Kahua's Latest Report Highlights AI Investment Gaps in Capital Program Management
In a significant new report titled The 2026 Capital Program Maturity Report, Kahua reveals a staggering insight: while 84% of surveyed organizations are utilizing general-purpose Artificial Intelligence (AI), only a mere 8% report deriving substantial value from these investments. This indicates a pressing gap between AI adoption and its tangible benefits within the realm of capital program management.
The research emphasizes that many organizations seem to be leveraging AI tools without a clear strategy or cohesive framework in place. One of the key findings highlighted by Sophie Planken-Bichler, an industry analyst at Verdantix, suggests that simply having access to AI technologies does not automatically translate to effective utilization. The complexities of construction environments, which involve multiple systems, data points, and workflows, present considerable challenges. Due to these inconsistencies, AI systems often operate under constrained data quality, which sacrifices the accuracy and reliability of their outputs.
Fragmentation emerges as a primary obstacle in realizing the full potential of AI. A mere 4% of the organizations surveyed operate within fully connected environments, and only 16% express strong confidence in the accuracy and timeliness of their project and portfolio data. The report underscores that issues such as poor data quality, security concerns, and challenges in trusting AI outputs hinder the scalability of AI applications across various capital programs.
Furthermore, the report sheds light on evolving technology investment priorities among organizations that aim to address these systemic issues. Despite the alarming statistics, a notable 58% of companies are actively looking to reduce the number of systems they manage and consolidate these onto a unified platform. Currently, only 22% have a comprehensive system that effectively covers all stages of the project lifecycle.
Kahua's CEO, Scott Unger, remarked on the historical digitization of construction processes, noting that introducing new technology without addressing the underlying data management issues often fails to resolve existing challenges. "Owners have faced a chronic imbalance regarding their access to and control over project data. A trusted system of record is essential to remedy this imbalance, empowering owners and their teams with greater visibility and control, while laying the groundwork for AI to deliver real, measurable value," he stated.
The insights shared in The 2026 Capital Program Maturity Report are based on a rigorous methodology, including quantitative survey interviews with 50 industry leaders and five extensive qualitative interviews, focusing on capital program management across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
These findings reflect a larger trend wherein organizations increasingly seek advanced tools and technologies to overhaul their project execution capabilities. Kahua, recognized as a leading AI enterprise construction platform, aims to bridge this gap by connecting the various stakeholders in capital programs—an approach that promises to improve collaboration and insight throughout the asset lifecycle.
For those interested in exploring these findings in depth, the full report can be accessed at kahua.com/capital-program-maturity-report. Kahua continues to support multiple sectors, including government, healthcare, education, and energy, by enabling more efficient and connected systems that allow teams to operate effectively in today’s digitally-driven environment.
The research emphasizes that many organizations seem to be leveraging AI tools without a clear strategy or cohesive framework in place. One of the key findings highlighted by Sophie Planken-Bichler, an industry analyst at Verdantix, suggests that simply having access to AI technologies does not automatically translate to effective utilization. The complexities of construction environments, which involve multiple systems, data points, and workflows, present considerable challenges. Due to these inconsistencies, AI systems often operate under constrained data quality, which sacrifices the accuracy and reliability of their outputs.
Fragmentation emerges as a primary obstacle in realizing the full potential of AI. A mere 4% of the organizations surveyed operate within fully connected environments, and only 16% express strong confidence in the accuracy and timeliness of their project and portfolio data. The report underscores that issues such as poor data quality, security concerns, and challenges in trusting AI outputs hinder the scalability of AI applications across various capital programs.
Furthermore, the report sheds light on evolving technology investment priorities among organizations that aim to address these systemic issues. Despite the alarming statistics, a notable 58% of companies are actively looking to reduce the number of systems they manage and consolidate these onto a unified platform. Currently, only 22% have a comprehensive system that effectively covers all stages of the project lifecycle.
Kahua's CEO, Scott Unger, remarked on the historical digitization of construction processes, noting that introducing new technology without addressing the underlying data management issues often fails to resolve existing challenges. "Owners have faced a chronic imbalance regarding their access to and control over project data. A trusted system of record is essential to remedy this imbalance, empowering owners and their teams with greater visibility and control, while laying the groundwork for AI to deliver real, measurable value," he stated.
The insights shared in The 2026 Capital Program Maturity Report are based on a rigorous methodology, including quantitative survey interviews with 50 industry leaders and five extensive qualitative interviews, focusing on capital program management across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
These findings reflect a larger trend wherein organizations increasingly seek advanced tools and technologies to overhaul their project execution capabilities. Kahua, recognized as a leading AI enterprise construction platform, aims to bridge this gap by connecting the various stakeholders in capital programs—an approach that promises to improve collaboration and insight throughout the asset lifecycle.
For those interested in exploring these findings in depth, the full report can be accessed at kahua.com/capital-program-maturity-report. Kahua continues to support multiple sectors, including government, healthcare, education, and energy, by enabling more efficient and connected systems that allow teams to operate effectively in today’s digitally-driven environment.
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