What Kraan Bouwcomputing B.V. does

Kraan Bouwcomputing B.V. is a Netherlands-based vertical ERP software provider serving small and mid-sized construction and installation companies (the Dutch MKB+ segment). Founded over 60 years ago and now operated as a subsidiary of ECI Software Solutions, Inc., the company delivers its software as Kraan 3 — a modular, cloud-based ERP suite delivered through the ECI Cloud platform. The platform's core modules cover calculation (Calculatie), project monitoring (Projectbewaking), service and maintenance (Service & Onderhoud), financial management, time tracking (Urenregistratie), document management, CRM (Relatiebeheer), buyer management (Kopersbeheer), procurement (Inkoop), and chain integrations (Ketenintegraties). A complementary mobile app suite — including Urenregistratie App Bouw, Bouwplaats Materieel App, Werkbon App, and Workflow App — extends functionality to construction sites and field service operations. A core integration with HomeDNA Bouwkwaliteit addresses compliance with the Dutch Wet Kwaliteitsborging (Quality Assurance Act), and BIM integration via nCalc supports 5D cost modeling.

Kraan monetizes through annual SaaS subscriptions with quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing that varies by company size and module selection. Its go-to-market is sales-led and consultative: prospects are invited to request free (online) demos, after which the sales team delivers tailored proposals matched to the prospect's workflow. The company primarily serves Dutch MKB+ aannemers (contractors), onderhoudsbedrijven (maintenance firms), and organizations with internal service or breakdown service departments. Demand generation runs through content marketing — a knowledge center with brochures, case studies, whitepapers, webinars, and blog content targeting construction professionals — feeding demo requests as the primary bottom-of-funnel conversion. One named mid-market reference customer, Bouwbedrijf Bakker Arkel, is cited for fully digitalizing its service and maintenance operations via Kraan on iPads.

Name

Kraan Bouwcomputing B.V.

Legal name

Kraan Bouwcomputing B.V.

Website

https://kraan.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kraan Bouwcomputing B.V. is a Dutch subsidiary of ECI Software Solutions that sells Kraan 3, a modular cloud ERP suite for MKB+ construction and installation firms, covering calculation, project monitoring, service & maintenance, financials, and field mobile apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction ERP Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

iBPMS (Intelligent BPM Suites) & Process Automation Suites (HDAEAHAG)

Keywords

• Construction ERP software
• Cloud ERP solutions
• Construction management software
• Project management ERP
• Building industry software

Headquarters

HQ city

Netherlands

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Subscription: Kraan operates as a cloud-based ERP solution, suggesting a SaaS subscription model where customers pay recurring fees for access to the software platform, modules, and associated services including support and updates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kraan Bouwcomputing B.V. develops and sells Kraan, a cloud-based modular ERP software suite specifically designed for construction and installation companies in the Netherlands MKB+ (SMB+) segment. The software integrates modules covering calculation, project management, service & maintenance, financial management, time tracking, document management, procurement, CRM, and buyer management, along with mobile applications for on-site construction operations and integration with HomeDNA for quality assurance compliance under the Wet Kwaliteitsborging.

Product overview

Kraan is a modular ERP software suite specifically designed for the construction industry, developed by ECI Software Solutions for MKB+ construction and installation companies. The core Kraan ERP platform integrates multiple modules including Calculatie (costing), Urenregistratie (time registration), Service & Onderhoud (service management), Financieel (financials), Projectbewaking (project monitoring), Documentbeheer (document management), Relatiebeheer (CRM), Kopersbeheer (buyer management), Inkoop (purchasing), and Ketenintegraties (chain integrations). The suite also includes mobile apps such as Urenregistratie App Bouw, Bouwplaats Materieel App, Werkbon App, and Workflow App for field operations. The platform integrates with HomeDNA Bouwkwaliteit for quality control and regulatory compliance. Kraan 3 represents the latest major version with improved performance and user interface.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kraan 3: Latest generation of Kraan construction software featuring improved performance, better module integration, and enhanced user interface.
• Kraan Apps

Products and services

• Kraan ERP Comprehensive cloud-based ERP solution for construction companies in the Dutch MKB+ segment, enabling management of key processes including calculation, projects, service and maintenance, finances, document management, procurement, CRM, and buyer management.
• Kraan Apps Suite of mobile applications for construction field operations including Urenregistratie App Bouw (time tracking on iPad at construction sites), Bouwplaats Materieel App (equipment and materials tracking on site), Materieelbeheer Software (equipment management), Werkbon App (digital work orders), and Workflow App (mobile workflow management).

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital transformation of service and maintenance processes - from paper-based to fully digital workflows on iPad

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature17 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HomeDNAcoreTechnology or IntegrationKraan software provides a powerful integration with the Bouwkwaliteit (Quality) module of HomeDNA, enabling construction companies to effortlessly perform and document quality controls within their existing workflows. This integration gives users direct insight into building quality requirements, inspection results, and reports, without duplicate entry or time-consuming manual processes. The partnership addresses compliance with the Wet Kwaliteitsborging (Quality Assurance Law).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• HomeDNA: HomeDNA is ECI's sister product for sales, buyer guidance, and quality assurance in home construction. It is tightly integrated with Kraan for Wet Kwaliteitsborging compliance and serves the same Dutch construction customer base.
• AFAS Software: AFAS is a leading Dutch ERP and payroll software vendor serving SMB and mid-market companies, including a strong presence in construction and installation. It competes with Kraan for the same Dutch MKB+ wallet share with adjacent functionality.
• Procore Technologies: Procore is the global leader in construction ERP and project management software. While not Dutch-specific, it competes conceptually for mid-market construction firms that may consider migrating to a more modern, integrated platform than Kraan.
• Admicom: Admicom is ECI's flagship construction ERP for 1–1,000 employees, directly overlapping Kraan's MKB+ target market in the Netherlands. It is the most direct internal competitor and an obvious substitute for Kraan within the same parent portfolio.
• Inventive: Inventive is ECI's ERP for installation (installatietechniek) companies, covering planning to invoicing. It serves a closely adjacent vertical to Kraan's construction focus and competes for the same Dutch trades and contracting customers.
• Trimergo: Trimergo is ECI's ERP for project-driven companies, often used in construction-adjacent project businesses. It overlaps with Kraan's project management and projectbewaking capabilities and competes for similar Dutch project-driven SMB customers.

Broad incumbents

• Visma: Visma is a major Nordic and European ERP/accounting software provider with Dutch presence (including Visma AccountView and Visma Nmbrs). It competes broadly for Dutch SMB ERP wallets and serves construction contractors with sector-specific offerings.
• Exact Software: Exact is a Dutch-founded ERP and business software provider serving SMBs across construction, manufacturing, and professional services. It is a long-standing domestic competitor to Kraan for the Dutch MKB+ ERP wallet.
• Ridder iQ: Ridder iQ is ECI's flagship ERP for the manufacturing industry, marketed as the most complete integrated business system for maakbedrijven. It shares ECI's cloud platform and modules with Kraan but addresses a different vertical within the same parent.
• Sage Group: Sage is a global ERP and accounting software provider with construction-specific offerings (e.g., Sage 100 Contractor) and a strong European footprint. It competes with Kraan for mid-market construction ERP deals, particularly as customers globalize.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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