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About The Solution
Our pricing has mostly stayed the same over the years. You can go to our pricing page to see our subscription rates.
Here is a better question. How much will it cost you NOT to have BaseBuilders?
A study by the Aberdeen Group projected that services companies with an integrated management solution gained four additional billable hours per week per employee! Yeah, this seems high to us as well.
Imagine gaining four hours per month and how that would change your bottom line. Go take a peek at your hourly rate sheet to see what kind of impact this will have on your firm; we'll wait for you.
We are so confident you will gain immediate value that we stand behind our solution with a 90-day money-back guarantee!
See how much more productive your firm can be. Contact us today!
Support 100% FREE
Since our first client came on board in 2003, we have given free support. We are responsible for providing you with the tools to succeed. We should not charge you if you have questions about our system.
No. You can cancel your subscription at any time. No matter when you cancel, you will maintain access until your paid subscription ends. All subscriptions auto-renew at the end of their period unless you cancel.
We import your data for free. You simply populate our spreadsheet templates with your information and we take care of the rest.
We have templates for the following
- Companies and contracts
- Project contracts and phases
- Historical billings
- Historical time slips
No. But we integrate with QuickBooks. Why should we reinvent the wheel and ask you to learn a new system?
QuickBooks works excellent for your tax accounting. It falls short or fails in job cost reporting, calculating net profits by project, and managing your work. Even the internal invoicing is not so great.
That is where BaseBuilders shines. Our solution is built to streamline the operations of architecture and engineering firms. We manage the entire project lifecycle from initial proposal, to design, through construction, and on to your final invoice.
Absolutely not. We have clients with two to three team members, and we have ones with up to 50 employees. On average, we serve firms with around 10 to 12 employees.
We love working with small companies. It's our niche client that we love to help succeed. Our software integrates with QuickBooks, the preferred accounting package for smaller firms.
Whether you're a small or a mid-sized firm, we have solutions specifically built for your needs. Test drive this software today and see the difference in the time and effort you'll save.
A lot of software companies keep various features reserved for higher tier levels and packages - we don't.
We do realize that not all of your users will need everything we offer. That is why we have created options for lower-level users that will save you money.
When you subscribe to BaseBuilders, you get the complete system with your first subscriber, along with multiple support channels.
You can reach us through email, text, Zoom, or phone calls. We are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to help our clients succeed.
If you're looking for a project management system, there's no shortage of software options out there. But the problem with most of these solutions is that they don't offer all the features and functionality your architecture or engineering firm needs to run smoothly.
BaseBuilders was explicitly designed for AE firms. It has everything you need to manage projects from start to finish, including detailed time tracking, invoice creation, automated billing reminders, automatic recurring invoicing schedules, expense tracking capabilities plus much more.
BaseBuilders can do multiple types of invoices. If you break down your projects into phases, you can be billed independently on five invoicing formats.
Fixed Fee
Also known as Stipulated Sum or Lump Sum. BaseBuilders makes it easy for you to bill a percentage of completion on your projects.
Hourly
You can easily set your billing rates based on the hours worked, and BaseBuilders give you the invoicing data you need.
Hourly Not-To-Exceed
We don't usually recommend that you do this, but if you don't want to over-bill beyond the hourly amount, BaseBuilders can help you with that as well.
Cost Plus
You can do your billing based on the actual pay right of the employee, including mark-ups for both overhead and profit.
Cost Plus Not-To-Exceed
Like the Hourly Not-To-Exceed Contract, these types of invoicing don't usually work in your favor. But if you can manage to make it work, BaseBuilders can also help you handle it.
Additional Features
BaseBuilders also enables you to bill reimbursable expenses. If you have sub-consultants and you want to pass their bills through, you can do that as well. You can also apply discounts and adjust add-ons with ease.
We haven't found an invoicing situation that BaseBuilders can't handle. We might someday, but we're always ready to take it on when it happens.
Base Builders Project Management Software comes with an easy-to-use interface that makes it simple for everyone in your company to use - even if they have no prior experience using project management software.
BaseBuilders is the perfect project management software solution for Architecture and Engineering Firms. We offer all the features you need to run your business smoothly, including invoicing capabilities. And because we're explicitly designed with A&E firms in mind, there's nothing that BaseBuilders can't do when it comes to billing!
