Procore Software Review: BAGS Inc.
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LorenNelson
Review Summary
"Procore is a solid base product for construction project management," said Loren Nelson of BAGS Inc. "Procore is an active company who listens to customers. Developments and program updates are implemented quickly, along with strong customer support."
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About two years.
Major commercial contracts.
Through a Procore Technologies sales representative.
Currently 50% of our projects are managed through Procore software.
Many reasons:
- It is a Web-based application, so all our resources can access one point for information
- Unlimited users
- Unlimited file storage
- Integration with Microsoft Project (this is big)
- Filed logs
- Reply emails from Microsoft Outlook or BlackBerrys are captured by Procore
- Customer support was very strong from day one
- Basic user interface is easy; you can be productive with Procore software the first day
- All contract information is in one location
- Notifications for overdue RFI's, submittals, etc.
Yes.
Yes.
More than 10.
We are still in a transition stage, due to the duration of our contracts. Project that we've started in Procore are much more organized. With all information being in one location, it's now much easier for us to process information and to drive our contracts to schedule.
The San Rafael Corporate Center is a project that has been 100% managed through Procore. This contract is for two buildings and our scope of work represents about $3 million in revenue.
I can't say you save time "using" Procore software. Procore's features are based on the core fundamentals of construction project management, and these fundamentals must be followed regardless of your management tool. Administratively across the enterprise, you save time using Procore because all project information is organized and in one central location. Without calling a meeting, field crews can review a project's construction schedule for a one-week look-ahead and be prepared.
Integration with Microsoft Project, communications, RFI logs and submittal logs.
I would suggest two user interfaces -- one for general contractors and a second for subcontractors. Since we are subcontractors, our administrative management path is different than general contractors and I believe this would beneficial. Also a simple Change Order Log is needed. I would like to see improved reporting for log items such as daily field notes, phone call logs, etc. Currently it's difficult to see logged information.
We do not use the Change Order feature, as our process doesn't really work with Procore.
Any construction company would benefit from the use of Procore software.
Using the tool is a snap. If you are an experienced construction project manager, you only need basic Internet computer experience.
No, very little. Most of the energy I've spent is getting others to jump on board and use the tool. No matter how efficient a tool is, it can be difficult for people to change from old ways of doing things.
Yes, many times. I give customer support a 10 out of 10. They rock.
Excellent.
10.
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