How to Sync Projects and Files from Procore into Followup CRM
In this article, you’ll learn how to sync projects, documents, drawings, RFIs, and specifications from Procore into Followup CRM, including how oversized files are handled during the sync process.
📍 Overview
The Procore integration in Followup CRM allows teams to:
- Pull project data from Procore
- Sync documents and drawings
- Import RFIs and specifications
- Prevent duplicate file imports
- Manage oversized document behavior
The available sync options depend on which modules are enabled in your integration settings.
⚙️ Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Open the Project Sync Options
- Open a project in Followup CRM
- Open the Procore dropdown
- Select Sync from Procore

2️⃣ Review Enabled Content Modules
After selecting the project, you’ll see tabs for the enabled modules.
These may include:
- 📄 Documents
- 📐 Drawings
- ❓ RFIs
- 📚 Specifications
Module Overview
- Documents → Main Procore document files
- Drawings → Drawing files from Procore
- RFIs → Project RFIs from Procore
- Specifications → Specification sets from Procore

3️⃣ Select the Content to Sync
- Open each tab
- Review available items
- Select only the content you want to import
📌 You are not required to sync everything.

4️⃣ Avoid Duplicate Imports
If content has already been synced previously:
- It will be marked as Already Present
- This helps prevent duplicate files and records
5️⃣ Understand Oversized File Limitations
Followup CRM supports files up to:
📏 200MB
If a Procore file exceeds this limit:
- It cannot be downloaded directly
- It will appear as:
- ⛔ Too Large to Pull
6️⃣ Review Oversized File Behavior
How oversized files behave depends on your integration settings.
You have two possible configurations:
🔗 Create External Reference
A placeholder file is created in Followup that:
- Links directly to the Procore document
- Opens/downloads the file from Procore
✅ Recommended for maintaining complete document visibility.
⛔ Skip Oversized Files
Oversized files:
- Will not appear during sync
- Are automatically excluded
Use this if your team prefers a cleaner document library.
7️⃣ Complete the Sync
After selecting your items:
- Click Continue
The selected content will sync into Followup CRM.

8️⃣ Use the Update Button
Once the project connection exists:
The Connect button changes to:
🔄 Update
Use this whenever:
- Project information changes
- New content needs to sync
- Files or records are updated in Procore

9️⃣ Open the Project in Procore
After connection, you’ll also see:
🔗 View in Procore
Clicking this button:
- Opens the project directly in Procore
- Provides quick access between systems

✅ Result
After syncing, your team will be able to:
- Pull project data from Procore
- Import drawings, RFIs, and specifications
- Prevent duplicate imports
- Manage oversized files efficiently
- Update synced projects as changes occur
- Access projects directly in Procore
💡 Best Practices
✔️ Sync only the files and modules your team needs
✔️ Use External References for oversized files
✔️ Review “Already Present” indicators before syncing
✔️ Use the Update button regularly for active projects
✔️ Keep integration modules organized and relevant
Happy Selling!