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Lead with clarity, not complexity.

Unanet looks like a complete solution on paper but quickly becomes a maze of complexity, slow performance, and poor firm-wide adoption. You need software that supports your team, not slows them down. BQE CORE was purpose-built for A&E firms, from designers and project managers to principals and finance directors.

 
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"I've cut back from 40 to 30 hours a week this year, and it's working. CORE helps me focus, stay on task, and quickly get the information I need. I wouldn't be able to do that without it."
Jennie L
Lloyd Architects
BQE CORE BENEFITS

Here's how firm leaders can use BQE CORE to design their business

Unlike other firm management software, BQE CORE provides a connected experience from proposal to paid.

Why you win with BQE CORE

Many firms using Unanet end up frustrated by its desktop-first infrastructure, clunky interface, scattered modules, and the fact that it was never truly built for the unique needs of A&E firms.
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Built for A&E

Unanet A&E is a scaled-down rebuild of the legacy Clearview desktop product, offering only a fraction of CORE's functionality. With BQE CORE, get all of the features that align with how your projects, people, and finances actually work.
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All-in-One, Not Pieced Together

Unanet relies heavily on integrations just to give you basic tools. BQE CORE delivers project management, accounting, time tracking, billing, CRM, and reporting in one seamless platform.
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Faster Adoption, Less Overhead

Unanet requires lengthy implementations and complex training. BQE CORE's is intuitive and easy to adopt across your entire team.

Feature comparison

See how CORE’s intuitive platform compares to Unanets more complex system, making it easier for teams to work efficiently and stay focused on what matters most.

Features

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All-in-One Platform

Yes. Integrated project, CRM, time, billing, accounting & reporting tools
No. Requires external tools & add-ons. Most features limited to desktop

Modern, Intuitive UI

Yes. Clean, user-friendly design built for daily use by all roles
Outdated, "clunky" interface. Slow UI performance results in latency issues

Cloud-Based Platform

Yes. 100% cloud-native with full access from anywhere
Primarily desktop-based, limiting flexibility and remote access

Project Profitability Tracking

Yes. Real-time project profitability at every phase and task
No. Data lives in separate reports, with limited real-time profitability visibility

Firm Wide User Adoption

Yes. Intuitive for all roles, from PMs
to finance, minimal training required
No. Complex interface limits adoption outside of accounting & admin staff

Real Time Dashboards

Yes. Instant access to project and financial dashboards with live data
No. The limited dashboards need costly customization to show meaningful data

Contract and Fee Flexibility

Yes. Supports multi-phase or hybrid contracts and fee planning
No. Rigid contract structures lack flexibility for common types used in A&E

Retainers and Pre-Payments

Yes. Apply to projects, phases, or clients, for precise revenue application
No. Support for managing prepayments, retainers, or deposits tied to a contract

Customizable Billing Rules

Yes. Including T&M, Fixed Fee, Recurring, Milestone, % Complete, Unit-based
No scalable billing rule automation.
Must manage billing manually each cycle

Resource Planning

Yes. Integrated and tied directly to projects and financials
Poor interface is not intuitive for PMs or team leads and it’s costly to customize

Consultant Management

Yes. Automated report scheduling, billing workflows, & timecard reminders
No centralized vendor data tied to projects, contracts, or invoices

CRM Built-in

Yes. Built-in, seamless CRM fully tied to project and financial data
No. CRM (Cosential) is an external solution, that requires an intergration

Customizable Reports

Yes. Easy customization of reports and dashboards by users
No. Customizations require expensive additional services or developer skills

Report Scheduling

Yes. Schedule report delivery to internal and external stakeholders
No robust built-in report automation. Users must run reports manually
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A&E FIRM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Explore more of our comprehensive features

With BQE CORE’s comprehensive suite of powerful tools, you can automate time-consuming tasks, streamline complex processes, and free your firm up to do more.
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Project Management

Take control of your projects with real-time visibility into progress.
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Time & Expense Tracking

Easily keep time and expense entries up-to-date.
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Accounting

Keep a pulse on the financial health of your firm with accurate and up-to-date accounting.
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Billing & Invoicing

Send accurate invoices in less time and get paid faster.
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CRM

Power collaborative business development with a built-in client relationship management (CRM) platform.
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Resource Planning

Build smarter staff plans that optimize project delivery and profitability.

Know exactly where your projects are headed with an all-in-one platform

With everything you need, all in one place, you can keep a pulse on your projects and ensure they go according to plan, even if you have to change it.

Centralize everything you need to know about your projects

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Get full visibility into projects and make better decisions with access to the BQE Project Center, an interface built to support the way firms operate
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Easily track project schedules, milestones, tasks, deliverables, and invoice payments all in one place
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Use insight visualizations, phase breakdowns, and interactive Gantt charts for a complete understanding of project performance at every phase
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Make data-based decisions that push your profits higher

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Enable PMs to take control of project budgets and timelines with real-time visibility into progress
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Easily identify minor issues within projects so they can be stopped before they become major setbacks
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Manage your finances firm-wide with fully integrated accounting

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Immediately submit invoices and expense receipts to clients upon approval, then get paid instantly with ePayments
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View key data in one place: financial reports, profit & loss, balance sheets, trial balance, and GL
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GETTING STARTED

Sustainable success starts here

Firm owners and principals, learn how quickly BQE CORE can make the impact that empowers you to make yours. No stress, no steep learning curve — we make it easy to take the leap to better firm management. 
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See the software

Get a live demo and explore how BQE CORE empowers every function in your firm to run more efficiently and profitably
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Get set up for success

Personalized onboarding and guided implementation will help you quickly get on the path to a practice that just works
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Breathe easy

Always get best in class support 24/7/365. Join the BQE CORE community to learn from experts and other BQE CORE users

Success stories

See how firms like yours experienced more successful project outcomes with BQE CORE.

Javad Ahmad PE, Inc (JAPE)

Javad Ahmad PE, Inc (JAPE) deals with complex projects that involve different phases, each one requiring updates in order to progress smoothly and accurately. Through BQE CORE, JAPE quickly discovered opportunities to scale rapidly and easily stay connected as a remote team.
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Javad Ahmad PE, Inc (JAPE)

Javad Ahmad PE, Inc (JAPE) deals with complex projects that involve different phases, each one requiring updates in order to progress smoothly and accurately. Through BQE CORE, JAPE quickly discovered opportunities to scale rapidly and easily stay connected as a remote team.
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Javad Ahmad PE, Inc (JAPE)

Javad Ahmad PE, Inc (JAPE) deals with complex projects that involve different phases, each one requiring updates in order to progress smoothly and accurately. Through BQE CORE, JAPE quickly discovered opportunities to scale rapidly and easily stay connected as a remote team.
engineering-consultants

Javad Ahmad PE, Inc (JAPE)

Javad Ahmad PE, Inc (JAPE) deals with complex projects that involve different phases, each one requiring updates in order to progress smoothly and accurately. Through BQE CORE, JAPE quickly discovered opportunities to scale rapidly and easily stay connected as a remote team.
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