Konoike Construction Adds AI Voice Input for Finishing Inspections to 'KOCo Check' App

Konoike Construction Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President: Hiroki Watanatsu; hereinafter 'Konoike Construction') has co-developed and added the 'AI Voice Input Function for Finishing Inspections' as a new feature to its proprietary application 'KOCo Check' in collaboration with SpiderPlus & Co. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kenji Ito; hereinafter 'SpiderPlus'). Pilot operations of this function will begin at Konoike Construction's job sites.

About 'KOCo Check' 'KOCo Check' is a construction DX service developed by Konoike Construction in partnership with SpiderPlus and implemented company-wide. Since its launch in 2013, Konoike Construction has continuously expanded its features to improve the efficiency and quality standardization of inspection work at construction sites.

Overview of the New 'AI Voice Input for Finishing Inspections' Feature A finishing inspection is the final verification stage before a building is completed, where the construction company or owner checks the interior and exterior for scratches, dirt, and equipment operation, and requests corrective measures such as repairs. This involves a vast number of inspection items covering the entire building before completion. Executing finishing inspections accurately and efficiently has been a major challenge at construction sites nationwide. The newly added 'AI Voice Input Function for Finishing Inspections' allows users to replace manual data entry with voice input on drawings registered in the app.

Expected Benefits - [Reduction in Working Time] Decreases working time by 33% compared to conventional manual input. - [Improvement in Recording Accuracy] Reduces input errors and rework.

Verification of Effects through Demonstration Experiments Prior to pilot operations, Konoike Construction and SpiderPlus jointly measured the effectiveness of the feature. The results confirmed that utilizing the AI voice function reduces working time by 33% compared to the conventional finishing inspection function. Furthermore, verification testing conducted on May 26, 2026, at Konoike Construction's Tsukuba Technology Center confirmed that the application of AI is the optimal technology for this task.

Development Background Konoike Construction has continuously developed and improved 'KOCo Check' since 2013 under its partnership with SpiderPlus. They have accumulated joint developments aimed at streamlining inspection work and standardizing quality in the architectural field, and this new function is an extension of those efforts. Since finishing inspections are processes where input loads tend to concentrate, the companies decided that using AI would significantly ease the burden on site personnel, leading to the development of this feature.

Future Outlook Konoike Construction will continue to collaborate with SpiderPlus to enhance the accuracy and convenience of site DX tools, including 'KOCo Check'. By repeating verifications at actual construction sites, the company aims to further improve AI recognition accuracy, establish its use on-site, reduce the workload of construction workers, and contribute to the productivity improvement of the entire construction industry.

- This announcement concerns the start of pilot operations, and the scope of availability is limited to specific sites of Konoike Construction. - The general release is planned for around winter 2026 to spring 2027. - The specifications, features, and timing of this function may change based on verification results.