Quick facts
Best for
Processed goods
Placement priority
Industrial logistics zone
Watch for
Missing inputs or isolated factories
Build cost
30,000
Upkeep
200/hr
Footprint
4x4
Effect
Processing
Role in the city
Production buildings turn raw resources into higher-value goods for later systems and trade.
Placement advice
Cluster them with resource routes and trade exits, not in the middle of residential growth.
When to build or upgrade
Build when raw extraction is stable and the city is ready to move beyond basic resource sales.
Related building guides
Buildings work together. Compare nearby utilities and services before deciding what to fund next.