To build production facilities in the documented Ashes of the Singularity II demo, press B to open Build, choose the facility your units need, and place it in a controlled, connected region with enough building power. Choose the location with a specific army and production pipeline in mind. A facility near the front can shorten reinforcement travel, while additional matching facilities can improve the rate of that pipeline.

Open Build and choose the facility

The official February demo controls list B for the Build menu. If a resource node is selected, B has a separate harvester action. Clear the resource selection if you are trying to reach the general building menu. Check the current controls if you are using a later build.

Choose a facility that produces the units you plan to recruit. An extra building only helps the matching production pipeline, so first decide what kind of units your army needs.

Check the connection and available power

Trace the proposed region’s connection back to home before placing an important facility. The developer journal on production explains that production buildings in an isolated region cannot operate. Check local construction capacity too. The developer briefing on building power describes a limit based on the region’s available power.

Choose a site that solves your production problem

If units reach a distant front too slowly, look for a connected forward region near the army you want to reinforce. The production journal explains that eligible facilities near an existing army can produce its reinforcements. If the problem is slow throughput in a particular pipeline, build another matching facility where you can keep it working. Existing backline facilities can still help that pipeline.

FAQ

Which key opens the Build menu?

The February demo lists B. A selected resource changes B to the harvester action.

Does a forward facility replace my home facilities?

Matching facilities behind the front can still help the production rate. A forward facility can reduce travel time for reinforcements.

Why did my facility stop working after a raid?

Check the chain of controlled regions back to home. A raid can sever the connection while leaving the facility standing.