# Page 9 | FOUNDATION Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 9 - Is FOUNDATION the right Construction Accounting solution for you? Explore 374 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/2032/FOUNDATION/reviews --- FOUNDATION 4.3 (374) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/2032/FOUNDATION/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated April 17th, 2026 # Page 9 - Reviews of FOUNDATION ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 201-225 of 374 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer Exec. Admin. Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Accounting, but nothing more" June 4, 2022 2.0 This hasn't been the most fun. The system handles accounting, and after more than 4 years we've dialed some things in better, but it still misses the mark. The system totally misses the mark when it comes to Project Management. I'd say use another software if at all possible. Pros Foundation electronically routes vendor invoices to appropriate associates to support efficiencies. The system has the flexibility for you to create your own job numbering system or will generate it for you so you can easily track jobs by numbers. The system houses all construction project accounting information. Cons The system is very much so like Microsoft Access. You can't search for construction projects by anything other than the job number. If you do, you'll need to create a list or report, export it, then filter it. Then you can go back to Foundation and find it by the job number. Standard reports don't supply what's needed, so you have to become a master of creating them or pay for Foundation to create them. Their Project Management Module is horrible. Their Dispatch Module is acceptable, but quirky. They constantly charge more for each and every single module that makes the system better. And, each module takes you further away from the original system. It's strange, to add a new client you enter the client. Then enter the client billing address through a different selection. Then go back to the client record to connect the billing address to the client. Really? This is strange. Review Source Response from Foundation Software June 7, 2022 Hello, Thank you for your recent review and we are sorry to hear that you are experiencing this. There are better ways to do reporting and work with our modules, so we would appreciate the chance to talk with you about them and find a solution to better your experience. Please reach out to our Client Success Manager, Libby (lss@foundationsoft.com), to set up a time to further discuss. We look forward to hearing from you and helping address your concerns! DF Darlene F. Office Manager / HR Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundations Software review" March 31, 2021 5.0 Ease of use. Great friendly people. Pros Ease of use, easy to learn on your own as I did. The support you get from Foundations is great. They don't make you feel stupid as some tech support people do. People are friendly and make you feel comfortable about calling on them. Using the log a call feature is so easy. They put you at ease. It's like talking to a friend about a problem you are having. I like that they can log into your system and show you right on the screen how to fix a problem or mistake. They were right there when I was learning the system. In the beginning I logged calls daily it seemed like. I was NEVER made to feel like I was bothering them. Cons I like it all. For our company there does not seem to be any cons. Review Source Response from Foundation Software April 6, 2021 Hi Darlene, We can't thank you enough for your kind words about FOUNDATION Software! You made our day, and we really appreciate it! So glad you are finding our software easy to use and you're benefiting from our client services team. It is our commitment to help as quickly and thoroughly as possible and it's great to know we are meeting/exceeding your expectations in that area. As always if there is anything you need, don't hesitate to reach out. Robin, rmo@foundatiosoft.com Joseph M. Senior Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Agrxis Review on FOUNDATION" May 22, 2023 5.0 I've had a really good overall experience with FOUNDATION. As the proprietor of a legal office, I have discovered this software to be a dependable and all-inclusive option for running my business. My process has been substantially simplified, and my efficiency has grown, thanks to the powerful features and simple interface. For me, it has been a game-changer to be able to manage activities like time tracking, billing, document management, and customer contact on a one platform. The reporting and analytics features of the program have also given me insightful information on the productivity and profitability of my company. Additionally, the customer service staff has always been accommodating and supportive anytime I've had queries or ran into problems. Pros I thought FOUNDATION was a fantastic piece of software for my legal practice. Its extensive feature set that is tailored precisely to the requirements of law practices is one of the characteristics of it that I loved the most. My financial administration duties, such as billing, invoicing, and trust accounting, have been greatly streamlined by FOUNDATION's powerful and user-friendly accounting module. I like how well it synchronizes data and allows