About Procore Maps

Which tools does Procore Maps currently integrate with?

Procore Maps currently integrates directly with the Photos tool, but since the Photos tool has the ability to consolidate photos used in other tools it also indirectly integrates with Drawings, Daily Log, Deficiency List, Observations, Inspections, and Action Plans. See Configure Advanced Settings: Photos to learn more about which tools are automatically consolidated into the Photos tool.

Which photos are visible on the map?

Public photos will only be visible to users that have read-only or above permissions to the Photos tool. Private photos will only be visible to users that have access to them.

How does a photo get mapped? 

Procore Maps uses the location information from the photo to place it on a map automatically. This location information comes from the device's GPS. If the device's location services are off, this information won't be saved. Please note that this data can also be stripped by email or by some web browsers and the photo will be designated as “unmapped” with no Latitude, Longitude values. To map an unmapped photo, see Add Item Pin to Map.

Why aren't my photos showing up in the right location? 

All photos appear on the map based on the location data in the photo. If the photos do not appear on the map, it is likely, that the photos do not contain location data. To confirm that your photos collect location data when you are capturing photos, see Android Location Data and iOS Location Data.

You can manually add photos to the map. See Add Item Pin to Map.

What happens if a person has turned off location tracking for the Procore app? 

If a user has not allowed the app to track their location, then they will not be able to see their location on the map and tools like the Photos tool will not be able to record the coordinates from where the photo was taken. If a photo does not contain coordinates, it will show in the Unmapped category and users would need to manually place the image if they would like to see it on the map.

What level of accuracy does Procore Maps provide?

Procore relies on GPS data sourced directly from the user's hardware, meaning our control over accuracy is limited to the capabilities of these devices. For insights into the accuracy of GPS data, we recommend referring to external articles published by reputable sources like Apple and Google, which shed light on the intricacies of GPS technology. We believe the value of directionally accurate data provides significantly valuable insights and aids in decision-making processes. There are also third-party devices that can improve accuracy in situations where that is needed. 

What is the difference between Procore Maps and Procore Locations? 

Maps is a new addition to the platform that provides the ability for users to see objects on a Map, while Locations gives users a filterable field that can be used to group items together. “Locations” in Procore have been rather cumbersome to set up and of limited value once the effort is made. But that is already changing. The recent work of the AI team to automatically extract Locations from architectural drawings is currently in Beta. The new, dedicated Locations team will continue to build upon their transformational work to elevate Locations to a system object rather than just bcbng a tag on other objects. Procore “Locations” will grow to include their own metadata and will be integrated into all spatial experiences across 2D and 3D. When a user tags an item with a “Location” in the future, the item can be auto-placed within its defined area on a map, a drawing, or a model.