{"id":15547,"date":"2026-10-27T13:58:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T12:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nova-ava.de\/new-hoai-module-free-in-nova-ava\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T13:00:18","slug":"new-hoai-module-free-in-nova-ava","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nova-ava.de\/en\/new-hoai-module-free-in-nova-ava\/","title":{"rendered":"New HOAI Module \u2013 Free in NOVA AVA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the new HOAI module<\/a>: Fees, costs, and AVA\u2014all in a single project at last. Try it now for free as a beta!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Whether you\u2019re working in architecture or engineering, anyone who calculates fees according to the HOAI is familiar with the classic problem of constant data disconnects in day-to-day office work. Until now, you often had to manually transfer billable costs back and forth between AVA software, complex Excel spreadsheets, and separate fee calculation programs. This not only wastes valuable work time but also carries a high risk of data entry errors. That\u2019s now a thing of the past! With the new HOAI module in NOVA AVA<\/strong> \u2014available since the October 24, 2026, update<\/a> \u2014you now have a fully integrated solution that seamlessly combines fee proposals, cost planning, Bills of Quantities, contract awarding, and time tracking within a single NOVA project.<\/p>\n\n

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Why an Integrated HOAI Module in NOVA AVA Makes All the Difference<\/h2>\n\n

While external software may provide figures for an initial overview, it requires manual recalculations and retyping every time you make a change or continue with cost planning. The new HOAI module<\/strong> in NOVA AVA fills this exact gap and offers clear added value for your firm:<\/p>\n\n

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  • Everything in a single centralized project:<\/strong> fee proposals, cost planning (in accordance with DIN 276 or based on the BIM building model), Bills of Quantities, contract awarding, billing, and time tracking are all transparently stored in one place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • No duplicate data or manual entry:<\/strong> The HOAI module<\/strong> imports billable costs directly from your NOVA cost planning. If the project’s cost figures change, the costs and fees are automatically adjusted without any extra effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Complete transparency down to the specific line item:<\/strong> Every fee amount calculated can be traced back to the exact line item and the corresponding HOAI section\u2014including a breakdown of the calculation, which you can include directly as an attachment to the quote or invoice upon request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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    What the new HOAI module offers in detail<\/h2>\n\n

    The HOAI module<\/strong> reliably guides you from the initial, non-binding fee quote through addenda all the way to the final invoice. It covers all service descriptions in the HOAI 2021<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n

    1. Fast & Accurate Fee Calculation<\/h3>\n\n
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    • Built-in Quick Calculator:<\/strong> Use the HOAI module<\/strong> to get an initial overview of fees for new projects in just a few seconds\u2014without having to create a full proposal first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • All service areas covered:<\/strong> The module covers all service areas, including, in particular, buildings, interiors, outdoor facilities, civil engineering structures, transportation facilities, structural engineering, technical equipment, and seven types of land-use planning (including land-use plans, zoning plans, and landscape plans).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Flexible & accurate:<\/strong> Fee zones can be determined directly, using a point system, or via the property list. Intermediate values pursuant to Section 13, as well as table extensions beyond the end of the table (linear or according to RifT), are calculated in a clear and transparent manner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      2. Account for surcharges and discounts in a transparent manner<\/h3>\n\n
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      • Renovation & Maintenance:<\/strong> Account for renovation surcharges (Section 6, Section 36) and maintenance cost increases (Section 12) accurately and with the necessary supporting documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Partial Services Under Control:<\/strong> Record partial services according to recognized tables, such as Siemon or Simmendinger, with individual completion rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Built-in Safety:<\/strong> Where the HOAI allows for interpretation, the HOAI module<\/strong> blocks further processing rather than silently performing incorrect calculations in the background. The assignment and billing are not approved until a well-founded decision has been made and documented.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        3. End-to-End Invoicing Workflow & XRechnung<\/h3>\n\n
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        • Compare quote options:<\/strong> Create up to four quotes side by side for direct comparison, and transfer the selected option directly to order processing with a single click.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • E-invoicing without additional software:<\/strong> Generate interim and final invoices directly in the standard XRechnung 3 (EN 16931)<\/strong> format for public sector clients. The module automatically flags any missing required information before generating the invoice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Special Tax Cases:<\/strong> Even changes in tax rates during the year, small business regulations, or special cases such as reverse charge are correctly reflected in the final invoice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          4. Integrated Time Tracking & Project Management<\/h3>\n\n
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          • Book hours directly:<\/strong> Easily record work hours from any page, assigned to a service phase and item. Billable hours can be transferred to a time-based fee with a single click.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • See your actual margin instead of relying on gut feelings:<\/strong> Compare the fees earned per service phase with the actual time costs and hourly rates. This way, you can identify early on where your firm is making or losing money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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            Try it out now during the beta phase! The HOAI module<\/strong> is currently in the beta phase and is available to all NOVA AVA customers for the time being <\/strong>. Whether you already use NOVA AVA daily for your bids or are looking for a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for costs, AVA, and fee calculation: Try out the new HOAI module<\/strong> right away in your next project and see just how seamless fee billing can be!<\/p>\n\n

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            With the new HOAI module: Fees, costs, and AVA\u2014all in a single project at last. Try it now for free as a beta! Whether you\u2019re working in architecture or engineering, anyone who calculates fees according to the HOAI is familiar with the classic problem of constant data disconnects in day-to-day office work. Until now, you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":10816,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15547","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nova-ava.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15547","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nova-ava.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nova-ava.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nova-ava.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nova-ava.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15547"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nova-ava.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15547\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15548,"href":"https:\/\/nova-ava.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15547\/revisions\/15548"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nova-ava.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nova-ava.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15547"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nova-ava.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15547"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nova-ava.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}