for efficient workflows with other crucial systems, such time tracking and case management. My firm's financial status has been made clear to me thanks to the configurable reporting features, which have helped me make wise business decisions. Cons Although FOUNDATION has been an amazing software solution for my legal practice generally, there are a few features that I didn't think were as great. The learning curve needed to grasp its advanced functions is among the aspects of it that I liked least. It took me some time and effort to completely comprehend and use the system as a new user. Review Source KL Kristi L. Business Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Product and Out of this World Customer Service/Support" June 8, 2021 5.0 Our experience has been great. Migration was relatively painless, the day to day transactions are straight forward and the more you use the product the easier it gets. Where Foundation really shines is in their support. I never feel like I shouldn't call because they are so willing to help and never make me feel like I should already know this stuff. They are not only knowledgeable about their system but payroll and general accounting as well. Pros I was worried about the migration from our previous product but Foundation's team took everything in steps and guided us the entire way through. I'd heard horror stories and am glad that we were not one of them. Cons The option to create custom reports could be easier and more intuitive. I know I can log a call to support for help but I would like to be able to do it myself. Reason for choosing FOUNDATION CPA Preference Review Source Response from Foundation Software June 11, 2021 Hi Kristi, Thank you for your great review. We're happy to hear we exceeded your expectations transitioning from your previous software. It will be our commitment to keep meeting the needs of you and your team in both product and service. Let me know if you'd like to talk with someone in depth about those custom reports and see if we can make them easier for you to create on your own. We're happy to help. -Robin, Client Success Advocate, rmo@foundationsoft.com LC Leesa C. Administrative Assistant Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent software and exceptional techinical support" March 10, 2021 5.0 Pros We have used Foundation Construction Accounting for almost fifteen years. We have been extremely pleased with this software and it continues to be one of the most reliable and well-developed software that we use in our firm. Very user-friendly and logical in its processes. Reporting is excellent and is not only used by our accounting staff, but also by our project management staff to monitor job performance and budget/cost comparisons. Foundation is very responsive to client requests for changes/improvements to various modules/reporting. And the technical support team is incredible!! Not once have we ever reached out to technical support that they were unable to solve our issue in a prompt and precise manner! The technical support provided is one of the best reasons to use Foundation. Cons There is not anything that we do not like about this software. Review Source Response from Foundation Software April 6, 2021 Wow! Thank you so much, Leesa! We're blown away by your positive words. We really appreciate the time you took to write such a detailed review and we're so glad you've found our software to be valuable in all areas of your business. As we constantly work on ways to increase the value we provide for our clients, it's great to hear we've been meeting those expectations for you and T&M Tilt-Up throughout the years. We look forward to many more with you. Please let me know if there's anything you need. Always happy to help! -Robin, rmo@foundationsoft.com ST Steven T. Project Executive Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Maybe good for accounting but not anything else.." July 14, 2018 1.0 I think the accounting staff finds this software acceptable. Pros I'm dubious of any review that gives this software 5/5. I cannot fathom how any honest and daily user of this software would rate it this high. I can only assume the accounting portion of this software is useful. The project management and documentation modules are weak at best. These modules to have been added only to allow this to be advertised as a complete construction enterprise software. Cons I've been using this software for 10 years. I'm not a programmer but this software appears to be pretty outdated w/ a feeble attempt to give it a moderately current appearance. The buttons & menus are very reminiscent of Windows 95 type software. I have never seen a display or output remotely close to the screen shots offered on Foundations's website & marketing literature. I suspect these screen shots have been developed for sales & marketing. The actual software does not look like this. The actual user interface is very unattractive & outdated. The user interface is also very unfriendly. Most of the data input fields / windows are very small. Furthermore the data entry fields are fixed in size. You cannot increase the size even by adjusting the size of the window. They are fixed making typing and editing difficult. I often times write my text in MS Word then copy it into Foundation. Another work around is to write the body of your order in MS Excel or MS word & attach it to a basic