BQE CORE Suite

BQE CORE Suite is a comprehensive business management platform built specifically for architecture and engineering (A&E) firms. It combines the core functions of project management, time and expense tracking, accounting, billing, and customer relationship management into a single, integrated system. The goal is to give firm owners and project managers a real-time view of their business, from project profitability to overall financial health, without having to juggle multiple disconnected tools.

What makes CORE stand out is its focus on the specific workflow of project-based professional services. Key features include detailed project accounting to track budgets against actual costs, resource planning to optimize team workloads, and automated invoicing that pulls directly from tracked time and expenses. A built-in CRM helps manage client relationships and business development. The platform also recently added embedded payroll processing, allowing firms to handle paychecks and tax filings within the same system.

This tool is a clear fit for small to mid-sized architecture, engineering, and consulting firms where principals wear multiple hats. It benefits owners who need financial clarity, project managers who require control over deadlines and budgets, and administrative staff who handle invoicing and reporting. The real-world use case is straightforward: replacing a patchwork of spreadsheets, basic accounting software, and separate time-tracking apps with one system that updates all connected data—like project progress and outstanding invoices—automatically as the team logs their work.