What MADCAD.com does

MADCAD.com, operated by Compu-tecture, Inc., is a cloud-based digital reference library that aggregates building codes, standards, and technical regulations from more than 32 Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) into a single searchable platform. The service covers approximately 257,951 titles from publishers including ASTM (99,543 titles), BSI (103,757 titles), ISO (24,434 titles), IEC (10,770 titles), IEEE (7,838 titles), ASME, NFPA, ICC, ASHRAE, ASCE, The Joint Commission, and USGBC. Its core technology converts static PDF content from these publishers into a uniform, machine-readable, structured format stored in one interconnected database, enabling cross-publisher keyword and metadata search returning results in under one second, along with cross-reference linking across standards and automatic errata updates. Content is delivered in two formats—PageView, a hard-copy replica, and Hypertext, an optimized web format—and is supplemented by a US State & Local Code Library covering adopted codes and amendments for all 50 US states and territories plus approximately 23,000 localities.

The platform primarily serves architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms, with secondary segments in government (federal, state, local code officials and inspectors), healthcare (Joint Commission compliance), educational institutions, and engineering disciplines. Named enterprise customers include HDR (7,900 employees), Perkins+Will (1,600 employees), and McCarthy (1,700 employees). Revenue is generated through annual subscriptions—per simultaneous user for individual titles, pre-made packages, or enterprise-wide licenses with configurable user limits—priced from under $100 to over $1,000 per user per year depending on title, with special pricing tiers for large governments, multi-national corporations over $5B in revenue, and ASME/BSI/IEEE customers. Distribution combines self-serve e-commerce (with a 3-day free trial of the 2009 International Building Code), inside sales through webinar registrations, and direct enterprise sales via phone (1-800-798-9296) and email, with intranet and IP-based authentication available for enterprise-wide deployments.

Compu-tecture, Inc. is a privately held Washington, DC-based corporation founded in 1995, operating with 1–10 employees and no disclosed outside funding, parent company, or acquisition activity. The firm appears to be an independently owned, profitable niche subscription business that has expanded its content breadth and product surface incrementally over three decades rather than through external capital or M&A.

Name

MADCAD.com

Legal name

Compu-tecture, Inc.

Website

https://madcad.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MADCAD.com, operated by Compu-tecture, Inc., is a cloud-based reference library that aggregates approximately 257,951 building codes and technical standards from 32+ publishers into a single searchable platform for architecture, engineering, and construction firms, government agencies, and healthcare compliance users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Standards & Codes Reference Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Software Publishers (513210), Libraries and Archives (51921)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Archives, Libraries & Institutional Access Platforms (MPAJAMAJ)

Keywords

• Building codes subscription
• Technical standards library
• Engineering reference platform
• Construction code access
• Regulatory compliance library

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription Access to Digital Library: Annual subscription-based access to the cloud-based reference library. Pricing is per simultaneous user for each book or package. Users can add multiple users or locations to their subscription. Custom enterprise quotes available for large organizations.
2. Individual Book Subscriptions: Single book subscriptions available for purchase with annual pricing per user.
3. Package Subscriptions: Pre-made packages of commonly used books sold together at lower cost than individual purchases. Simultaneous usage is set for entire package.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MADCAD.com is a cloud-based digital reference library operated by Compu-tecture, Inc. that provides annual subscription access to approximately 257,951 building codes, standards, and technical regulations from 32+ publishers including ASTM, BSI, ASME, NFPA, ICC, IEEE, ISO, ASHRAE, and ASCE. The platform converts static publisher content into machine-readable structured format stored in a single interconnected database, enabling cross-publisher search with results in under a second. It serves the architecture, engineering, and construction industries with individual title subscriptions, pre-made packages, and enterprise multi-user licensing.

Product overview

MADCAD.com is a single cloud-based subscription platform operated by Compu-tecture, Inc. that provides access to a digital library of approximately 257,951 building codes, standards, and regulations from 32 publishers (including ASTM, BSI, ASME, NFPA, ICC, IEEE, ASHRAE, ASCE, and others). The platform offers content in two viewing formats: MADCAD PageView (hard-copy replica format) and Hypertext (standardized web format optimized for search and copying). Users subscribe to individual titles or pre-made packages, with enterprise accounts supporting configurable simultaneous user limits and usage analytics. The service includes US state and local code collections for all 50 states and territories, plus custom content integration for organizations to add proprietary materials. Access methods include standard user login, intranet integration, and IP-based authentication for universities and organizations with static IP addresses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MADCAD.com eLibrary (Cloud-Based Reference Library) A cloud-based digital subscription platform providing searchable access to approximately 257,951 books and standards titles from 32 publishers covering building codes, standards, and regulations for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Included in the platform are dual format viewing (PageView and Hypertext), advanced filtering, cross-reference linking, automatic errata updates, and enterprise access control.
• Single Title Subscriptions Individual book subscriptions allowing users to purchase access to specific titles from publishers such as ASTM, BSI, ASME, NFPA, ICC, IEEE, ASHRAE, and others. Annual pricing per simultaneous user varies from under $100 to over $1,000 depending on the title (e.g., NFPA 13 at $220.80/year, IEEE NESC at $1,225.50/year, ASME BPVC.I-2025 at $866.07/year).
• Package Subscriptions Pre-made bundles of commonly used books and standards sold as combined packages at discounted rates compared to individual purchases. Simultaneous usage is set for the entire package.
• Enterprise Subscriptions Organizational accounts enabling enterprise-wide access with configurable simultaneous user limits, usage analytics, and flexible content/user management. Custom pricing for organizations with 5,000+ employees or $500M+ revenue. Supports intranet and IP-based authentication for enterprise-wide deployment.
• US State & Local Code Library Adopted codes and amendments for all 50 US states and territories, plus local codes for jurisdictions with populations over 10,000, covering approximately 23,000 localities. Designed for code officials, plan reviewers, inspectors, and zoning departments.
• Custom Content Integration Service allowing organizations to add internal documents and jurisdiction-specific materials to search alongside the standard library content, enabling unified search across proprietary materials and publisher standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Search through 257,951 books in under a second

