Case Study: The M Group achieves 40% faster billing and improved project management with Deltek Ajera

A&E Firm Improves Project Management and Reduces Billing Cycle with Ajera

The M Group is a 17-person commercial architecture firm in the Washington, D.C. area that struggled with using QuickBooks for project work. Without a work‑breakdown structure or project-based billing, monthly billing was manual and error‑prone and project managers lacked real‑time visibility into project performance.

The firm implemented Ajera for its ease of use, visual interface, and low cost of ownership, giving integrated time entry, project management, and accounting. The new system automated information flow, allowed tracking of billed vs. remaining fees, and engaged project managers across the project lifecycle—reducing the billing cycle by 40% (from seven to four days), improving time tracking and data accuracy, and increasing PM accountability.

The M Group Architects

Chris Lewis

Business Manager