If you want a smooth operation without dealing with tedious, busy work or having an outdated system holding you back, then give us a try by test-driving BaseBuilders today!
The BaseBuilders Team
We've had clients tell us that gathering information they need to get their invoicing out is like herding cats - it's tough. Solving this problem is what we do so well.
We put all of the data into one tool - all your reimburse expenses, fixed fee phases, percentage complete, time - it's all congealed into a single solution built specifically to manage Architecture and Engineering projects.
BaseBuilders follows the path that you've already been going down all these years and makes it super simple for you to do your billings.
We've got reports from lots of clients saying they cut their billing time by up to 75%. Some get even more. It all depends on the culture and nature of your firm and the types of projects you do.
If you want to get rid of all that headache, we've got the right solution for you.
We are a small software company that grew out of a need. BaseBuilders began as a solution to a problem our founder, Doug Rawson, had when he was running his engineering firm.
In our first years as a firm, we were looking for a way to track our projects, and we've been doing it on spreadsheets and layers upon layers of duct tape solutions. We knew that wasn't the answer. The need to take every project management task and place each one in a centralized system gave birth to BaseBuilders.
We've been using BaseBuilders internally for eight years before we thought of bringing it out to the masses. We thought that if we had project management problems, thousands of companies out there might have them too. It might even be selfish if BaseBuilders stayed within our company.
In a nutshell, that's how we started - as a small company. We put our focus strictly on architects and engineers to provide a solution that would help them manage their projects and reap higher profits.
BaseBuilders was created out of organic growth within our engineering firm. Our founder, Doug Rawson, spent 16 years as an electrical engineer. Six of which were spent as an employee, and ten as a principal running his own practice.
With 10-12 professionals running the operations through the years, we often encountered similar problems. We needed a tool that would help make project management easier. However, we couldn't find anything in the marketplace. At least not one that was affordable for a small or medium-sized firm.
We decided to build the tool ourselves. For eight years, we only used BaseBuilders in-house. But we found that other small and medium-sized AE firms needed the tool we created, so we launched BaseBuilders to the public.
BaseBuilders came from an internal problem. It's a tool specifically designed to help small and medium-sized AE firms fulfill a lot of project management needs. This solution came from the inside out.
Test drive BaseBuilders today and see how it can make project management easier for your firm!
General
Running an architecture or engineering firm is not the easiest career choice. There are a ton of administrative tasks that need to be done every day, and it's easy for these small tasks to get lost in the mix.
BaseBuilders helps architects and engineers manage their firms by providing everything they need in one place. This software makes it easy for you to track projects, estimate fees, and run reports so that you can focus on tasks that move the needle for your projects.
We're here to help you succeed as much as we can. We can’t run your firm for you, but our goal is to provide you with the tools you need so that you can focus on the work that matters most and make money in the process. That’s all we do. We're only successful if our clients are successful.
We work hard, give free support services, and do everything we can to help you be more successful. We've been around and serving clients since the start of 2003, putting in the hours so you won't have to.
If you want to build your firm into something big then we have what it takes to help you get there with our project management system. With this software, managing your firm will be easier than ever before as we provide all the tools needed in one place at a price that won't break the bank! Plus, our free customer support works like having a coach helping you maximize every feature while improving productivity along the way.
Architects and engineers often face challenges with managing their firms. Administrative tasks can take away lots of precious time from you, time that could be spent on more important work that can help your firm to succeed - like running projects, designing buildings, and providing clients with quality service.
BaseBuilders is here to help you keep on top of your game by providing everything architects and engineers need in one place so they can focus on what matters most- making money while at it! Try out BaseBuilders today!
Absolutely not. We've got clients with one, two, or three employees. We also have clients that go up to 30-50 professionals - our largest client is north of 300 staffers. On average, our clients have 10-12 employees.
BaseBuilders even integrates with QuickBooks, which is the preferred accounting package of many small AE firms.
As an architecture or engineering firm, you need a project management system that is easy to use and helps your team stay on track.
