Conoc

What Conoc does

CONOC (株式会社CONOC) is a Tokyo-based construction-technology company that provides a vertical cloud platform for small and medium-sized construction firms in Japan. Its flagship product is the CONOC Construction Industry Cloud, which bundles three modules: a Business Management Cloud for project accounting, estimation, invoicing and real-time profit/cost visualization; a Site Management Cloud for Gantt-based scheduling, daily reports, calendar management and worker coordination; and a Cloud Storage service compliant with Japan's Electronic Record Storage Law for project-organized documents and photos. Adjacent offerings include Web Marketing Plus (lead-generation websites), DX Consulting (LLM-assisted process and schedule automation), the CONOC Works job-matching marketplace, and the Easy Booth portable hardware line.

The platform's technical differentiator is AI-assisted estimation, which uses machine learning on historical project data to suggest line items and average unit prices, combined with OCR to extract handwritten or photographed estimate PDFs into structured input. The company is building toward deeper AI integration through a March 2026 capital and business partnership with JAPAN AI to deploy 16 AI agents across construction operations by the end of FY2026. API integrations with Cybozu kintone (customer data), TeraDox Keiyaku Daijin (electronic contracts), Google Calendar, and RICOH360 Projects extend the platform's interoperability within a construction-office software stack.

CONOC operates a sales-led, Japan-domestic go-to-market targeting construction companies with 5 to 500 employees, with the highest concentration among firms under 30 employees. Pricing is positioned as industry-lowest, starting at 5,000 JPY/month for the business management entry tier and 9,800 JPY/month for the full construction cloud, with a standard one-time setup fee of 550,000 JPY (often waived in promotions). As of late 2024 the company reported 777+ client companies, supported by a team of 17 employees and total cumulative funding of approximately 450 million yen. Distribution blends direct sales, a channel partnership with building-materials distributor Kentel, event-driven lead generation at construction trade shows, and co-marketing with corporate partners including Ricoh, Panasonic Electric Works, iYell, and Cybozu.

Name

Conoc

Legal name

株式会社CONOC

Website

https://conoc-dx.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CONOC provides a vertical SaaS platform combining business management, site management, and document storage for Japanese small and medium construction firms. It monetizes primarily via low-price monthly subscriptions (5,000–9,800 JPY/month) and serves 777+ customers as of late 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Management Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Engineering ERP (Job Costing, Project Controls) (HDAEAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industry/Vertical Cloud Platforms (e.g., Gov/Healthcare/Financial Cloud Regions) (HDABAAAL)

Keywords

• Construction management software
• Cloud-based SaaS
• Construction industry DX
• AI estimation tools
• Construction back-office automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription - Business Management Cloud: Monthly/annual subscription for the CONOC業務管理クラウド platform providing project management, accounting, estimation, invoicing, and cost tracking functionality for construction companies.
2. SaaS Subscription - Site Management Cloud: Monthly subscription for site management tools including scheduling, daily reports, and progress tracking.
3. SaaS Subscription - Cloud Storage: Document and photo management subscription with electronic record compliance features.
4. Web Marketing Plus Service: Website creation and management advertising service for construction companies seeking customer acquisition.
5. DX Consulting Services: Custom system building and DX consulting services for construction companies, leveraging 20+ years of industry experience.
6. Easy Booth Hardware Sales: Sale of portable work booths for remote work and video conferencing, priced at 349,800 JPY per unit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CONOC provides a cloud-based construction industry management platform integrating business management, site management, and document storage for small and medium-sized construction companies in Japan. The platform offers real-time profit/cost visibility, AI-powered estimation with OCR-based document reading, automated document generation (estimates, invoices, contracts), and Japan Electronic Record Preservation Act compliance.