non-descript cover sheet prepared in Foundation. This work around is effective for orders, Submittals, RFIs, etc. The included forms are very generic & hardly usable. Developing company specific forms is expensive & cumbersome. Forget custom support. It exists in name only. Major flaws: user interface-fixed data entry fields-no spell check-no UNDO button-long standing bugs that remain, ineffective customer support. Review Source Response from Foundation Software July 30, 2018 Hi Steven and thanks for providing your feedback. We¿d like to get a better understanding of how you use our accounting software and, more specifically, the project management features since it sounds like your issues are mostly related to that module. A Project Management support specialist will be in touch to start the conversation. HR Holly R. Accounting Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The most user friendly software I've used in the 20 years" May 17, 2021 5.0 Tech support is always there to help and they are extremely knowledgeable in all areas. I usually learn a new feature or shortcut when I call for assistance. Pros This software has many automated features that saves the employee time. In Accounting they have a quick reversal buttons which will auto-generate the reversal of an AP Payment, AP Invoice, Journal Entry and more. Change Orders are directly tied with your billing and will automatically bring you to the AIA screen to update the billing line item. All-in-all it's a system that works with you to easily enter your information and generate a multitude of reports for every department. It is the most user friendly software I've used in the 20 years I've been doing accounting. Cons I was disappointed that the Foundation Mobile app didn't have the reporting that our management staff needs to run our jobsites. If they ever add more reporting features, specifically clock in time reporting to that module, I will jump at the chance to switch, as it was a seamless import and saved our payroll dept. hours of review time. Review Source Response from Foundation Software May 19, 2021 Hi Holly, Thank you for leaving such a great review. At FOUNDATION, we continuously strive to serve you better and are thrilled our team has managed to meet those needs in various areas of your business. As far as your concerns with Mobile, I am going to have a Sr. Mobile Rep contact you to discuss and see if there's anything we can do to better service your needs in that area. Thanks again Holly. Robin, Client Advocate rmo@foundationsoft.com MB Melodie B. AP Specialist Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Horrible IT " June 11, 2021 1.0 IT is unable to trouble shoot issues with freezing and crashes. They take too long to respond. They are unwilling or unable to provide clear solutions. Error messages keep accruing. They blame their customer without providing clear guidance or attempting to upgrade their servers, programming, etc. Their training videos are awful. The software is not data entry friendly--too much mouse work. The AP team is unable to work simultaneously without "server not responding" messages that freeze multiple people. Too much crashing with lost entries & document attachments. Pros Exported reports to Excel are easy to data filter. Cons Constant crashes, freezes, and error messages. Unable to select or unselect more data for specified report running. Too much clicking and not enough options to keep hands on keyboard for data entry. Inability to run reports while doing entry with document imaging. Training videos are too long and difficult to find specific information. Examples in training videos sounded like presenter didn't know what they were talking about. Horrific IT assistance. The entry screen cannot be minimized or maximized to assist with reading. The data entry screen is too wide to fit without scrolling. IT doesn't understand how the AP module works because they are unable to classify what the error messages mean and what the specific error or crash issue is with entry. Review Source Response from Foundation Software June 15, 2021 Hi Melodie, Thank you for your recent review. I'm sorry you've had a frustrating experience and we definitely appreciate you bringing your issue to our attention. There's nothing worse than tech issues interfering with productivity. I'm happy to let you know we are already on this, communicating with your IT team, ensuring the underlying tech issues are resolved. You should see improvements immediately. And, let me know if you'd like to discuss other options for self-help resources in lieu of our training webinars. I'm always happy to help. Thanks again! Robin, Client Success Advocate, rmo@foundationsoft.com MG Melinda G. President Mining & Metals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Most Intuitive Software I've Ever Used" May 18, 2021 5.0 Very happy with Foundation. Would recommend to anyone in the construction business. Pros Anything new I need to do, Foundation already has a solution. They are always ahead of me. For example, the COVID sick pay last year. And their support people are very helpful in listening to you and offering a solution for whatever you are trying to accomplish. All the modules work similarly. Easy to learn once you know one. Cons A/R Cannot repeat an invoice number on different customers. A/P Doesn't not show amount left to distribute between accounts, only amount already distributed. Alternatives considered [Sage Construction Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/154874/Sage-Construction-Suite/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION The overall setup and ease of use Review Source Response from Foundation Software May 21, 2021 Thanks for the awesome review, Melinda! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we're happy to hear we 're hitting the mark for you, both in product and support. I'd like to have someone from our team reach out to you to discuss your AP and AR concerns in more detail. Let me know of a time that's convenient for you and I'll get that set up. Thanks again! -Robin, Client Success Advocate, rmo@foundationsoft.com CB Catherina B. Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Software" June 7, 2021 5.0 Foundation really makes Payroll easy, we do ODOT jobs and they are compatible with the Electronic CRL Ashtoware programs required by ODOT Pros We do our payroll in house and the Foundation Payroll Module is the best that I have used Cons Reporting under Account Receivable could be better, you can work around it. Reason for choosing FOUNDATION I had used it at my previous employer and loved the program, it was superior in almost everyway to all other construction software programs I had used. So when the time came to look at new software there was only one choice for me. Review Source Response from Foundation Software June 10, 2021 Hi Cathy, Thank you for leaving such a great review! It means the world to us! It's great to hear you not only love our product and service, but you carried it with you from one company to another. We're thrilled you've stayed with us and we look forward to continuing our relationship with you and your new team! Please let me know if you need anything, I'm always happy to help. Thanks again, Cathy! - Robin, Client Success Advocate rmo@foundationsoft.com KH Kirk H. Owner Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Be Careful. Implementation is PAINFUL and we never got it to work after 10 months" May 6, 2021 3.0 Overall experience was incredibly poor. I wish I would have stuck with my gut, got an accounting software and used HCSS Heavyjob for daily costs and timecards. I tried to go on the cheap with a company that I thought could do both, and would be better for a smaller contractor. They are not and act like they are a player when in reality none of their systems work like the true players products in the industry. Pros I am having trouble finding anything I liked. We tried to implement and get on line for 10 months, never got across the finish line. Billing is clunky and grid timecards don't work on a tablet without being web based. Customer service is slow to respond to questions. I would look at others. It was a costly lesson to me. Cons Implementation was horrible, unplanned and without script. Again, in 10 months we could never get it to fully work. Cost us a lot of money and time we didn't have to spare. Absolutely ZERO SENSE OF URGENCY on the implementation team. None. You get your hour training 1-2 times per week and that is it. Also, cannot take credit card payments nor is the billing convenient if you work on a lot of small jobs. You will spend more time inputting than the work takes. Reason for choosing FOUNDATION (1) I thought it could provide the cost to budget accounting I was looking for. (2) Grid(or Foreman) Timecards. I think its costing is probably good, but we never got there. The Grid timecard Mobile app doesn't work on a tablet without doing it in the web browser. So you better have internet where you work or it is useless. Review Source Response from Foundation Software May 10, 2021 Hi Kirk, Thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear you had such a frustrating experience, but I really appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention. We're normally known for our exceptional communication, support and attention to detail across all of our clients, but we regret that your experience didn't live up to those expectations. We would like the opportunity to talk and investigate your feedback further, so one of our Implementation Managers will be in touch to talk with you directly. Until then, please let me know if there's anything I can do to help! -Robin, Client Advocate rmo@foundationsoft.com PB Pamela B. Bookkeeper Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "BEST ACCOUNTING SYSTEM I HAVE USED" May 17, 2021 5.0 We found that FSI handles all our needs from accounting to very detailed job costing entries that we need. Payroll with the FSI job costing module is very easy....and give us exactly what we need. Pros Ease of use and I think more importantly....if I have a problem, the staff at FSI returns calls, fixes the problems, and makes sure they have corrected anything necessary. Always professional and courteous. Cons Haven't really found any feature I don't like or use. Reason for choosing FOUNDATION Again, the detail that FSI allows is so much better and was priced just about mid-way of these two. It was so much better than either. We feel like we got a deal! Review Source Response from Foundation Software May 19, 2021 Hi Pam, Thank you for sharing your kind words about FOUNDATION Software. It means the world to us and to our entire team! We strive to provide a great product and great service. We're happy we have continued to do that for you. We are thrilled to have you as a long-time part of the FOUNDATION family and look forward to our continued relationship. Please reach out if need anything. Thanks again. -Robin, Client Advocate, rmo@foundationsoft.com KC Kelly C. