Foundation Software — Foundation for Windows

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