Item: Procore
Rating: 8
Author: Andrés Madrigal Ramírez

Ease of Integration

It still lacks some basic integration tools, like other task apps that are much more intuitive and user-friendly. There's no direct messaging tool, which can also be used, or an integration with Slack or an app like that.

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Procore is used as a construction management software. It creates a link between administration, design and project execution. It is being used as the main way of communication across all parties involved in the project, and as a way of keeping track of all the information that is generated during the development. IT creates a database of parties involved, blueprints, photographs, RFIs, submittals, etc.

Pros and Cons

Budget Management
Information database (Photographs, spec books, RFI, submittals, observations, punch lists)
Online assist

Has to improve the way direct cost are added

Alternatives Considered

PlanGrid

Procore is a much more complete application since it has many more tools, management wise, that allow you to have much more control over the execution of the project. It is not just an inspection tool. PlanGrid is a management tool that gives you complete control over the project execution.

Collaboration Benefits

There are clear benefits in using Procore. The clients can approve change orders immediately, and keep track on the differences that may occur on the original budget. Photograph record can help on reviewing advances, correction issues, problems on site, etc. Blueprints can be corrected directly on the cloud, which allows the process on site to be corrected immediately.

Return on Investment

More efficient means of management
Decreased the number of information channels used (email, cloud drives, cellphone)
Better tracking of information

Goals with Procore

Gain visibility into projects
Ensure information is accessible and up to date
Document job site conditions
Report on incidents and inspections
Identify job site risks
Track cost impacts from the field
Streamline financial reporting
Improve forecast accuracy
Simplify employee time tracking

There is a complete set of tools that help in the correct communication of the different tasks. A photograph can be attached to a blueprint, lets you create an observation, an RFI, a Change Order, a modification on the budget. And you are able to keep track of the whole process.

Likelihood to Recommend

Our company works on both design and project execution. Design only projects do not work as well on Procore since its main goal is to aid in the project's construction development. However, as a design consultant, while the construction is being executed by someone else, it really helps to keep track of corrections, observations, punch lists and different tools to manage the project. And of course, in construction projects, it works really great.

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