--- description: Review of FOUNDATION Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: FOUNDATION | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Scheduling Software](/directory/45/project-scheduling-software/software) > [FOUNDATION](/software/419696/foundation) # FOUNDATION Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/419696/foundation Page: 1 / 16\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/419696/foundation?page=2) > FOUNDATION is construction accounting solution designed for contractors in the construction industry. It combines job costing, payroll, invoicing, vendor payments and financial reporting. The tool provides tools to track project expenses and maintain profitability, offering real-time visibility into project finances. The job costing feature tracks every dollar, hour and quantity for each project, with automated alerts to help manage budgets. The payroll processing handles multiple jobs, localities, rates and trades on a single timecard, ensuring compliance with wage laws and union regulations. FOUNDATION includes mobile time tracking with facial recognition and GPS location stamps. It offers financial management tools for generating detailed reports and a CPA audit/review module for accounting professionals. The platform includes document imaging capabilities to track project documentation such as change orders and field logs. It offers customizable reporting options for tailored financial and operational insights, providing contractors with real-time project information. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 369 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 369 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Foundation Software - **Location**: Strongsville, US - **Founded**: 1985 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Other - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Foundation Software directly for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Accounts Payable - Accounts Receivable - Activity Dashboard - Audit Trail - Billing & Invoicing - Budget Tracking - Budgeting/Forecasting - Calendar Management - Cash Management - Change Order Management - Commercial - Construction Breakdowns - Contractor Management - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customisable Reports ## Integrations (45 total) - Arcoro - B2W Estimate - B2W Schedule - Beiing Human - BusyBusy - CrewHQ - CrewTracks - ExakTime - ExecutiveHQ - Field Materials AI - FollowUp CRM - HCSS Plans - InEight - InSite Elevation Pro - Kojo ... and 30 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Construction Scheduling Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/45/project-scheduling-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Scheduling Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/45/project-scheduling-software/software) - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) - [Web-Based Construction Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/42/web-based-project-management-software/software) - [Construction Management Apps](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1722/best-apps/software) - [Concrete Cost Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/53/concrete-masonry-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Then top it all off with the excellent customer support. > > **Cons**: I have not found any cons to the system, they value your input during user conferences and get ahead of any and all issues that might arise. > > I have been working with Foundation for the last 13 years all with my current company, when I was interviewing for my position I saw they had Foundation and I did a little research and found out how powerful the system could be and I was excited. ----- ### "Next Level Software and Support" — 5.0/5 > **Darren** | *14 April 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The customer support is fabulous. I don't know how I would have gotten through the year without it. > > **Cons**: One big struggle for us is in the area of the service department. The ability to not be able to comment on a service job in the app unless you are the lead tech is troubling. Sometimes another tech will arrive at the job to assist or drop off parts and they are not able to enter their time and comment. > > The overall experience has been much needed improvement to our business. Foundation software is exactly what we needed to go to the next level. ----- ### "Glad we purchased Foundations\!" — 5.0/5 > **karen** | *10 July 2018* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: As a thought arises, the software team upgrades as clients request additional features\! Support is EXCELLENT\! > > **Cons**: A "find" feature would be useful (like the one we previously had with Quickbooks). Other than that we are so happy\! > > Foundations has helped our company be more successful\! Our project managers pay attention to the reports\! ----- ### "Complete Construction Accounting System That Actually Works" — 5.0/5 > **Joshua** | *16 February 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: FOUNDATION works well for us because it is built specifically for construction. The job costing is detailed and reliable, which is critical when you are managing labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment across multiple jobs. We also use other FOUNDATION products like Vendrix for credit cards, WorkMax for time tracking, and HRHQ. Having everything connected makes a big difference. Credit card transactions flow into the system, field time from WorkMax ties into payroll and job costs, and HRHQ helps keep employee information organized. It feels like a full ecosystem instead of separate software that does not talk to each other. > > **Cons**: There is a learning curve, especially in the beginning. It is a powerful system and requires proper setup and training to use it the right way. Once it is implemented correctly, it becomes much easier to manage, but new users need time to get comfortable. > > Overall, my experience has been very positive. FOUNDATION gives us strong visibility into our numbers and helps keep projects financially on track. The reporting is clear and useful for management decisions. For a construction company that wants accurate job costing and integrated accounting, this software stands out. ----- ### "Overall Pretty Happy" — 5.0/5 > **Melissa** | *15 April 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Foundation is a good platform at keeping everything together, payroll, AP, AR, job costing and invoicing > > **Cons**: I feel like Foundation has had the same interface for 20 years. It would be nice for it to be updated. > > Overall we have had a good experience with Foundation. We switched back to their P4C platform for payroll and it has been great. ----- Page: 1 / 16\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/419696/foundation?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/419696/foundation) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data