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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
Wednesday, July, 30th 2025 | 1pm ET | 10am PT

How to Attract, Engage and Retain Top Talent in 2025

Unpacking the Results of the Latest ‘Present and Future of Work in Engineering and Architecture’ Report


Most AEC consulting firms are looking to grow at a rapid pace; however, they face many challenges around recruiting, development, and retention in this competitive atmosphere.  

EMI and ActionsProve have once again asked AEC professionals questions that their firms are afraid to ask! This must-attend session will review the findings to  the questions asked in the “Present and Future of Work in Engineering and Architecture Reports” that can help firm owners and managers better recruit, develop, and retain team members in 2024 and beyond. Do not miss access to this game-changing information!  

Webinars
Thursday, July, 31st 2025 | 2pm ET | 11am PT

From Frustration to Flexibility: Why A/E Firms Are Leaving Deltek for BQE CORE

Tired of software that slows your team down? 

Join us for a candid roundtable discussion featuring three A/E firm leaders who made the switch from Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint to BQE CORE, and haven’t looked back. 

Moderated by a seasoned BQE Consultant, this session explores the day-to-day challenges firms face with overly complex platforms like Deltek, and how moving to BQE CORE gave them the visibility, flexibility, and ease-of-use they needed to grow and perform at their best.

If your current system feels more like a burden than a tool, this roundtable will show you what’s possible when your software supports the way your team actually works, and helps you reach your goals faster.

Webinars
Tuesday, August, 5th 2025 | 2pm ET | 11am PT

The 4-Hour Workweek for AE Professionals: Business Secrets to Increase Productivity, Profits and Happiness

Inspired by Tim Ferriss' The 4-Hour Workweek, this session will focus on practical applications within the AE industry, highlighting how to optimize workflows, delegate effectively, leverage technology, and create a more balanced, fulfilling professional life. Applying these principles will enable you to “work smarter, not harder,” transforming your firm into a well-oiled machine that runs efficiently and profitably, freeing you up to focus on your passion. It's time to treat your firm as your greatest project and use your design skills to create a business that supports your dreams and aspirations! 
Webinars
Tuesday, August, 12th 2025 | 2pm ET | 11am PT

The Four Conversations: A New Model for Selling Expertise

In this session Blair will explain why the sale of expertise, like the professional services provided by architects and engineers, isn't governed by the same rules as the sale of products or transactional services. He'll offer an overview of his model, which sees the sale as a series of conversations, eschewing the typical presentations, pitch decks and lengthy proposals. He'll make the case for dropping almost everything you think you know about selling and simply showing up in the sale as the expert you are, armed with little more than questions.
Webinars
Tuesday, August, 19th 2025 | 1pm ET | 10am PT

People, Process, and Technology: Human-Centered Innovation in AE Firms

In this webinar, Nick Heim, PE and Brian Sullivan will explore how aligning people, process, and technology drives human-centered innovation in architecture and engineering firms. Drawing on the Iron Man analogy—people as Tony Stark, process as J.A.R.V.I.S., and technology as the Iron Man suit—they’ll show how clear process mapping empowers teams to leverage technology and expertise for improved efficiency, profitability, and client satisfaction. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to assess their firm’s readiness for process mapping and begin eliminating bottlenecks for sustainable growth. 
Webinars
Wednesday, August, 20th 2025 | 1pm ET | 10am PT

What to Track and How to Track It: Essential KPIs for Every AE Firm

Part 8 of the ‘Blueprint for Success’ Masterclass Series

In today's dynamic landscape, staying ahead requires a real-time view into the heartbeat of your AE firm. Dashboards, reports, and scorecards offer critical insights into employee performance, projects, and financials. Join Founder of Teiger Consulting and architectural entrepreneur Douglas Teiger, FAIA, for a transformative course where you'll discover the essential KPIs that drive AE firm success. You’ll also learn to create a system that tracks these metrics month-over-month, reflecting your firm's unique trends and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

Join us for this enlightening session and embark on a journey to unlock the power of KPIs to optimize your firm. By the end of this session, you'll possess the knowledge and tools to navigate the AE landscape with precision and achieve unparalleled success. 

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

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!
E-books & Guides

The Crash Course MBA for Professional Services Firms

Discover how your firm can transition from providing services, to being a highly-tuned business that can identify the needs of the marketplace and create services and products that yield greater profits. 

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

AE Firm Maturity Index

Is your firm operating at peak efficiency, or are hidden challenges holding you back? The BQE Firm Maturity Index is a short, 14-question quiz provides a clear understanding of where your A&E business stands and uncovers actionable insights to advance to the next level.
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
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...
Blog
10 July, 2025

The Month-End Close Advantage: How A&E Firms Drive Growth Through Faster Financial Intelligence

Your firm is building momentum in every way, from new projects to on-time completions and timely collections. But if your month-end close takes weeks...
Blog
10 July, 2025

5 Signs It’s Time to Modernize Your ERP, And What That Really Means

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is meant to be the connective tissue of your organization, integrating finance, operations, project...

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

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

Watts & Browning Engineers

Watts & Browning Engineers switches from clunky, outdated software to BQE and regains hours in their busy day.

Case Studies

iT Architecture

iT Architecture's remote team finds huge success using BQE's cloud platform to receive instant updates and vital backups.
Case Studies

The W2 Group

The W2 Group receives deeper insights into which projects and clients are the most profitable by using BQE.
Case Studies

AB Design Studio

AB Design Studio uses BQE to spend less time on spreadsheets and more time on project delivery.
Case Studies

Goldstream Engineering

Goldstream Engineering finds remote work success and improved employee accessibility with BQE CORE.