Paragon Construction finds new contractors 50x faster with Procore

The Challenge

In 2023, Paragon, a three-year-old East Texas construction firm, faced a pivotal challenge with building the Copperas Cove Animal Care Center: their expansion to a remote area outside Austin (colloquially known as "no man's land") meant venturing into uncharted territory without established connections. Tasked with finding new partners they found themselves combing through Google and construction databases, reaching out to over 50 contractors only to find a few quality contacts that ended up not being fit for the job.

The Solution

Paragon Construction dramatically improved sourcing processes, leveraging the Procore Construction Network through Procore Bid Management to identify bid partners and expand bid coverage.

This integration enabled Paragon to rapidly generate a comprehensive bid list, and seamlessly send out bid invitations – a task that could take weeks was accomplished in seconds. This streamlined workflow resulted in about 90% of their projects being bid out through the Procore Construction Network.

The Results

• 50x faster expansion into new coverage areas using Procore's centralized contractor database in the Bidding tool
• 75% of contracts awarded to companies from Procore Construction Network, accelerating workflows and building trust
• $1M saved annually by finding new supply chain partners and improving collaboration through Procore

A Better Way to Source Partners

Discovering the Procore Construction Network was revolutionary in finding new partners not just for new areas, but in existing coverage areas as well. Paragon had been under the impression that they were aware of all the reliable subcontracting options available in their existing coverage areas. One simple search in the Procore Construction Network yielded over 75 new mason contacts in their own backyard. This was not just a stroke of luck; it was the result of Procore’s rigorous approval process, which ensures each business listed on the Procore Construction Network is legitimate and reliable.

New, Repeatable Business Relationships

The Copperas Cove Project was just the beginning for Paragon Construction and Peridot Mechanical. Peridot’s unique and competitive supply chain proved invaluable to Paragon. Procore's suite of freely accessible and self-guided training and certifications meant that Peridot's team could quickly master the platform and collaborate with Paragon from preconstruction throughout the course of construction—all in one place. All of this has led to Paragon extending 8 additional invitations to bid at the time this article was written demonstrating the power of Procore’s technology not just as a tool, but a catalyst for growth, connection, and opportunity.