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Why Do Construction Management Platforms Matter
The Crucial Role of Technology in the Construction Industry
We asked our customers why construction management platforms matter, and how Procore is helping their companies.
Every construction project generates an immense amount of data, and that data holds extremely valuable insights. Historically, this data hasn’t been harnessed — as Charles Davis, Director of Data and Analytics at Modern Niagara, stated, “Construction has a tremendous amount of data, but the data is often inaccessible.”
Fortunately, with the use of technology, those working in the construction industry can now have accurate data at their fingertips.
To gain insight on exactly how Procore helps our customers, we asked some of them why construction platforms matter, and how they’ve benefitted their companies.
Let’s take a look at what they have to say.
Chapter 1
Integrating Data for Future-Focused Decision-Making
Data analytics can identify patterns and trends, optimizing construction processes. By analyzing project data, construction professionals can make more informed decisions, identify areas for improvement, improve safety and streamline workflows. Additionally, analytics enables predictive maintenance, meaning construction companies can work proactively to identify potential issues before they escalate. Naturally, this results in increased efficiency, reduced costs, faster project completion, and more.
“When we look at a platform, it's not just a single app or a single program, but it allows us to do multiple things across multiple activities in construction. So when we look at connected data, we're looking at data being used through multiple phases of the construction process. So data that's created in pre-construction can translate on into construction and be useful throughout the life cycle of not only construction, but even maybe the usefulness throughout the life of the building.”
John V. Cowles IV
Senior VP and COO
Hathaway Dinwiddie
Chapter 2
Transforming Construction with Cloud-based Technology
One of the biggest benefits a platform creates, particularly Procore, is its ability to reduce the time required to obtain crucial information. This efficiency empowers leaders to stay informed and act proactively, rather than reactively.
“[Procore] reduces the amount of time it takes me to get answers. It’s really, really powerful. It allows us, as leaders, to know what’s going on quickly, without having to do a bunch of customized applications and analyses.”
Chris Kramer
Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Information Officer
Brasfield & Gorrie
“I would say we’ve definitely found out sooner about things in each area than in the past by kind of having the same system and looking at each other’s data, so we share success better, I would say. We also come together quickly to help mitigate risk and manage challenges.”
Holly Ward
Chief Financial Officer
MG McGrath
Procore facilitates simple, timely collaboration and, therefore, amplifies the success of all stakeholders.
Chapter 3
Fostering Success with Innovative Software
Ultimately, it’s clear that construction software platforms play a crucial role in the construction industry, and will only continue to play a more extensive part. For Procore customers, that means equipping leaders with the tools they need to succeed. From providing powerful collaboration tools to project management features that enable real-time project tracking and data, construction management platforms are enabling companies everywhere to communicate more effectively, build more efficiently, and perform at their highest potential.