Timesheet software for design firmsDo you know what each project really costs you?
In design firms, time is the main resource. Projects, revisions, client meetings and technical work all need to be tracked accurately. With Tymex, designers, architects and engineers log the hours spent on each project simply and consistently.
Typical problems in design firms
- poor visibility on costs
- hard-to-control projects
- reporting errors
- no way to assess project profitability
Many firms still use spreadsheets or manual records to track hours worked.
Budgeted versus actual hours
The most common problem is the gap between the time estimated in the quote and the time actually spent. With Tymex you can compare:
- budgeted hours
- actual hours
- estimated costs
- actual costs
So you spot overruns immediately and make future quotes more accurate.
How Tymex helps
Hours per project
- client
- project
- design phase
- activity
Budget tracking
- budgeted hours
- actual hours
- actual costs
Profitability analysis
- which projects are profitable
- which activities use the most resources
- which clients are most profitable
Which firms use Tymex
- architecture firms
- engineering firms
- MEP design
- mechanical design
- civil engineering
- industrial design
- multidisciplinary practices
Frequently asked questions
Why should a design firm track hours?
Because the time of architects, engineers and staff is the main cost: without accurate tracking you can't know what projects really cost.
Can I log hours by design phase?
Yes. Each person links their hours to client, project, phase and activity.
Does Tymex help make quotes more accurate?
Yes. Comparing budgeted and actual hours shows the gaps and helps you estimate future projects better.
Want to know which projects really pay?
See how Tymex helps architecture, engineering and design firms control hours, costs and margins.