Audience

Our main customer base consists of infrastructure, heavy/highway, and utility contractors.

About HCSS

HCSS provides easy-to-use software built for construction companies that want to win more work, work smarter, and boost profits. For nearly 40 years, we've helped heavy civil contractors, infrastructure builders, and utility companies improve operations, from estimating and project management to field tracking, equipment maintenance, and safety. Tools like HeavyBid, HeavyJob, and HCSS Safety are built for the field and designed to work together, giving your team real-time visibility, tighter cost control, and better job outcomes. With 45+ accounting integrations and customizable APIs, HCSS fits seamlessly into your tech stack. We regularly update our software based on feedback from real crews, ensuring it fits the way your team works. Backed by award-winning 24/7/365 support and a proven implementation process, HCSS helps reduce risk, cut inefficiencies, and deliver fast ROI. If you're ready to grow your business and gain a competitive edge, HCSS is the partner that gets you there.

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Pricing

Starting Price:
$60 - $4,000+/user/year
Pricing Details:
We know every business is unique, and so is our pricing. Depending on the HCSS products you choose and how much you use them, our annual pricing typically ranges from $60 to $4,000+. If you're looking to get the most out of our entire platform, we offer annual pricing based on your company's revenue. This way, as you grow, our solutions keep providing value every step of the way.

Integrations

API:
Yes, HCSS offers API access
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Ratings/Reviews - 4 User Reviews

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.2 / 5
features 4.2 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
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Company Information

HCSS
Founded: 1986
United States
www.hcss.com

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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Cloud
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training
Documentation
Live Online
Webinars
In Person
Videos
Support
Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

HCSS Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does HCSS work with?
HCSS works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, and Government.
Q: What languages does HCSS support in their product?
HCSS supports these languages: English and Spanish.
Q: What kind of support options does HCSS offer?
HCSS offers support via phone support, 24/7 live support, and online.
Q: What other applications or services does HCSS integrate with?
HCSS integrates with: Acumatica Cloud ERP, HCSS Plans, CMiC, ComputerEase, Concord, Construction Partner, CSSI, Equipment360, FOUNDATION, FuelerPlus, Hardhat Job Cost Accounting, HCSS Dispatcher, HCSS Safety, HCSS Telematics, HeavyBid, HeavyJob, ProfitBuilder, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 100, Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (CRE), Sage 500, Sage 50, Sage BusinessWorks, Samsara, and The Construction Manager and more.
Q: Does HCSS have an API?
Yes, HCSS has an API.
Q: Does HCSS have a mobile app?
Yes, HCSS has a mobile app for Android, iPad, and iPhone.
Q: What type of training does HCSS provide?
HCSS provides training in the form of documentation, live online, webinars, in person, and videos.
Q: How much does HCSS cost?
Pricing for HCSS starts at $60 - $4,000+/user/year.

HCSS Product Features

Construction Bid Management

Cost Database Supported
Proposal Management Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
RFP Management Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Takeoff Supported
Version Control Supported
Bidder Management Not Supported
Building Product Database Not Supported
File Sharing Not Supported

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration Supported
Audit Trail Supported
Bid Management Supported
Calculators Supported
Cost Database Supported
Customizable Templates Supported
Historical Database Supported
Job Costing Supported
Price Data / Price Books Supported
Quote Management Supported
Reporting/Analytics Supported
Scheduling Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Takeoff Supported
What-if Analysis Supported
Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Building Product Database Not Supported
Change Orders Not Supported
Contract Management Not Supported
Customer Management Not Supported
Electrical Estimating Not Supported
HVAC Estimating Not Supported
Plumbing Estimating Not Supported
Project Management Not Supported

Construction Management

Accounting Integration Supported
Budget Tracking/Job Costing Supported
CRM Supported
Change Orders Supported
Commercial Supported
Contractors Supported
Equipment Tracking Supported
Estimating Supported
Incident Reporting Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Offline Access Supported
RFI & Submittals Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Timesheets Supported
Contract Management Not Supported
Residential Not Supported

Construction Scheduling

Change Orders Supported
Job Scheduling Supported
Project Scheduling Supported
Rescheduling Supported
Bid Management Not Supported
Gantt Charts Not Supported
Staff Calendar Not Supported
Task Management Not Supported

EHS Management

Audit Management Supported
Corrective / Preventive Actions Supported
Environmental Management Supported
Forms Management Supported
Incident Management Supported
Industrial Safety Management Supported
Injury Reporting Supported
Inspection Management Supported
OSHA Recordkeeping Supported
Safety Risk Assessment Supported
Environmental Risk Assessment Not Supported
MSDS Not Supported
Occupational Health Management Not Supported
Training Management Not Supported
Waste Management Not Supported

Equipment Maintenance

Customer Database Supported
Dispatch Management Supported
Equipment Tracking Supported
Inventory Control Supported
Job Management Supported
Maintenance Scheduling Supported
Work Order Management Supported
Warranty Tracking Not Supported

Fleet Maintenance

Cost Tracking Supported
Maintenance History Supported
Maintenance Scheduling Supported
Parts Inventory Management Supported
Repair Tracking Supported
Vehicle Information Supported
Work Order Management Supported
Fuel Tracking Not Supported
Tire Management Not Supported
Warranty Tracking Not Supported

