# New Site Opening Software & Tools

> Create meta based off headline

Source: https://asana.com/uses/new-site-opening

#### Connect every team

Improve coordination between internal teams and external vendors working on new sites.

#### Keep everyone on the same page

Ensure that teams comply with branding and regulatory requirements.

#### Stay on time, all the time

Spot risks and roadblocks before they delay your timeline to open.

Connect internal and external teams

- Align around a single plan and timeline by coordinating with external vendors in Asana
- Track complex dependencies between facility and operations teams, individual departments, and vendors
- Enable every team to see key milestones on the roadmap to opening

- [Projects](/features/project-management/projects)

- [Project views](/features/project-management/project-views)

- [Tasks](/features/project-management/tasks)

Spot issues before they cause delays

- Collect site requests, change orders, and more in forms—then automatically route them to the correct team
- Track progress and ongoing work with reporting dashboards
- Get deeper insights with AI-generated answers about roadblocks, budgets, and more

- [Forms](/features/workflow-automation/forms)

- [Reporting dashboards](/features/goals-reporting/reporting-dashboards)

- [Smart chat](/product/ai)

Open new sites at scale

- Build custom project templates to standardize permitting and inspections, fulfilling all regulatory requirements
- Create consistent brand assets by integrating with Figma and Google Workspace  
- Manage staffing across sites with capacity planning

- [Templates](/features/workflow-automation/project-task-templates)

- [Capacity planning](/features/resource-management/capacity-planning)

#### Open new sites by opening one app

With hundreds of app integrations, you can connect internal and external teams on one platform.

- [Explore all apps](/apps?category=all-apps )

- [Explore all apps](/apps?category=all-apps )

#### Tableau

Unlock your team’s work data to make smarter business decisions.

- [See integration](/apps/tableau)

#### PowerBI

Bring your team’s data to life with the Power BI + Asana integration.

- [See integration](/apps/powerbi)

#### Looker

Explore, analyze, and share real-time business analytics, with actionable Looker dashboards in Asana.

- [See integration](/apps/looker)

#### Salesforce

Your favorite work management and CRM tools, together at last. Drive seamless collaboration throughout the sales cycle to deliver amazing customer experiences.

- [See integration](/apps/salesforce)

#### Google Drive

Easily attach Google Drive files to tasks in Asana, and receive comment notifications to keep teams and work connected.

- [See integration](/apps/google-drive)

#### Sharepoint

Easily attach Sharepoint files directly to tasks.

- [See integration](/apps/sharepoint)

#### Figma

Turn ideas into next steps with the Asana widget for Figma and FigJam. Share design work in Asana with live Figma embeds.

- [See integration](/apps/figma)

#### Microsoft Teams

Connect your team’s conversations to actionable items in Asana.

- [See integration](/apps/microsoft)

#### Open new sites by opening one app

- [Explore all apps](/apps?category=all-apps )

#### Get started faster with templates

#### Cross-functional project plan

Coordinate with teams across your organization to turn a vision into action.

- [See template](/templates/cross-functional-project-plan)

#### Work requests template

Prioritize and manage all the requests your team receives in one place.

- [See template](/templates/work-requests)

Asana’s been brilliant for cross-team collaboration. My colleagues can easily loop me in on work and say, ‘Hey, is this in line with global expectations?’ That's been really helpful.

#### Still have questions? We have answers.

#### Frequently asked questions

#### Why should I use Asana for new site openings?

Asana enables coordination across internal and external teams, efficient timeline management, and detailed progress tracking, all of which ensures successful and timely site openings.

#### How can Asana create more consistency across new site openings?

Asana creates consistency across new site openings by offering standardized project templates, ensuring every new site opening follows a unified process from start to finish. These customizable templates make clear what work needs to be done and reduces the risk of inconsistencies.

#### Is Asana free?

Yes, it is. Learn about [pricing](https://asana.com/pricing), or [try Asana](https://asana.com/create-account)[Advanced](https://asana.com/create-account) for free, no credit card required.

#### What is “New Site Opening” in Asana?

"New Site Opening" in Asana is a cross-functional workflow that coordinates internal teams and external vendors on opening new locations.

#### How do I align all teams on a timeline?

All teams can be aligned on a timeline by using Timeline view with dependencies to visualize milestones and coordinate facilities, ops, and vendors.

#### Can I standardize site opening steps?

Yes, site opening steps can be standardized by creating and reusing custom project templates for permitting, inspections, and launch tasks.

#### How do I handle change orders from partners?

Change orders from partners can be handled by using Forms to collect change requests and route them automatically to the right team.

#### Can I track progress and risks in real time?

Yes, progress and risks can be tracked in real time by using dashboards and AI-generated insights to monitor roadblocks and timeline risks.

#### Is collaboration possible with external vendors?

Yes, collaboration is possible with external vendors by inviting vendors as guests and including them in tasks, timelines, and updates securely.

#### How do I manage resources across sites?

Resources across sites can be managed through capacity planning that integrates site tasks with workload view for resourcing visibility.

#### Can I integrate asset tools with site projects?

Yes, asset tools can be integrated with site projects by integrating Adobe CC, Figma, and Google Workspace to centralize asset workflows.

#### How does Asana help avoid delays?

Asana helps avoid delays through Timeline dependencies and dashboards that let you spot and address delays before they derail opening.

#### Can I reuse this workflow at scale?

Yes, this workflow can be reused at scale by building and applying templates and Bundles to standardize multiple site openings.

#### Why should I use Asana for new site openings?

Asana enables coordination across internal and external teams, efficient timeline management, and detailed progress tracking, all of which ensures successful and timely site openings.

#### How can Asana create more consistency across new site openings?

Asana creates consistency across new site openings by offering standardized project templates, ensuring every new site opening follows a unified process from start to finish. These customizable templates make clear what work needs to be done and reduces the risk of inconsistencies.

#### Is Asana free?

Yes, it is. Learn about [pricing](https://asana.com/pricing), or [try Asana](https://asana.com/create-account)[Advanced](https://asana.com/create-account) for free, no credit card required.

- [Start your free trial](/create-account)

Try Asana for free. No credit card required.

- [Get started](/create-account)

- [Watch the demo](/go-demo)

See how Asana connects companies at scale.

- [View demo](/demo/main)

- [Speak with a sales rep](/sales)

Learn how Asana helps teams collaborate seamlessly.

- [Contact sales](/sales)

#### Transform the way you work with Asana

#### Accelerate new site openings

Unite teams around a single timeline that adapts with you.

- [Get started](/create-account)

- [View demo](/demo/main)

New Site Opening
