definition
strict definition
manufacturing
Companies and organizations involved in producing supplies and assembled goods.
A manufacturing firm or organization is a producer of mass-produced man-made or machine-made products in factories and assembly plants.
The role concerns production of goods in factories or assembly plants. A producer can make a finished product or supplies used in later work.
Construction applies physical work to a structure, while manufacturing produces goods. Supplying a project with manufactured components and installing those components are distinct activities.
More specific definitions
60 sub-definitions-
HVAC fabricator
A manufacturer of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in a building. -
access control manufacturer
A company that manufactures access control systems, especially barriers to ensure payment or belonging upon entry or exit. -
amusement ride manufacturer
A company that manufactures amusement ride structures or their parts for recreational use. -
architectural metalwork fabricator
A manufacturer of non-structural metal elements in a structure which contribute to its design. -
asphalt manufacturer
A company that manufactures asphalt for paving roads, paths, plazas, and other outdoor places. -
automatic door manufacturer
A company that manufactures mechanized doors that open automatically when people approach. -
autowalk manufacturer
A supplier of automatic moving walkways, including flat and inclined belts for carrying people. -
bathroom furnishings manufacturer
A company which sells bathroom installations to be used throughout a building. -
bell foundry
A manufacturer of metal bells installed in a structure for musical purposes or to mark times and events. -
bridge module manufacturer
A company that manufactures prefabricated bridges or bridge segments for delivery to the site. -
building automation
A company which provides automation technology for a building's mechanical systems. -
concrete mixer
A company that produces concrete for a structure and usually delivers it to the construction site. -
construction fence manufacturer
A company that manufactures fences used to secure the perimeter of a construction site. -
cooling system fabricator
A company that manufactures mechanical equipment used to lower the ambient temperature. -
crane manufacturer (construction)
A manufacturer of major cranes used in a structure's original construction. -
damper fabricator
A manufacturer of devices installed in a structure to counteract its sway during winds or earthquakes. -
decorative concrete fabricator
A manufacturer of non-structural concrete elements in a structure which contribute to its design. -
disposal system fabricator
A manufacturer of garbage destruction and removal systems installed in a structure. -
door closer manufacturer
A manufacturer or assembler of mechanical devices that return opened doors to a closed position. -
door manufacturer
A company that manufactures building entrance and interior doors, excluding garage doors. -
drainage system manufacturer
A company that manufactures major components of water and fluid drainage systems. -
ductwork fabricator
A manufacturer of passages that channel air or other utilities, including electrical wiring, in a building. -
electrical connections
A manufacturer of electrical outlets, switches, and connecting equipment used in a structure. -
elevator finishing
A company that supplies or installs elevator paneling, doors, ceilings, and custom finishes. -
elevator manufacturer
A manufacturer of elevator cabs, controls, and lifting systems used in a structure. -
escalator manufacturer
A company that fabricates and supplies the major escalator hardware currently used in a structure. -
facade fabricator
A manufacturer of the materials or major components forming a building's applied exterior surface. -
facade maintenance system manufacturer
A manufacturer of machines and systems installed on a building to clean and maintain its facade. -
fall protection system manufacturer
A manufacturer of devices that ensure the safety of climbers and facade workers. -
fence manufacturer
A company that manufactures thin, permeable fences for permanent installation at a site or structure. -
fire alarm system manufacturer
A company that manufactures systems used to detect fires and initiate warning or other responses. -
fire protection manufacturer
A manufacturer of equipment and systems used to prevent and control fires in a structure. -
flooring manufacturer
A manufacturer of materials installed on top of structural floorplates to provide usable floor surfaces. -
formwork manufacturer
A manufacturer of plates and molds used during construction to shape the structural concrete. -
garage door manufacturer
A company that manufactures large doors controlling vehicle entry into and exit from a building. -
glass fabricator
A manufacturer of glass independently of window or facade framing systems in a building. -
heating system fabricator
A company that manufactures equipment for ambient heating, including boilers, radiators, and heat pumps. -
helipad fabricator
A manufacturer or assembler of helicopter landing and take-off platforms used on a structure. -
hoist manufacturer
The company which assembles the temporary mounted elevator used during construction. -
internal transport system manufacturer
A company which produces transport systems other than elevators and conventional means for use within or between structures. -
internal wall manufacturer
A manufacturer of materials for permanent or semipermanent internal walls and fixed partitions. -
jetway manufacturer
A manufacturer or assembler of fixed or movable passageways linking airport terminals to aircraft doors. -
kitchen furnishings manufacturer
A company that sells kitchen furnishings and equipment to construction contractors or building owners. -
lighting manufacturer
A company that manufactures building lights and lighting equipment, excluding light bulbs. -
lightning protection fabricator
A manufacturer of lightning rods and other equipment that protects buildings from lightning damage. -
modular space manufacturer
A company that makes modular units, e.g. shipping containers, used in buildings of modular construction. -
organ builder
A company, workshop, or craftsman that designs and constructs a musical organ for a building. -
parking system manufacturer
A company that builds mechanical systems to hold cars densely or efficiently in a parking location. -
paternoster manufacturer
A company that fabricates and supplies major hardware for continuously moving paternoster loops. -
paving block manufacturer
A company that manufactures or fabricates bricks, stones, or similar blocks for outdoor paving. -
photovoltaics manufacturer
A manufacturer of photovoltaic equipment that gathers solar energy to generate electricity. -
pole manufacturer
A manufacturer of single-beam masts, either freestanding or attached to another structure. -
powder coating manufacturer
A manufacturer of powder-based finishes for building facades, distinct from liquid-applied paint. -
power generator manufacturer
The manufacturer of standard electrical generators used in a completed structure. -
pump manufacturer
A manufacturer of equipment used to create pressure in a building's plumbing system. -
railing fabricator
A manufacturer of protective or restrictive fence-like barriers that are installed permanently. -
raised access floor fabricator
A manufacturer of elevated floors that permit enhanced electronics or utilities underneath. -
rebar manufacturer
A manufacturer of steel bars used to reinforce structural concrete in a building frame. -
roofing manufacturer
A manufacturer of relatively permanent roof cladding, excluding paint, tar, and laminates. -
sealants & adhesives manufacturer
A manufacturer of chemicals used to bind structural parts together in construction.
Related definitions
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construction
Companies and firms involved in the physical work of building and altering structures. -
design
Firms, organizations, or individuals contributing creatively to functional and aesthetic planning. -
education
Organizations devoted to teaching or systematic research that increases knowledge in a particular field. -
engineering
Firms, companies, and entities which perform services applying mathematics and science to practical endeavors. -
finance
An entity involved in supplying, directing, or managing money, capital, or financial instruments. -
government
Groups and branches belonging to the legally ruling authorities of any geographic area. -
information technology
Companies which build devices, create software, and provide services in computer and related information technology industries. -
insurance
Companies that provide insurance protection or supporting services for the insurance industry. -
law and taxes
Companies and individuals providing legal or tax consultation, representation, and related professional services. -
maintenance
Companies contracted to keep objects, products, or properties in working order through upkeep or repair. -
marketing
Firms and organizations promoting goods or services through advertising, publicity, or related media work. -
real estate
A company or other entity with ownership, management, or controlling interests in land and structures. -
retail and services
Businesses providing direct customer services or operating customer-facing facilities at a particular site. -
sports
An organized team, company, or other group involved in athletic training, competition, or exercise.