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BZI Steel Integrates Procore’s Construction Management Suite to Manage Projects

Procore | January 25, 2023 | Read time : 02:00 min

BZI Steel Integrates Procore’s Construction Management Suite to Manage Projects

Leading steel fabricator and construction contractor, BZI Steel, will use Procore Technologies’ construction management platform for its construction projects, the company announced yesterday.

BZI Steel is revolutionizing the steel industry by offering one-of-a-kind steel fabrication and erection, with wall system processes and technology to construct projects for some of leading industrial, distribution and retail clients.

BZI Steel and Procure have been collaborating since last year, and this development extends the mutual goal of innovating the construction industry. Procore’s industry-leading, all-in-one construction management platform aims to impact and optimize construction outcomes, while minimizing risks and protecting profits. BZI’s integration with Procore’s platform creates a perfect synergy as it assists owners, specialty contractors and general contractors at every stage of the project from start to end, ensuring jobsite safety, while increasing the overall efficiency.

James Barlow, CEO of BZI Steel, said, "BZI Steel and Procore are construction technology industry vanguards, and our relationship goes much further than just being a customer. Our team has closely collaborated with Procore over the last year to quickly adopt their latest construction management software and provide product feedback to their team, which was warmly welcomed."

(Source – Business Wire)

Will Lehrmann, Head of Product for Specialty Contractors at Procore, said, "At Procore and BZI, our cultures and commitment to customers are very much aligned. Both our teams are committed to improving the lives of everybody in the construction trades through technology and innovation." He further added, "This partnership demonstrates our investment in the specialty contractor market, and we are excited to continue collaborating in years to come."

(Source – Business Wire)

About Procore Technologies, Inc.

Procore Technologies, Inc., is a cloud-based construction management solution provider. . The company’s project management tools help its users, owners, general contractors, and specialty contractors manage construction projects at every stage. It’s platform reduces the complex paper-based documentation process, email communication, and spreadsheets for construction projects by mobilizing and streamlining the process with a powerful collaborative solution. In addition, it provides real-time data management, reducing delays and risks to increase business profits. It also provides tools to measure the project's progress, reach unlimited clients, customize data, and build applications with its developer toolkit.

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OneClick BIM is a well established company in India and Dubai which focuses on providing high quality BIM and CAD services to clients in the field of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction through innovative consulting and solutions.

The company provides the clients with one stop solution of Design, Engineering, and Construction. We have the capability to carry out almost all trades of Architecture, Structure, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Project Management, Fabrication and Construction under one umbrella. Thereby giving our customers edge of single point hassle free solutions and advantage over other outsourcing companies.

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