Resources

Architecture is changing. Competition is growing. And firm leaders are under more pressure than ever to make the right decisions. Whether it’s iterating on the best design solution for your clients or designing your firm’s operations to consistently be profitable, owners need clarity to lead with confidence. That clarity starts with understanding how your firm is really performing—and how it compares to the rest of the industry. 

Understanding your AE firm’s value is the first step toward smarter business decisions, whether you’re planning for growth, succession, or a future sale. Get a quick, data-driven estimate with BQE's Firm Valuation Calculator and see where your firm stands.

Plan with confidence using our Revenue Projection Template. Forecast future income across your project pipeline to make informed business decisions.

Set every project up for success with our Client Onboarding Checklist. Use it to streamline communication, align expectations, and start every client relationship on solid ground.

Finish strong with our Project Closeout Checklist. This tool helps you wrap up deliverables, document key info, and ensure nothing slips through the cracks at project completion.

Stay organized and get paid on time with our Milestone Billing Template. Easily track billing phases, progress, and payments across every project.

Before you can streamline your workflows, you need to know if your firm is ready. This checklist is built for architecture and engineering firms that want to improve their systems and processes but aren't sure how to begin. Use it to align leadership, assess your current processes, and take the first step toward a more organized, scalable operation. Download the free checklist to get started.

Leading a design firm offers a variety of unique challenges and opportunities. In this course, we will explore strategies for business planning and effective management within an environment of unpredictability, including case studies illustrating best practices.  

We've analyzed data from over 1,400 firms across the US using BQE CORE software. By filtering and anonymizing this data, we're able to provide a clear snapshot of industry averages and best practices for the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) architecture firms should regularly monitor. Download for free. 

We've analyzed data from over 1,400 firms across the US using BQE CORE software. By filtering and anonymizing this data, we're able to provide a clear snapshot of industry averages and best practices for the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) engineering firms should regularly monitor.Download for free.