Where better tools lead to better results.
Our customers say it better than we ever could.
Features that cut busywork so
you can focus on billable work.
Planning
Use templates and past actuals to build a clear budget, manage fixed fee and hourly in one place, and let one budget run time, schedule, and billing.
See availability, match the right person to the right task, and watch utilization and projected spend update in real time to keep work balanced and projects on track.
Plan phases, tasks, and milestones in one view, spot overlaps in seconds, and keep budgets, forecasts, and percent complete in sync.



Tracking
View your entire portfolio in one live dashboard, compare side by side, dig into hours, budgets, and forecasts so your team can turn red flags into fixes fast.
Track time and expenses in one place, see budgets update live, and turn approved entries into accurate invoices that capture every dollar.
Turn plans into action with clear owners and instant reminders, while automatic updates keep everyone aligned even as details and dates shift.



Billing
Keep firm fees and subconsultant work separate yet connected. Track contracts, progress, and billing in one flow so payments, retainers, and budgets stay clear.
Send invoices your way for fixed fee, hourly, or phased work. Customize client views, track progress and deposits, and keep billing simple, accurate, and flexible.
Make paying simple and AR current. Clients pay from the invoice, invoice and payment statuses update in QuickBooks Online in real time, and you see the impact on budgets, cash flow, and open balances.



Reporting
See performance as it happens. Track project health, profitability, workload, and financial metrics in one clear view so you can make fast, informed decisions without digging through spreadsheets.
Project future revenue with confidence. Use scheduled work, budgets, and percent complete to understand what’s coming in, spot gaps early, and plan workloads and cash flow with more certainty.
Follow every incoming opportunity from first conversation to signed contract. See status, potential value, and projected start dates so your pipeline, workload, and revenue plan stay aligned.



Easy timesheets for easier approvals.
Timesheets are easy for employees to enter and submit. Review and approval workflows can be customized to fit your firm’s process. Move time entries in bulk so hours land in the right project, phase, or task quickly.

Invoice faster with less effort.
Integrated and flexible invoicing makes billing faster and more accurate. Templates are built to client requirements, and adjustments like write-offs or edits can be made directly during the invoicing process, without manual fixes in Word or Excel.

See firm performance in real time.
Real-time dashboards and customizable reports give you instant access to utilization, WIP, AR, and profitability so you always know where the firm stands.

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Factor’s impact on A&E firms is clear.
All metrics are based on self-reported customer data.
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"I would recommend Factor for anyone in the industry.”
In one quick call, we’ll show you a simpler way to run projects and get paid faster.
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“I've worked with software platforms for 20+ years, and Factor has been my best experience of having a platform that will listen to you and is just as invested in us as we are in us.”
Betsy Koch
operations manager
Frequently asked questions for A&E office managers
Make time entry simple, set weekly cutoff dates, and send automatic reminders. Factor AE makes it easy to approve in batches and keeps entries locked after approval so you are not fixing last week’s time on Friday.
Time and materials, fixed fee by phase, and percent complete. You can split or combine invoices by discipline, add reusable notes, and send invoices right after a milestone or phase closes.
Use a clear AR aging view, log call notes, and send statements or reminders on a regular cadence. Factor AE shows who owes what and for how long so you can focus your follow ups and improve cash flow.
Factor AE syncs with QuickBooks Online for clients, projects, invoices, payments, and items. You avoid double entry and keep accounting as the source of truth.
The essentials are time tracking, invoicing, AR, and reporting, plus clean sync to accounting. Factor AE combines these in one place for A&E firms, with templates, permissions, and QuickBooks sync so you spend less time chasing data and more time keeping cash moving.

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