Pipeline & Proposals
Track enquiries, write fee proposals and forecast revenue from one pipeline.
Project Management
Run delivery against budgets, deliverables and tasks with live performance visibility.
Resource Planning
Plan team capacity against live project and pipeline demand.
Time & Costs
Capture billable time and project costs against the right work.
WIP & Invoicing
Track WIP, raise invoices and sync straight to Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks.
Commercial Reporting
Live reporting across pipeline, projects, utilisation, WIP and margin.
Book a walkthrough and we’ll show how Drum connects pipeline, proposals, budgets, resourcing, time, WIP, invoicing, reporting and Xero into one practical operating system for your firm.
Consulting Engineers
Track project budgets, time and invoicing for your engineering firm.
Architects
Manage project phases, track time and invoice through Xero for your studio.
Town Planners
Track time across planning applications and invoice through Xero.
Building Designers
Manage project stages, time and budgets for your design practice.
Surveyors
Track jobs, manage field and office time, and invoice through Xero.
Book a walkthrough and we’ll show how Drum connects pipeline, proposals, budgets, resourcing, time, WIP, invoicing, reporting and Xero into one practical operating system for your firm.
Insights, frameworks, and practical guidance for professional services firms. From project management to financial performance, we cover what matters to your business.
WorkflowMax pricing in 2026: Essentials, Pro and Advanced from $12.22 to $37.78 AUD per user. Plan minimums, what BlueRock changed, and costs for 10, 25 and 50 staff.
Total Synergy pricing is available on request only. Compare its plans, add-ons and quote requirements with Drum's published costs for 10, 25 and 50 staff.
Projectworks pricing explained: Build, Scale and Unleash per-user plans, the 10-user minimum, onboarding fees, and what a 10, 25 or 50 person firm pays compared with Drum.
An honest Xero Projects review for Australian firms: Xero Projects pricing ($143/month on Ultimate 10), what it can't do, and the best alternatives for consultancies.
Plan your switch from Abtrac with this step-by-step guide: what to export, what to leave behind, Xero and MYOB testing, a firm cut-off date and your first month-end.
Abtrac pricing explained: $47 a month for one user, tiered per-user rates, add-ons and setup fees. Plus an honest Abtrac review and costs for 10, 25 and 50 staff.
Looking for a Harvest alternative? Why architecture studios are outgrowing Harvest after the 2026 pricing change, and what a real single source of truth covers.
An honest Projectworks review for Australian firms: what it costs, where it shines, where it falls short, and how it compares with Drum for architects and engineers.
Outgrowing Total Synergy? Drum is the simpler, Australian-built alternative for engineering and architecture firms, with two-way Xero sync and setup in days.
Comparing the best timesheet app for Xero? See how to track billable time against project phases and sync two-way to Xero for faster, error-free invoicing.
WorkflowMax alternatives in Australia compared on price, Xero sync and migration: Drum, Abtrac, Projectworks, Scoro, Teamwork, Productive and BlueRock's WorkflowMax.
Compare the 7 best CRMs for professional services in 2026: real pricing, feature trade-offs, and which fits firms like yours.
Looking for Xero project management software? Most add-ons push invoices one way. Here's how to choose a tool with genuine two-way Xero integration.
Time tracking software for Aussie architects that balances simplicity with your project financial tracking needs
A scope management plan is your first line of defence against creep. Here's how to write one that actually gets used — with templates and real examples.
Good project planning prevents 90% of delivery problems. Here are the essential steps — from scoping and estimating to resourcing and client sign-off.
A good work plan turns a vague brief into a structured delivery roadmap. Here are 8 real examples for different project types — from audits to retainers.
Slow-paying clients and lumpy project revenue kill cash flow. 8 proven strategies to improve it, from contract terms to invoicing cadence.
A CRM-QuickBooks integration should eliminate double entry, not create sync headaches. See what genuine two-way integration looks like and who offers it.
Spreadsheet-based resourcing breaks down past 15 people. See what resource management software does differently, and how to pick the right one.
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