Kahua Bets on AI to Transform Asset-Centric Project Management

NEW YORK, NY – November 18, 2025

The Rise of AI in Asset Management

Kahua, a platform specializing in asset-centric project management, is doubling down on artificial intelligence, integrating AI capabilities directly into its platform to enhance search, summarization, and data-driven insights. The company, serving sectors like government, healthcare, and energy, believes that practical AI application—not just hype—is the key to unlocking significant value in complex projects. This move positions Kahua as a potential leader in the growing field of AI-powered construction and infrastructure management, a space increasingly focused on optimizing efficiency, mitigating risks, and improving long-term asset lifecycle management.

For years, the construction and infrastructure industries have lagged behind others in adopting digital transformation technologies. However, pressures to control costs, accelerate project delivery, and enhance sustainability are driving a rapid shift towards digitization. AI is emerging as a critical component of this transformation, offering the potential to automate repetitive tasks, analyze vast datasets, and provide predictive insights that were previously unattainable. “The industry is realizing that data is a valuable asset, but extracting meaningful insights from that data requires sophisticated tools,” says one industry analyst. “AI is enabling organizations to do just that.”

Beyond Automation: Kahua’s Strategic AI Implementation

Kahua’s approach to AI differs from some competitors that focus solely on automating tasks. The company emphasizes AI as a tool to augment human capabilities and empower project teams to make smarter decisions. “We're not trying to replace people with AI; we're trying to equip them with the information they need to be more effective,” explains a source familiar with Kahua's strategy. The integration of AI into the platform’s core functionality—search, summarization, and insight generation—is designed to seamlessly enhance the user experience and provide immediate value.

Kahua’s platform is built on Microsoft technology, and the company highlights its collaboration with Microsoft as crucial to its AI initiatives. This partnership allows Kahua to leverage Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure and AI services, ensuring scalability, security, and responsible AI implementation. “The integration with Microsoft Azure gives us access to a powerful suite of AI tools, and it allows us to deliver innovative solutions to our customers,” says an anonymous Kahua executive. The company will showcase these capabilities at Microsoft Ignite 2025, with CTO Colin Whitlatch presenting a session on “AI Enterprise Value: Real World Applications.”

Kahua’s low-code platform, kBuilder Canvas, is also being enhanced with AI-assisted creation features. This enables users, even those with limited coding experience, to rapidly build and customize applications tailored to their specific needs. “kBuilder Canvas lowers the barrier to entry for custom development, and the addition of AI capabilities makes it even more powerful,” notes an industry observer. “This allows organizations to quickly adapt to changing business requirements and innovate more effectively.”

Navigating a Competitive Landscape

The integration of AI into project management software is becoming increasingly common, with established players like Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Oracle Primavera all investing in AI-powered features. However, Kahua believes its focus on asset-centric project management—prioritizing the long-term lifecycle of assets—gives it a competitive advantage. “Many project management solutions focus solely on the construction phase,” explains a source within the company. “We take a holistic view, considering the entire asset lifecycle—from design and construction to operations and maintenance.”

Procore, a leading construction management software provider, is incorporating AI to improve productivity, safety, and decision-making. Autodesk Construction Cloud is leveraging AI for advanced analytics, risk assessment, and predictive scheduling. Oracle Primavera is using AI to optimize complex project portfolios and identify anomalies. Despite the competition, Kahua appears poised to carve out a niche in the market by focusing on the unique needs of asset-intensive organizations. While Kahua's current market share is modest—holding roughly 0.43% in the broader construction management space—its commitment to innovation and its strong partnership with Microsoft could accelerate its growth.

The company’s emphasis on “responsible AI” – ensuring security, trust, and operational readiness at scale – also resonates with a growing number of organizations that are concerned about the ethical implications of AI. Kahua’s commitment to data privacy and security further strengthens its position as a trusted partner for asset-intensive organizations.