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What it does
Foundation Software positions FOUNDATION as an integrated construction-management suite covering estimating, scheduling, field operations, accounting, payroll, safety and HR.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Deployment
FOUNDATION is offered as a hosted cloud service and as an installed/on-premises Windows application.Read 15 Oct 2026 · clients.foundationsoft.com
Integrations
The vendor lists integrations across payroll, time tracking, project management, safety, HR, scheduling, analytics and estimating, using a secure API.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Support
The vendor lists US-based support hours as Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM EST, with after-hours support requests through a built-in LOG A CALL feature.Read 8 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Headquarters
Strongsville, Ohio, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Founded
1985Read 28 Sep 2026 · foundationsoft.com
API authentication
API integrations require user authorization or confidential-client credentials, bearer tokens and a connection GUID that should be refreshed each session.Read 15 Oct 2026 · developerdocs-dev.foundationsoft.com
Arcoro integration
Arcoro’s New Hire Onboarding module integrates with FOUNDATION payroll and Payroll4Construction to connect new hires with payroll.Read 8 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Billing
The unit-price module imports bids, tracks completed quantities and produces unit-price, time-and-material and progress billing documents.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Company founded
Foundation Software states it has operated since 1985.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company headquarters and size
LinkedIn lists Strongsville, Ohio headquarters and 201–500 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company history
Foundation Software says it has focused on construction software since 1985 and has helped more than 43,000 construction professionals nationwide.Read 8 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Company legal name
The vendor’s privacy notice identifies the operating entity as Foundation Software, LLC.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Database technology
The desktop product is a 32-bit Windows program built on Microsoft SQL Server.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Documentation and support
Purchase includes go-live training, six months of toll-free phone and web support, online help and regular updates; clients can download updates and training resources through the portal.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Estimating
Its preconstruction tools include estimating, bid management, takeoff, and cost databases.Read 8 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Field operations
Field tools include timesheets with GPS and biometric verification, labor hour tracking, safety checklists, incident reporting, and daily reports.Read 8 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Field time tracking
Mobile features include GPS stamps, geofencing, signatures, biometric identity checks, Spanish language support and approval workflows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Financials and payroll
Financial tools include job costing, change order management, prevailing wage calculations, union payroll reports, and certified payroll reports.Read 8 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Hosted connection and MFA
FOUNDATION Hosted recommends at least 3 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload per user and supports Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator for multifactor app verification.Read 8 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Hosted platform requirements
FOUNDATION Hosted requires AppController and supports Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise and macOS Sequoia 15 on a laptop or desktop; tablets and smartphones are unsupported.Read 8 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Implementation
Foundation says implementation commonly takes a couple of months, with an 8–16 week training and customization program.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Implementation and training
Implementation includes a guided plan and five phases—planning, setup, testing, launch, and wrap-up—with on-site, online, or facility training options.Read 8 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Job costing
The platform tracks labor, materials, equipment and overhead costs by job and reports project profitability in real time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Licence
FOUNDATION is commercially licensed software; the vendor does not publish an open-source licence and sells access through custom module and user pricing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Limit: interface and bugs
Capterra’s review synthesis cites frequent bugs or glitches and an outdated, unintuitive interface.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: mobile reliability
App-store reviewers report crashes, clock-in/out problems, missing submitted hours and time-consuming workflows in Field Log.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: pricing
Reviewers report that separate modules and add-ons raise total cost, and smaller businesses may find the initial investment difficult.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Limit: reporting and training
Software Advice includes a reviewer account describing insufficient training and difficulty setting up reports; Capterra reviewers also mention limited report customization.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Ownership
Crunchbase lists Foundation Software as a private Strongsville company acquired by Thoma Bravo.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Payroll
Built-in payroll supports prevailing-wage, union and certified-payroll reporting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Praise: construction accounting
Reviewers repeatedly praise construction-specific job costing, detailed margin and cost-code reporting, and comprehensive accounting features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Praise: support
Capterra and Software Advice reviewers give customer service about 4.4 out of 5 and describe support staff as responsive and knowledgeable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Product scope
Foundation Software offers an integrated construction suite for managing projects from bidding through final inspections.Read 8 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Project execution
Project tools include scheduling and document management for blueprints, RFIs, submittals, contracts, and change orders.Read 8 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Project management
Project tools provide scheduling, document control, RFIs, submittals, contracts and change-order tracking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
Public API
Foundation provides a REST-style Accounting API with subscription keys, OAuth/OpenID Connect authentication, sandbox and production credentials, and versioned OpenAPI specifications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · developerdocs-dev.foundationsoft.com
Rating on Apple App Store
1.7 out of 5 from 280 ratings for FOUNDATION Field LogRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.3 out of 5 from 416 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
3.7 out of 5 from 24 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.3 out of 5 from 416 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play
2.08 out of 5 from 410 ratings for Foundation Field LogRead 15 Oct 2026 · appbrain.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.3 out of 5; the page reports rating percentages but does not state a total review count in the opened content.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Safety management
Safety functions include job-hazard analyses, checklists, incident reporting and daily field reports with photos.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
SDKs
The public developer portal documents HTTP endpoints and authentication flows but does not list vendor SDK packages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · developerdocs-dev.foundationsoft.com
Security controls
The vendor states that SQL Server encryption, role-based window access, separate payroll permissions and audit trails protect data; hosted customers receive encryption and 15-minute backups.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
System requirements
Published on-premises requirements include Windows Server, SQL Server, 8 GB RAM plus 500 MB per user on the server, and 4 GB RAM on workstations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com

Plans and prices

FOUNDATION Field Log (mobile app) Free Requires an enabled FOUNDATION mobile account Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
FOUNDATION Priced on request Custom pricing based on selected modules · Job Costing, Payroll, Purchase Orders and Subcontracts, and Accounts Receivable included · Mobile Time Tracking, Service Dispatch, Equipment Management and Tracking, and Project Management offered as add-ons Read 8 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com
FOUNDATION construction accounting Priced on request Custom pricing based on modules and users Job costing, payroll, purchase orders and subcontracts, accounts receivable · add-ons include mobile time tracking, service dispatch, equipment, project management Read 15 Oct 2026 · foundationsoft.com

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