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BQE University:
Free Resources for Architecture & Engineering Firms

Running a firm is hard enough without guessing. BQE University gives architecture and engineering firms the data, frameworks, and tools to make confident business decisions.

Explore free webinars, benchmarking reports, calculators, and guides to sharpen your business-thinking mindset. Learn what to track, how to price, and where your firm stands against the industry, so you can move from delivering projects to running a firm that's organized, profitable, and built to last.

 

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, 15th 2026 | 1pm ET | 10am PT

AE Profitability Metrics Demystified: Utilization Rate, Efficiency Rate,and Cost Rate Multiplier

Part 7 of the ‘Blueprint for Success’ Series
Join Douglas as he unravels the vital KPI of profitability, the cost rate multiplier, and explores the crucial distinctions between utilization rate and efficiency rate. He'll explain precisely how to define your breakeven multiplier and unveil your true cost rate, ensuring that financial clarity guides your decision-making. Additionally, discover how to set and analyze your firm's maximum billing potential, a critical step toward achieving your financial goals. By the end of this session, you'll possess the tools to drive profitability, both at the project level and across your firm.

Webinars
Wednesday, August, 19th 2026 | 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’ 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.

Webinars
Wednesday, September, 16th 2026 | 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’ Series
Discover the many 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 to craft an organizational structure that ignites alignment, propels productivity, and fuels your firm's ascent to greatness. 

Webinars
Wednesday, October, 14th 2026 | 1pm ET | 10am PT

The Aligned Firm: Crafting Your AE Firm’s Story & Mission-Vision Statement

Part 10 of the ‘Blueprint for Success’ 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. 

Webinars
Wednesday, November, 18th 2026 | 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’ Series
Join Douglas Teiger, FAIA, for this 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. 

Webinars
Wednesday, December, 16th 2026 | 1pm ET | 10am PT

The AE Firm’s Guide to Growth: How Marketing & Business Development Create Predictable Revenue

Part 12 of the ‘Blueprint for Success’ Series
Most AE teams are extremely thoughtful when developing their designs, but often let communicating their brand or actively pursuing ideal clients fall to the wayside. Marketing and business development are the twin engines that fuel your AE firm's ascent, and understanding their synergy is paramount. Join Founder of Teiger Consulting Douglas Teiger, FAIA, as he unravels the secrets to sustainable growth and revenue predictability. 

Reports & Ebooks

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 reports have the answer.

 

Reports & Ebooks

Firm Management Software Buyers Guide

A comprehensive buyer’s guide to evaluating firm management software for architecture and engineering firms.

Reports & Ebooks

2025 Architecture Benchmarking Report

Clarity starts with understanding how your firm is really performing—and how it compares to the rest of the industry. 
Reports & Ebooks

2025 Engineering Benchmarking Report

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.
Reports & Ebooks

Firm Valuation & Transition Report

You know your firm’s worth, now learn how to grow it. Download your next-step guide to building a more valuable, sellable architecture or engineering practice. This report was written in collaboration with the Business of Architecture.
Reports & Ebooks

The Insight Advantage

Learn how architecture and engineering firms use data to uncover performance drivers, improve decisions, and drive growth.

Reports & Ebooks

The Art of Estimating Fees

Learn how to define scope, structure fees, and build a repeatable process for more predictable, profitable projects, based on the methods of Douglas Teiger, FAIA.

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

Calculator: A/E Firm Benchmarking

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

Calculator: Firm Valuation

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

Calculator: Firm Management Software Impact Assessment

Model the ROI of modern firm management software with a calculator built for architecture and engineering firms.
Tools & Templates

Checklist: Essential Features of Firm Management Software

A simple checklist to identify the essential features your firm needs when evaluating management software.
Tools & Templates

Template: Revenue Projection

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

Quiz: AE Firm Maturity Index

Is your firm operating at peak efficiency, or is something holding you back? The BQE Firm Maturity Index, a short, 14-question quiz, provides a snapshot of where your A&E business stands and offers actionable insights to advance to the next level.

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

Engineering Invoices: Formats, Examples & Templates

Download free engineering invoice templates in multiple formats for all project types and billing methods. Learn how to meet compliance standards...
Blog

Engineering KPI Formulas and Benchmarks for Firms, Teams, and Managers

Learn how to calculate and apply the engineering KPIs that will drive your business. Get formulas, examples, and verified benchmarks for your firm,...
Blog

Top Architect KPIs: Formulas, Examples and Benchmarks to Drive Performance

Learn how to calculate architecture KPIs that offer data-driven insights into firm, team, and manager performance. Get formulas, examples, and...
Blog

If Your Firm Isn’t Performing, Look At The Organizational Design 

A few months ago, I worked with an AEC firm that wasn’t performing the way its leaders expected. Revenue was soft in a few sectors, frustration was...
Blog

Investing in Mentorship: A Strategic Imperative for Sustainable Firms

Investing in Mentorship: A Strategic Imperative for Sustainable Firms In today’s architectural and design firms, mentorship is often discussed as a...
Blog

How to do AIA Invoicing & Billing: Formats, Templates & Examples

Master AIA invoicing with our complete guide. Learn to fill out G702 and G703 forms, review real billing math, and download free AIA-style templates....

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

Riley Engineering

See how Riley Engineering uses BQE CORE to bring clarity to complex projects, freeing their team to focus on delivering water infrastructure that changes lives.

Case Studies

Andersson Wise

Balancing Creative Excellence with Smarter Firm Management

Case Studies

Acorn Engineering

A Stronger Foundation for Growth, Built With the Right Partner
Case Studies

Heights Venture Architecture + Design

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

Case Studies

Shear Structural

Discover how Shear Structural, Georgia’s only woman-owned structural engineering firm, cut invoicing from 10 hours to 30 minutes with BQE CORE.
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!

Put Your Plans Into Motion

These resources help you work smarter, build confidence, and move your firm forward. Now bring those insights to life and drive measurable success.