Product overview

CONOC offers a platform-based construction industry cloud solution called 「CONOC建设用地クラウド」 (CONOC Construction Industry Cloud), which integrates three core modules — 業務管理クラウド (Business Management Cloud), 現場管理クラウド (Site Management Cloud), and クラウドストレージ (Cloud Storage) — plus supplementary services including Web集客プラス, DXコンサル, and the job matching platform CONOCワークス. The core platform enables real-time profit/cost/progress tracking, document generation, and project management for construction companies. AI capabilities include an AI-assisted estimation feature leveraging OCR and machine learning, and a partnership with JAPAN AI to develop 16 AI agents for autonomous task automation. Easy Booth is a separate hardware product line offering portable work booths. Pricing for the core cloud platform starts from 5,000 JPY per month for business management and 9,800 JPY per month for the full construction cloud package.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CONOC業務管理クラウド: Cloud-based business management system for the construction industry, enabling project cost management, estimate/ invoice/contract document creation, sales and cost tracking, and real-time profit visualization.
• CONOC現場管理クラウド
• CONOCクラウドストレージ
• Web集客プラス
• DXコンサル
• CONOCワークス
• Easy Booth

Products and services

• CONOC Business Management Cloud (CONOC業務管理クラウド) Cloud-based business and project management system for the construction industry. Visualizes profit margins, costs, and project progress in real-time, manages customer and vendor data, and generates documents including estimates, contracts, invoices, and purchase orders. Features AI-assisted estimation and automated graph generation for sales and cost data.
• CONOC Site Management Cloud (CONOC現場管理クラウド) Cloud-based site management tool that visualizes construction site operations, ensures proper work processes, and strengthens inter-team coordination. Includes project schedule management with Gantt charts, task assignment, daily reports, calendar management with Google Calendar integration, and site photo documentation features.
• CONOC Cloud Storage (CONOCクラウドストレージ) Construction-industry-specific cloud storage service compliant with Japan's Electronic Record Storage Law. Enables management and sharing of documents and photos organized by project and customer, with external file sharing capabilities, photo book creation, and data loss prevention.
• Web Marketing Plus (Web集客プラス) Web-based marketing platform service combining high-conversion website creation and distribution with performance-based advertising delivery. Helps construction companies attract new customers through an integrated web marketing and advertising system.
• DX Consulting (DXコンサル) Digital transformation consulting service for the construction industry. Uses LLMs (including ChatGPT) to provide customized recommendations for business efficiency and workstyle evolution. Offers process visualization, automated schedule creation, and custom system development tailored to individual construction company needs.
• CONOC Works (CONOCワークス) Construction-industry-specific job matching platform that connects growth-oriented construction companies with job seekers. Features curated job listings from DX-promoting companies, no membership registration required, and covers roles such as construction management, site workers, design, and facility management.
• Easy Booth A lightweight portable work booth product for construction companies and remote workers. Weighs approximately 40kg, features sound insulation, ventilation fan, power outlets, and desk. Suitable for focused work, online meetings, and phone calls in office or work-from-home environments. Priced at 349,800 JPY per unit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gross profit rate improvement of 4%+ (example: 400万円 annual improvement for 1 billion yen revenue company)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JAPAN AI Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Capital business partnership to develop 16 AI agents for construction operations by end of fiscal 2026. JAPAN AI invested in CONOC and will leverage their AI development infrastructure with CONOC's industry-specific cloud services and data. The initiative aims to accelerate AI-driven digital transformation and address labor shortages through automation.
• ラボル株式会社minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2025Business partnership to strengthen financial support for construction companies. Labol provides funding support services to help construction companies manage cash flow and reduce financial burden.
• サイボウズ株式会社 (Cybozu Corporation)coreTechnology or Integration · 17 February 2025API integration partnership with kintone, enabling construction companies to centralize customer data management and improve project efficiency. Links kintone's flexible database capabilities with CONOC's construction-specific project management features.
• 株式会社TeraDoxcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 August 2024API integration with TeraDox's electronic contract service 'Keiyaku Daijin'. Automates contract document creation, management, and transmission by linking CONOC project and contact data directly to the electronic signature platform.
