Factor AE is an intuitive firm management platform designed specifically for architecture and engineering companies to streamline project tracking, time entry, invoicing, and overall firm visibility. It allows firms to break down projects into fixed fee, hourly, and non-billable phases, facilitating detailed employee time and budget tracking at any level. The platform supports sub-consultant and expense tracking, either within project fees or separately, without compromising invoice simplicity. Factor AE enables firms to set timelines, create milestones, assign tasks, and schedule resources, ensuring client deadlines are met while optimizing resource utilization. It provides at-a-glance project status views, allowing for easy comparison of budgets and schedules to actuals by phase, revenue forecasting, and proactive adjustments to prevent minor issues from escalating.