What HQSuite does

HQSuite is a cloud-based construction office platform developed and operated by Foundation Software, LLC, a private Ohio-domiciled company that has served the construction industry for over 35 years. The platform consists of six modular, standalone applications — SafetyHQ (OSHA compliance, toolbox talks, hazard assessments, incident reporting, and a library of over 2.4 million Safety Data Sheets), ProjectHQ® (project management with change orders, AIA billing, RFIs and submittals), hrHQ (electronic onboarding, W-4/I-9/EEO generation, PTO management), ExecutiveHQ (web-based job cost dashboards with drill-down to transaction detail), CrewHQ (crew and equipment scheduling with real-time mobile alerts), and TakeoffHQ (cloud-based takeoff and estimating) — designed to connect field operations to back-office processes via web and mobile applications. A core architectural feature is deep two-way integration with Foundation Software's FOUNDATION® construction accounting platform and with Intuit QuickBooks, which the company positions as eliminating double data entry across HR, project, accounting, and payroll systems.

HQSuite serves U.S. construction contractors, including general and specialty trade contractors in roofing, masonry, mechanical, and other trades, with publicly named customers including KPost Roofing & Waterproofing, Bigham Taylor Roofing Corp., Adams Masonry Inc., and Scalo Group of Companies. Revenue is generated primarily through annual SaaS subscriptions priced on a quote basis (varying by selected applications, modules, and user counts) and complemented by a 4-5 week implementation and training service delivered via live trainers and webinars. Distribution runs through three coordinated motions: enterprise field sales with in-person visits and personalized demos, inside sales via toll-free phone (800-381-7059, 800-811-5926) and email ([email protected]) with online demo scheduling, and self-serve client logins per application. Event-driven demand generation is anchored by industry trade shows (BICSI Beyond, World of Concrete, Western Roofing Expo, AGC, NECA, CEA Safety Day) and the company's own CONVERGE27 user conference. Operations are run from a Strongsville, Ohio headquarters with satellite offices in Phoenix, Charlotte, Austin, and Fort Myers, with marketing and sales focused exclusively on the U.S. market.

Name

HQSuite

Legal name

Foundation Software, LLC

Website

https://myhqsuite.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HQSuite, operated by Foundation Software, LLC, is a cloud-based construction office platform of six integrated applications — SafetyHQ, ProjectHQ, hrHQ, ExecutiveHQ, CrewHQ, and TakeoffHQ — that connect field operations to back-office management for U.S. construction contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Management Software

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Contractor Management Systems (CMS) & Workforce Management (BPACAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core HR & HRIS (BPACAPAA), Human Capital Management (HCM) & Payroll Platforms (HDAEAEAJ)

Keywords

• Construction management software
• Construction project management
• Construction safety compliance
• Construction HR software
• Takeoff estimating software

Headquarters

HQ city

Strongsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription (SaaS): Subscription-based access to construction applications including SafetyHQ, ProjectHQ, hrHQ, ExecutiveHQ, and CrewHQ. Pricing varies by products, modules, and number of users selected.
2. Implementation & Training Services: 4-5 week implementation program working with live trainers and webinars for onboarding new customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HQSuite is a suite of cloud-based construction software applications including SafetyHQ, ProjectHQ, hrHQ, ExecutiveHQ, CrewHQ, and TakeoffHQ that connect field operations to back-office processes for construction contractors. The platform integrates with FOUNDATION construction accounting software and QuickBooks to provide OSHA compliance management, project management with change orders and AIA billing, HR and onboarding, executive reporting, crew scheduling, and takeoff and estimating capabilities.

Product overview

HQSuite is a construction office platform consisting of a suite of standalone construction applications designed to connect field operations to back-office processes. The portfolio includes ProjectHQ® (project management with change orders, AIA billing, RFIs, submittals, and QuickBooks/FOUNDATION sync), SafetyHQ (health and safety management with toolbox talks, inspection forms, certification tracking, incident reporting, and SDS library), hrHQ (human resources with onboarding, employee data management, and payroll integration), ExecutiveHQ (executive dashboard for job cost reporting and financial consolidation), CrewHQ (crew scheduling and resource management with real-time alerts), and TakeoffHQ (takeoff and estimating). All products integrate with FOUNDATION® construction accounting software for seamless data synchronization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafetyHQ: Construction health and safety management software that helps contractors maintain full OSHA compliance with tools for toolbox talks, hazard assessments, certification tracking, and safety datasheet library.
• hrHQ
• ProjectHQ
• ExecutiveHQ
• CrewHQ
• TakeoffHQ

