Commodore Builders gets smarter via Procore Analytics

The Challenge

Commodore Builders, a premier New England Construction Management firm that ranks #217 on the ENR 400, has always understood the power of data. Yet, with vital information scattered across the organization, generating meaningful reports that could help improve safety, enhance efficiency, and drive smarter decision-making, was a struggle. Leadership often relied on substandard reports rather than real-time insights, leading to missed opportunities, operational inefficiencies, and challenges in scaling their business. The need for a centralized analytics solution to standardize operations and improve efficiencies was undeniable.

The Solution

When Commodore Builders discovered Procore Analytics, they recognized its huge potential and began adoption immediately. The platform offered a game-changing approach to improved safety initiatives, increased quality control, and enhanced client service. By adopting Procore Analytics, Commodore transformed its data strategy, turning isolated insights into powerful, actionable intelligence that streamlined processes and improved communications, marking a turning point in the already successful organization.

The Results

• Enhanced safety compliance by identifying trends, incentivizing compliance, and proactively addressing issues, safety significantly improved and incidents were reduced
• Proactive decision-making when leadership gained real-time and historical data insights, allowing them to predict challenges and optimize performance across projects
• Increased efficiency by streamlining communication, consolidating data, and reducing manual work, the company minimized delays and cost overruns, freeing teams to focus on quality execution
• Improved quality with standardized operations and data-driven strategies enhanced project outcomes, ensuring consistency and excellence

The Journey to a Data-Driven Future 

Founded in 2002, Commodore Builders is a veteran-owned construction management firm known for its expertise in life sciences, corporate interiors, commercial, institutional, and public projects. The company prides itself on making construction easy, enjoyable, and efficient for clients and partners alike. “Our work isn’t just about excellent results; it’s about building trusting relationships that last beyond project turnover,” says Amanda Finnerty, Director of Technology and Process Improvement.

Even from its earliest days, Commodore recognized the value of a robust management solution, adopting Sage Project Management early on. However, its server-based structure and generic modules weren’t tailored to Commodore’s specific business needs. “We needed a system built for what we do,” Finnerty recalls. After thorough research, the company found its answer in Procore. “Procore provided exactly what we needed—a web-based, easy-to-use, all-in-one platform.”

Implementing Procore’s project management tools yielded immediate benefits. The company quickly saw efficiency gains. By centralizing project data, teams improved communication and collaboration, eliminating scattered spreadsheets and siloed information. “Procore made us smarter and more efficient. Everyone had visibility into the project, allowing for better decisions and seamless teamwork,” says Finnerty.

This newfound transparency was especially valuable during the COVID-19 pandemic when compliance reporting became essential. Procore enabled rapid data collection and distribution. Yet, Commodore aspired to go beyond data collection—it wanted deep analytics to drive safety, profitability, and efficiency.

Scaling Up with Procore Analytics

When Finnerty heard about Procore Analytics, she felt that she had found the missing piece of their data strategy. “Metrics have always been important to our organization,” she explains. “We had spreadsheets, charts, and an executive team who were eager for analytics, but we didn’t know where to start.” Procore Analytics changed everything. “All of our Procore data pulled into reporting? I was blown away.”

Finnerty quickly championed the solution to leadership. Unlike other analytics platforms requiring complex setups, Procore Analytics came with pre-built dashboards and templates that made adoption seamless. Commodore was able to begin measuring performance almost immediately. “If you buy Tableau or Power BI, where do you even start?” she says. “Procore had already done the heavy lifting—you just tailor it to your needs.”

A Game-Changer for Safety

One of the first major wins with Procore Analytics was in safety. A newly appointed VP of Safety and Finnerty had overhauled Commodore’s safety program in Procore but lacked robust reporting capabilities. Before Analytics, compiling reports meant manually exporting data into PowerPoint. “Now, the data is just there—live and ready every day,” says Finnerty.

This led to the creation of a safety incentive program. Working with the VP of Safety, Finnerty developed measures to track compliance and performance. The two set out on a road tour of project sites where they provided the teams with real-time safety scores and demonstrated how their actions influenced overall safety for the organization. “We wanted our teams to understand how safety was measured and why it mattered,” says Finnerty. “We showed them gaps in the data, emphasized its importance, and offered incentives.” The impact was immediate, compliance surged, and safety incidents dropped. “Procore Analytics enabled us to create this program and drive real change in a short period,” Finnerty adds.

On-Demand Insights: Custom Reports in Minutes

The benefits of real-time reporting extended beyond safety. Once the incentive program was in place, a senior project manager approached Finnerty with an urgent client request. He needed to compile a detailed report combining active and inactive project data—and fast. “I told him, ‘Jump on a call with me,’” Finnerty recalls. “Within 20 minutes, I built exactly what he needed.”

The next day, the client was so impressed with the interactive dashboard that they mandated all their contractors adopt similar reporting. “The client said they wanted every general contractor to do what we were doing,” Finnerty notes. This moment solidified Procore Analytics as a key differentiator for Commodore, setting them apart from competitors.

Beyond Safety: Expanding into Quality Control

The success in safety inspired Commodore to expand Analytics to other areas like QA/QC. Before Analytics, quality procedures weren’t consistently documented. But by using the same approach — measuring performance, showing teams their data and celebrating success — Commodore drastically improved compliance. “We broadcasted an award every month for a quality find that saved us money,” says Finnerty. “People got competitive, and the cultural shift was remarkable.”

Now, Procore Analytics is ingrained in Commodore’s DNA. Teams no longer see data entry as a chore—it’s the foundation for smarter decisions, stronger performance, and continuous improvement.

A Data-Driven Future

“Working with Procore has made us dramatically more efficient,” says Finnerty. “It has revolutionized how we operate.” And there’s no turning back.

Recently, Commodore made another significant investment in its data-driven future by adopting Procore Financials. Their first course of action was to examine their financial data and explore how analytics reporting can provide deeper insights into cost management, forecasting, and financial efficiency. With historical data now readily available, the company aims to leverage predictive analytics to reduce cost overruns, optimize resource allocation, and drive greater financial transparency.

“Data has become something we talk about all the time,” she Finnerty. “I didn’t think I would ever be excited about Analytics, but I love it.” She adds, “The more we use analytics, the more we uncover opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and overall project success. It’s an exciting time for Commodore.”