Fleet Management

Dispatch Management Supported
Fuel Management Supported
GPS Tracking Supported
Incident Reporting Supported
Inspection Management Supported
Maintenance Management Supported
Mileage Tracking Supported
Work Order Management Supported
Employee Management Not Supported
Inventory Management Not Supported
Motor Pool Not Supported
Routing Not Supported
Tire Management Not Supported
VIN Lookup Not Supported

Fuel Management

Billing & Invoicing Supported
Fuel Card Reconciliation Supported
Fuel Cards Supported
Fuel Cost Management Supported
Third Party Interface Supported
IFTA Reporting Not Supported
Industry Pricing Not Supported
Personnel Management Not Supported
Variables Monitoring Not Supported

Job Costing

Bills of Material Supported
Budgeting & Forecasting Supported
Change Orders Supported
Cost-to-Completion Tracking Supported
Invoice Management Supported
Overrun Reporting Supported
Production Cost Tracking Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
Time Tracking Supported
Work Order Management Supported
Percent-Complete Tracking Not Supported
Purchase Order Management Not Supported

Safety Management

Audit Management Supported
Corrective / Preventive Actions Supported
Incident Management Supported
Injury Reporting Supported
Inspection Management Supported
OSHA Recordkeeping Supported
Training Management Supported
Safety Risk Assessment Not Supported

Service Dispatch

Billing & Invoicing Supported
Contract Management Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Scheduling Supported
Technician Management Supported
Work Order Management Supported
Call Center Management Not Supported
Customer Database Not Supported
Inventory Control Not Supported
Job Management Not Supported
Job Tracking Not Supported
Routing Not Supported
Self Service Portal Not Supported
Service History Tracking Not Supported

Takeoff

Assembly Takeoff Supported
Electronic Plans Supported
Elevation Checking Supported
Error Checking Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
3D View Not Supported
Cross Section Creation Not Supported
Site Balancing Not Supported
Slope Routines Not Supported

HCSS Additional Categories

HCSS Verified User Reviews

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  • Samantha F.
    HCSS Champion
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User, Administrator, Deployment
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design 4 out of 5 stars
    Ease 5 out of 5 stars
    Features 4 out of 5 stars
    Pricing 2 out of 5 stars
    Support 5 out of 5 stars
    Probability You Would Recommend? 10 out of 10

    "Forever Adapting Company to Meet Customers Needs"

    5 out of 5 stars Posted 2026-04-02

    Pros: HJ is very user-friendly for all levels of users (upper management down to foremen), easy to learn how to use, and the academy is super helpful for beginners as a starting point.

    Cons: HCSS is expensive, especially when you use multiple platforms of HCSS.

    Overall: I am very happy with HCSS support and product development teams and their ability to create new features to benefit users, and their responsiveness.

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  • Tomas Z.
    VP of Operations
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User, Administrator, Deployment
    Company Size: 26 - 99
    Design 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease 4 out of 5 stars
    Features 4 out of 5 stars
    Pricing 4 out of 5 stars
    Support 5 out of 5 stars
    Probability You Would Recommend? 9 out of 10

    "HCSS Great Software for Construction Companies"

    4 out of 5 stars Edited 2026-01-27

    Pros: I like that HCSS products are capable of carrying us from the inception of the projects, when we develop and track potential leads, to estimating, execution, and closeout.

    Cons: HCSS is like Windows: it's been around for a long time and has lots of customers who use its legacy systems. We are here now and need the missing features now. They work hard to accommodate us, but you can feel the delay.

    Overall: HCSS is a well-rounded solution that provides everything you need to run your preconstruction, estimating, field operations, and closeout right, so you can keep getting better every time you repeat the process.

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  • Melissa M.
    HCSS Champion/Lead Specialist, Project Controls & Audit
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: Administrator, Deployment
    Company Size: 500 - 999
    Design 5 out of 5 stars
    Ease 4 out of 5 stars
    Features 5 out of 5 stars
    Pricing 4 out of 5 stars
    Support 5 out of 5 stars
    Probability You Would Recommend? 10 out of 10

    "Best in the Industry"

    5 out of 5 stars Posted 2025-12-26

    Pros: The support from HCSS is by far the best in the industry. The streamlined interface aids in training new users. The integration between systems helps ensure your data is always top tier.

    Cons: There was some loss in functionality within HeavyJob from the Desktop version to the Web version. We hope that gets resolved in years to come.

    Overall: I have been an HCSS user for 20+ years. They stay on the edge of market change continuously updating and improving their products to meet the needs of the users. They listen to the users to go the extra mile to improve the software at all levels.

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  • Mike N.
    Director of Estimating
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: Administrator
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design 4 out of 5 stars
    Ease 4 out of 5 stars
    Features 4 out of 5 stars
    Pricing 3 out of 5 stars
    Support 5 out of 5 stars
    Probability You Would Recommend? 9 out of 10

    "HCSS review"

    5 out of 5 stars Posted 2025-12-23

    Pros: HeavyBid and HeavyJob are both great products, when I look back I don't know how we did it before having HeavyJob.

    Cons: All good, I really don't have any complaints other than some occasional issues with our cloud.

    Overall: I would recommend both HeavyBid and HeavyJob to all customers in the civil construction industry that are looking to improve their processes.

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