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.



Keep everyone on the same page.
All your project data lives in one place. When one update happens, it updates across the entire system in real time so everyone is looking at the same information.

See availability clearly so you can schedule confidently.
Resource scheduling in Factor shows who’s available, who’s booked, and when new projects can start. Allocations update automatically on each team member’s timesheet, so project managers aren’t duplicating work just to keep everyone informed.

Stay on top of time and budgets.
Time entry is simple, so your team logs hours regularly and accurately. With complete data, project managers can see real-time budget versus actuals, identify gaps fast, and drill into missing time to resolve issues before they grow.

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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 project managers
Utilization, burn rate, percent complete, earned value, WIP, and upcoming deadlines. Factor AE puts these on a simple dashboard so you can act before problems grow.
Watch budget vs actual daily, not monthly. Use alerts for risky phases, rebalance assignments, and adjust scope early. Factor AE updates the moment time is submitted.
Set clear due dates, send reminders, and approve in batches. Mobile friendly time entry and clear cutoff dates in Factor AE keep the team current.
Start with role based demand by phase, then assign people based on availability and rates. Factor AE shows capacity and conflicts so you can balance workloads in minutes.
Automate admin, standardize your process, and keep communication tight with templates and upfront details so you can invoice as soon as a phase closes. Factor AE handles drafts, percent complete by phase, reusable notes, simple approvals, and QuickBooks Online sync.

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