Action Plans - Release Notes
Below are the notable changes to the project's Action Plans tool.
Recent Changes
references update to action plans (03/09/2024)
When creating an Action Plan, the references section now has two action buttons: "Add Document" and "Add Procore Item." This update will help improve the organisation of Action Plan references while also allowing increased documentation storage. See Create an Action Plan.
New Templates for action plans (29/01/2024)
When creating an action plan, you can simplify your processes by using Procore's new action plan templates. These templates enable you to act without the administrative hassle of starting from scratch. Read the Announcement to learn more.
Updates to Requested Record File Selector (16/01/2024)
When adding requested attachments for action plan items, you can now add attachments from the following Procore tools: Photos, Drawings and Forms. Additionally, when photos are requested, you can now add photos directly from Procore's Photos tool. These updates provide additional flexibility to add attachments and photos directly from Procore. See Add Records to Action Plan Items.
Make Bulk Edits to Items in Action Plan Templates (28/08/2023)
When creating or editing an action plan template, you can make bulk changes to items within your plan. Mark the tickboxes for the items you want edit, then choose how you want to update the item. Read the Announcement to learn more and see Create and Edit a Project Level Action Plan Template and Create a Company Level Action Plan Template.
CONFIGURABLE FIELDSETS, CUSTOM FIELD TYPES AND SECTIONS FOR ACTION PLANS (07/06/2023)
Users can now configure fields in the General Information section of Action Plans. Additionally, you can create Custom Fields for Action Plans, such as Company, Location and Date and Time. Lastly, Procore has added the ability to organise Custom Fields into sections on Action Plans. See Create New Custom Fields, Which fields in the Action Plans tool can be configured as required, optional or hidden? and What are custom sections and which Procore tools support them?
Bulk Edit Items within Action Plans (22/05/2023)
When creating or editing an action plan, you can make bulk changes to items within your plan. For example, you can bulk edit due dates, item statuses and acceptance criteria. You can also replace assignees. To learn more, read the Announcement and tutorials to Create an Action Plan and Edit an Action Plan.
Add Observations as References and Records (08/05/2023)
Procore has added the ability to add observations as references and records when creating action plans. Now, reviewing and providing observations is a seamless part of the quality review process for Action Plans. Read the Announcement and tutorials to Create an Action Plan and Perform an Action Plan.
Add Meetings as a Reference (01/05/2023)
Procore has added the ability to provide meetings as a reference when creating action plans. Read the Announcement and tutorial to Create an Action Plan.
Add Forms as References and Records (26/04/2023)
Procore has added the ability to provide forms as a reference when creating action plans. Additionally, you can request completed forms as records as a part of an item’s completion. Read the Announcement and tutorials to Create an Action Plan and Perform an Action Plan.
Add Meetings as Records (04/06/2023)
Procore has added the ability to request and add a Meeting as a record when creating and performing Action Plans, ensuring quality within your workflow. Read the Announcement and tutorials to Create an Action Plan and Perform an Action Plan.
Progress Bar for Plan Items (04/06/2023)
Procore has added a progress bar to Action Plans so that you can easily see each plan's overall progress. Read the Announcement and tutorials to View an Action Plan and Perform an Action Plan.
Filter Action Plan Items (08/03/2023)
Procore has added the ability to filter Plan Items within an individual Action Plan. Filter by record and reference types, due date, assignee, verification method or record type. To learn how, see Search and Filter Action Plan Items.
Action Plan Items Now show in 'My Open Items' (17/02/2023)
Procore has updated the Company level Portfolio tool and the Project level Home page so that the 'My Open Items' area now displays Action Plan information. This information comes from the Project level Action Plans tool. New Action Plan Items will automatically appear in 'My Open Items' and existing Items will appear by re-publishing the plan or updating the individual Item. See Announcement.
Item Level Status (13/02/2023)
Procore has added statuses to individual Action Plan items, making it easy to track their progress and the overall progress of the Action Plan. See Action Plans: Item Level Status.
Add Records Not Originally Requested (13/02/2023)
Procore has added the ability to add and fulfill records requests on Action Plans that are already in progress, even if those records were not originally requested. See Action Plans: Add Records Not Originally Requested.
Copy Action Plan Sections and Items (01/02/2023)
Procore has added the option to copy sections and individual items on Action Plans and Action Plan Templates. This allows Procore users to work more efficiently by filling out Action Plans without needing to re-enter repeated information more than once. See Action Plans: Copy Sections and Items in an Action Plan or Template.
ADD Submittals AS REFERENCES AND RECORDS (01/02/2023)
Procore has added the ability to add Submittals as references and records when creating action plans. Now, Submittals are a seamless part of the quality review process for Action Plans. See Announcement.