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What is a Construction Management Platform?
How Procore Users Define Construction Management Platforms
We asked some of our customers at Procore what a platform means to them. Their responses highlight key concepts that are essential to understanding the value of construction platforms.
The construction industry is in a constant state of change, and technology has become an increasingly important part of that change. One important technological development in construction has been the construction management platform, which has become an essential tool for contractors, project managers and field workers. But what exactly is a construction management platform, and what makes it so valuable to the construction industry?
We asked our customers what a platform means to them. The answers we received varied, but there were a few key concepts that emerged time and time again.
Chris Kramer from Brasfield & Gorrie joked, describing a platform as "something to stand on, frankly." But a construction management platform goes far beyond just a surface to stand on. So, with all jokes aside, let’s dive into what our customers had to say.
Chapter 1
What is a Construction Management Platform?
While each person we spoke to has their opinion of what a construction management platform is, there is a common theme amongst them all – a construction management platform acts as a single source of truth. It’s specialized software that helps construction professionals streamline their processes by providing tools for scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, document management, communication, and more.
“It's a collaborative environment where several people can do their work without having to leave their environment.”
Andrés Cabrera
Data Management Area Manager
Ferrovial
Chapter 2
How Does a Construction Management Platform Help?
However, it doesn’t stop there – a platform goes beyond just project management. It provides a sustainable way to not only complete a project, but to ensure that it can be maintained and utilized for years to come.
“The platform is a management tool that provides our project data, communication, and accessibility to our field and office teams. The quicker and more accessible the information is about our projects, the faster our ability to make decisions is on our project sites. With that, we can perform the work we need to get done for the day much quicker.”
Misty Lauer
Vice President
Willmar Electric
“A construction platform for me is a program that helps us to build our sites, our projects, efficiently, on time, and on budget.”
Dave Shumyla
Project Manager and Manager, Customer Service & Quality
Adera
From field employees to those working in an office, these platforms provide a way to manage projects from any place, at any time. This streamlines the decision-making process and reduces the potential for miscommunication and miscalculations, resulting in faster, safer, and even more lucrative projects.
Chapter 3
Construction Management Platforms: A Singular Source for Success
At its core, a construction management platform is all about connectivity. As technology advances, construction management platforms will become increasingly important for the success of construction projects. These platforms have emerged as a vital tool that brings together project management, communication, and collaboration into one system. By serving as a single source of truth, construction management platforms will only become more crucial due to their ability to streamline the execution of construction projects for those who build our world.