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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.

Webinars
Thursday, September, 11th 2025 | 1pm ET | 10am PT 

The Economic Outlook for A&E Firms: What the Data is Telling Us

Join Aziz Sunderji, founder of Home Economics and former economic strategist at Barclays Investment Bank, for a data-driven look at the forces shaping the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Drawing on more than 14 years in global finance and his time at the Wall Street Journal, Aziz uses compelling graphics, charts, and data visualizations to cut through the noise, reveal the economic trends that matter most to A&E firms, and project where the industry is headed next. 
Webinars
Wednesday, September, 17th 2025 | 1pm ET | 10am PT

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. 

Webinars
Tuesday, September, 30th 2025 | 1pm ET | 10am PT

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.

Webinars
Wednesday, October, 15th 2025 | 1pm ET | 10am PT

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. 

Webinars
Tuesday, November, 4th 2025 | 2pm ET | 11am PT

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.  

Webinars
Wednesday, November, 19th 2025 | 1pm ET | 10am PT

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.

 

E-books & Guides

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. 

E-books & Guides

7 Best Practices to Make Your Architecture 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. 
E-books & Guides

Breaking Free From Hourly Billing

Learn how to escape hourly billing and unlock more profitable, scalable revenue models for your architecture or engineering firm. Lessons from the webinar presented by Jonathan Stark. 
E-books & Guides

Data Driven Success: Streamlining Your Operations

In this eBook, we discuss how your firm can leverage your valuable data to achieve greater organization, efficiency, and profitability by adopting best practices and taking advantage of modern, user-friendly, and affordable computing technologies.
E-books & Guides

The 10 KPI's Your Architecture Firm Needs to be Tracking

Key performance indicators (KPI's) help you understand how projects are performing. Monitor and optimize them regularly and your profits will soar! 
E-books & Guides

The 10 KPI's Your Engineering Firm Needs to be Tracking

Key performance indicators (KPI's) help you understand how projects are performing. Monitor and optimize them regularly and your profits will soar!

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.

Tools & Templates

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. 

Tools & Templates

2025 Engineering Benchmarking Report

Engineering firm leaders face constant pressure to increase efficiency, manage growing teams, and keep projects profitable. But without clear benchmarks, it’s hard to know if your numbers are on track. Whether you’re monitoring utilization, managing labor costs, or forecasting revenue, it’s difficult to make the right decisions without industry context. The 2025 Engineering Firm Benchmarking Report helps you change that. 
Tools & Templates

A/E Firm Benchmarking Calculator

Want to know where your firm stands today, and where it could be tomorrow? Start with our Benchmarking Calculator for quick, personalized metrics, then use our Benchmarking Reports to dig into the details. Together, they give you the complete picture you need to drive results.
Tools & Templates

Firm Valuation Calculator

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.
Tools & Templates

Revenue Projection Template

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

Milestone Billing Template

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

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.

Blog
20 August, 2025

Mapping the Future of Your AE Firm’s Success Part 2: Sales Process

In the first article of this series, we introduced how aligning people, process, and technology makes your firm more resilient and efficient [1]....
Blog
12 August, 2025

Strategy Execution That Works: Turning AEC Firm Plans Into Results

Why do so many firms stumble or fail during strategy execution? In the AEC industry, strategic growth planning often begins with a top-down approach....
Blog
18 July, 2025

From Chaos to Control: Solving the Top 10 Financial Management Challenges That Hold A&E Firms Back

Growing architecture, engineering, and consulting (A&E) firms face a paradox: they're landing bigger projects, hiring top talent, and expanding...

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.

 

Case Studies

Heights Venture Architecture + Design

From Battleship to Speedboat: Transforming How Architects Manage, Design, and Deliver

Case Studies

INC Architecture & Design

How INC Architecture & Design Built a Smarter, More Profitable Practice

Congrats to INC Architecture & Design Partners for being inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame!

Case Studies

RRP Consulting Engineers

How Real-Time Data Helped RRP Build a More Profitable Future

Case Studies

Britacan

See how the corporate design firm Britacan transformed billing, improved cash flow, and gained real-time project insights without sacrificing their culture or client focus.

Case Studies

Lloyd Architects

An AIA award-winning firm with a community mindset, Lloyd Architects utilizes CORE to grow their business without sacrificing the personal touch.
Case Studies

Infinity Engineering Consultants

Infinity Engineering Consultants uses BQE to scale new company growth and manage multiple complex projects.