you are prompted to enter values for them before continuing. The same is true for saved queries in the Data Explorer app.

You can now change these values at any time, by selecting the AQS parameters button in the app bar (Boards, Lists) or bottom toolbar (Data Explorer).

Item audit details 🕵️

When viewing an item's details in any app, the Audit section lists its history of changes. Select an event in the list to see exactly what changed.

When viewing an event, the User, Date and Action are now shown in a header, so you can see this information without switching back to the event list.

We'll be releasing Alloy Mobile (v3.2) for Android devices on 10 March 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT. This update introduces major behind‑the‑scenes improvements to support Android 15, including required changes to the app's internal database.

To update successfully, please ensure that all users follow these steps:

• Sync before update: If the app is updated with pending unsynced changes, that data will be lost, due to the new database format. We recommend regular syncing as best practice, so most users should be unaffected.
  
  
• Reset after update: After installing the update, select Reset in the main menu to complete the database update.

This is a one-time situation that only affects this update. We do apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

Please also be aware that Android 12 support will end with this release, in accordance with our OS support policy. To learn more, see Device requirements on our Help site.

This month's update brings clearer visuals and keyboard navigation, easier access to maps, flexible basemaps and expanded bulk editing. The update took place during the evening of 5 February. For a full list of changes, see v3.2 in the Changelog.

Accessibility enhancements 👀⌨️

We're continuing our journey to make CausewayOne Asset Management accessible to a broader audience.

Based on your feedback, we've improved visibility across the user interface, with clearer outlines for fields, labels and notifications. The Data Explorer app and its classic equivalent now display consistent striping across all columns, making it easier to comprehend the data.

Keyboard controls

You can now navigate CausewayOne Asset Management with your keyboard! In both the apps and classic workspace, you can scan through all interactive elements, with the current focus highlighted in purple.

• Press Tab to scan through elements. Press Shift + Tab to scan backwards.
• Press Space or Enter to select the focused element.
• Press Esc to close menus and dialog windows.

This should be possible across all areas. If you encounter any issues, please contact Support.

Open search results in Maps 🔍

When searching for items in any Asset Management App, you can now open a search result directly in the Maps app.

Select the Maps button beside a result and the item will appear centred on the map, with its details displayed in a side panel. This provides a quick way to locate your assets and activities and understand their geographical context.

Switch basemaps in the Geometry Editor 🗺️

By default, the Geometry Editor uses the same basemap that you've chosen in the Maps app or the classic workspace. However, this isn't always ideal when plotting an item's geometry.

Therefore, we've added a new basemaps panel to the Geometry Editor. Select the ☰ Menu button, choose Show basemap panel and then turn on the basemap you want to use.

This makes it easy to switch between basemaps on the fly, providing greater context and enabling you to plot geometry with accuracy and confidence.

Expanded bulk edits 🖋️

You can use the Data Explorer app to perform bulk actions on query result. This includes the ability to edit or clear attribute values on multiple selected items.

We've expanded bulk editing to let you do more. You can now change or clear item properties too, including icon, colour, and collection. You can also apply the same geometry to multiple items or clear it on all of them.

This makes it easy to update large numbers of items at once, including bulk archiving!

Email alerts for Gateway imports 📧

In the classic workspace, the Gateway feature lets you import data into CausewayOne Asset Management. Large data imports can take time to process, depending on the complexity of your data.

Therefore, we've added a Send email notifications option to the Create Import process. If enabled, you'll receive automatic email updates when the import status changes to Initialised, Validated, Processed or Failed.

You can now focus on other tasks while your data processes, without having to keep checking.

Apply for works permits 🚧

We recently introduced the Permits section for job items that implement the Street Manager Works Reference Assignable interface. When viewing these items in the Asset Management Apps, this section lets you check the job's permit status and log start/stop events.

It's now possible to select Apply and submit a new permit application directly through CausewayOne, without having to visit the Street Manager website.

The process is split into numbered stages. Each stage contains standard data fields for you to fill in.  Where possible, fields are pre-populated with values for convenience.

Note: we will be updating CausewayOne Asset Management to support Street Manager v6 ahead of the switchover date (20 April 2026).

This month brings several new features to the item canvas. Following last month's style change, we've also improved the legibility of several areas in Asset Classic, including the Workflow Editor, Data Explorer and generated report documents.

The update took place during the evening of the 27th of November. For a full list of changes, see v3.1 in the Changelog.

