Kahua Launches AI Tool for Construction Management
Kahua has introduced kBuilder Canvas, a new AI-assisted, no-code solution builder for the construction industry. The platform is designed to allow construction organizations to configure and adapt project management solutions without needing programming expertise. This follows a trend of integrating AI and user-friendly interfaces into complex enterprise software.
- Founded in 2009 by Brian Moore and Scott Unger, Kahua is an Alpharetta, Georgia-based company that has raised over $40 million in funding. The founders previously created Constructware, a construction management software company that was acquired by Autodesk in 2006. - The AI within kBuilder Canvas allows users to create new applications by inputting natural language commands, such as pasting the text of an email request to generate a functional app or adding new workflow steps with a simple sentence. - Kahua highlights that its AI processes all data within a private, secure environment, meaning user information is not exposed to public AI models. This is a key feature for its clients, which include 16 U.S. federal agencies. - The broader AI in construction market was valued at $4.86 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to grow to $35.53 billion by 2034. Industry experts project that AI could increase construction productivity by as much as 31% by 2030. - No-code platforms are being adopted in the construction industry to create custom applications for specific needs like site inspections, safety incident reporting, and equipment management without requiring programming expertise. - Key capabilities of Kahua's enterprise AI, beyond the no-code builder, include automated data collection from documents like invoices and specifications, as well as using chat and voice commands to streamline data entry. - The company operates in a competitive landscape for construction management software, with major competitors including Procore, Bluebeam, and Tekla.
