FOUNDATION
Construction accounting software bringing job costing, payroll, invoicing, vendor payments, and financial reporting together in one system. Serving contractors since 1985 with Microsoft SQL Server integration.
Last updated: 2026-03-07 18:00
Overview
FOUNDATION® is construction accounting software that brings everything together for contractors – job costing, payroll, invoicing, vendor payments and financial reporting — all in one system. Since 1985, Foundation Software has delivered job cost accounting, project management and mobile applications for contractors.
Core Features
Base System Includes:
- Job Costing
- Payroll
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Purchase Orders/Subcontracts
- CPA Audit/Review
Time Tracking Integration
- WorkMax time tracking integration
- Seamless data flow from field to accounting
- Approved timecard data moves directly into payroll
- Automatic job costing from time entries
- Eliminates data overlap
Technical Foundation
- Fully integrated construction accounting system
- Uses Microsoft® SQL Server®
- Robust database architecture
- Enterprise-grade security
Optional Add-On Modules
- Service Dispatch
- Document Imaging & Routing
- Executive Dashboard
- Project Management
- Scheduling
- Equipment
- Time & Material
- Inventory
- Fixed Assets
- Unit Price Billing
- Consolidated General Ledger
User Ratings
High Marks For:
- Customer Support: 4.3 out of 5
- Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5
- Functionality: 4.2 out of 5
Integration with WorkMax
- Seamless integration with WorkMax time tracking
- Field data flows directly to accounting
- Eliminates duplicate data entry
- Real-time job costing updates
- Automated payroll processing from field time
Who It's For
- Construction companies of all sizes
- General contractors
- Specialty contractors
- Construction service providers
- Companies needing detailed financial tracking
- Firms requiring comprehensive project management
Company Background
- Established in 1985
- Decades of construction industry expertise
- Purpose-built for contractor needs
- Continuous development and improvement
- Strong industry reputation
Services
- Software implementation
- Training and support
- Bookkeeping services
- CPA audit support
- Construction-specific payroll
Use Cases
- Job cost accounting
- Project financial management
- Contractor payroll processing
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Purchase order management
- Subcontractor management
- Financial reporting and compliance
Pricing
- Starts at $500/month
- Pricing based on company size and modules
- Optional add-on modules available
- Contact for detailed pricing
Platform
- Windows-based system
- Microsoft SQL Server database
- Cloud and on-premise options
- Mobile applications available
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