Kraan
Kraan is a cloud ERP software product, owned by ECI Software Solutions, that serves mid-sized construction and installation companies in the Netherlands and Belgium with modular workflow, financial, and field-service management tools.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1963
- HeadquartersCapelle Aan Den Ijssel, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Kraan does
Kraan is a Dutch cloud ERP software product for the construction and installation industry, developed and marketed by ECI Software Solutions, Inc. It targets mid-sized contractors, installation companies (mechanical and electrical), and service & maintenance organizations in the Netherlands and Belgium, addressing fragmented, often paper-based operational workflows with an integrated suite covering project calculation, project monitoring, financials, service & maintenance, document management, procurement, time registration, and buyer management.
The product is delivered as a modular cloud ERP consisting of 11 core modules (Calculatie, BIM-calculatie, Relatiebeheer, Urenregistratie, Service & Onderhoud, Financieel, Projectbewaking, Documentbeheer, Kopersbeheer, Ketenintegraties, and Inkoop) complemented by 5 mobile/field apps for time registration, equipment management, work orders, workflows, and construction site material tracking. Kraan 3, released in 2024/2025, represents the current generation, with improved performance, tighter module integration, and a modernized interface. The platform is hosted on ECI Cloud and integrates with adjacent ECI products — most notably HomeDNA (including the Bouwkwaliteit module supporting the Dutch Wet Kwaliteitsborging quality assurance law) and BIM nCalc for 5D costing.
Kraan operates as a product brand within ECI Software Solutions' portfolio (alongside Admicom, Ridder iQ, Inventive, Technosoft, HomeDNA, and others), distributed through ECI's direct sales organization in the Netherlands and Belgium using a consultative, sales-led motion — free product demonstrations, workflow analysis, and tailored proposals. Revenue is generated via subscription licensing on an annual billing cadence, with pricing varying by module selection and customer size; no standalone revenue, funding, or valuation is disclosed for the Kraan brand specifically.
Kraan firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kraan
- Legal name
- Kraan (product brand of ECI Software Solutions, Inc.)
- Website
- https://kraanbouwcomputing.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1963
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Kraan is a cloud ERP software product, owned by ECI Software Solutions, that serves mid-sized construction and installation companies in the Netherlands and Belgium with modular workflow, financial, and field-service management tools.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kraan industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction ERP Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (513210), Software Publishers (5132)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Compliance, GRC Workflow & Audit Automation Platforms (HDAEAHAL)
Keywords
Where Kraan is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Capelle Aan Den Ijssel
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Kraan business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- ERP Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Kraan generates revenue through ERP software licenses and subscriptions, offered as a modular system where customers can select various modules (Calculatie, Financieel, Service & Onderhoud, etc.). Part of ECI Software Solutions' product portfolio.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Quote-based pricing for mid-market construction companies |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Kraan product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kraan is a modular cloud-based ERP software solution for the construction and installation industry, developed and marketed by ECI Software Solutions. It bundles modules for project calculation (including BIM 5D), project monitoring, financial management, service & maintenance, time registration, document management, procurement, CRM and buyer management, with mobile/iPad apps for field workers. The software is sold on subscription licenses to mid-sized construction contractors, installation companies, and service & maintenance organizations in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Product overview
Kraan is an ERP software solution for the construction industry developed by ECI Software Solutions, offering comprehensive financial and operational management for mid-sized construction companies. The platform follows a modular architecture consisting of 11 core modules (Calculatie, Calculatie modellering - BIM, Relatiebeheer, Urenregistratie, Service & Onderhoud, Financieel, Projectbewaking, Documentbeheer, Kopersbeheer, Ketenintegraties, and Inkoop) complemented by 5 mobile apps (Urenregistratie App Bouw, Bouwplaats Materieel App, Materieelbeheer Software, Werkbon App, and Workflow App). Kraan integrates with HomeDNA for quality control and Wet Kwaliteitsborging compliance, and is available on-cloud through the ECI Cloud platform. The software targets construction and installation companies in the SMB+ segment, including contractors, maintenance companies, and organizations with service or emergency response departments.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Kraan 3: Latest generation of Kraan construction ERP software with improved performance, better module integration, and enhanced user interface.
