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Cash, Accrual or Work-in-Progress Accounting: Which Is Best for Your AEC Firm?
AEC firms can choose to recognize revenue in different ways — cash, accrual or accrual-based work in progress (WIP). Cash and accrual accounting can misrepresent profitability by separating the timing of expenses and revenue. WIP accounting recognizes revenue when work is completed, even before invoicing, aligning income with related expenses, which paints a fuller financial…
Read MoreWorld-Class Client Support: The BST Global Advantage
Unlike outsourced models, BST Global’s in-house experts provide relationship-driven assistance backed by an average of 15+ years of product experience. Our follow-the-sun approach facilitates rapid, meaningful responses to support requests, with our team acknowledging 95% of cases within an hour and resolving most within 72 hours. Premium support is included for all clients, regardless of size or subscription level, ensuring consistent care without costly add-ons.
Read MoreTransform Resource Management With Smart Suggestions
Architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting (AEC) firms often struggle with resource scheduling due to uneven workloads, disconnected systems, and constantly shifting priorities and timelines. These challenges lead to inefficiencies, delays and inconsistent resource utilization. Embedded in BST11’s Resource Management powered by Audere, Smart Suggestions automates staffing decisions using real-time data on project requirements and resource…
Read More8 ERP Implementation Challenges for AEC Firms & How to Overcome Them
Architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firms rely on ERP software to manage daily operations as well as projects. Implementing an ERP solution is a complex process that must be managed correctly to avoid potentially serious consequences. This article highlights eight of the most common reasons AEC firms experience ERP implementation failure and how to avoid them.
Read MorePowerUp 2025 Users Conference
For this year’s users conference, we hosted clients in Amelia Island, FL, November 10–13. PowerUp 2025 took place at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island resort and was attended by nearly 200 BST Global experts, clients and product users from around the world. The conference began Monday evening with a welcome reception of cocktails, dinner and a steel…
Read MoreBoost Labor Efficiency, Improve Project Profitability
Architecture, engineering and environmental consulting (AEC) firms measure success by calculating profit. Gross profit margin (GPM) is the go-to metric AEC firms use, but it doesn’t provide a complete picture of profitability. Net labor multiplier (NLM) measures the amount of revenue earned for every dollar spent on labor, representing the relationship between a firm’s most…
Read MoreElevating the Implementation Process: The BST Global Advantage
Project-based businesses like architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firms rely on various software solutions to operate efficiently. For most firms, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is crucial to their everyday operations and long-term success, which can make changing systems a daunting task. Fortunately, BST Global’s implementation and conversion experts have the experience, tools and highly managed…
Read MoreDSO & DPO: What’s the Difference?
Days sales outstanding (DSO) measures how quickly a firm collects client payments, while days payable outstanding (DPO) measures how long it takes to pay vendors. Lower DSO and higher DPO generally improve an AEC firm’s cash flow, though ideal values vary by firm and project type. Tracking trends over time is more important than looking…
Read MoreBST Global CMO Shares Exclusive AI Insights on ACEC’s Engineering Influence Podcast
BST Global Chief Marketing Officer Eileen M. Canady and ACEC Senior Vice President of Communications & Marketing Jeff Urbanchuk talk about AI for ACEC’s Engineering Influence podcast. In the podcast episode, Eileen shares findings from BST Global’s “AI + Data Insights 2025: Global AEC Industry Report” and comments on additional topics, including AI- and data-focused leadership roles, changing client expectations, and AI risks and policies. BST Global Chief Marketing Officer Eileen M. Canady sat down…
Read MoreBST Global Wins Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Company of the Year Award
Global research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan named BST Global Company of the Year for the second year in a row! This year’s award is for best practices in the global AEC project management industry. Frost & Sullivan applied a rigorous analytical process before selecting BST Global as the final award recipient, evaluating the…
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