Resources
Welcome to BQE University, where we’re more than just your software partner. Created by an architect and an engineer, we’re here to give back to the professional services industry by providing you with the foundation for making well-grounded business decisions.
Learn how to nurture a business-thinking mindset for your firm so you’re well-organized, efficient, and successful. Transition from simply providing services to a thriving firm that delivers projects that yield delighted clients and predictable profits.
At BQE University, we’re as invested in your success as you are, so start learning today to build a better firm tomorrow.
Webinars
Our engaging webinars are run by some of the brightest minds in the professional services industry who are ready to offer advice and expertise to help you manage your firm. As a bonus, you can earn continuing education credits for qualifying courses.
Rewriting the Fee Formula: A Smarter Model for Pricing Your Services
If you’re a leader at an A&E firm, chances are you’re doing great work, but getting paid too little for it. This webinar will show you why traditional pricing models (like hourly billing or percentage-of-construction) often reward inefficiency and undercut your true value.
In just 50 minutes, you'll discover a better way to price your services. One that reflects your firm's expertise, improves margins, and positions you to win more of the right projects. Whether you're shaping strategy, managing growth, or leading client negotiations, this session will give you the tools to stop competing on price and start charging for value.
The Aligned Firm: Crafting Your AE Firm’s Story & Mission-Vision Statement
Part 10 of the ‘Blueprint for Success’ Masterclass Series
Though it may seem aspirational, your AE firm's core values and mission can define the trajectory of your firm. Are your clients aligned with YOUR story? In this session led by Douglas Teiger, FAIA, we'll embark on a journey to sculpt a value-centric practice that resonates with your identity. Discover a step-by-step process to define your firm's core values and craft mission-vision statements that reflect your biggest goals. Additionally, we’ll explore the power of an analyzer tool that confirms if your employees, clients, and projects are harmoniously aligned with your core values.
Join us for this enlightening session and unlock the tools and techniques to forge an AE practice that thrives on its core values and your highest vision. By the end of this session, you'll possess the knowledge and tools to create alignment, purpose, and success in your firm.
10 KPIs Your A & E Firm Needs to Track for Maximum Project Profitability
Projects are the core of your architecture or engineering firm. Not only do they generate profits, but they are also at the center of your firm’s business operations. As such, doing everything you can to ensure their success should be one of your top priorities.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) track project success by measuring how your projects (or team, clients, and so on) are performing. Because each architecture and engineering firm has different goals and ways of working, your vital KPIs will vary from project to project.
Within the world of project performance and finance, certain KPIs should always be used to monitor and improve your success.
The Path to Prosperity: How to Build & Measure Against Your AE Firm’s Strategic Plan
Part 11 of the ‘Blueprint for Success’ Masterclass Series
Join Douglas Teiger, FAIA, for this game-changing session, where AE leaders discover the financial secrets hidden within strategic planning. In this session, Douglas gives a simple breakdown of the strategic planning process, providing a roadmap for development. He dives into the 'who, what, when, where, and how' of strategic planning, making it accessible and actionable. Moreover, he shows you how to identify and leverage essential Key Performance Indicators that will transform your strategic plan into a financial powerhouse, setting your firm on the path to prosperity for years to come.
Seven Pillars of Highly Successful AE Firms
Culled from experiences working with more than 3,000 AE firms over 25 years, this session will examine the seven common denominators of every successful firm. Success comes in many flavors. For some, it’s money; for others, it is peer recognition, awards, or fame; for most of us, it’s having access to challenging or exciting projects.
Regardless of how you measure success, by adopting these Seven Pillars you will create the framework from which you and every member of your firm can achieve their professional goals.
The AE Firm’s Guide to Growth: How Marketing & Business Development Create Predictable Revenue
Part 12 of the ‘Blueprint for Success’ Masterclass Series
Join Founder of Teiger Consulting Douglas Teiger, FAIA, as he unravels the secrets to sustainable growth and revenue predictability. Distinguish between marketing, the craft of establishing your brand and nurturing qualified leads, and business development, the strategic art of cultivating relationships with potential, new, and existing clients.
In this session, Douglas unveils a systematic approach to tracking leads, tailored to teams of all sizes, and helps you design an opportunity pipeline. By the end of this session, you'll possess the knowledge and tools to master finding and retaining ideal clients for consistent and predictable revenue.
E-books & Guides
Improve your efficiency and profits with expert advice on project management, billing, top KPIs and more.
Whether you want an inside look at how to measure project performance or you’re looking for the best advice on building a stronger ROI, our complimentary e-Books and guides have the answer.
2025 Architecture Salary Report
2025 Engineering Salary Report
Architecture Website Report
2025 Architecture Benchmarking Report
2025 Engineering Benchmarking Report
Breaking Free From Hourly Billing
Tools & Templates
Running an A&E firm is complex, but the right tools can make it easier. These resources, templates, and tools were built to help you streamline operations, improve profitability, and focus on the work you love so you can build a thriving, efficient firm with confidence.
A&E Salary Map
A/E Firm Benchmarking Calculator
Firm Valuation Calculator
AE Firm Maturity Index
Milestone Billing Template
Revenue Projection Template
Blog
From industry trends and product updates to time-saving strategies and expert advice, we’re here to empower your firm with knowledge that drives results. Stay ahead of the curve with content designed to simplify operations, improve profitability, and help your team thrive.
Navigating California’s Nonresident Tax Withholding for Vendor Payments
Mapping the Future of Your AE Firm’s Success Part 2: Sales Process
Strategy Execution That Works: Turning AEC Firm Plans Into Results
Case Studies
We’re excited to showcase our customers and their stories of achievement using BQE CORE. Learn how BQE customers build better projects and improve their firm’s profitability.
Heights Venture Architecture + Design
From Battleship to Speedboat: Transforming How Architects Manage, Design, and Deliver
Shear Structural
INC Architecture & Design
Congrats to INC Architecture & Design Partners for being inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame!