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BQE CORE

All-in-one firm management platform for A&E firms

Cloud-based ERP solution combining time tracking, project management, billing, accounting, CRM, and HR into a single platform designed specifically for architects, engineers, and professional services firms.

Acquired by Serent Capital (2021) raisedEstablished
Founded 1995 · 400,000+ users globally, 50,000+ firm management users
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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Architecture and engineering firms manage fragmented systems for time tracking, project accounting, billing, and resource planning. This fragmentation creates data silos, makes accurate profitability analysis difficult, slows invoicing cycles, and wastes staff time on administrative tasks rather than billable client work.

The Solution

Unified platform integrating time and expense tracking, project management, project accounting, automated billing and invoicing, CRM, and HR. Automates repetitive administrative tasks, provides real-time project profitability visibility, accelerates cash flow through faster invoicing, and enables better resource allocation decisions.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method
SaaSCloud-based
Integrations
QuickBooksXeroDocuSignPower BIGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft 365ZapierMake.comn8nCustom API
Disciplines
Architecture
Workflows
Practice & Business Development, Coordination & Delivery
Project Phases
Planning/Proposal, Design, Project Management, Finance & Accounting, Operations/FM
Project Types
Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education, Infrastructure, Mixed-Use
TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input
What it needs
Required:Timesheet data, Project information, Resource allocation
Optional:Billing templates, Chart of accounts, Custom project codes
Formats:Web-based entry, Mobile app entry, CSV import, Integration feeds
Output
What you get
Format:Integrated firm management dashboards and reports
Fields:Time and expense tracking reports, Project profitability analysis, Invoices and billing statements, Financial statements and accounting reports, Resource utilization and forecasting, CRM pipeline and proposal tracking, HR and payroll reporting
Algorithm
How it works
Model:Proprietary business logic and database algorithms
Accuracy:Per accounting standards and firm-configured business logic
Privacy
How your data is protected
Retention:Project-based retention at user discretion
Training:Not used for model training (user data retention per agreement)
Compliance:GDPR compliant, CCPA compliant, Vendors are SOC 1 and SOC 2 compliant (BQE CORE SOC certification on roadmap), PCI Compliance for payments
API
Integration
Endpoint:BQE CORE API (100+ pre-built integrations)
Method:REST API
USE CASES

Use Cases

  • ·Time and expense tracking with automated billing
  • ·Project profitability analysis and margin reporting
  • ·Proposal creation and pipeline management
  • ·Resource planning and capacity forecasting
  • ·Automated invoice generation and payment processing
  • ·Financial accounting and monthly close automation
  • ·HR and payroll management for multi-office firms
PRICING

Pricing

Free
No free tier (14-day trial available)
Pro
Starting at $9/user/month (Foundations package: time tracking, billing, project mgmt, reporting). $7/user/month for 100+ users. Annual pricing: $99-$599/user/year
Enterprise
Custom pricing for 1,000+ users with additional modules (Accounting, CRM, HR). Add-on modules available at variable pricing. Contact sales for exact quote
Sources & Research NotesResearch date: 2026-04-03
Data Sources (11)
Fields Checked (19)
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