New clone item process 🧬

To create a copy of an item, you can clone it. This provides a quick way to create multiple items with similar data.

When viewing an item in the Asset Management Apps, select the Clone item button in its header to open a new stepped process. This lets you override any aspect of the new item, including its properties, attribute values and geographical location. You can also choose whether linked items are ignored, kept or cloned as well!

New item canvas sections 🗂️

When viewing an item in the Asset Management Apps, its data and relationships are displayed on the item canvas. Each section of the canvas displays different information about the current item.

Two new canvas sections are now available for specific item types. They are displayed by default for relevant items and can be added to any custom canvas views you create for those items.

Applies to

The new Applies to section is available on items of designs that implement the Work Items interface.

A work item defines a discrete unit of work that can be quantified and costed, e.g. a duration of billable work time. By adding a work item to a job, you can create a corresponding job work item containing job-specific values, e.g. 5 hours. This makes it possible to formalise job requirements.

To be useful, a work item must apply to one or more job designs/interfaces. This ensures that only suitable work items can be added to a job, e.g. work items specific to waste collection jobs can't be added to tree pruning jobs.

When viewing a work item's details, you can now use the Applies to section to manage the designs and interfaces that the work item is applicable to.

Permits

The new Permits section is available on items of job designs that implement the Street Manager Works Reference Assignable interface. In other words, jobs affecting streets or roads that require permission to be granted before work can begin.

Our optional Street Works module provides integration with the government's Street Manager service. It enables CausewayOne Asset Management to apply for work permits on your behalf.

When viewing a job's details, you can now use the Permits section to check the job's permit status. If a permit has been applied for, you can view its details and log work start/stop events. The ability to apply directly for permits is coming soon. In the meantime, you can do this via the Street Manager website and link the job to the new Works Reference.

Item canvas templates 📐

You can create custom item canvas views for any design/interface. This defines the order and visibility of the data sections displayed for relevant items. Users can then switch between available views according to their preference.

Make a template

A canvas view can now be converted into a reusable template that new canvas views can be created from. This makes it easy to reuse established layouts and produce canvas views for related designs/interfaces.

For example, you could create a canvas view template for general defects. You could then use it to create similar canvas views tailored towards specific defect designs.

When editing a canvas view in the Designer app, select the 3-dot button and choose Make template.

Create from template

To create a canvas view from a template, open the Designer app, select Create item canvas and choose From template.

Manage templates

When a canvas view is converted to a template, it is moved to the Template item collection. By default, only items of the Live collection are shown in day-to-day operations.

To manage your template items, use the Advanced search panel of the Search window to filter results by collection.

Following last week's update to CausewayOne, we are releasing a hotfix update to Alloy Mobile that addresses the following issues:

• Android – unable to re-authenticate after session expired. Error: "JWT failed validation: IDX10223".
• iOS – unable to sign in on some devices. App crashes after entering account details.
• iOS – the Email field isn't visible on the sign-in screen when Dark Mode is enabled.

Alloy Mobile v3.0.1 will be available to download from Thursday 30th October.

Alloy has a new name, a new look and a new home! There are also a few handy improvements to mention. The update took place during the evening of the 20th of October. For a full list of changes, see v3.0 in the Asset Management Changelog.

Welcome to CausewayOne Asset Management 🎨

Alloy has been renamed to CausewayOne Asset Management! It is now accessed primarily via the CausewayOne platform, where it can share data with our other applications. The user interface has also been completely restyled with a rounded purple design, which is consistent across all CausewayOne applications.

Most users have been migrated to CausewayOne and will be redirected automatically. Just enter your email address and follow the on-screen instructions. If you're an SSO user that signs in with corporate Google/Microsoft account, we're currently working with your IT Department to migrate you too – please standby!

For full details, including how to sign in on the web and Alloy Mobile, see our previous announcement.

New Primary and Satellite basemaps 🗺️

Everyone now has access to a new system basemap named Primary. This is the same basemap used in other applications of ours, such as CausewayOne Network. It provides a fine level of detail at any zoom level, with clearly outlined streets, buildings and locations of interest. Imagery is presented in a clear, comprehensible colour scheme that is similar to Google Maps.

Additionally, we have updated the Satellite basemap to a new provider. Street names are more legible, locations of interest are displayed more prominently, and major roads are now highlighted when zoomed out far enough.

