Monograph: Proposal, Estimating, and Project Billing Made Simple for Design Firms

Managing proposals, estimates, and project billing can be one of the most challenging parts of running a design firm. From pricing services accurately to tracking billable time and invoicing clients, disconnected systems often lead to confusion, missed revenue, and extra admin work.

Monograph helps architecture and design firms streamline their financial workflows by combining proposal creation, estimating, and project billing into one integrated platform. With real-time financial insights and clear project tracking, Monograph gives firms the tools they need to stay profitable and in control.

Accurate Proposals and Estimates from the Start

Strong project profitability starts with accurate proposals. Monograph allows firms to create detailed proposals based on:

• Project scope and phases

• Estimated hours by role or team member

• Billable rates and fee structures

• Fixed-fee or time-based pricing

By building proposals around realistic labor estimates, firms can price projects confidently and set clear expectations with clients from day one.

Track Time and Costs Against Estimates

Once a project begins, Monograph connects estimates directly to project execution. Teams can track time and expenses in real time, allowing firms to:

• Compare actual hours to estimated hours

• Identify scope creep early

• Adjust resources before budgets are exceeded

This visibility helps firms stay proactive instead of discovering issues after the project is complete.

Simplified Project Billing and Invoicing

Monograph makes project billing straightforward by turning tracked time and project data into accurate invoices. Firms can easily bill clients based on:

• Fixed fees

• Hourly time and materials

• Project phases or milestones

Because billing is tied directly to approved proposals and tracked time, invoices are clearer, more accurate, and easier for clients to understand—

reducing billing disputes and delays.

Real-Time Financial Insights for Better Decisions

One of Monograph’s biggest strengths is its real-time financial reporting. Firms can monitor:

• Project profitability

• Utilization and realization rates

• Budget performance by phase or project

These insights help firm leaders make informed decisions about pricing, staffing, and project management—before small issues become major problems.

Why Monograph Works for Design and Architecture Firms

Unlike generic project management or invoicing tools, Monograph is built specifically for design and architecture firms. It aligns financial planning, project execution, and billing into one cohesive system—making it easier to manage projects, teams, and cash flow.

Final Thoughts

If your firm needs a better way to manage proposals, estimates, and project billing, Monograph provides a powerful, industry-specific solution.

By connecting pricing, time tracking, and billing in one platform, Monograph helps firms improve profitability, increase transparency, and reduce administrative overhead.

Check out monograph.com to learn more.