"AI for Construction Sites." AI-Powered Construction Efficiency SaaS "Chokotto AI" Officially Launched - Automating Estimates, Invoices, and Schedules in One Stop

Why not let go of the "little inconveniences" on your site starting today?

Lit Forge Inc. (Headquarters: Fukuoka Prefecture, CEO: Tomoharu Yanagawa) is pleased to announce the official launch of its AI solution for the construction industry, "Chokotto AI" (https://chokotto.ai), in July 2026, and the commencement of its paid plan offerings. Based on feedback from actual sites gathered during its open beta, the company has made continuous improvements and is now fully launching it as an all-in-one AI service specialized for the construction industry, covering estimate and invoice creation, schedule generation, and site photo sharing.

The Construction Industry is Currently Facing a "Double Whammy" of Labor Shortages and Soaring Prices...

Rising material costs, an aging workforce of skilled laborers, and a severe labor shortage. The construction industry is now at a critical juncture where it must fundamentally rethink site productivity. However, general-purpose business systems designed for other industries have struggled to accommodate the unique business practices of the construction sector, such as the distinctive formats of estimates and the phone-based communication with clients and workers.

Chokotto AI was born to directly address these challenges. The development is backed by the experience of CEO Yanagawa himself, who has spent over 15 years in the construction industry and over 8 years in the IT industry, working in system development and SaaS. With the concept that "tools can only be created by those who understand the field," it was designed from the ground up not as a mere efficiency tool, but as an "AI infrastructure" for the construction industry.

Chokotto AI Addresses Site Challenges

Why "Chokotto" (A Little Bit)? - The Reality of AI Adoption for Small and Medium-sized Businesses...

AI technology is advancing at an astonishing pace, and the "fear of being left behind" is undeniably spreading within the construction industry. Yet, despite claims that "AI is easy to use," many are unsure of what the right approach is or where to begin. Even when hearing about "AI agents," they can't visualize how they connect to their company's operations. Ultimately, their use of AI is limited to tasks like simple web searches via chat – this is the reality of AI utilization for many small and medium-sized businesses.

Chokotto AI was created for these small and medium-sized businesses that are stuck between "not knowing" and the "fear of falling behind." No complex setup or thick manuals are required. You can easily and affordably start using AI for the "little inconveniences" in your daily tasks, such as creating schedules and estimates. The name "Chokotto AI" embodies the desire to help companies take that first small step in adopting AI internally and experience its benefits.

We aim to shift from fearing AI to mastering it. Chokotto AI strives to be the AI infrastructure that enables small and medium-sized construction companies to efficiently manage their operations with peace of mind and grow into the future.

Value Provided by Chokotto AI - More Than Just an Automation Tool

Chokotto AI connects the entire construction business process with AI through the following three functions:

Automatic Schedule (Gantt Chart) Generation: Simply input the work type and dates, and AI automatically creates an easy-to-understand schedule. Updates and sharing are possible on the spot from a smartphone.

Automated Estimate and Invoice Creation: Input the work type and quantity, and AI automatically generates an estimate, which can then be converted to an invoice with a single click.

Site Photo Sharing: Organize photos of before and after construction by project and share them directly with clients via links with expiration dates.

Automated AI Analysis of Estimates and Invoice Generation After Estimate Completion

These features are integrated not as individual tools but as a unified business platform, all under the consistent vision of "AI for the site." LIT FORGE, with its dual bases in Fukuoka and Tokyo, handles both practical construction work and AI/SaaS development in-house, giving it the strength of product development based on real-world site experience.

Input construction details for automatic reflection and editing.

Upload before/after construction photos and send via URL or email to relevant parties. Schedule sharing is possible by inviting members.

From Open Beta to Official Launch

During the open beta period, features were released with the premise of actual use on construction sites, and improvements were made based on feedback from the field. With a focus on "ease of use on-site with a smartphone" and "accuracy that supports construction terminology and knowledge," we will continue to expand features while reflecting site feedback even after the official launch. Furthermore, we will accommodate customization to fit each company's workflow, such as support for proprietary report formats and integration with existing systems.

Pricing Plans

To coincide with the official launch, we are offering three plans to cater to everyone from sole proprietors to businesses managing multiple sites.

Free: ¥0/month (Up to 5 estimates/month, 1 user)

Standard: ¥980/month (Up to 50 estimates/month, up to 5 members, cost/gross profit management)

Business: ¥4,980/month (Up to 300 estimates/month, up to 20 members, API/accounting software integration)

For details, please visit the official website (https://chokotto.ai) and the pricing page for estimate/invoice functions (https://estimate.chokotto.ai/#pricing).

Two Services to Choose From Based on Your Needs - Chokotto AI and MORENNA

Chokotto AI is a service designed to quickly AI-enable specific parts of your daily operations that you want to make easier. By entrusting AI with tedious tasks like schedule and estimate creation, you can improve efficiency, become accustomed to AI, master its use, and gradually integrate AI into your business operations – all starting at an affordable price from ¥0/month.

Meanwhile, Bloox Inc. (Toshima Ward, Tokyo / Interior Construction Business), co-managed by CEO Yanagawa, develops and operates "MORENNA" (https://lp.morenna.jp/), a packaged SaaS for the construction and real estate management industries. MORENNA is a site-driven operational management tool that centralizes customer and project management, task and schedule management, construction material and document creation, estimate/ordering/billing processing, and financial analysis.

If you want to manage your entire operations comprehensively with a single system, choose the packaged MORENNA. If you want to achieve efficiency at a low cost by entrusting AI with only the necessary parts, choose Chokotto AI – we offer two services so you can select the best option based on your company's environment, preferences, and situation.

CEO's Comment

"Many business owners must be feeling anxious about the speed of AI evolution. As someone who has been involved in construction sites for 15 years and the IT industry for 8 years, I deeply understand that feeling. That's precisely why I created an AI that allows you to start with a 'little bit' that makes your work a little easier starting tomorrow, without any complex procedures. If this service can be the catalyst for small and medium-sized businesses to take that first step without fearing AI, there would be no greater joy." Tomoharu Yanagawa, CEO, Lit Forge Inc.

Company Overview

Company Name: Lit Forge Inc. Representative: Tomoharu Yanagawa Established: April 2026 (Founded: September 2019) Business Activities: AI Utilization SaaS / System Development Business Locations: Fukuoka Prefecture, Tokyo Metropolis URL: https://litforge.co.jp (Corporate Site) URL: https://chokotto.ai (Chokotto AI)

Affiliated Company Company Name: Bloox Inc. Location: Toshima Ward, Tokyo Metropolis Business Activities: Interior Construction Business / Development, Operation, and Sales of Project Management Tool "MORENNA" URL: https://bloox.jp/ (Corporate Site) URL: https://lp.morenna.jp/ (MORENNA)

Inquiries Regarding This Release

Lit Forge Inc. Contact: Yanagawa Email: [email protected] URL: https://chokotto.ai