Field Materials AI Unveils Prefab Module to Streamline Construction Procurement
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Field Materials AI, a fast-growing construction technology firm, has launched a new Prefab module designed to simplify how construction teams manage prefabrication procurement. The addition expands the company’s AI-powered procurement platform, allowing contractors to connect field teams, prefab shops, and back-office staff through a single integrated system.
The new module eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, and improves communication between stakeholders by pulling bills of materials (BOM) directly from BIM software. Once uploaded, the BOM automatically feeds into material requests, purchase orders, inventory management, and job costing workflows.
A Connected Prefab Workflow
Unlike standalone BIM-to-prefab solutions, Field Materials AI integrates directly into supplier-facing procurement, construction ERP systems, and warehouse inventory management. This end-to-end approach enables contractors to:
- Automatically create purchase orders based on prefab BOMs.
- Track orders from production to quality assurance.
- Request prefab deliveries directly from the field via mobile app.
- Draw materials seamlessly from existing warehouse inventory.
Field teams can use the mobile app to order prefab components with specific delivery dates, while purchasing staff track availability and automate material sourcing. Prefab technicians update order status as items move through fabrication, QA, and delivery, ensuring visibility at every stage.
Industry Reaction
“Prefab isn’t a new concept to our industry, but until now the technology to manage it hasn’t caught up,” said Erin Carwile, president of Carwile Mechanical Contractors, based in Cookeville, TN. “Field Materials AI is the first solution we’ve found that really ties prefab into the bigger procurement and project workflows. It’s a big step forward for our teams.”
Growth and Market Expansion
Field Materials AI has quickly positioned itself as a leader in digital procurement for the construction industry. The company’s platform already serves 11 construction trades across 28 U.S. states and 4 countries, processing more than $500 million in annual material purchases.
Founded in 2022, the company has raised nearly $19 million in venture funding and tripled its growth in the past year. Its procurement suite includes tools for materials purchasing, equipment rentals, invoice processing, and inventory management, now bolstered by the new prefab capability.
By addressing a long-standing gap in prefabrication workflows, Field Materials AI aims to help contractors save 5-10% on material costs while improving speed and accuracy in project delivery.
Originally reported by Field Materials AI.