800-246-0800
www.foundationsoft.com
2011 Overall Rating 5
Best Fit:
Foundation contains a laundry list of features well suited for construction businesses of varying sizes and trades, particularly those a step up from small mom and pop contractors with 1-10 employees and less than a million in annual revenues. Anything above that would benefit from this system.
Strengths:
- QuickLinks allow users to locate & store frequently used program functions, data-entry screens, and websites
- Remote access for technicians, field employees and project managers
- Excellent payroll offering with bonus union-specific features
- Document Imaging & Routing module
- Excellent Service Dispatch module utilizes color-coded dispatch board
- Numerous third-party add-ons available
- Executive Dashboards available for Job Cost, AP & AR, GL and change order reporting
Potential Limitations:
- Cost can be prohibitive for smaller companies
- Range of features may be beyond the scope of smaller contractors
SUMMARY & PRICING
Foundation for Windows is an excellent product for construction-related industries that need a solid job cost accounting package along with scheduling and project management. Foundation is currently priced at $7,000 to $15,000 for a one- to five-user system.
Product Delivery Methods:
_x__ On-Premises
_x__ SaaS
_x__ Hosted by Vendor
BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS – 4.75
CORE ACCOUNTING CAPABILITIES – 5
CONSTRUCTION/CONTRACTOR-SPECIFIC FEATURES – 5
REPORTING & MANAGEMENT TOOLS – 5
INTEGRATION/IMPORT/EXPORT – 5
HELP/SUPPORT – 5
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