Item: Procore
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Ease of Integration

It is fairly easy to use right 'out of the box' but some of the things we would like to do with it are not possible due to limited customization by Procore. Most users that are computer literate pick it up easily and seamlessly.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Procore for Project Management. It has helped us streamline some of our processes and reduce paperwork.

Pros and Cons

Great way to organize and store construction drawings and specs. Makes the latest version of the drawings available to everyone and they can easily see older revisions.
Good cloud-based document management ability.
Good tools to write and track submittals, RFI, fabrication orders, etc.

The tools available to markup the drawings are very limited in Procore compared to other markup tools (Bluebeam, Adobe, etc)
Procore's ability to adapt to the needs of specialized tools that contractors require is slow and cumbersome. It is difficult for them to modify their standard tools.
Not able to transfer email documents directly to Procore. It adds an extra unnecessary step to take drawings from an email to your desktop before you are able to upload to Procore

Alternatives Considered

Procore was the most complete and combined the most features that we need. The procure interface is much more user friendly and straightforward than a lot of the competitors. There are still some other software packages that we need and Procore is able to integrate with most of them. Customization could still use some work.

Collaboration Benefits

The cloud-based access has been great for being able to access documents in the field and office. It helps ensure that we are looking at the same thing and it is the latest version. Pictures can be automatically uploaded for all to see.

Return on Investment

Saved time processing documents, submittals, RFIs, ...
Saved paper by utilizing digital drawings and documents
Prevented rework by ensuring we are using latest version of drawings

Goals with Procore

Ensure information is accessible and up to date
Document job site conditions
Report on incidents and inspections
Track cost impacts from the field
Improve forecast accuracy

Procore has tools to address these things and keeps a history of everything.

Likelihood to Recommend

This is one of the best construction management software platforms out there for General Contractors. But for Subcontractors, there are limitations to what Procore can do. They are currently working on developing some things to make it better for the subs. Overall it is a great way to keep your processes and procedures more uniform. But like anything, its all about how you use it.

Procore from a Subcontractor

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Overall Satisfaction with Procore