The renowned company Ferrovial relies on Procore to manage its projects, optimizing efficiency, transparency, and collaboration across its entire team.
The Challenge
Ferrovial faced challenges because they operated with manual tools and traditional processes that didn't allow effective collaboration among team members. Lack of visibility in projects and poor quality of communications between teams were among the obstacles they needed to overcome. In the past, the adoption of new technologies and the associated cultural changes weren't easy to implement, as some employees resisted change. However, the need to increase efficiency and sustainability in their infrastructure projects led them to seek innovative solutions.
The Solution
Andrés Cabrera, Data Management Area Manager at Ferrovial Construction, highlighted that the adoption of the Procore platform was the result of a thorough and meticulous evaluation and selection process. Ferrovial assessed all options on the market, including solutions used by their competitors as well as solutions they were already using. The evaluation was conducted by a group of experts within the organization and was approached from various perspectives to choose the most suitable solutions.
After conducting demos and pilots, the Procore platform was selected as the most fitting for the organization, as its simplicity and ease of adoption stood out compared to other evaluated solutions. Since adopting the Procore platform, Ferrovial has experienced a range of significant benefits in managing its construction and infrastructure projects.
As a result, the adoption of the platform has provided a comprehensive solution that has significantly improved project management, decision-making, team collaboration, and overall efficiency. This case highlights the importance of proper evaluation and selection of technological solutions to maximize success in projects and achieve higher performance in the company.
The Results
Cultural Shift in Technology Adoption
The use of Procore shifted the technology adoption culture in the company.
Improved Access to Information and Availability
Accessibility and immediacy of information within a single environment improved work efficiency.
Time-Saving Collaboration and Info-Sharing Between Office and The Field
The use of Procore reduced travel and logistics times between the field and the office.
“Procore achieved a cultural change regarding technology. During a visit to a recent project, a colleague with 30 years of experience commented that it was the first time we offered a useful tool for the entire team.”
Andrés Cabrera
Data Management Area Manager
How Procore Revolutionized Project Management at Ferrovial
Ferrovial chose to adopt Procore to enhance project management and optimize their infrastructure teams’ productivity in the field. Ferrovial's case demonstrates how technology can have a significant impact on the industry. By digitizing their work processes, Ferrovial managed to implement advanced tools like Procore, allowing them to achieve better results in terms of efficiency and quality in their civil projects.
One of Procore's strengths is extracting information and leveraging data to proactively manage risks, avoiding making the same mistakes in future projects. Furthermore, digitization enables greater accessibility and immediacy of information, thereby reducing travel and logistical times between the site and the office.
Implementing technological solutions on-site also facilitates greater communication and collaboration among team members, enhancing decision-making and work coordination.
Despite the substantial challenge of digitizing work processes for a company of Ferrovial's size and complexity, it has proven to be a resounding success. The transformation brought about by digitization of their infrastructure team was significant,allowing them to significantly improve efficiency, proactively manage risks, and increase collaboration. It's evident that technology has become a key tool in the success of their civil projects and the optimization of their infrastructure operations.
