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.
The Economic Outlook for A&E Firms: What the Data is Telling Us
The AE Firm’s Foundational Trio: Defining Your Business Structure, Org Chart and Role Accountability
Part 9 of the ‘Blueprint for Success’ Masterclass Series
Discover the myriad of options for business structures and their unique benefits, gaining the insight to make informed decisions that align with your firm's goals. But it doesn't stop there – in this transformative webinar, Douglas delves into the crucial distinction between organizational and accountability charts and how to ensure that the right person is in the right seat to supercharge your firm's performance. By the end of this session, you'll possess the knowledge and tools to craft an organizational structure that ignites alignment, propels productivity, and fuels your firm's ascent to greatness.
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.
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.
7 Best Practices to Make Your Engineering Firm Less Chaotic
By implementing best practices from strategic design thinking to leveraging technology, you can save time and reduce stress while getting back to focusing on the creative work that led you to start your firm in the first place. Download for free.
7 Best Practices to Make Your Architecture Firm Less Chaotic
Breaking Free From Hourly Billing
Data Driven Success: Streamlining Your Operations
The 10 KPI's Your Architecture Firm Needs to be Tracking
The 10 KPI's Your Engineering Firm Needs to be Tracking
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.
2025 Architecture Benchmarking Report
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.
2025 Engineering Benchmarking Report
A/E Firm Benchmarking Calculator
Firm Valuation Calculator
Revenue Projection Template
Milestone Billing 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.
Mapping the Future of Your AE Firm’s Success Part 2: Sales Process
Strategy Execution That Works: Turning AEC Firm Plans Into Results
From Chaos to Control: Solving the Top 10 Financial Management Challenges That Hold A&E Firms Back
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
INC Architecture & Design
Congrats to INC Architecture & Design Partners for being inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame!