#1 most frequent
United States of America
79.8%10,647 installations of 13,338
What is Procore?
Procore is a project management software designed specifically for the construction industry. Procore is cloud-based and allows unlimited users per instance, so that construction team members and stakeholders can all access project information and documents.
Categories & Use Cases
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Top Performing Features
Takeoff tools
Allow users to list the materials and quantities they will need for the project either manually from hardcopy blueprints or electronically from digital blueprints.
Category average: 7.4
Cost calculator
Application that calculates cost of estimated quantities and materials, typically within spreadsheets.
Category average: 7.7
Specifications
Construction specifications, also called specs, are the details for the work that needs to be completed in a construction project.
Category average: 8.6
Areas for Improvement
Data exportability
Data can be exported via a CSV or Excel file for further reporting and analysis outside of the tool.
Category average: 7.6
Bid creation
Allows users to use bid packages or templates to quickly and efficiently create bids based off of cost estimates.
Category average: 7.7
Job costing
Tracking and monitoring of the costs of all materials, labor, subcontractors, & equipment required for a given construction project. Allows users to compare actual costs to estimated costs, see how the job is progressing, identify which parts of the job are using the largest parts of the budget.
Category average: 7.3
Who Buys & Uses Procore
#2 most frequent
Canada
6.3%836 installations of 13,338
#3 most frequent
Australia
3.8%512 installations of 13,338
Procore Review
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I am the main project manager for a high end interior and exterior millwork fabricator. We specialize in anything woodworking and serve high end clients in Palm Beach and Jupiter Florida. I use Procore to organize everything. I use it to manage submittals, drawings, RFI's, and approvals during the drawing process. Procore helps me keep all parties involved and accountable to staying on track for timing and for all schedules. I use Procore everyday and it helps me not have things fall through the cracks as much as they normally would without Procore.
Pros
- Manage Drawings and Approvals
- Maintaining open communication between parties on the project
- Organize all of the information for the project- details and specs
- Clearly keep the details accurate and up to date
Cons
- the mark up function could be better and more accurate
- when there are changes- it should be very obvious- big RED letters or something standing out from the rest of the information
- somehow add actual pictures with dimensions that you can use to reference and show specific rooms
Return on Investment
- Helped me save time in searching for information
- Helped me from making mistakes to being able to use as resources for information
- Has helped me increase efficiency and staying on track
Alternatives Considered
INNERGY
Other Software Used
INNERGY
Great program for Consultants
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I am a consultant who reviews submittals, RFIs, etc. for projects in Procore. Procore makes managing paperwork for projects easier. It minimizes actual paper and most document review and approvals can be done electronically. The approvals go from one person to the next and the flow of the paperwork is maintained.
Biggest problem is slow downs in the program when uploading approved submittals and other documents.
Biggest problem is slow downs in the program when uploading approved submittals and other documents.
Pros
- Submittal review
- Document storage
- Listing of personnel involved in a project
Cons
- Upload speeds
- Files and documents could be better organized. But that is on the GC
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I usually use Procore for making RFA submittals (Request for Approval) & RFI (Request for Information) addressed to our structural consultants. The process was very helpful because of the workflow arrangement made by Procore. I don't need to send emails to each person involved in the submittal for them to review it. You can add them to the workflow, and they will be notified that they need to review something I sent. Of course, they have to have their Procore account. Procore also made my monitoring very convenient because it can also store approved documents using the drawing tools & the documents tools. You can easily send the links of these tools to the people that you want to share the link with, so that you have a common reference. Another thing I like about using Procore is that it notifies you when your submittal (RFA & RFI) has been approved or disapproved by the relevant party. You don't need to check it regularly to determine if the submittal has already been commented on. You need to click the "Create and send email" button, and Procore will notify all individuals included in the workflow and the distribution list. With just one click, everyone will receive an email regarding the submittal you created.