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ASTM InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationContent licensing partnership providing access to ASTM standards. The largest single publisher on the platform with 99,543 titles covering materials testing and related standards.
• British Standards Institution (BSI)coreTechnology or IntegrationContent licensing partnership for British Standards. Second largest publisher on platform with 103,757 titles covering UK and international standards.
• International Code Council (ICC)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed access to International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code and other ICC model codes.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed access to NFPA codes and standards including NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 13 (Sprinkler Systems), and other fire safety standards. Over 1,781 titles.
• ASMEcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed access to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and other mechanical engineering standards. 2,287 titles available. Special pricing tiers exist for ASME customers.
• IEEEcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed access to IEEE standards including National Electrical Safety Code and other electrical/electronic standards. 7,838 titles. Special pricing case for IEEE customers.
• ASHRAEcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed access to ASHRAE standards and guidelines for heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning. 745 titles available.
• ASCEcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed access to ASCE standards and publications for civil engineering. 1,090 titles available.
• ISOcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed access to ISO international standards. 24,434 titles available covering various industries.
• IECcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed access to IEC international electrotechnical standards. 10,770 titles available.
• The Joint CommissioncoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed access to Joint Commission accreditation manuals and healthcare compliance materials. 326 titles including Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospital.
• USGBCcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed access to LEED and green building standards from U.S. Green Building Council. 48 titles.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ARCAT: ARCAT provides building product specifications, CAD/BIM content, and manufacturer catalogs for AEC professionals. Overlaps MADCAD's role as a reference/specification resource, though focused on products rather than standards/codes.
• Dodge Construction Network (ConstructConnect): Dodge/ConstructConnect provides construction project data, specifications, and product information serving the same AEC buyer as MADCAD. Overlap is in specifications and project reference content, though Dodge's primary focus is project leads rather than standards aggregation.
• Accuris (formerly IHS Markit / S&P Global Engineering): Accuris sells standards, codes, and technical reference content to engineering and AEC customers under brands like IHS Standards Expert and IHS Engineering Workbench. Most direct competitor to MADCAD on aggregated, subscription-based standards access with cross-publisher search.
• CMD Group: CMD Group (acquired by ConstructConnect) provides construction specifications, project leads, and product information to commercial builders. Comparable to MADCAD as a paid reference resource for AEC professionals, though specifications-focused.

Others

• Construction Specifications Institute (CSI): CSI publishes MasterFormat, UniFormat, and SectionFormat — the dominant specifications standards used alongside building codes in U.S. AEC projects. Comparable as an authoritative content publisher MADCAD may license from or compete against for specification reference.

Emerging players

• VelocityEHS: VelocityEHS provides EHS/regulatory compliance software and content for safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental professionals. Overlaps MADCAD on standards-driven compliance content for safety-focused buyers.
• SafetyCulture: SafetyCulture offers inspection checklists, standards compliance, and operational content for safety/EHS professionals. Adjacent to MADCAD's healthcare/safety compliance content (NFPA, Joint Commission) but delivered through mobile-first inspection workflows.

Regional players

• Perforce (Jama Software / Trace): Perforce (Jama Software, Helix, etc.) provides requirements management and traceability tools for engineering and product development. Partial overlap with MADCAD's role enabling structured reference to technical specifications, though targeted at systems/software engineering rather than AEC codes.

Broad incumbents

• Wolters Kluwer: Wolters Kluwer operates regulatory and compliance information platforms (e.g., Lippincott, CCH) including healthcare compliance adjacent to MADCAD's Joint Commission content. Comparable as a subscription content aggregator serving professionals in regulated industries.
• LexisNexis (Standards & Codes): LexisNexis provides professional, legal, and regulatory content platforms including access to codes and standards. Overlaps MADCAD on subscription access to authoritative reference content, but operates as part of a much broader legal/regulatory information portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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