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Outstanding Product " September 2, 2021 5.0 Amazing, simply amazing! Pros The ease of use. Coming into this business where the software was already in use, I had to teach myself how to use it. When I didn't understand something all I had to do was make a phone call and I had help. Very friendly, knowledgeable associates to walk me through anything I needed and explain everything. When I needed to software to do something for me and it didn't all I had to do was make a phone call and they put someone to work on it and made it happen. For example: We have to send out a sales tax report to all our not-for-profit customers so they can request a refund from the state. We had been just putting the data in a spreadsheet manually, but I sent the the spread sheet we used and they created it to pull all the data out of Foundation to my spreadsheet. What a god send, saved me hours of work and of course it eliminated errors! I can't say enough about the staff at Foundation and how incredible they are. Cons The only thing I haven't figured out is how to get our sub-contract agreement incorporated into Foundation so the software can do that for us, instead of us having to do it manually. Its not a Con, just still haven't figured it out. There are no cons to this software that I have found. Review Source Response from Foundation Software September 8, 2021 Thanks for such an awesome review, Kelly! Welcome to FOUNDATION and congrats on your self-taught success! It's great to hear that our Client Support Team has been able to assist you above your expectations. I'd like to have someone from our team reach to you to see what we can do about our subcontract agreements. Let me know of a time that's convenient for you. I'd be happy to set something up. Thanks again Kelly! -Robin, Client Success Advocate rmo@foundationsoft.com lL lou L. Vice President Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Strong Program, lack of support and updates" July 25, 2017 2.0 There are better programs out there. Pros The program does it all besides estimating. Has a good system of checks and balances and everything is tracked so very hard for employees to cover their tracks. It does a lot well but everything has its hiccups. Cons There are several things I dislike about the product as it has so much potential to be 10x better yet they have no ambition to make it better. 95% up the updates released by foundation software are fixes to glitches or problems. Very rarely is there an actual new feature or upgrade to the program. There are several flaws with the program that would be easy to fix, which have been suggested but go unanswered. Such as the pages scroll very awkwardly, they jump at the end of the page onto the next page but not at the top of the page. Very difficult to review a report on the screen when it keeps going back and forth. Their support team must have a very high turnover as everytime I call I know more than the person who is suppose to be providing the support. To their credit they do go and get the right answer and get back to you but the typical resolution to a problem is 24 hours. For us 2 hours is a long time when your waiting on an important resolution such as payroll. Review Source Response from Foundation Software July 27, 2017 Hi Al. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your thoughts on FOUNDATION. Honestly it is not what we expected to hear from you and are deeply concerned about your disappointment. We strive to produce the absolute best product and service for our clients, although we understand at times using new software can be frustrating. One of our training managers will reach out this week to coordinate a time that’s convenient for you and discuss your concerns in greater detail. We hope that you will take our call so we can work toward resolving any outstanding issues and make FOUNDATION a successful accounting investment for your construction business. We look forward to working with you. MA Misty A. Project Administrator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundation User" January 12, 2024 5.0 All in all very satisfied and would recommend this to any business. Pros I like the ability to pull & filter reports for job. It really allows you to narrow things down. Cons I do not like how there are so many steps and windows to go through to update an AIA pay App. Review Source Response from Foundation Software January 15, 2024 Thank you for your great review Misty! It's wonderful to hear that you're taking advantage of our robust reporting options. If you're interested in discussing the possibility of streamlining your AIA's with an import, I'd be happy to facilitate that for you. Feel free to let me know if you have any specific questions or if there's anything else I can assist you with. – Libby Suchy, Client Success Manager lss@foundationsoft.com TH Tryn H. CFO Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User of Foundation for 14 1/2 yrs." August 4, 2021 5.0 I have been working with and using Foundation for 14 1/2 yrs. They have always worked with me in anything that I may need, they are friendly