• Panasonic株式会社 エレクトリックワークス社coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2024CONOC was adopted into Panasonic's accelerator program focused on sustainable management for electrical construction companies. Joint initiative to address industry challenges through DX.
• 株式会社建デポcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 March 2024Sales partnership to accelerate DX in the construction industry. 建デポ members receive preferential access to CONOC cloud tools including bonus points and tablet device provision. Aims to expand CONOC customer base through 建デポ's member network of construction material buyers.
• 株式会社パラダイム・ラボminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2024Partnership to address construction industry labor shortages. Paradigm Lab provides specialized foreign talent recruitment support through their 'Caremma' platform. Combined with CONOC's operational efficiency tools, aims to solve both the labor and productivity challenges facing the industry.
• ReGACY Innovation Group株式会社coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2023Co-organizer of Panasonic Accelerator by Electric Works Company program where CONOC was selected. Provides innovation support and corporate-startup matching services.
• DX Consulting Partners (UNNAMEDSERVICE, グランサーズ)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 July 2023Partnership with accounting firms for DX consulting services targeting construction companies. UNNAMEDSERVICE provides management accounting expertise while グランサーズ offers tax and financial consulting.
• 株式会社ナックminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2022Joint development of 'D-mot' free service for housing companies. CONOC's business management features are integrated as a core content component alongside AI mortgage comparison tools and solar energy solutions.
• 株式会社リコー (Ricoh)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Co-hosted seminars on construction DX with Ricoh. Participated in TRIBUS 2023 accelerator program, demonstrating commitment to joint innovation. Ricoh's RICOH THETA cameras and RICOH360 Projects are promoted alongside CONOC for construction site visualization.
• iYell株式会社minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2022Joint seminar hosting on business efficiency and outsourcing strategies for construction companies. iYell provides mortgage and housing finance expertise.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• ANDPAD: ANDPAD is the leading construction-industry vertical SaaS in Japan, offering project management, drawing management, and CRM for builders and contractors. Directly competes with CONOC in serving SMB construction firms with cloud-based management tools.
• DandoriWorks (ダンドリワーク): DandoriWorks by EARTHBRAIN is a construction project management cloud used by contractors and remodelers. Similar SMB target segment and overlapping functionality in scheduling, drawing management, and site coordination.
• Kizuku (キズク) / KENTEM: KENTEM is a construction management software suite with photo management, drawings, and project tracking. Competes with CONOC for Japanese construction SMBs seeking integrated site and document management.
• BuildApp (ビルドアップ): BuildApp focuses on construction project management and workflow digitization for contractors. Overlaps with CONOC in target customer profile (Japanese SMB construction firms) and core project management features.
• Construction GenbaCloud / 現場クラウド: GenbaCloud series includes Kyuuyo, One's, and other construction-specific HR/payroll/management tools. Competes in the same Japanese construction SMB SaaS market with overlapping business management functionality.

Broad incumbents

• Cybozu kintone: Cybozu's kintone is a horizontal low-code business platform widely used by Japanese SMBs. While not construction-specific, it overlaps with CONOC via API integration partnership and competes as a general-purpose alternative for workflow management.
• freee (freee Kaihatsu): freee provides cloud accounting and HR software widely used by Japanese SMBs including construction firms. Competes with CONOC's accounting/management features as a horizontal alternative with strong brand recognition.

Emerging players

• JobPalette / ジョブパレット: Job matching platform specialized in the construction industry, similar to CONOC Works. Targets the same Japanese construction labor shortage problem with talent matching services.

Others

• TeraDox (テラダックス): TeraDox provides electronic contract services (Keiyaku Daijin) and is a CONOC integration partner. While not a direct competitor, both serve Japanese construction SMBs with complementary digital workflow solutions.
• Ricoh (RICOH360): Ricoh's RICOH360 platform offers 360-degree construction site visualization and is integrated with CONOC. Serves overlapping construction SMB customer base with site documentation technology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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