Procore’s Hidden Gems

Procore is a powerful construction management platform that offers a wide range of features to streamline many familiar construction processes. While many users are familiar with its core functionalities, there are several hidden gems within Procore that may be included with your license, however they may not be known or you haven’t been trained on them. Here are just 4 uncommon features in Procore:

Customizable Dashboards
Procore allows users to create personalized dashboards tailored to their specific needs. Construction professionals can leverage this feature to gain quick access to critical project information, track key performance indicators, and monitor project progress. For example, a General Contractor can create a dashboard that displays real-time data on project costs, change orders, and safety incidents, providing a comprehensive overview of project health. If you’re unfamiliar with dashboards, you can listen to our Podcast on Dashboards by clicking here.

Advanced Reporting and Analytics
Procore’s reporting and analytics capabilities go beyond basic project metrics. Users can generate custom reports, visualize data, and gain valuable insights to make informed decisions. For instance, construction professionals can utilize Procore’s analytics tools to identify trends in labor productivity, enabling them to optimize resource allocation and improve project efficiency. There are many basic fields Procore provides when creating custom reports, however you can add custom calculations, formulas, and more. If you’re unfamiliar or don’t know where to begin, custom reports are often how our clients get engaged with ZenTek Consultants.

Drawing Comparison Tool
Procore’s drawing comparison tool allows users to overlay different versions of drawings to identify changes and discrepancies. Ever get a Bulletin for a drawing set and you notice the architect or engineer didn’t cloud a change? Using Drawing comparison, you can easily compare previous revisions to current revisions to see what changed between drawings. From here, you can easily compare several drawing revisions to get a good overview on how that area of the building may have changed since the initial bid set.

Submittal Markup Tool
Procore’s submittal markup tool simplifies the review and approval process by enabling users to annotate and mark up submittal documents directly within the platform. This feature eliminates the need for manual markups and streamlines communication between project teams. For instance, a Project Engineer can use the markup tool to provide notes and comments on a submittal and add their submittal stamp. No need to download the file and mark it up in an external PDF program.

By using some of these unknown features, you can have a better return on investment from Procore, as we all know it isn’t cheap. Saving time and money can allow your employees to focus on what is important – having a successful and stress-free project.