--- description: Review of FOUNDATION Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: FOUNDATION | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Scheduling Software](/directory/45/project-scheduling-software/software) > [FOUNDATION](/software/419696/foundation) # FOUNDATION Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/419696/foundation Page: 1 / 18\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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 416 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 416 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.co.nz/directory/45/project-scheduling-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Scheduling Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/45/project-scheduling-software/software) - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) - [Construction Management Apps Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1722/best-apps/software) - [Concrete Cost Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/53/concrete-masonry-software/software) - [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/19/project-management-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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If I had to give one positive it would the rollback process once something has been posted. > > **Cons**: Still a few things we are not impressed with is the wait time on customer service calls, unexpected software crashes and really sucks when you are working on a task and it wasn't saved, Unit Billings process could be shortened by ALOT. > > Personal experience, I would give Foundations a 3 out of 10. There is so much potential with this system, but I don't feel they gave very detailed training and could really use help with setting up report. ----- ### "Built for Construction, Trusted for Public Works" — 5.0/5 > **Angie** | *5 August 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: \*\*Foundation Software Review\*\* ★★★★★ 5/5 Foundation Software has been a great fit for our public works construction business. Certified payroll reporting is a standout — it saves us hours on prevailing wage compliance for government contracts. Job costing is detailed and real-time, helping us stay on budget across multiple projects. The payroll module handles union rates and varying wage determinations with ease, and their support team actually understands construction, not just generic accounting. Highly recommend for any contractor working on public works projects. > > **Cons**: The only downside for us has been the time difference when reaching out to support — since we're not on the same schedule, it can mean waiting a bit longer for a response. Still, overall it's been a solid tool and one I'd recommend to contractors working on public works projects. > > This software has genuinely simplified how we run our public works projects. It's reliable, tailored to the construction industry, and has become a tool we depend on daily. ----- ### "Great product." — 5.0/5 > **Eric** | *16 June 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use and scalability. Reports are easily ran and the output always looks great. Automatic backups are also a plus. > > **Cons**: Updating Foundation has always been an issue. Instead of automatic updates, manual updates are used and always a pain. > > Great product and tool. All aspects are as they should and work great. Except for the updating which I wish Foundation would fix. ----- ### "A Solution For Many Workflows" — 4.0/5 > **Tiffany** | *6 August 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Although not every feature we subscribe to is available directly within the main"Foundation" platform, they provide easily integrable solutions for all our needs. All the solutions are very easy to use and can be learned quickly. The launch process for each of the products we use was done step-by-step with a dedicated transition manager, and we never felt like we were left in the dark. Their customer service is impeccable. > > **Cons**: Although there are many customizable features within many of the Foundation products, I do wish there were some additional options available. However, they do offer the ability to submit suggestions about changes, which are tallied and prioritized for potential future buildouts. > > Foundation has been a wonderful company to work with. Their customer service is great, with knowledgeable employees willing to assist, and their response times for assistance are fast. Their products have helped streamline our workflows, saving time and money in the long run. ----- ### "Foundation Hosted Review" — 5.0/5 > **Hannah** | *21 September 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The detailed features for job costing to appropriately allocate all costs based on the type, area, job, etc. > > **Cons**: Not being able to create custom reports outside of the job costing module. Would like to see more custom reporting options for other modules. > > Overall, Foundation is a great accounting software especially for the contractor and construction industry. ----- Page: 1 / 18\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/419696/foundation?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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