Pros
- RFA/RFI SUBMITTALS WORKFLOW
- NOTIFICATIONS ON THE APPROVED SUBMITTALS
- CONVENIENT WAY OF STORING DRAWINGS AND OTHER REFERENCES IN THE DRAWING TOOLS/DOCUMENTS TOOLS
- IT ALSO ALLOWS E-SIGNATURE IN YOUR DOCUMENT RIGHT IN THE PROCORE.
Cons
- There were times when Procore didn't accept large files, resulting in the document not being clickable in the e-signing process.
- Other than things mentioned above, I'm good with Procore.
Return on Investment
- It benefits our organization by saving time and money.
- It connects people easily by just adding them to the submittal workflow and distribution list.
- It increased our company's efficiency because Procore is user-friendly.
Other Software Used
Revit, AutoCAD, Trimble Tekla
How Procore Helps and Where It Can Improve - A Contractor's Honest Take
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I’m with a contracting development corporation that focuses on plumbing, but we also accept other scopes of work. Procore is very helpful in our day-to-day site operations. The best part here is that it’s easy to use—even one of our older employees adjusted quickly. From document organization to reviewing plans, it was clear and simple. Even the Procore app is very user-friendly, and extremely helpful in our coordination with general contractors and other trades.
Pros
- All-in-one docs
- All your drawings, RFIs, submittals, etc. are in one place. It's easier to find and you can be sure everything is up to date, no confusion.
- Real-time updates
- Whether in the field or office, you can update immediately. For example, upload a daily log or pics to the site, the team will see it immediately. Action is faster.
- Tracking and tasks
- We can immediately see who has done the task, what is pending. It helps with the schedule and avoids blame.
Cons
- The app is a bit slow
- It lags sometimes especially with large files or when the signal is weak. I hope it will be smoother especially offline.
- Other tools are confusing
- There is overlap in features like Tasks and Punch List. It is confusing especially for new users.
- Lack of customization
- Forms and settings are not very flexible. I wish they could be adjusted per team needs.
Return on Investment
- No Time = Multiple Projects
- Because we used Procore, we were able to reduce admin work by around 25%, especially in RFI tracking, daily logs, and document coordination. There used to be no time, now it’s faster. No need to add people, but we have more projects to handle. We heard about a 15% increase in our ACV in one year.
- More Visibility = No More Back and Forth
- Before we used Procore, there were a lot of mistakes because there was no clear communication in the office and field. Now, the updates are real-time, and we are sure the drawings are always updated. In turn, rework and change orders go down, so we save more time and materials, it’s not an unwanted expense.
- Some Friction for Smaller Jobs. The setup and processes can slow things down when speed is the priority. That means it doesn’t always give us strong ROI in those cases. But for larger or more complex projects, the value is very clear—it helps us scale confidently while staying organized and consistent.
Alternatives Considered
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Other Software Used
Autodesk Construction Cloud, Buildertrend, CMiC Construction Platform
Architects Procore Evaluation
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I am an architect working on multiple projects under construction with a construction budget of $10M - $50M. Procore is a powerful document management tool that streamlines distribution and tracking of documents such as submittals, RFIs, and Meeting Minutes. It works best when all stakeholders are involved, which sadly is not always the case, so I still have to track things separately. The product is improving all the time, but I really do not like the graphic interface for meeting minutes which are difficult to read and navigation between issues covered in the meeting is difficult and suffers from lost information if each issue is not saved every time you switch issues.
Pros
- Distribution of documents to project stakeholders
Cons
- Meeting Minutes live auto save would solve the problem with notes not being saved.
Return on Investment
- I am not involved in the software costs to our firm, but I have experience with others leaving Procor due to high costs relative to the competition.
Alternatives Considered
Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange, Primavera Unifier, Autodesk Build, e-Builder, Newforma Project Center and Bluebeam
Other Software Used
Autodesk Build, Oracle Primavera Submittal Exchange, Newforma Project Center
