# Foundation Software
*Also known as Foundation*

- Website: https://www.foundationsoft.com
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/foundationsoft-com

> Integrated, construction-focused back-office software helping contractors manage accounting, payroll, project management, and reporting.

Foundation Software provides construction-specific back-office software that helps contractors manage accounting, payroll, project management, inventory, timekeeping, and reporting. The company targets construction firms and CPAs, offering an integrated, multi-module platform, training resources, and ongoing support to improve financial control, project profitability and regulatory compliance. With a focus on the construction industry, Foundation Software emphasizes industry-specific reports, integrations with third-party tools, and responsive customer education to help clients streamline operations and grow their business.

**Mission:** Foundation Software is committed to providing construction companies with the tools they need to operate efficiently.

## Products & Services

### [FOUNDATION Construction Accounting Software](https://www.foundationsoft.com/software/)
*Product*
Streamline your construction financial management with comprehensive tools for job costing, payroll, and reporting.

- **Payroll And Mobility Support** — Manage Payroll Seamlessly
- **Real‑Time Job Costing** — Monitor Expenses As They Occur
- **Three-Way FOUNDATION Integration** — Automate Accounting Entries
- **Field‑to‑office synchronization** — Sync Field Data Remotely
- **Mobile time tracking** — Track Time Anywhere
- **Comprehensive Financial Reporting** — Instantly Access Key Financial Reports
- **Accelerated Month-End Close** — Streamline Closing Process
- **Secure Processing** — Ensure Payment Security
- **Timecard approval** — Streamline Timecard Approval
- **AIA And Retainage Reporting** — Generate AIA Reports Effortlessly
- **Field-To-Office Integration** — Ensure Accurate Job Tracking
- **Custom Reporting Tools** — Generate Tailored Insights
- **Electronic and Virtual Card Payments** — Enhance Payment Flexibility
- **Flexible Payments and Vendor Verification** — Simplify Vendor Management
- **Direct Accounting Integration** — Simplify Financial Processes
- **GPS location tracking** — Ensure Accurate Location Data
- **Biometric verification** — Prevent Buddy Punching
- **Customizable Job Cost Structures** — Tailor Job Costs To Project Specs
- **Vendor Management** — Streamline Vendor Payments
- **Multi-language support** — Reduce Language Barriers

### [WorkMax](https://www.foundationsoft.com/workmax-time/)
*Product*
Streamline field data capture and improve payroll accuracy with WorkMax's mobile time tracking capabilities.

### [HQSuite](https://www.myhqsuite.com/)
*Platform*
Streamline construction management with integrated safety, HR, and project management tools.

- **ExecutiveHQ** — Gain Executive Insights
- **ProjectHQ** — Manage Projects Simply
- **CrewHQ** — Manage Field Crews Effectively
- **hrHQ** — Streamline HR Processes
- **SafetyHQ** — Enhance Workplace Safety

### [EDGE Estimator](https://www.estimatingedge.com/)
*Product*
Automates estimating processes to enhance bidding accuracy and efficiency.

- **Direct FOUNDATION Integrations** — Streamlined Workflow
- **Cost Breakouts and Advanced Reporting** — Detailed Financial Insights
- **On‑screen Takeoff and PDF Editing** — Precision in Bids
- **Cloud‑based Options** — Access From Anywhere
- **Automated Calculations** — Real-time Cost Management
- **Change Order Tracking** — Proactive Budget Control

### [McCormick Systems](https://mccormicksys.com/)
*Product*
Enhance your estimating precision and efficiency with McCormick Systems' cloud-based tools integrated with FOUNDATION.

- **Direct FOUNDATION Integration** — Streamline Operations
- **Trade-specific Estimating Capabilities** — Tailored Estimating
- **Cloud-based Options** — Access Tools Remotely
- **Automated Reporting** — Instant Reporting
- **Mobile Compatibility** — Work On-the-Go

### [Inventory Management](https://www.foundationsoft.com/software/inventory-management/)
*Product*
Gain real-time control and insights into item orders, costs, and inventory locations for enhanced project productivity.

- **Real‑Time Inventory Tracking** — Control Inventory
- **Warehouse and Location Management** — Manage Warehouses
- **Integrated Reporting** — Analyze Profitability
- **Link Inventory Receipts to A/P Invoices** — Streamline Financials
- **Customizable Item Lists** — Customize Items

### [Purchase Order & Subcontract](https://www.foundationsoft.com/software/purchase-orders-subcontract/)
*Product*
Track cost commitments and streamline subcontract management efficiently.

- **Committed cost control** — Track Cost Commitments
- **Purchasing and subcontract reporting** — Report Committed Expenses
- **PO and subcontract management** — Centralize Documents
- **Change order tracking** — Track Change Orders
- **Custom POs and subcontracts** — Send Customized Documents

### [DataGenie Construction Report Designer](https://www.foundationsoft.com/software/construction-reports/)
*Product*
Create Customized Reports to Streamline Construction Management.

- **Report Designer for Construction Data** — Design and Customize Reports
- **Job Costing Reports** — Analyze Job Costs
- **Financial Reports for Contractors** — Organize Financial Data
- **Job Cost Transaction Logs** — Track Historical Data

### [ProjectHQ](https://www.foundationsoft.com/projecthq/)
*Product*
Streamline your construction project management with ProjectHQ, enhancing organization and communication.

- **Document Management** — Manage Project Documents Seamlessly
- **Progress Billing and Change Order Tracking** — Track Billing and Changes Automatically
- **Expanded Communication** — Enhance Team Communication

### [SafetyHQ](https://www.myhqsuite.com/software/safetyhq/)
*Product*
Manage construction site safety efficiently with SafetyHQ's dedicated tools and resources.

- **Safety Management Tooling** — Streamline Safety Procedures
- **Compliance Tracking** — Ensure Compliance
- **Incident Reporting** — Facilitate Reporting
- **Training Management** — Enhance Worker Training

### [hrHQ](https://www.foundationsoft.com/construction-hr-software/)
*Product*
Streamline HR processes and onboard employees efficiently with hrHQ tailored for construction.

- **HR Management** — Centralizes HR Data
- **Simplified Onboarding** — Automates Onboarding Process
- **Integration with Accounting Software** — Streamlines HR and Payroll
- **Employee Self-Service** — Direct Access to Payroll
- **HR Reporting** — Simplifies Compliance

## Market Segments

- **Construction accounting and financial management**: Capabilities for contractor-specific accounting, job costing, billing, retainage, accounts payable/receivable, electronic payments, and financial control for project profitability.
- **Estimating and takeoff**: Preconstruction estimating, digital takeoff, automated quantity measurement, cost calculation, and bid reporting tailored to trade-specific and general contractors.
- **Project management and collaboration**: Tools for organizing project documents, managing workflows, progress billing, change orders, and team communication across office and field.
- **Field timekeeping and payroll**: Field-focused time capture, mobile timecards, biometric/GPS verification, payroll processing, and timecard approval workflows for accurate job costing and payroll compliance.
- **Procurement, inventory and committed cost management**: Capabilities to manage purchase orders, subcontracts, committed costs, inventory tracking, warehouse locations, and integration of procurement with job costing.
- **Safety, compliance and training management**: Safety program management, incident reporting, compliance tracking, and training/certification management for construction sites and crews.
- **Reporting and business intelligence for construction**: Custom construction reporting, financial and WIP analytics, executive dashboards, and tailored report designers to surface operational and financial insights.