Overview of the Design+Energy product

BCS Design+Energy software is purpose built for Building Designers and Thermal Performance Assessors to assist them in efficient project management.

It provides for the capture of extensive project data, which in turn allows staff to easily produce the correct documentation, track communications and generate insightful reporting.

Our Design+Energy product allows for the quick and easy production of Design Reports, Certificates, Basix Assessments, QLD Form 15’s, Part J Assessments and JV3 Assessments.

BCS is designed to assist clients from the initial consultation stage all the way through to project completion and thereafter. With the system being cloud-based, project information is instantly retrievable for an easy and collaborative working approach.

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Document Management System

BCS has a smart template engine which allows users to have control of their templates and how they are generated by utilising our integration with Microsoft Word

Cloud-based storage

BCS Energy automatically saves all created and polished documents back to cloud storage which means that all data and documents are fully secure, instantly retrievable and available 24/7.

Distribute reports direct to recipients via email

BCS Energy gives the user the capability to send finalised reports to clients and other recipients direct via email. Users can easily attach any files to the email with a simply drag and drop.

Generate compliant certifications ready for distribution

BCS Energy generates compliant certificates, complete with electronic stamping and signature, in PDF format. It is also equipped to distribute reports direct to clients via email.

Software integration

BCS Energy is fully integrated with Microsoft Word, Dropbox, Adobe and iCal. BCS holds a high level of integration capability with other systems and cloud based software.

Payment management

Record project details including client/owner information allowing for rapid collation and issue of quotes, invoices, bills for clients, owners, contractors, etc. and integrate with Xero to ensure quick payment and easy management of cash flow.

How BCS Design+Energy Works

Creating a quote

BCS Design+Energy allows the user to create a quote for a project through the BCS dashboard. By simply filling in the set requirements and adding your own service categories and/or items for the project, you can then generate a quote document. The document can then be further edited using your desktop Word. Once finished editing the document, a polished PDF file of the quote document will be generated complete with authorised signatures.

Document Management System

The BCS document management system is an online generation and retrieval system. This system validates templates and documents using Microsoft Word. All project information is managed in the one platform to keep track of all data and documents. Before a project document or inspection is finalised users can use the Document Management System to customise new or existing company specific templates or project documents. Using Microsoft Word, default templates and documents can be replaced with the customised documents, complete with company logo and authorised signature. All data is securely stored to the cloud which means that they are secure, instantly retrievable and accessible 24/7.

Capture Project Specific Data

Capture data specific to

  • the design process such as site details, construction details, building details, etc..
  • the energy rating process which can be extracted into assessment reports such as Basix Assessments, JV3 Assessments, Part J Assessments, Form 15 (QLD), etc.

Project Financials

Improve the overall efficiency of project financial management. BCS provides clients with the ability to easily organise the financial history for each specific project, making information easier to find and eliminating the need to store hardcopy information. Raise invoices, process payments, create credit notes, generate purchase orders, manage expense claims & assign invoice authorisation permissions just to list a few of the financial functions

BCS Design+Energy Features and Inclusions

Basic Advanced
Standard Invoicing Included Included
Access Xero Settings Page Included Included
Disbursements Included Included
Credit Notes Included Included
Payroll Identifier Not Available Included
Progressive Revenue Recognition Not Available Included
Expense Claims Not Available Included
Lock Period Not Available Included
Xero Tracking Categories Not Available Included
Show line lookup on large invoices Not Available Included
Report - Aged Receivables Included Included
Overdue Payment Reminders Included Included
Marketing Opt-out Included Included
Staged Invoicing Not Available Included
Basic Advanced
Account Contact Not Available Included
Basic Advanced
Attachments Included Included
Documents Included Included
Microsoft Included Included
Signatures Included Included
Custom Default Documents Included Included
Custom Document Templates Included Included
Create Document Categories Included Included
Document Tasks and Reminders Included Included
Use BCS Sharepoint Included Included
Document Status Not Available Included
Generate All Included Included
Document Category Status Not Available Included
Always Show Manual Document Editing Included Included
Document Bulk Actions Included Included
Document Subcategories Included Included
Basic Advanced
Access Project Files Included Included
Create Project Files Included Included
Custom Project File Numbering Not Available Included
Emails Included Included
Notes Included Included
Custom Project File Status Template Included Included
Create Subprojects Not Available Included
Project Work Stages Included Included
Project Name Changes Not Available Included
Project Checklists Included Included
Multiselect Project Types Not Available Included
Checklist table layout Included Included
Business Units Not Available Included
Budget Amount and Time Included Included
Project Teams Not Available Included
Basic Advanced
Custom Fee Presets Included Included
Custom Fee Service Rates Included Included
Access Quotes Included Included
Convert Quote To Project Included Included
Basic Advanced
All Projects Report Included Included
Open Projects Report Included Included
Operations Report Not Available Included
Quotes Report Included Included
Invoice Status Report Included Included
Director Role Not Available Included
Account Statements Included Included
Financial Summary Report Not Available Included
BCS API Not Available Included
Company Tasks Summary Report Not Available Included
Basic Advanced
Timesheets Included Included
Timesheet for Project File Report Included Included
Timesheet for User Report Included Included
Timesheets Invoice Amounts Included Included
Timesheets Invoice Amounts Report Included Included
Timesheet Summary Report Included Included