ManufactOn

What ManufactOn does

ManufactOn is a cloud-based, mobile-enabled SaaS platform that delivers prefabrication shop management software for the construction industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, the company serves electrical and mechanical contractors, modular builders, and general contractors that operate offsite fabrication operations. Following acquisition by the Nemetschek Group — a German construction technology conglomerate that reported EUR 1,191.2 million in group revenue for FY2025 with 19.7% growth — ManufactOn operates as a sister company to Bluebeam within the Nemetschek portfolio. The product supports North American and selected European markets (United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands).

The core product, MANUFACTON, is an integrated suite covering production management, material tracking, and advanced analytics, with bi-directional integration to Autodesk Construction Cloud and Revit that converts live BIM models directly into production orders, BOMs, and shop drawings without manual re-entry. Technical components include dynamic production scheduling, step-by-step fabrication tracking with built-in QA/QC, QR-code-based shop-to-field material and tool tracking, mobile material requests, live inventory monitoring, automated invoice validation, and customizable dashboards that export to Power BI. Native integrations with Procore (submittals and deliveries) and Oracle Primavera Cloud (project schedules) extend the platform into industry-standard project management and scheduling ecosystems.

ManufactOn uses a hybrid product-led and sales-assisted go-to-market model with three published subscription tiers: Concept at $395/month for up to 5 users and 1 production site; Professional at $995/month for up to 15 users; and Ultimate with unlimited users, multi-site support, Advanced Analytics, and custom enterprise pricing. Named customers span electrical contracting (Collins Electrical, TG Gallagher, Britton Électrique, Hatzel & Buehler, Interstate Electrical), modular construction and housing (Factory_OS, DOMO Modular), and interior systems (Valley Interior Systems). Distribution relies primarily on direct digital channels with sales engagement for enterprise deployments, supplemented by the broader Nemetschek Group go-to-market network. The company has historically raised $2.5 million in Series A funding led by Brick & Mortar Ventures (2017), with no public post-acquisition funding disclosures.

Name

ManufactOn

Legal name

ManufactOn

Website

https://manufacton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ManufactOn provides cloud-based prefab shop management software for electrical and mechanical contractors, modular builders, and general contractors, integrating BIM-driven design with production tracking, material management, and field installation through a unified SaaS platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Management Software

NAICS

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423490)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Supplies & MRO Marketplaces (CRAFAHAA)

Keywords

• Prefab management software
• Construction technology
• BIM integration
• Material tracking
• Modular construction software

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription - Concept Tier: Entry-level subscription tier priced at $395/month ($3,950 annually) providing Production Management, Materials Management, and Inventory Management for up to 5 users and 1 production site. Represents the land-tier for small prefab shops with expansion potential to higher tiers.
2. SaaS Subscription - Professional Tier: Mid-market subscription tier priced at $995/month ($9,950 annually) supporting up to 15 users with all core features. Targets expanding mid-sized prefab operations requiring greater user capacity and team coordination.
3. SaaS Subscription - Ultimate Tier: Enterprise subscription tier with unlimited users and 1+ production sites, including Advanced Analytics capabilities. Revenue generated through direct sales engagement with custom pricing based on scope and requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ManufactOn sells MANUFACTON, a cloud-based material tracking and prefabrication shop management platform that connects design, production, material management, and field installation through bi-directional BIM integration with Autodesk Revit and Construction Cloud. The product is offered in three subscription tiers (Concept, Professional, Ultimate) to electrical contractors, mechanical contractors, modular builders, and general contractors, providing real-time visibility, QR-code-based tracking, production scheduling, and analytics dashboards across the prefab lifecycle.

Product overview

MANUFACTON is a single unified cloud-based platform for prefabrication shop management. The product encompasses three core functional areas delivered as integrated modules: Production Management (including prefab package planning, dynamic scheduling, automated BOM allocation, real-time progress tracking, step-by-step fabrication tracking, and built-in QA/QC), Materials Management (including QR code scanning, mobile material requests, bulk order coordination, live inventory monitoring, automated invoice validation, digital shipping and logistics, and end-to-end material tracking), and Advanced Analytics (customizable dashboards, production metrics, labor productivity metrics, and continuous quality improvement). The platform is offered in three subscription tiers: Concept (for small shops, up to 5 users, 1 production site), Professional (for mid-sized shops, up to 15 users), and Ultimate (unlimited users, 1+ production site, includes Advanced Analytics). MANUFACTON is part of the Nemetschek Group and sister company to Bluebeam.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MANUFACTON Prefab Shop Management Platform Cloud-based subscription platform (Concept, Professional, and Ultimate tiers) that integrates design, production, material management, and field installation for prefabrication shops, with bi-directional BIM integration to Autodesk Revit and Construction Cloud, QR-code-based tracking, and analytics dashboards for electrical, mechanical, and modular contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminated hours of traditional paperwork everyday for prefab shops
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutodesk Construction Cloud integration enables turning BIM models directly into production orders and BOMs with no manual re-entry. Features real-time bi-directional updates with live model views. ManufactOn offers Revit plugins for automating prefab workflows including faster detailing, coordination, and fabrication. Access to up-to-date models and drawings from production orders.
• ProcorecoreTechnology or IntegrationProcore integration links submittals and material orders directly to production, eliminating manual entry. Enables analysis of delivery and production data to proactively manage schedules. Tracks prefab and material deliveries on-site with QR codes for full transparency and accountability.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• STRUMIS: STRUMIS is a fabrication shop management platform for structural steel and metalwork manufacturers. It directly competes with ManufactOn in the prefab shop management category, offering similar production tracking, material management, and quality control functionality for fabrication environments.
• FabTrol Systems: FabTrol Systems provides fabrication management software for structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabricators. It overlaps with ManufactOn on shop production tracking, material management, and BIM/CAM integration for fabrication workflows.
• Assemble Systems: Assemble Systems provides BIM data management and preconstruction software for general contractors and specialty trades. It overlaps with ManufactOn on model-to-production data flows and is often evaluated alongside prefab shop management platforms.
• B2W Software (Hexagon): B2W Software, now part of Hexagon, provides operations management software for heavy civil construction including estimating, scheduling, and field tracking. It overlaps with ManufactOn on production tracking and field-to-shop workflows for infrastructure-focused contractors.
• SDS2: SDS2 is a sister company to ManufactOn within Nemetschek Group, focused on steel detailing and fabrication software. While SDS2 covers the design and detailing layer of steel prefab, ManufactOn covers the production and shop management layer — making them complementary within the same Nemetschek AEC portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Buildertrend: Buildertrend is a leading construction management platform for residential and light-commercial builders. While focused on a different end of the market, it competes for the same contractor software wallet, particularly for SMB contractors that ManufactOn targets with its Concept tier.
• Procore: Procore is the leading construction management platform covering project management, financials, and field operations. It is a deep integration partner for ManufactOn but competes for share of contractor software wallet, with growing capabilities in materials and production tracking.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud: Autodesk Construction Cloud is the BIM-based construction management suite from Autodesk. It is both ManufactOn's most important integration partner and a potential long-term competitive threat as Autodesk expands BIM-to-production capabilities.
• Trimble Viewpoint: Trimble Viewpoint is a broad construction ERP and operations platform serving specialty and heavy-civil contractors. It competes with ManufactOn for contractor spend on operational software, particularly through Trimble's materials and production management modules.

Others

• Bluebeam: Bluebeam is a sister company to ManufactOn within Nemetschek Group, focused on PDF-based markup, design review, and collaboration for AEC workflows. It is a complementary product rather than a direct competitor, and serves as a cross-sell channel into contractor accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors5 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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