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.
Becoming a Next-Level Leader: How the Top 21 Performance Differentiators are Best Expressed
What actually separates next-level leaders from everyone else? In architecture and engineering firms, leadership is often assumed to come from technical expertise or years of experience. But the firms that consistently outperform their peers are led by people who express a distinct set of behaviors that drive clarity, execution, and trust.
In this session, leadership strategist and former engineer Peter Atherton introduces the Top 21 Performance Differentiators that define high-performing leaders. Drawn from decades of consulting and his published work, this framework reveals how elite leaders turn intent into action, align teams around what matters most, and drive measurable performance in complex, high-pressure environments. If you want to lead with greater confidence, improve execution, and elevate how your firm performs, this webinar will challenge how you think about leadership and show you what great leadership looks like in practice.
Shaping Success: Strategies for Nurturing Your AE Firm’s Project Managers
Part 6 of the ‘Blueprint for Success’ Masterclass Series
In this transformative course, Douglas Teiger, FAIA, a former managing partner at his own firm for 30 years and Founder of Teiger Consulting, gives an overview of the skillset and training necessary for firm leaders to hire and effectively nurture project managers. By the end of this session, you'll possess the knowledge and tools to elevate your project management practices and drive excellence in your firm's project profitability.
AE Profitability Metrics Demystified: Utilization Rate, Efficiency Rate,and Cost Rate Multiplier
Part 7 of the ‘Blueprint for Success’ Masterclass 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 office billing potential, a critical step toward achieving your financial goals. By the end of this session, you'll possess the knowledge and tools to drive profitability, both at the project level and across your entire firm.
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.
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.
Firm Management Software Buyers Guide
A comprehensive buyer’s guide to evaluating firm management software for architecture and engineering firms.
2025 Architecture Benchmarking Report
2025 Engineering Benchmarking Report
Firm Valuation & Transition Report
The Insight Advantage
Learn how architecture and engineering firms use data to uncover performance drivers, improve decisions, and drive growth.
The Art of Estimating Fees
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.
Calculator: A/E Firm Benchmarking
Calculator: Firm Valuation
Calculator: Firm Management Software Impact Assessment
Checklist: Essential Features of Firm Management Software
Template: Revenue Projection
Blog
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.
Engineering Invoices: Formats, Examples & Templates
Engineering KPI Formulas and Benchmarks for Firms, Teams, and Managers
Top Architect KPIs: Formulas, Examples and Benchmarks to Drive Performance
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.
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.
Heights Venture Architecture + Design
From Battleship to Speedboat: Transforming How Architects Manage, Design, and Deliver
Shear Structural
INC Architecture & Design
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.