MADE FOR A&E

We empower firms to focus on the impactful work they love

(because that’s what our founders wanted, too)

An all-in-one A&E solution didn’t exist.

There are some parts of firm management that can pull you away from focusing on the “real” work you care about. When you don’t have the right software in place, distractions like chasing timecards, calculating invoices, staffing projects, and trying to make sense of disconnected data can fill your days and waste your talents.

So, we built one.

The challenges you experience running your firm were the same challenges faced by our founders — an architect and an engineer. They discovered that at the root of their problems were manual workarounds, inconsistent processes, and disconnected systems, all cobbled together to run their firms. There was no all-in-one software that could streamline their day-to-day operations and empower them with insights to do more, until they built one.

BUILT FROM EXPERIENCE

Designed by A&E pros for A&E firms

We built the software that helped us run our own firms better. Since then, we’ve spent the last 30 years optimizing it. As the industry evolves, so does BQE CORE. It’s the only proposal-to-paid solution that empowers everyone at a firm to streamline processes, close workflow gaps, and unlock real-time visibility into project performance and profitability.

Finally, you can get back to doing the impactful work you love.

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BQE BY THE NUMBERS

Our impact, at a glance

30+ years

in business

5,000+ firms

trust BQE CORE

45,000+ users

utilize our tools

500,000+ projects

managed annually

$7 billion+

annual invoice volume

10+ years

average customer tenure

BQE Leadership

Meet the team that makes it happen

Matt Cooper

Chief Executive Officer

Scott Hanyen

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operations Officer

Dan McCormick

Chief Revenue Officer

Austin Miller

Chief Marketing Officer

Ryan Powers

Chief Technology Partner

BQE VALUES

The values at our CORE

Customer Obsession

Every decision we make and action we take is rooted in our customer-obsessed mentality. What our customers need is what we focus on, always striving to deliver more value with solutions that make life simpler. Going the extra mile isn’t extra, it’s just what we do.

Openness

For us, transparency is empowering. We communicate openly and honestly because it makes us stronger as people, and better as a company.

Respect for Everyone

We treat every person with dignity and respect. No idea goes unheard and no perspective goes unvalued. We embrace the gift of diversity and honor it with collaboration and teamwork.

Excellence

The opportunity to improve is not something we take for granted. We’re committed to quality and excellence in everything we do. Our standards are set high and our work is never done because it can always be better.

FAQs

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What is BQE CORE / BQE Software?

BQE CORE is an all-in-one practice management software for Architects and Engineers. Our solution offers project management, time and expense tracking, accounting, billing and reporting functionality.

What is the difference between ArchiOffice and BQE CORE?

ArchiOffice is a legacy product. BQE CORE is our flagship cloud-based product. While they are both project management and account software, they differ in functionality and design. We no longer actively sell ArchiOffice. If you are using ArchiOffice 2016 (or earlier) and want to migrate to CORE, you do not need to convert your ArchiOffice to the latest version. Our Data Migration Team handles the entire process of migration to CORE, even from earlier versions of ArchiOffice.

What is BillQuick?

BillQuick is BQE Software’s legacy time and billing solution, originally built to help professional services firms streamline invoicing, project management, and accounting. While BillQuick served thousands of firms for over two decades, it has since been replaced by BQE CORE, our modern, cloud-based platform that offers more powerful features, real-time automation, and enhanced mobility. We no longer actively sell or develop BillQuick. All new customers are onboarded to BQE CORE, which is designed to meet the evolving needs of A/E firms.

Is BQE an ERP?

BQE CORE functions as an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution—specifically designed for professional services firms. CORE combines time and expense tracking, project management, billing, accounting, HR, and business intelligence into one integrated, cloud-based platform. Unlike traditional ERP systems that can be complex and costly, BQE CORE is purpose-built to deliver the power of an ERP with the flexibility, usability, and automation today’s firms need to stay competitive.

When was BQE founded?

BQE Software was founded in 1995. The company was co-founded by Shafat Qazi and David Breiholz. The initial software they developed was called BillQuick which has since evolved into BQE CORE.

Who is the CEO of BQE CORE?

The CEO of BQE CORE is Matt Cooper. He has been at the company since 2023 and was a part of the investment group for 8 years prior.

How much does BQE CORE cost?

BQE has a per-user pricing model. It is designed to be flexible based on the firm and their business needs. To get a quote, next steps would be requesting a quote from our pricing page and talking through your individual needs with a representative.

Who are the competitors of BQE CORE?

There are a handful of A/E Firm management softwares with varying feature sets. However, BQE CORE is the only solution built and optimized for Architects and Engineers – from proposal to paid.