Foundation Software — Foundation for Windows

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From the July 2010 Review of Construction/Contractor Accounting Programs.

Foundation Software was established in 1985. Originally a DOS product, the Windows version (Foundation for Windows), which was a complete system re-write, was first introduced in 2000. A comprehensive construction industry software product, Foundation for Windows is ideal for mid to large construction-related businesses, but its customer base includes construction businesses of all sizes.

BASIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONS:

Foundation for Windows features an extremely user-friendly interface. The main screen is split into three sections: Base Modules, Additional Modules and Project Management. This design makes it easy to find exactly where you wish to go. The top of the main screen also features a pull-down menu that offers access to all system modules. Data-entry screens are uncluttered and easily navigated. Foundation makes great use of default data and lookup fields, making data entry a painless process.

The QuickLinks option at the top left of the screen allows users to set up links that instantly access their most commonly used items, whether it is a series of reports, an entry screen, even a website or outside program. Links can be customized for each system user. Foundation for Windows contains excellent Dashboard reports in a variety of categories, including Job Cost, Change Order, GL, AP and AR. All dashboard reports have extensive drill-down capability, with blue shaded items leading to additional information.

Utilizing a variety of methods, Foundation for Windows can easily be accessed by remote locations, field employees or those working on a job site.

Foundation for Windows has minimal hardware requirements and will run optimally on Windows Vista Business/Ultimate, Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate and Windows XP Professional. Foundation runs equally well on both 32- and 64-bit versions of these operating systems.

CORE ACCOUNTING CAPABILITIES: