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Discover why Deltek Vision customers
are exploring BQE
Rather than settling for a forced transition to VantagePoint - where you'll still have to migrate and learn a new system - consider your alternatives. BQE offers a modern, efficient, and cost-effective solution for A&E firms, from proposal to paid. Schedule a demo today.
“We wanted a new, simpler, more nimble program that was easier to understand and our new accounting department could embrace and learn.”
Why you win with BQE CORE
With Vision sunsetting, it's time to explore your options. BQE CORE offers a modern, all-in-one cloud solution that’s faster to implement, easier to use, and packed with automation—without the high costs, complexity, or forced migrations.
Modern and Intuitive Platform
CORE is cloud-based with a modern interface—accessible anywhere (no clunky desktop app)!
Faster and Cheaper Deployment
CORE can be implemented in weeks, not months. Deltek products have a steeper learning curve and longer deployment cycles due to complexity and dated architecture. Plus, get flexible and transparent pricing—no infrastructure or server costs and no need for expensive IT consultants.
Automation Without Extra Cost
CORE automates invoicing, billing workflows, time and expense approvals, reminders, and WIP updates—without the costly customizations required by Deltek.
Feature comparison
See how CORE’s intuitive and simplified interface compares to Vantagepoint's more traditional system, making it easier for teams to work efficiently and stay focused on what matters most.
Features
Purpose-Built for A&E
Yes. Designed by an architect & engineer, for architects & engineers
No. Retrofits a legacy ERP framework for A&E firms
User Interface
Clean, user-friendly design that's easy for the whole team to use
Clunky, complex, and hard to use interface with limited team adoption
Faster, Affordable Implementation
Yes. Quick setup with minimal reliance on consultants
No. Long, costly onboarding often require expensive consulting
True All-in-One Platform
Yes. Integrated accounting, project management, resource planning, billing, time tracking, and CRM
No. Additional modules are expensive and require extra customization
Flexible, Customizable Dashboards
Yes. Easily build project, financial, & operations dashboards without IT
No. Dashboards are rigid and require IT/admin setup
Seamless Mobile App
Yes. Full mobile access to projects, time, expenses, tasks, and reports
No. Limited mobile functionality, poor mobile usability
Real-Time Financial Dashboards
Yes. Live project profitability, budgets, and cash flow visibility
No. Limited real-time financial data with batch posting. Needs heavy reporting setup
Automated Workflow Tools
Yes. Automated timecard reminders, billing workflows, and report delivery
No. Heavy manual processes unless custom workflows are configured
Resource Planning
Yes. Native, flexible resource planning and project budgets
No. Resource planning data is disconnected from time tracking
Flexible Billing & Contract Options
Yes. Supports hourly, fixed fee, NTE, phased contracts, retainers, & more
No. Billing setups are rigid & limited
Real-Time Project Profitability Tracking
Yes. Instantly track margins at project, phase, and task level
No. Profitability visibility is harder & slower without heavy customization
Time Tracking with Ease
Yes. Intuitive, easy to use time tracking your team will actually use
No. Complex and challenging and a tool most users complain about
Invoicing Speed
Invoicing is fast with intuitive templates that are easy to use
Designed for complexity with so many options people struggle
Customized Reports & Templates
Yes. Affordable and fast turnarounds
Slow response time and prohibitively expensive
RESOURCES FOR YOU
Explore the difference
See how BQE CORE compares to Deltek Vision & Vantagepoint — the below resources product insights, experiences, and comphrensive analysis.
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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.
Project Management
Take control of your projects with real-time visibility into progress.
Time & Expense Tracking
Easily keep time and expense entries up-to-date.
Accounting
Keep a pulse on the financial health of your firm with accurate and up-to-date accounting.
Billing & Invoicing
Send accurate invoices in less time and get paid faster.
CRM
Power collaborative business development with a built-in client relationship management (CRM) platform.
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
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
Easily track project schedules, milestones, tasks, deliverables, and invoice payments all in one place
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
Enable PMs to take control of project budgets and timelines with real-time visibility into progress
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
Immediately submit invoices and expense receipts to clients upon approval, then get paid instantly with ePayments
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.
See the software
Get a live demo and explore how BQE CORE empowers every function in your firm to run more efficiently and profitably
Get set up for success
Personalized onboarding and guided implementation will help you quickly get on the path to a practice that just works
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.
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.
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.
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.