- Kraan Apps
Products and services
- Kraan ERP Software Modular cloud-based ERP platform for construction and installation companies, bundling modules for calculation, BIM 5D modeling, project monitoring, financial management, service & maintenance, time registration, document management, CRM, buyer management, procurement and supply chain integration. Sold via subscription to mid-sized contractors and installers in the Netherlands and Belgium.
- HomeDNA
Companies that use Kraan
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Kraan technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature11 records
Kraan partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- HomeDNAcoreKraan offers a powerful integration with the HomeDNA module 'Bouwkwaliteit' (Building Quality). This enables construction companies to effortlessly perform and document quality controls within existing workflows. Users gain direct insight into building quality requirements, inspection results, and reports without duplicate data entry or time-consuming manual processes. Supports compliance with the Wet Kwaliteitsborging (Quality Assurance Law).
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Kraan competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Admicom: Admicom is ECI's own Dutch/Belgian construction ERP sibling, marketed to MKB bouwbedrijven with 1-1,000 employees. It overlaps directly with Kraan on financial ERP, project, and service workflows, competing for the same mid-market construction buyer.
- 4PS Group: 4PS Group is a Microsoft Dynamics-based construction ERP partner in the Benelux, offering financial, project, and service modules very similar to Kraan's scope for Dutch and Belgian construction firms.
- AFAS Software: AFAS is a leading Dutch ERP/HR/payroll vendor with a large MKB base; AFAS Bouw targets construction companies in the Netherlands and Belgium and competes head-on with Kraan on financials, project, and workflow modules.
- Visma Bouw & Installatie: Visma's Dutch business software portfolio includes construction- and installation-oriented ERP solutions sold to MKB aannemers and installateurs, making it a direct Dutch-market competitor to Kraan.
- Exact (Wolters Kluwer / Exact): Exact is a major Dutch-origin cloud ERP suite widely adopted by Dutch MKB including construction and installation firms, with project, financial, and CRM functionality overlapping Kraan's core modules.
Others
- HomeDNA: HomeDNA is ECI's own Dutch product for online sales, buyer guidance, and quality assurance including Wet Kwaliteitsborging; it is both a tightly integrated partner and an adjacent product to Kraan in the same ECI construction portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations: Microsoft's broad enterprise platform (and partners like 4PS) covers project financial management, ERP, and field service used by larger construction firms; it is a broad incumbent alternative to Kraan for mid-to-large Dutch construction companies.
Emerging players
- Trimergo: Trimergo, another ECI portfolio ERP for project-driven companies, overlaps Kraan in the broader project-ERP category and represents cross-portfolio peer competition for the same Dutch MKB+ project-based buyer.
- Proteus ERP: Proteus is ECI's ERP for interior build and finishing contractors, a closely adjacent vertical that also targets Dutch construction/install subcontractors with project and financial workflows.
Regional players
- Bouwinvest / Bouw7: Bouw7 is a Dutch cloud ERP/CRM package built specifically for small and mid-sized construction and installation companies, competing with Kraan on calculation, project, and service modules in the NL MKB.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Kraan social profiles
Digital presenceKraan financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Kraan leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Kraan funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Kraan M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Kraan
What does Kraan do?
Kraan is a modular cloud-based ERP software solution for the construction and installation industry, developed and marketed by ECI Software Solutions. It bundles modules for project calculation (including BIM 5D), project monitoring, financial management, service & maintenance, time registration, document management, procurement, CRM and buyer management, with mobile/iPad apps for field workers. The software is sold on subscription licenses to mid-sized construction contractors, installation companies, and service & maintenance organizations in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Is Kraan a public or private company?
Kraan is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Kraan founded?
Kraan was founded in 1963. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Kraan based?
Kraan is headquartered in Capelle Aan Den Ijssel, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Kraan make money?
One revenue line is on record: ERP Software Licenses and Subscriptions.
Who are Kraan's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Admicom, 4PS Group, AFAS Software, Visma Bouw & Installatie and Exact (Wolters Kluwer / Exact). HomeDNA is listed as an others. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Project Operations is listed as a broad incumbent. Emerging players are Trimergo and Proteus ERP. Bouwinvest / Bouw7 is listed as a regional player.
Does Kraan have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kraan.
What industry is Kraan in?
Kraan's product category is Construction ERP Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEAEAA, Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects), with a secondary code of HDAEAHAL, Compliance, GRC Workflow & Audit Automation Platforms. Its NAICS code is 513210 and its SIC code is 7372.