The Skyward and Nightscape basemaps have now been retired. They remain available to existing users but will not be provided to newcomers.

Add app items to your favourites

When using the Asset Apps, you can now add things to your favourites. When viewing an item, simply select the star button in the item's header. Select it again to remove the item from your favourites.

Additionally, you can now add the following features to your favourites:

• boards
• lists
• hubs
• designs and interfaces
• item canvases
• item forms
• layers and basemaps

When you have a feature open in the relevant app, open the 3-dot menu (top-right) and choose Add to favourites or Remove from favourites as needed.

To access your favourites at any time, select the Search button in the white header bar, and then open the Favourites tab in the Search window.

We're excited to announce that Alloy is being incorporated into our CausewayOne platform! It joins many of our other software solutions, working together to provide a new era of data connectivity within the construction industry.

Connectivity has always been at the heart of Alloy. It connects assets with infrastructure, people with processes, and can integrate with various third-party services.

The move to CausewayOne lets us take this further, enabling new data flows and interoperability between all stages of the construction lifecycle. From planning and design, to workforce and supply chain management, to strategic and operational maintenance. CausewayOne provides tailored solutions that exist in one place and share common data. Improve efficiency by eliminating project fragmentation and data duplication. Automate like never before and gain access to a wealth of insights about your organisation's performance.

Don't be alarmed, nothing is changing about how Alloy works. Everything will continue functioning the same as it does today, so there shouldn't be any disruption to your operations. The only significant difference will be how you access the Alloy website.

New name

Alloy is being renamed to CausewayOne Asset Management. This will be evident throughout the service, though you may spot the original name in some places during the changeover.

New look

Alloy is being completely restyled to align with a shared Causeway design language. By adopting a unified look and feel across our software solutions, we intend to provide a clear and consistent experience that reduces friction and is simple to understand. As you explore other parts of CausewayOne, much of what you see will be familiar, making it easy to acclimatise and focus on the features available in other solutions.

This will affect the new Alloy Apps and the classic Alloy workspace. The changes are purely visual – everything will be in the same places and function in the same way. We're just making things look nicer! To give you an idea of what to expect, here's a work-in-progress screenshot.

New home

Alloy is moving to the CausewayOne platform. This will change how you access the new Alloy Apps and the classic Alloy workspace.

SSO users

If you always sign in to Alloy with a corporate Google or Microsoft account, you are an SSO user! Over the coming weeks, we will contact your organisation and work with them to migrate you to CausewayOne.

Therefore, please continue using alloyapp.io, enjoy the new look and await further communications from us or your IT Department.

Standard users

If you sign in to Alloy with a password, you are a standard user! Your account will automatically be migrated to CausewayOne. After the update, this is how you will sign in:

1. Visit one.causeway.com. If you visit alloyapp.io, you will be redirected automatically after entering your account email address. If your account isn't migrated to CausewayOne yet, you can sign in to alloyapp.io as before.
2. At the CausewayOne sign in page, enter your email address and select Sign in.
3. On first use, follow the on-screen instructions to verify your email address. You will then need to set a new password. It can be the same as your current one, providing it meets the new security requirements.
4. For subsequent sign ins, enter your new password when prompted.

Using Alloy in CausewayOne

To access Alloy in CausewayOne, select Asset Management in the left sidebar.

If the Alloy Apps are enabled for your organisation, you will see the Overview page, which lists the apps and classic features available to you. Otherwise, you will be taken to the Asset Classic page, which displays the classic Alloy workspace within CausewayOne.

The left panel also lists the apps and classic features available to you. Select one to open it on the right. If an app appears dimmed out in the list, it isn't currently enabled for your organisation or you personally. At the bottom of the left panel, you can access our Announcements and updated Help guides.

The white header bar displays the app title. Use the left button to show/hide the left panel when you need extra space. Use the right button to search your data within Asset Management, across all apps and features.

If you belong to multiple customer projects, select the Companies dropdown in the top purple bar to switch between them. To manage your account settings, select your initials in the top-right corner.

What about Alloy Mobile?

We have big plans for Alloy Mobile that will transform how field workers interact with Alloy on the go. This is currently being worked on and involves an ambitious reimagining of the app's layout and features.

Therefore, to keep things simple and minimise disruption to your operations, Alloy Mobile will keep its name and look for now. But expect to hear more in future about the evolution of Alloy on iPhones, iPads and Android devices!

