Deltek Vantagepoint: ERP Built for Architecture and Engineering Firms

Deltek Vantagepoint is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system designed specifically for professional services firms. It helps companies streamline operations, manage projects, and serve clients more effectively. With full integration across accounting, project management, and CRM, it offers a complete solution.

A Brief History of Deltek

Deltek was founded in 1983 with a focus on project-based businesses. Over time, it evolved into a leading ERP provider. The company has consistently tailored its software to meet the needs of architects, engineers, and consultants. Today, Deltek supports over 30,000 customers in 80+ countries.

Vantagepoint is Deltek’s next-generation ERP platform. It replaces Deltek Vision with a modern, cloud-based interface. The system supports growing firms that need flexible, real-time data.

More about Deltek’s history:
Deltek About Page

Purpose-Built for A&E Firms

Deltek Vantagepoint was designed specifically for the architecture and engineering (A&E) industry. This specialization makes it unique in the ERP marketplace. The platform understands how project-based businesses operate. It delivers tools that align with how A&E firms manage people, projects, and profits.

Deltek developed Vantagepoint by listening to its clients. The company incorporated feedback from design professionals and consultants. As a result, Vantagepoint supports the full project lifecycle — from pursuit to payment.

Key Features and Integrated Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint integrates project management, accounting, and CRM into a single platform. This eliminates the need for multiple disconnected systems. Teams work smarter when data lives in one place.

Accounting and Financial Management

• Real-time visibility into budgets and costs

• Automated billing and revenue recognition

• Integration with payroll and time tracking

Project Management

• Gantt charts and scheduling tools

• Resource planning and forecasting

• Budget tracking and milestone reporting

CRM and Business Development

• Lead and opportunity tracking

• Client relationship dashboards

• Marketing campaign management

Cloud-Based Access

• Accessible from anywhere with internet access

• Regular updates and security patches

• Scalable for growing teams

Explore full features:
Deltek Vantagepoint Overview

EVstudio’s Use of Deltek Vantagepoint

EVstudio implemented Deltek Vantagepoint to improve operations and provide better service. As an integrated design firm, we needed a platform that aligned with our project-based workflow. Vantagepoint delivered just that.

With Vantagepoint, EVstudio tracks every project from proposal to final invoice. Our teams collaborate using real-time data. Project managers access budgets, schedules, and staff allocations in one place. Marketing teams manage proposals and client interactions using the built-in CRM.

This ERP system also benefits our clients. It improves accuracy, accountability, and transparency. Project updates are faster and more accurate. Billing is consistent and clear.

Our staff also enjoys streamlined workflows. Time entry, approvals, and reporting are faster and easier. This reduces administrative burden and increases focus on design and delivery.

A Platform That Grows With Us

Deltek Vantagepoint is scalable. It supports small firms just starting out and large firms with hundreds of employees. Since it is cloud-based, it doesn’t require costly on-site infrastructure.

Firms that adopt Vantagepoint enjoy better collaboration and insight. They gain a competitive edge by managing resources efficiently and delivering on time and on budget.

Conclusion

Deltek Vantagepoint is more than just software. It’s a strategic platform for growth. For firms like EVstudio, it serves as the backbone of operations. With full integration across key functions, it saves time, improves accuracy, and supports better decisions.

As architecture and engineering firms evolve, platforms like Vantagepoint help them stay ahead. It brings together people, projects, and processes in one powerful system.