BQE CORE Suite
About BQE CORE Suite
BQE’s powerful all-in-one platform and expert support give Architecture, Consulting, & Engineering firms the intuitive tools they need to meet the demands of their firm, empower their team, maximize profitability, and deliver superior results to clients.
BQE was designed for the A&E industry by architects and engineers. You need a platform that truly understands your firm and supports it with the specialized tools you need. After running their own successful A&E firms, our founders created the best-in-class platform they needed from the ground up. Our platform supports the specialized needs of the A&E industry. We understand your pain points like no one else.
We don’t stop at our software. You can also have access to our friendly, expert support team that’s as invested in your success as you are. Enjoy access to expert support to ensure your firm operates at its best. Our packages include customer onboarding and 24/7/365 support so you can make the most of the platform. Our support team understands your day-to-day challenges and can identify opportunities for back-office optimization.
Today, over 400,000 users trust BQE's award-winning software to streamline their business processes while offering groundbreaking insights that grow their firm and boost their profits.
Key benefits of BQE CORE Suite
Improves Efficiency
BQE CORE automates repetitive tasks and keep all your billing, projects, accounting contacts, files and more in one place.
Speeds Up Cash Flow
With accurately tracked hours, and flexible billing options, CORE ensures that no billable hours sip through the cracks.
Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device
CORE is available across all major platforms so you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility to run a successful firm anywhere in the world.
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- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Yep, there is a feature for that!
Reviewed on 20/06/2023
Good. Invoicing and time entry in the program fit our needs. There are always more features that...
Good. Invoicing and time entry in the program fit our needs. There are always more features that we discover when we need more from CORE.
Pros
The program is cloud based which keeps us current. Most of the time when I have specific report, feature, or activity that I want, I can find what I need quickly. As with many programs, CORE does more than my office utilizes it for. Invoicing and time entry are usually smooth processes.
Cons
We migrated from ArchiOffice and feel that the way contacts are managed in CORE is utterly useless. We've abandoned it in favor of a piecemeal assortment of Office 365 and Mac built-in programs.The structure of projects is also something that can be improved. When a project transforms from hourly to percentage or adds phases, CORE has some flexibility but there are troublesome aspect such as migrating time from a single phase project to ensure it can be captured in invoices.
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Deltek VisionReasons for Choosing BQE CORE Suite
Saved money through the al a carte module cost structure compared to previous program.Switched From
ArchiOfficeReasons for Switching to BQE CORE Suite
Easier to migrate our ArchiOffice data into CORE.- Industry: Maritime
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
This product delivers...if you want it, it can be done.
Reviewed on 12/06/2023
the exec. appreciates the overall business analysis that can be obtained, time keeping is given...
the exec. appreciates the overall business analysis that can be obtained, time keeping is given back to the body of the staff and not the admin. staff, and can be seen and impacted live. project management is a complete task, not just partial tasks here and some in another area. Generally positive...difficult at first because change is hard, but once the benefits are realized, embraced ultimately.
Pros
once full integration is close, one can really see how the product can fully encompass all aspects. full analysis can be achieved if all data is inputted, but only then. if pieces are missing, so is the entire impact. time keeping can be accurate for all the employees...same story, expenses can be fully analyzed, project costing can be fully analyzed...but one must enter all of the data. it replaces most existing processes so it's difficult for some to "move on" so as not to duplicate. there are some glitches, but there usually is.
Cons
there might be too many features...not all businesses have them and while some recognize it, some will try to fill in all the blanks and this can be time wasteful. while there is a lot of "help", "dumbing it down" is never a bad thing. why not make it easy to understand? not everyone is an engineer...admins use it as well so keep it easy to understand for all. this gets more important the bigger the company gets...will support more administrative positions, so use the "kiss" principle-keep it simple st***d. admins will get these tasks delegated to them ultimately so make it easier to understand no matter the degree/education
- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
Core 1
Reviewed on 05/05/2023
Pros
Having project, time management, & billing in one domain is efficient. Generally tech support is excellent!
Cons
Inconsistent reportingInconsistent project identifiers Inconsistent transaction trackingWay more complicated than it needs to be--project set up, tracking, fee scheduling, etc.
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Simple, easy and quick
Reviewed on 15/10/2024
Pros
All Entries are easy to maintain and quick.
Cons
It is very easy to categorised all the expenses
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
New product for us - Really like it so far
Reviewed on 06/11/2023
I would definitely recommend Core to others. You have to learn the product first but once you do,...
I would definitely recommend Core to others. You have to learn the product first but once you do, it's very helpful.
Pros
The reports we are able to run are extremely useful to us. You can see how each project is doing super easily.
Cons
At first it was a little hard to use but only because we were used to another program. Now that we use it every day, it's become very helpful.
BQE CORE Suite FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for BQE CORE Suite.Q. What type of pricing plans does BQE CORE Suite offer?
BQE CORE Suite offers the following pricing plans:
- Pricing model: Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
The pricing structure is designed to fit specific needs—users only pay for the features that their staff actually use. Annual and multi-year commitment options are available to support the unique needs of each firm. Users can get a free quote and learn how CORE can maximize productivity and profitability.
Q. Who are the typical users of BQE CORE Suite?
BQE CORE Suite has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does BQE CORE Suite support?
BQE CORE Suite supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does BQE CORE Suite support mobile devices?
BQE CORE Suite supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does BQE CORE Suite integrate with?
BQE CORE Suite integrates with the following applications:
AffiniPay, ArchiSnapper, Box, Dropbox Business, Google Drive, LawPay, MYOB Business, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power BI, Office 365 Document Management, OneDrive, QuickBooks Online, Stripe, Tax1099.com, Xero
Q. What level of support does BQE CORE Suite offer?
BQE CORE Suite offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
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