Products and services

• SafetyHQ Health and Safety Management software for the construction industry that helps contractors maintain full OSHA compliance. Features include toolbox talk attendance tracking, customizable inspection forms, certification tracking, incident reporting, and access to over 2.4 million Safety Data Sheets.
• hrHQ Human Resource Management solution built for the construction industry that helps HR teams streamline onboarding, employee data management, and compliance processes. Features include electronic onboarding dashboards, automatic generation of W-4, I-9, EEO, Veteran Status and WOTC files, and PTO management.
• ProjectHQ Construction project management application that provides total project control through features like change order management, AIA billing, RFIs and submittals, and construction document management. Offers summarized job data with automatic updates based on QuickBooks or FOUNDATION sync.
• ExecutiveHQ Web-based job cost reporting dashboard that consolidates job and financial data in one centralized location. Provides up-to-the-minute data without accessing accounting software, featuring interactive charts, graphs, widgets, drill-down to transaction level details, and project WIP schedules.
• CrewHQ Crew and equipment scheduling platform that provides real-time alerts for changing project needs, quick-look dashboards for crew assignments and availability, and resource management features. Enables field employees to view schedules from mobile devices.
• TakeoffHQ Takeoff and estimating software built for contractors featuring cloud-based document management, customizable intelligent assemblies, and an easy-to-use modern interface.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved safety program effectiveness - crews complete site safety checklists faster and more accurately
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Intuit QuickBookscoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep two-way integration between ProjectHQ and QuickBooks enabling seamless data synchronization for project data, jobs, service items, cost/billing reports, estimates, contacts, and timecards. Users can transfer data bidirectionally between systems.
• FOUNDATION Construction Accounting SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationHQSuite applications integrate with FOUNDATION construction accounting software developed by Foundation Software (parent company). Seamless two-way sync for change orders, AIA billing, employee data, and project information eliminates double data entry.
• Payroll4ConstructioncoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration between hrHQ and Payroll4Construction service, allowing employees to access current/historical pay stubs, W-2s, and other payroll information. Seamlessly shares employee data between HR, accounting, and payroll systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Buildertrend: Buildertrend is a leading construction project management SaaS for residential and remodel contractors, covering scheduling, customer communication, change orders, and select financial workflows. It competes with HQSuite in the project management and customer-facing workflow categories, primarily at the SMB end of the market.
• CMiC: CMiC is a construction ERP and field operations platform covering project management, accounting, HR/payroll, and field collaboration for general and specialty contractors. It competes head-to-head with HQSuite's integrated back-office suite for mid-to-large contractors.
• RedTeam: RedTeam provides construction project management, job costing, and document control SaaS for commercial general contractors. It overlaps with HQSuite's project management and executive reporting capabilities in the mid-market GC segment.
• Viewpoint (Trimble Viewpoint Vista): Viewpoint (now part of Trimble) provides construction-specific ERP and project management software including Vista, Spectrum, and Jobpac targeting mid-market and enterprise contractors. It directly competes with HQSuite/FOUNDATION in construction accounting, project management, and HR/payroll workflows.
• Procore Technologies: Procore is the leading cloud-based construction management platform, offering project management, safety, quality, and field operations tools for general and specialty contractors. It directly competes with HQSuite's project management, safety, and field-to-office suite across overlapping contractor buyer personas.
• Sage 100 Contractor / Sage Construction: Sage 100 Contractor and Sage Construction deliver construction accounting, project management, payroll, and service operations for small-to-mid construction firms. The accounting and project management modules compete directly with FOUNDATION and ProjectHQ.
• Payroll4Construction: Payroll4Construction is a sister product under Foundation Software providing construction-specific payroll and HR services. It complements HQSuite's hrHQ module and competes with construction payroll specialists such as ADP and Paychex in the construction vertical.
• Jonas Construction Software: Jonas Construction Software offers fully integrated construction ERP including accounting, project management, payroll, service, and document management for specialty and general contractors. It competes with HQSuite/FOUNDATION across the contractor back-office stack.
• Foundation Software (FOUNDATION): FOUNDATION is the parent company's flagship construction accounting and project management ERP for contractors; HQSuite is the field-to-office suite extension of FOUNDATION. The accounting/ERP layer of FOUNDATION directly competes with construction accounting vendors like Sage and Viewpoint.

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk Construction Cloud: Autodesk Construction Cloud bundles PlanGrid, BuildingConnected, and Assemble into a broad platform spanning preconstruction, project management, and field execution for construction. It competes with HQSuite across project management and takeoff/estimating while leveraging Autodesk's broader design-to-construction footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hqsuite

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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