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Foundation Software

by Foundation Software LLC

Last updated Mar 29, 2026 · 2 revisions

Construction-specific accounting with job costing, certified payroll, and multi-trade timecard management for 40 years.

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About This Product

Foundation Software is a construction accounting platform used by 80% trade contractors, handling job costing, payroll with multi-job/multi-rate timecards, AIA billing, and CPA audit modules. With mobile time tracking featuring facial recognition and GPS stamps, it serves labor-intensive HVAC contractors from 10 to 1,500 employees with $1M-$250M revenue.

Capabilities

How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.

Mobile app
Available
Free trial
No
Free tier
No
Public API
Yes
Deployment
Hybrid

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use
5.0
Features
6.5
Support
5.0
Value
5.0
Integrations
8.0
AI Capabilities
1.5

Customer Reviews

Features

43 features confirmed across 14categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Accounting Integration11features

Job CostingJob CostingAccounting IntegrationGeneral LedgerAccounts PayableAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableAccounts ReceivableAutomated PayrollPayrollCertified PayrollConstruction PayrollMulti Entity Financial ConsolidationConsolidated General LedgerProject AccountingConstruction Accounting
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Payroll Tax AdministrationExpense & Pay ManagementAuto Expense CategorizationExpense ManagementFixed Asset Management

Platform & Customization6features

Audit TrailAudit TrailDocument ManagementDocument ImagingMulti-Language SupportSpanish Language SupportRole-Based Access ControlRole-Based SecurityCloud HostingCloud Hosting OptionConstruction ERPConstruction Payroll

Technician Management5features

License ManagementExpense ManagementTime TrackingMobile Time TrackingTraining CoursesContinuing EducationEmployee Self-Service PortalBiometric RecognitionBiometric/Facial Recognition

Compliance & Safety4features

Code Enforcement TrackingCompliance ToolsPrevailing Wage CompliancePrevailing Wage ComplianceAuditsCPA Audit/ReviewSafety and Health ProgramsSafety & HR

Scheduling & Dispatch3features

DispatchingService DispatchSchedulingSchedulingProject ManagementProject Management

Invoicing & Payments2features

InvoicingAIA BillingSupport for Fixed Price, Time and Materials, and Cost Plus Contracts

Estimating & Quoting2features

Quoting & EstimatesEstimating & TakeoffChange OrdersChange Order Management

Fleet & GPS Management2features

GPS TrackingGPS TrackingGeofencingGeofencing

Reporting & Analytics2features

ReportingCustom Report DesignerExecutive DashboardExecutive Dashboard

Mobile & Field Tools2features

Digital Field Data Capture with Date, Time, and Username StampsMobile Time CaptureDigital SignaturesMobile Signatures

Inventory Management1feature

Inventory ManagementInventory

Equipment & Asset Management1feature

Asset ManagementEquipment Management

CRM & Sales1feature

Contract ManagementPOs & Subcontracts

Training & Education1feature

Contractor Training and Support IncludedIncluded Training & Support

Pricing

Model
Custom
Starting at
$500
Notes
Foundation Software uses modular pricing — businesses only pay for the features they need. Pricing is not publicly listed; custom quotes are required. One source estimates starting at ~$500/month but this is unconfirmed. No free trial or free version is available. Pricing includes implementation, customization, training, and data migration fees that vary significantly between SMBs and enterprises. Founded in 1985, headquartered in Strongsville, OH. Has served construction companies for 40+ years.
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