Add a Custom Department

Objective

To create a customized list of departments using the company's Admin tool. 

Background

If your company has departments in charge of certain construction projects and you want those department names to be associated with specific projects in Procore, you can use the Steps below to create a list of departments in the company's Admin tool. 

Things to Consider

• Required User Permission:
  • To add departments, 'Admin' level permission on the Company level Admin tool.
• Additional Information:
  • There is no limit to the number of departments you can create.
• Limitations:
  • You cannot delete a department that is assigned to one (1) or more projects.

Steps

1. Navigate to the company's Admin tool.
2. Under 'Project Settings,' click Defaults.
3. Scroll to the 'Departments' section.
4. Click Create.
5. Enter a name for the Department.
6. Click Create. 
7. Repeat the step above for each desired program.

See Also

• Add a Custom Program
• Add a Custom Project Stage
• Add a Custom Project Type
• Add Company Level Observation Types
• Add Custom Project Roles