and very supportive. Foundation is a Great accounting software, especially for construction, due to the easiness and detailed information and tracking that it provides, especially if you do Job Costing. I even had some very complex financials I had to do over the years with division reporting that Foundation was there to help me with. We also work through the Cloud with Foundation (Saas) and I love it. It is so much easier and they do all the updates! I definitely recommend using Foundation as your accounting software. Pros Foundation is pretty user friendly. I use this software for a total of 8 of my companies, mostly and mainly for construction. It provides all the reporting and tracking that you will ever need. We are currently using the GL, AR, AP, PR and Job Costing modules. I have had very complex situations over the years that where a challenge for me in the reporting area and Foundation was always there for me in setting up things the way I needed them. Cons I cannot say that there is anything I do not like about this Software. Review Source Response from Foundation Software September 8, 2021 Hi Tryn! Thanks so much for the awesome review. It means the world to us. We strive to provide a great product and are thrilled to hear we've met that mark for you, your team and your companies over the years. Thanks for being a long-time partner with FOUNDATION. We look forward to many more years with you. Please let me know if you need anything. I'm happy to help. Robin, Client Success Advocate, rmo@foundtionsoft.com DC Dana C. Accounting Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundation is great for mid size contractors" September 2, 2021 4.0 Overall experience with Foundation is pretty great. They have a great support staff and generally get calls back very quickly. Pros We like the software because it allows PM's to see costs and review their job details in ways other accounting software was not able to do. Cons We wish we could use the options for lien waivers or contract/PO templates in a more usable format. Because it's not very user friendly we have processes outside of the software for this. I also wish you could schedule call backs instead of waiting for a callback at a time that may not be convenient for you. Reason for choosing FOUNDATION Price and function Review Source Response from Foundation Software September 8, 2021 Hi Dana! Thanks for your positive review. We're happy to hear we are providing a great product for you and making life easier for your PM's. I'd like to have someone from our team reach out to you to discuss lien waivers and PO/Sub templates with you in more detail. Let me know of a time that's convenient for you and I'll get that set up. As far as scheduling those call backs, put a day/time you'd like a call in the subject line of your ticket. Our Support team will try to meet that time as best as they can. Thanks again. Look forward to hearing from you. -Robin, Client Success Advocate rmo@foundationsoft.com VR Verified Reviewer Business Manager Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "I used to LOVE Foundation Customer Support.....Used to!!!!" May 26, 2022 5.0 When I get the help it so helpful but, getting it is the issue. Pros I first began using Foundation in 2015 at a previous company and just loved it. I always got a call right back for customer support. The videos were fantastic, everything I was doing was interesting and with so much ease. When I took over the office for my current company it took over a year for me to finally get my boss agree to the change from Sage to Foundation but, I explained the significant increase in cost was so worth it! I finally got the green light and was sooo excited to have Foundation back! I was mostly excited about the customer service I was going to be receiving! Cons Implementation has been AWFUL! Customer service response time has been a NIGHTMARE! Not what I was expecting :-( Initially, the training scheduled was a weekly thing, more often my meetings began to get cancelled. Once I sent an email to a different trainer in my group expressing a little frustration I was never again put on calendar for training. I was not even informed if it was all finalized. No month end close training, no bank rec training and today, (what compelled me to make this review) I put in a service call at 1PM PST, my project in HQ is not in the cloud so I cannot send an RFI with attachments that need to be addressed tomorrow. I am told I am first in que for a call back. Fast forward 3PM PST I follow up. I am told the next available will call me. It is currently 4:41PM PST and I still have not received a call back and I do not even have an account manager I can call to fix the issues since my implementation support has been no help either. Truly Truly disappointed and ashamed that I even suggested this to my owner. Review Source JS John S. CFO/Controller/Director Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundation Software makes construction accounting easy to understand." April 16, 2021 5.0 Foundation has made record keeping easy and ready for outside auditors review procedures. Pros Cost, user friendliness, help screens updated and online, and support is second to none. Cons Absolutely nothing! Hope to expand our usage of Foundation software because we believe that we have not experienced the whole package benefit to date with different modules. Alternatives