ProcurePro's 12 Construction Procurement Fixes
ProcurePro, a leading provider of digital procurement software for the construction industry, has released a new report detailing the biggest procurement challenges faced by construction companies today.
The '12 Problems of Procurement,' report highlights longstanding inefficiencies that make the process slow, costly and difficult to manage.
"Procurement is often seen as a necessary but tedious part of the construction process," says Alastair Blenkin, CEO at ProcurePro.
"But the truth is, it plays a critical role in determining the success of a project. By addressing these core issues, companies save time, reduce costs and improve the overall efficiency of their procurement processes."
After supporting hundreds of construction firms, contributing to in excess of 3,000 projects worth more than £35bn and engaging with more than 10,000 software users, ProcurePro has developed deep expertise in procurement.
Drawing on more than 20,000 hours of research and discussions with industry professionals, the report identifies the key pain points that procurement teams face daily—from poor visibility of procurement status to inconsistencies in quality across projects.
The biggest procurement headaches
Procurement is a critical part of any construction project, yet many teams still rely on outdated, inefficient methods that cause delays and inflate costs. ProcurePro’s report highlights 12 major issues that consistently slow down the procurement process:
- No clear visibility over procurement status
- Time-consuming manual processes
- Disconnected workflows across teams
- Procurement delays that hold up projects
- Reports that lack actionable insights
- Inconsistent approaches across teams
- Declining quality as project volume increases
- Poor supply chain insights
- Gaps in scope of works
- Slow contract approvals
- Common avoidable errors
- Challenges with staff satisfaction, recruitment and training
Without a clear and efficient procurement process, construction companies struggle to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
The lack of real-time data and automation means that procurement teams are often working reactively rather than proactively, leading to unnecessary risks and inefficiencies.
Technology as the solution
ProcurePro positions itself as the go-to procurement platform for construction, providing a streamlined way for head contractors to compare, select, approve and contract subcontractors all in one place.
The company argues that the best way to tackle these procurement challenges is through automation, better collaboration and real-time data integration.
By replacing manual workflows with digital processes, construction companies can gain greater visibility over their procurement status, reduce costly delays and improve overall efficiency.
According to ProcurePro, its technology enables businesses to identify risks early, improve consistency and ultimately double procurement quality while cutting procurement time in half.
Construction professionals looking to improve their procurement workflows can access the full 12 Problems of Procurement report on the ProcurePro website. The report serves as a roadmap for companies ready to embrace digital solutions and tackle the inefficiencies that have long hindered the industry.
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