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: Accounting
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Daily User
Reviewed on 28/11/2023
Pros
I like that it remembers the usual client entities. Makes it easy to choose the top clients worked on.
Cons
Sometimes the system is slow, but that is usually rare.
- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Great Tool for Time Tracking!
Reviewed on 3/9/2024
Overall has been a very positive experience using BQE CORE Suite. It allows for clear communication...
Overall has been a very positive experience using BQE CORE Suite. It allows for clear communication between myself and my team leadership, so there is no question about where my time is going and how long a task took to complete.
Pros
It breaks down each of my projects clearly and I can directly see where all of my time is going! It offers a lot of control.
Cons
It did not feel very user-friendly initially, but I caught on after some questions asked to my coworkers!
- 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 5/5/2023
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: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Review of the beginning of the year
Reviewed on 5/1/2025
In the time I've been using it, at first I thought it was an odyssey, but then I realized how easy...
In the time I've been using it, at first I thought it was an odyssey, but then I realized how easy it is to see the hours you work and the hours you don't, and it gives you control to know what to do.
Pros
I can schedule my work hours and it tells me the total hours worked.
Cons
What I like least is that I have to post it every week instead of it being a biweekly report.
- Industry: Design
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Perry's BQE Review
Reviewed on 29/8/2024
I use this as a resource allocation tool to manage my specific project within the company I work...
I use this as a resource allocation tool to manage my specific project within the company I work for. I allocate resource by hour and within a specific budget per resource hourly rate.
Pros
So far I have enjoyed the modifiable nature.
Cons
I am struggling to view or change forecast dollars and hours in the same window without having to refresh the page to switch from one to the other. It would be nice to have them together on the same page and update live.
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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