considered [Sage 200 Evolution](https://www.capterra.com/p/227238/Sage-200-Evolution/)[Jonas Construction Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/25050/Jonas-Construction-Software/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION Cost, setup looked easy, user friendly and construction job specific. Switched from [EXEControl](https://www.capterra.com/p/11425/EXEControl-ERP-Software/) Construction accounting and work in process excellent and user friendly. Review Source Response from Foundation Software April 20, 2021 Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear you're finding our software and support to be a valuable asset in all areas of your business. We look forward to a continued relationship with you and your team. You mentioned you'd like to expand your usage with our software. Check out the many Sales Demos available to you on the Client Portal. If you have any questions about that, or want to have someone from our team contact you, please let me know. I'm happy to help. Again, thank you! -Robin, rmo@foundationsoft.com BH Brandon H. Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Accounts Payroll/HR User" August 3, 2023 2.0 Pros I did not like most of the things that Foundation had to offer. I guess I could say after a few years you could navigate it because you were used to its quirks Cons The list is expansive. The system is unwieldy, unstable, and the customer service was rude and mostly unhelpful. Review Source Response from Foundation Software August 4, 2023 Hi Brandon. Thank you for your review and for sharing your thoughts about FOUNDATION. I'm sorry to hear of your experiences with not only our product, but our Support Department. We understand issues can arise, and we have many troubleshooting and escalation processes in place to ensure client support requests will be resolved quickly and satisfactorily. I would like the opportunity to talk to you further to discuss your experience in more detail so we can understand where things may have fallen short. Please contact me at success@foundationsoft.com so we can schedule a time to talk. I look forward to hearing from you. – Libby Suchy, Client Success Manager. JB Jane B. Used the software for: ### "" October 27, 2011 5.0 Cary & Associates Builders, Inc. is an award-winning Full Service General Contractor specializing in negotiated projects for the Design and Construction of Commercial, Industrial, Winery and Agricultural buildings. We used a very well-known complex construction software for approximately 18 years. Through the years, the problems with the software were accompanied by inordinate increases in support fees. We discussed each year whether to renew our support or look for another construction software. In April of 2003, it became obvious that the software could not be kept up and running and we had constant "crashes". At the same time we received the next year's support contract for about $6,000. It was the last straw for us. I began a search for a new software because I knew our system would crash as soon as our support ran out (which it did). I interviewed everyone I could locate and talked to our subcontractors. Our CFO said that ultimately I would have to go with my "gut" feeling and pick one. He said if it did not work out, we would just buy another one next year and we would still be ahead of the game. All my instincts said to buy FOUNDATION. With a lot of trepidation, I purchased the software and bought a ticket to Cleveland to attend training. FOUNDATION was able to help me before I got to class by transferring my Vendors, Job Numbers, Cost Codes, etc. into my new FOUNDATION Software. I had pulled my G/L down in the middle of our FYE and was ready to open it as soon as I knew what I was doing. Surprisingly, by the end of the week, we ran my first payroll right in class! We spread open my G/L and we were ready to go. They dropped my information off on a disk and I headed for home. The following Monday, we rolled FOUNDATION out on our server and have never had so much as a glitch in anything, let alone a crash. Once it was up and running, our team has able to learn the system easily. It is very user-friendly. Any problems or questions, you can click on the support button and get a call back in about 20 minutes! They can also connect directly to your computer (with permission) and help show you how to fix a problem (human generated) or they will fix it for you! Love it! We have benefited in so many ways it would be hard to describe them all. We are currently on version 11.9 and FOUNDATION has just rolled out their new automated update that updates your server and clients automatically! I suppose one of the biggest benefits is the amount of time it has saved. I used to work every holiday due to having to make hard closures, etc. but with FOUNDATION I have not worked a holiday since 2003! This system is astoundingly efficient. The AIA billing is easily reversed if an architect or owner decides on a different amount. The certified payroll is a dream. Although we are not union, it prepares multi-state, multi-county, multi-union etc. It does a wonderful printout for the 941 and in California our DE9. Our CPA loves the Fixed Asset module. He framed the first print out since he said he had never had one so accurate. Quite simply, we love FOUNDATION! We get great customer service from real people and a software solution that keeps progressing and enlarging on concepts to help construction companies! Review Source MK Mark K. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Foundation Software Experience" March 8, 2021 5.0 Pros We opted to use the SAS application. Since we pay a monthly fee we get 100% support free of charge. Also Foundation takes care of the tax tables and has them preloaded. Cons I think Foundation is somewhat resistive to outside suggestions. Currently they want them submitted in writing by a user, someone like myself. I'd like to on the phone explain what the suggestion is and a Foundation employee write up the suggestion. That way they could see what the requested change is and see whether or not its a good idea. I'd feel as though my suggestion at least got a hearing ear and didn't end up in the trash can. Review Source LB Lynn B. Controller Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazing Construction Accounting Softwarez!" August 21, 2020 5.0 Pros When the \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] of the company and myself did our initial search of our Construction Accounting Software, Foundation Software beat three competitors by providing a better program in these areas: 1. Job costing 2. The report genie (No more expensive crystal reports) 3. Payroll module including certified payroll reports and the ability to upload certified payroll to the DIR in California or to Lcp Tracker. 4. The ability to cloud foundation software with SaaS 5. The customer support 6. The price point Cons All cam software like Viewpoint, Sage 300 or Foundation Software will never be a perfect software. As a user of all three in my career, I can always find an issue with each of them. The only issue so far with Foundation Software is the invoice approval of accounts payable invoices. I feel it is not seamless like their competitors, so we are using an old school method of approval. Our project manager code the invoices by hand and use manila folders. In regards to my cam comment and fairness to Foundation Software, Viewpoint reporting is done by crystal reports which is very expensive and Sage 300 just need a face lift to make more user friendly. Review Source DF Doreen F. Payroll Supervisor Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Union Payroll System " August 23, 2017 5.0 We have a very complicated payroll for the simple fact that we are a multi state, multi union company. This means many different rates of pay, taxation tables and unions, as well as our Administration and Shop payrolls. P4C thru Foundation has been able to handle this with ease and I really am happy with the service they have provided to us in the past 2 1/2 years. I hope to continue a much longer relationship with them. Whenever a support call is logged, usually one of the 2 reps. call back almost immediately and help work through any issue, no matter how long it takes. They are personable and professional and always helpful. Reliable system, easy time entry and reports generated are very easy to read. Pros I love the fact that P4C can handle all of our multi state and multi union (sometimes up to 55 different unions) Time entry is very easy, and includes attaching hours to jobs and tasks with ease. The system is very user friendly and the Support staff is phenomanal. Generates great union reports, job costing and also great HR reports as well, such as 401k reporting. We can process same day layoff checks which is a must for union payrolls. Also not charged by the number of employees in the system as with other payroll companies. I love that it is web based so i can work from anywhere. They are able to create payroll cycles, so each cycle can have a different address, and they deliver the checks to the exact locations. So i can enter all my time and be assured that jobs in other states have checks go directly to the location versus coming here. Cons I don't like that if i have multiple payroll cycles computed and i have to purge one, that it will purge ALL computed cycles, not just the one I had chosen. Review Source JR Jacob R. Director of Finance Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product with AMAZING customer service" March 8, 2021 5.0 We have had a great experience with Foundation, for our size business, it's perfect! Pros The software is easy to use, and customizable. It's simple, and customer service is Fantastic. Cons I wish there were more standard caned accounting reports like TTM income/balance sheets and the ability to customize standard budget reports. More filtering criteria to run reports would be great. Alternatives considered [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION Because of ease of use. Switched from [ViewPoint Logistics](https://www.capterra.com/p/82332/ViewPoint-Logistics/) It was bloated and difficult to use. Practically needed a PhD in ViewPoint to use, or spend a lot of money customizing. Their support team was very very very slow. Review Source Response from Foundation Software April 6, 2021 Hi Jacob, Thank you for your positive review and taking time to share your feedback with us. We are happy to hear our software is meeting your expectations and helping to make life easier for you and your team. Let me know if you'd like to talk with someone about those reports. Let's see if we can make them easier for you to work with. 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