If you're a mobile user, the only thing that will change is how you sign in.

SSO users

If you always sign in to Alloy Mobile with a corporate Google or Microsoft account, you are an SSO user! Over the coming weeks, we will contact your organisation and work with them to migrate you to CausewayOne.

Therefore, please continue using Alloy Mobile as before and await further communications from us or your IT Department.

Standard users

If you sign in to Alloy Mobile with a password, you are a standard user! Your account will automatically be migrated to CausewayOne. After the update, this is how you will sign in to Alloy Mobile:

1. At the login screen, enter your email address and select Next. The CausewayOne sign in page will appear. If your account isn't migrated to CausewayOne yet, you can continue to log in as before.
2. At the CausewayOne sign in page, enter your email address and select Sign in.
3. On first use, follow the on-screen instructions to verify your email address. You will then need to set a new password. It can be the same as your current one, providing it meets the new security requirements.
4. For subsequent sign ins, enter your new password when prompted.

When is this happening?

The update is scheduled for the 21st October 2025.

Standard users will be migrated to CausewayOne automatically. SSO users will be migrated in accordance with the wishes of your IT Department. We anticipate everybody being migrated by Christmas. As always, support is available via our Support Portal, or by reaching out directly to your existing Causeway contacts.

We're excited to bring you this bold new design and look forward to building more features and synergy with CausewayOne!

IT admins

If the Alloy Apps are enabled for your organisation, be aware that they will become prominently visible to all users. Currently, the Alloy Apps and Alloy Classic are only accessible via different URLs. In CausewayOne, everything is displayed in one place.

Therefore, please check that users have suitable app permissions set. Some may inadvertently have full access to all apps. Use the Permissions app to manage user memberships in bulk. To grant access to specific apps, add users to the relevant app group. To grant access to all apps, add users to the App Users group.

Users in the Admin group also have full app access.

This month’s update was delayed in order to test some significant backend changes. It’s now easier to find what you're looking for in the Alloy Apps and Workspaces has been renamed! The update took place during the evening of the 11th of September. For a full list of changes, see v2.75 in the Alloy Changelog.

Workspaces is now Hubs 📊

After careful deliberation, the Workspaces app has been renamed to Hubs!

Why? Because the app functions as a central information hub, pulling in data from various sources into a single location. It provides an overview of key data points across your organisation, displaying item counts, graphs, and item locations within mini maps. With one click, you can dive into a data point by opening its items in a relevant Alloy app, such as Maps or the Data Explorer.

Each hub you create provides a single place to view collated data and jump directly to the items you need to work with.

Therefore, the new name was chosen to better represent the app and what it does. If you're interested in learning how the Hubs app can benefit your organisation, contact Support and we'll help you get started!

Access favourites in the Alloy Apps ⭐

For quick and easy access to specific items, item forms, workflows and other features, you can add them to your favourites list. This provides a convenient way to jump directly to the things you use the most. It's also useful for bookmarking things that you may need to revisit later, without having to find them again!

You can now access your favourites in the Alloy Apps. Simply select the top search box and switch to the Favourites tab. As with all search results, you can select a favourite to open it directly, or hold the Ctrl key while selecting to open it in new browser tab.

Search other item collections 🗃️

In Alloy, items are stored in separate collections to distinguish between live, archived, inventory and template data.

Previously, when searching for items in the Alloy Apps, all collections were searched by default. While this produced a comprehensive set of results, most of the time you’re only interested in seeing active items. Therefore, only the Live collection is now searched by default.

To search items of other collections, select the Advanced search button and then the Query field.

In the AQS Builder, select the root node and then Collection. Select one or more in the list and then select Done. You can then select Apply in the Search window to filter the item results accordingly.

App URL changes 🚀

The Alloy Apps are currently being made available to organisations upon request.

To avoid any disruption, Alloy Classic remains the default for all users. After signing in to alloyapp.io, you’re always presented with the classic interface, regardless of whether the Alloy Apps are enabled for your organisation. This ensures that nobody is suddenly pushed into unfamiliar territory and can continue working as before.

When you’re ready to start using the Alloy Apps, you can visit a different URL to see the list of available apps, or visit an app’s URL to open it directly.

For technical reasons, these app URLs have now changed as follows. The old URLs now redirect to the new ones, so any existing bookmarks or shared links should still work. However, we recommend updating to the new URLs where possible.