Our current systems of paper, excel spreadsheets, word documents, and email are simply not cutting it anymore. We’re all wasting too much time updating information on multiple systems that don't talk to each other. And we're frustrated by the lack of automation in these systems.
We created BaseBuilders to help out small and medium-sized companies. Small AE firms, in particular, are our niche clients. We do our best to help them out and make them more successful.
With BaseBuilders, you won’t have to worry about spending hours setting up your new project management system. We already did all of the hard work for you! Our software comes preloaded with features like default settings – making it easy for anyone in your office to keep track of critical information without breaking a sweat.
When you are running a small or medium-sized architecture and engineering firm, it’s hard to find the time for project management. BaseBuilders is an affordable cloud-based system that allows firms of all sizes to track projects from start to finish with ease.
Whether your team consists of one person or dozens, BaseBuilders will help you stay on top of everything without breaking the bank. See how your firm can grow just by making back-office tasks easier and more efficient. Test drive BaseBuilders today!
No! You can choose to subscribe monthly or yearly, and you are free to cancel at any time. When you cancel, you will maintain access until the subscribed period ends unless you are in a refundable period.
If you cancel within the first 90 days of becoming a first-time client, your subscription will be refunded.
Introduction
Billing software offers numerous advantages for architects and engineers, streamlining financial management and enhancing overall business efficiency. This report delves into the specific benefits that firms can gain from using billing software, supported by key points from various sources.
Key Benefits of Billing Software for AE Firms
1. Accurate Invoicing
Billing software helps eliminate errors often associated with manual invoicing, ensuring accurate, timely, and professional invoices. This accuracy reduces the likelihood of disputes and delays in payment, fostering better client relationships and financial stability.
2. Increased Efficiency
Automated billing processes significantly reduce the time spent on administrative tasks, allowing users to focus more on their core competencies, such as designing and planning. This efficiency not only saves time but also enhances productivity and overall business operations.
3. Comprehensive Financial Overview
With all financial data integrated into a single platform, billing software provides a clear financial overview. Architects, engineers, and designers can easily track expenses, payments, and outstanding invoices, enabling better financial management and informed decision-making.
4. Improved Cash Flow
Prompt and accurate invoicing facilitated by billing software can lead to faster payments, thereby improving the firm’s cash flow. This is crucial for maintaining financial health and ensuring the smooth operation of the business.
5. Enhanced Client Relationships
Accurate and timely billing improves client satisfaction by providing a transparent and professional invoicing process. This can enhance the firm's reputation and foster long-term client relationships. Working with repeat clients is always better than foraging for new work.
6. Time and Expense Tracking
Billing software includes robust time and expense tracking features, ensuring that all billable hours and expenses are accurately recorded. This precision is essential for generating precise invoices and managing project budgets effectively.
7. Financial Reporting and Analytics
Comprehensive financial reporting and analytics features help project managers and firm leaders gain insights into their financial performance and project progress. These insights are crucial for making informed business decisions and improving overall efficiency.
8. Compliance and Tax Managemet
Billing software can help firms comply with local tax laws and simplify tax handling. This reduces the administrative burden during tax season and ensures that all financial activities align with regulatory requirements.
9. Scalability and Flexibility
Billing software solutions are scalable, accommodating the needs of small, midsize, and large AE firms. This flexibility allows firms to choose a solution that grows with their business, ensuring long-term usability and value.
10. Enhanced Productivity
By automating repetitive tasks and streamlining the billing process, billing software frees up valuable time that can be redirected toward more productive activities. This boost in productivity can support the growth and success of your firm.
11. Improved Financial Control
BaseBuilders software provides powerful financial control tools like expense tracking, budget monitoring, and financial reporting. These tools allow firms to control their finances effectively and avoid financial pitfalls.
12. Real-Time Financial Data
Advanced billing software provides real-time updates on payments, unpaid invoices, and other critical financial data. This enables firms to make informed decisions and manage their finances proactively.
Conclusion
Billing software offers a multitude of benefits for architects and engineers, from improving accuracy and efficiency to enhancing client relationships and financial management. By adopting BaseBuilders, firms can streamline their operations, improve cash flow, and focus on delivering exceptional projects. The insights provided in this post highlight the importance of billing software in elevating architectural and engineering firms’ financial management practices.
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