Kojo, the leading materials and inventory management platform for the construction industry, has announced the launch of Kojo Prefab, a groundbreaking solution designed to streamline the connection between contractors’ prefab shops and their overall business operations. This new offering aims to maximize the value of prefabrication investments, addressing the growing demand for improved productivity, quality control, safety performance, and cost predictability in construction.
With over 60% of trade contractors currently incorporating some form of prefabrication into their building processes, Kojo Prefab responds to the industry’s needs by allowing field teams to effortlessly order prefab assemblies and track their status using Kojo’s intuitive mobile app.
Danny Blankenship, Prefab Manager at United Electric, shared his experience: “As our prefab shop grew, we transitioned from sharpie drawings to digital PDFs, but they were seldom used and difficult to maintain. Kojo Prefab not only digitizes our processes but also facilitates communication about available prefab materials, enabling us to create purchase orders and track deliveries seamlessly—just like ordering a pizza!”
Maria Davidson, CEO and founder of Kojo, emphasized the importance of this innovation: “Prefab is top-of-mind for contractors who are grappling with siloed teams and outdated processes. By investing in prefabrication shops, they can achieve significant efficiency, enhance quality control, and realize long-term savings through offsite construction. Kojo Prefab also provides valuable insights into how prefabrication impacts job costing.”
Key Features of Kojo Prefab Include:
- Increased Savings: Contractors can optimize their prefab investments, reducing labor costs and minimizing costly miscommunication.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Field teams can order prefab materials directly through the Kojo mobile app and track their status until delivery.
- Digitalization of Prefab: Prefab teams can upload custom images and share production updates across teams in a flexible and customizable manner.
Kojo Prefab is now part of Kojo’s comprehensive suite of features, which also includes Procurement, Inventory Management, Tool Tracking, and Accounts Payable, tailored to meet each customer’s unique needs.
This expansion into prefabrication aligns with Kojo’s mission to provide an all-in-one materials management platform for commercial construction. With more than 25,000 construction professionals across 48 states trusting the Kojo platform, the launch of Kojo Prefab marks a significant step forward in optimizing prefabrication processes in the industry.