FOUNDATION for Windows 5.7 (FOUNDATION) is an easy to use construction accounting software designed specifically for the labor and/or equipment intensive contractor.

Since 1985, Foundation Software has focused on one product – job cost construction accounting. Over the years we’ve fine-tuned our program to ensure that it is the most efficient and powerful system available.

Take, for instance 2000, when we completely re-wrote our software to take advantage of the latest technology and strengthen our features. Unlike many competitors, we started from the ground up, while they used a graphic overlay of very outdated technology, which is a lot like putting a new façade on an ancient building – the plumbing and wiring underneath are bound to fail!

Today, FOUNDATION is recognized as the easiest construction accounting software to use. Yet it also has some of the most powerful and unique features – like complete date-sensitivity, custom report writers (not cumbersome, third-party technology), and a fail-safe audit trail.

The Advantages of Microsoft SQL Server Technology

FOUNDATION was created using two powerful development tools: PowerBuilder(front end) and Microsoft’s SQL Server (back-end). Microsoft SQL Server is a highly respected database that offers its users distinct advantages, such as built-in roll back features that protect your data from corruption in the event of power failure, lightning strikes, and other hardware problems.

Microsoft SQL Server also offers seamless integration with other Microsoft products, so your FOUNDATION data can be linked to Excel, Word, Access and more. And Microsoft SQL Server does not require you to purchase additional hardware or software.

All of this adds up to a lot of power in an easy-to-use package. And it ensures that FOUNDATION will be around for the long-term.

Working with the Author/Developer

Foundation Software is the author and developer of FOUNDATION. We don’t use dealers, VARs or other vendors to sell or support our software.

The advantage? We maintain complete control over the quality of our product and services. It also means that you call one number to talk to sales, support, or technical service. You’ll never get passed back and forth between the dealer and developer! And you’ll have much shorter response times for support questions.

FOUNDATION chooses not to use dealers because we still have an old-fashioned value of building long-term, quality relationships with our clients. We’ll be there every step of the way – from the sales process where we will provide an honest assessment of your fit with the software, to hands-on assistance with implementation, to continued support.

A few of the base system’s features and specialized functions:

• Microsoft® SQL Database Driven
• Track actual vs. estimated costs/quantities
• Labor burden tracking
• Overhead Allocation
• Production reporting
• Bonding/Over-under billing reports
• Multiple payrolls supported
• Multiple jobs, states, localities supported
• Prevailing Wage/Davis Bacon + Certified
• Minority reporting
• Complete tie-out between GL and JC
• GL by job reporting
• Simple year-end close with cross-year reporting
• Recurring payable invoices
• Automatic Waivers of lien
• Sales & Use Tax Tracking
• Percentage of completion billing
• Intuitive AIA billing with easy reversal
• Proposals and work orders
• Integration with third-party estimating, service, project management systems and hand-held devices

FOUNDATION provides additional Windows benefits, including the selection of user-defined fields, tickler fields, flexibility in report design and endless methods of data extraction and manipulation.

SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS

• Microsoft® SQL Database Driven
• A Robust Construction-specific Accounting Environment
• Intuitive User Controls
• Data conversion tools
• True 32-bit Windows System - Not an Overlay
• Several Security Levels
• Built-in, easy to use Report Writer for user-defined reporting
• Hundreds of standard construction reports
• Unlimited historical data
• Complete audit trail
• System Help Wizard
• Invoice, Timecard & PO Designers
• Keyboard and Mouse Driven
• CrashProtector- Ensures data integrity
• Scalability for networked installations
• Complete date-sensitive database
• Sophisticated data manipulation and integration capabilities
• Native 32-bit application
• Unlimited User defined fields
• Date and Time Sensitive Notes
• Tickler Files
• Client Server/ SQL Environment

Training & Continuing Education Services

• Online Training
• Client-site Training
• Customized Class Training
• Comprehensive User Manuals
• Self-Study Workbooks
• Consulting Services
• Foundation College
• User Conference

Support Services

• Unlimited, Toll-Free Phone Support
• Live receptionist who always answers phones and logs calls
• Industry-leading response times
• Extended Support Hours for nationally coverage
• Online Support
• 24/7 Web-based Support
• Faxable Solutions
• Automated, Built-in System Help Wizard
• All support maintained through corporate to ensure a consistent, friendly & helpful support experience