Procore Software Review: Associated Pacific

Categories: Project Management, Scheduling and Resourcing

User Review

JoePatterson
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Company Associated Pacific Constructors Inc.
Web http://www.associatedpacific.com/cm/Home.html
Tools Used Procore
Overall User Rating 4.6
Views 931
Votes 13

Review Summary

Associated Pacific Constructors depends extensively on Procore Technologies' construction project management software to keep contracts running on budget and on time.

The company had been using Meridian Prolog and found that software to have a steep learning curve, which made it hard to use. Procore, however, speedily delivered on its promises, said Associated Pacific Constructors' Joe Patterson, who noted that communication and turnaround time have been dramatically shortened.

"I save about two hours of my day when I am pushing through RFIs and submittals. Also, the change order process is very fast and it helps me stay on top of what items are still overdue," he said. "That helps remind me of what money I still need to collect."

As such, Procore helps the construction firm get paid faster -- a boon to any business in any economy.

Little formal training was required. "I use almost every tab. I mostly use the RFI (request for information), submittal log, communication, change order log, daily log, calendar, images, documents, directory and administrative tabs," said Patterson. "I have figured out how to use most everything."

Full Review

How long have you been using this tool?: 

We've been using Procore for less than six months.

What kinds of construction projects do you mostly work on?: 

We do marine construction, which consists of pile driving, marine oil platforms and pipeline, underwater cables, marine structure inspections, steel and timber, as well as concrete wharf, pier and harbor projects.

Where did you obtain it?: 

We bought it through a Procore Technologies sales representative.

How much did you pay?: 

We pay approximately $600 per month per project. We'd like to pay less.

How are you using this product?: 

I use almost every tab. In fact, I use Procore daily and think it is a great product. I mostly use the RFI (request for information), submittal log, communication, change order log, daily log, calendar, images, documents, directory and administrative tabs. I have figured out how to use most everything.

Why did you pick this product?: 

It has everything needed to manage both large and small jobs without too much fluff. I used to use Meridian Prolog, which was a nightmare unless you are a software programmer, which I am not.

Was this product compatible with the software programs you were already using?: 

Yes.

Did you look at other tools on the market before picking this one?: 

We needed software that was easy to use and didn't require a long time for people get up and running.

Before you bought this product, were you using a different one to do the same job? : 

Yes. I was using Meridian Prolog, which was far too complicated for non-IT experts.

How many people are using this software? : 

More than 10 people at Associated Pacific Constructors are using Procore today.

Comparing the way you work now with the way you worked before you bought this tool, what has changed? : 

I don't have to take forever to save electronic versions of my RFIs and submittals. Getting approvals from the architect and engineer is very easy now, compared with the way we used to do it.

Can you give us an example of a job where this tool really made a difference?: 

I am currently building a seawall in Monterey, Calif. The architect, engineer, client, subcontractors and some suppliers are using Procore for communication and submittals. The late RFI notifications really get approvals quickly, speeding up the entire process.

Can you estimate how much time or money you saved or other measurable benefits your firm realized using this tool?: 

I save about two hours of my day when I am pushing through RFIs and submittals. Also, the change order process is very fast and it helps me stay on top of what items are still overdue. That helps remind me of what money I still need to collect. That daily two-hour time-savings really adds up over the course of a week or month.

What are the best features (for your business) in this tool?: 

The best features are RFIs and submittals. I like the fact that the daily log includes automatic weather logs. However, for our business -- a marine construction firm -- I wish that tide and swell indication was available too.

Do you think it's a fair value for the price you paid?: 

I think the price is just a little high, but then again I did not include the Procore pricing into my project budget. The program is very, very great though!

What would you change about the product if you could?: 

I send those emails to Procore all the time! I ask for lots of little things and some larger requests, such as the inclusion of tide and swell data.

Are there features that you don't use?: 

I don't use the punch list, the old submittal tab and meetings because they're unnecessary for my responsibilities. I don't use the transmittals tab yet, but I would like to. Transmittal tabs let you create a transmittal to log the sending of project documents from one project team member to another.

Who would you recommend use this tool?: 

Everyone and anyone. This is a great tool for people and businesses that need a construction project management tool.

How much computer experience do you think someone needs to use this tool effectively?: 

To get the most out of Procore, users should be a little more than a beginner, but they don't need to be much more than that. Setting up cost codes is a bit tricky, but then again I am not a beginner.

Did it take much training (or studying) to learn to use this tool?: 

Nope. There were just a few things that took a couple of phone calls from me to Procore to figure out my question.

Have you ever called the company's support lines and asked for help?: 

Yes. The phone support is very good: They quickly got me the answers I needed.

How would you rate the user documentation? : 

I have not used it.

When the next version of this software comes out, will you upgrade to it?: 

Yes.

Overall, on a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate this tool?: 

9.

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