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Barings | Custom Procore Implementation For A Collaborative Developer Model

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Industry

Real Estate

Challenge

Barings (formerly Altis Property Partners) operates under a developer-led model, which differs significantly from Procore’s default head contractor configuration. This structural mismatch caused confusion across internal teams and external collaborators, leading to inconsistent platform use. Staff changes and onboarding of new consultants further compounded the issue, leaving gaps in Procore knowledge and inconsistent workflows. Without a clear framework or common language, team members had conflicting approaches to managing projects within Procore—resulting in inefficiencies, duplicated efforts, and a lack of platform confidence.

Results

Knight Solutions delivered a fully tailored Procore implementation aligned to Barings’ operating model, team structure, and reporting requirements. With a flexible but standardised setup, comprehensive team handbooks, and fast-tracked onboarding support, Knight empowered Barings and its consultants to adopt a consistent, scalable, and collaborative approach to Procore—positioning the platform as a central hub for transparent and efficient project delivery.

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“Knight Solutions were fundamental to the roll out of Procore at Altis Property Partners. Grace and Rob were very experienced in Procore implementation, were professional and very enjoyable to work with. Could not recommend using Knight Solutions more!”

Renee Sheary

Development Manager, Altis Property Partners (now Barings)

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About Barings (formerly Altis Property Partners)

Barings is a diversified property investment manager with offices in Sydney and Melbourne. Formerly operating as Altis Property Partners, the firm has a strong track record of delivering commercial property developments through a Build-Own-Operate strategy. Unlike traditional contractors, Barings engages a network of consultants and project managers to execute delivery on their behalf. As part of a strategic shift to improve project visibility, collaboration, and data integrity, the business needed a Procore implementation that could reflect their developer model and provide structure for both internal and external users.

The Challenge

Barings’ operational structure—led by developers, not contractors—meant that Procore’s standard setup was ill-suited to their workflows. Internal teams and project collaborators were unclear on how to use the platform effectively, with various interpretations on roles, data entry, and document control. Complicating matters, frequent personnel changes meant Procore knowledge wasn’t retained or consistently shared across projects. Without a central source of truth, onboarding new consultants became time-consuming, and data integrity was at risk. To make Procore viable long-term, the platform needed to be restructured to fit Barings’ project governance style and communication expectations.

The Solution

Knight Solutions began by conducting a full Procore Alignment Review to understand Barings’ organisational structure, internal team dynamics, and external collaboration model. From this foundation, Knight reconfigured Procore to suit the developer-led approach—customising modules, naming conventions, workflows, and reporting structures to reflect Barings’ unique needs.

To ensure adoption and long-term consistency, Knight produced clear and practical handbooks for both internal users and external collaborators. These guides were designed to bridge knowledge gaps and clarify how Procore should be used across different roles and projects. Knight also led onboarding and fast-tracked training for team members and consultants to accelerate confidence and minimise disruption. Their proactive communication and ongoing support helped unify teams and reinforce best practices.

 

The Results

Barings now operates a Procore platform tailored to their developer-first delivery model. Internal teams and external consultants follow a shared set of protocols documented in user-friendly guides, reducing confusion and promoting consistency across projects. The implementation has brought clarity, structure, and scalability to their project management environment—ensuring that Procore supports collaboration rather than hinders it.

Thanks to Knight Solutions’ experienced leadership, Barings has not only adopted Procore successfully but has embedded it into their day-to-day operations as a reliable and trusted system for future growth.

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