In the world of construction projects, Kahua is a name synonymous with streamlined collaboration and efficient project management. It empowers various stakeholders, from owners to contractors, to work together seamlessly throughout the entire project lifecycle. It provides top-notch security and offers future growth scalability.

Kahua Specifications

Project Planning and Scheduling

Budget Management

Resource Allocation

Document Management

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What Is Kahua?

Overview

Kahua is a leading provider of capital programs and construction project management software. The world’s leading construction organizations use Kahua’s collaborative construction management solutions to improve efficiency, lower costs, and reduce project risk throughout the lifecycle of their capital programs. Kahua's purpose-built solutions for owners, program managers, and contractors enable rapid implementation that minimizes time-to-value and enhances user adoption. And with the industry’s only low-code application platform, Kahua's customers can easily customize existing Kahua apps or even build their own new apps to run their businesses at peak efficiency today and rapidly adapt as business conditions dictate.

What Is Kahua Best For?

One key aspect that makes Kahua stand out is its focus on centralized document management. Traditional software might offer document storage, but Kahua goes a step further. It creates a secure, cloud-based repository for all project documents, plans, and revisions.

This ensures everyone has access to the latest information, eliminates version control issues, and fosters seamless collaboration throughout the entire building process.

Kahua Pricing

The software offers customizable pricing plans based on your organization's number of users. Contact us for more information about Kahua's cost.

Kahua Integrations

Kahua integrates with some of the top project management software, such as:

How Does Kahua Work?

Get started with Kahua with these steps:

  • Log in using your Kahua credentials
  • Navigate to the project management section and create a new project
  • Input all necessary details such as project name, location, start and end dates, and budget
  • Add team members to your project by inviting them via email
  • Assign roles and permissions based on their responsibilities
  • Upload and organize project documents
  • Use version control and set permissions for different team members
  • Create and assign tasks, set deadlines, and track progress
For detailed guidance about how to use the interface, get the Kahua demo.

Who Is Kahua For?

Kahua is used by project managers and other team members engaged in the following sectors and industries:

  • Commercial
  • Construction
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Public Sector

Is Kahua Right For You?

If your construction projects suffer from communication breakdowns, inefficient workflows, or a lack of real-time data, Kahua can be a game-changer. Its centralized platform streamlines communication, automates tasks and provides valuable insights throughout the project lifecycle.

Kahua's potential to boost efficiency, minimize errors, and ultimately deliver successful projects makes it a compelling choice for construction professionals seeking an all-in-one solution. Its wide range of features can boost your construction business.

For further guidance, call us at (661) 384-7070 and consult with our experts. You can also read Kahua reviews.

Kahua Features

Track various funding sources within Kahua, allowing for clear visibility into overall project finances. The software allows for real-time adjustments based on market fluctuations or design changes, letting you create realistic capital programs. Moreover, Kahua ensures proactive cost management to keep the project financially on track.

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Kahua provides secure and central cloud storage for all your project design documents, plans, and their revisions. This ensures everyone has access to the latest information and eliminates version control issues. Additionally, Kahua facilitates a collaborative design review process. Team members can mark up plans electronically, add comments, and discuss revisions directly within the platform. Moreover, with Kahua software, real-time reporting can be enabled in even the largest mega-projects, with no impact on system performance.

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Manage all project commitments—contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders—within a centralized platform. Track spending against commitments and identify potential budget variances early. Streamline the often-complex process of changing orders. Kahua facilitates transparent communication and approval workflows, minimizing financial surprises.

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Gain a holistic view of your entire project portfolio. Kahua helps prioritize projects, allocate resources effectively, and identify potential bottlenecks. You can also track the progress of each project within your portfolio or proactively identify and mitigate risks across your entire portfolio of projects, minimizing potential disruptions and delays.

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Create a detailed inventory of all project assets within Kahua, capturing information like type, location, quantity, and associated costs. Using Kahua, gain instant insights into the status of your assets. The software tracks the location and usage of equipment, materials, and prefabricated components, ensuring they are readily available when needed.

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Use Kahua's document management suite to eliminate scattered files and version control issues. The platform provides a secure, cloud-based location to store all project documents, plans, and revisions. Ensure only authorized personnel have access to specific documents based on their role in the project. Automate repetitive tasks like document review and approval processes, freeing up valuable time for project teams.

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Pros and Cons of Kahua

Pros

  • Automated workflows for tasks like document approvals free up valuable time for project teams
  • Valuable insights throughout the project lifecycle with dashboards and reports
  • Ensures peak efficiency through detailed features
  • Kahua offers a comprehensive set of features for cost control, document management, and more
  • Helps construction companies operate more efficiently, leading to time and cost savings

Cons

  • Due to a wide range of functionalities, there might be a learning curve for new users
  • Kahua can be a significant investment, particularly for smaller construction companies
  • Some businesses might require more customization options for their workflows

Kahua Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8

4 Reviews

Rating Distribution

5

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4

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(1)

3

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2

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1

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May 2024

Best for managing large-scale data

Sandeep Dave

Chief Digital & Technology Officer at CBRE

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

Pros

Kahua is a modern, intuitive, cloud-based solution that dramatically changes how projects are executed and managed, and holds the potential to unlock significant efficiencies, data and insights.

Cons

Nothing as such.

May 2024

Meets industry standards

Jeff Wilson

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

Pros

The flexibility of the Kahua Platform to conform to our business processes, as well as meet industry standards, in the field or in the office has been essential to continuously enhancing PTC's operations."

Cons

The software works fine!

April 2024

Adaptable software

Monica Rizzo

Project Administration at BPGS

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

Pros

Software conforming to your business is essential. It's not about how complex we can make it; it's about how easy can we make it for our users to adopt it. Kahua has given us the flexibility and ease of use we need to be successful."

Cons

I couldn't find anything yet. So far it has proven beneficial for our business.

October 2022

I love the customizability and the reliability it promises

Steve T.

Construction

Ease of use

8

Value for money

9

Customer Support

7

Functionality

7

Pros

Kahua is very customizable software that can be molded at many levels, including the enterprise level, the division level, and the project level. End users only need a little general training because it is quite intuitive. We have been able to eliminate point solutions and concentrate our delivery teams on a single important application.

Cons

I haven’t run into any issues worth pointing out yet, but the Kahua team manages them maturely and quickly to make sure that we, the customer, receive a complete solution where we can drive uniformity and efficiency across the company while still addressing project-specific requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Kahua offers an open API.