HCSS

HCSS

12 Review(s)

Overview

HCSS provides trusted construction software to streamline project planning and management. With faster bidding, fleet uptime, remote access, and simplified reporting, it enhances efficiency across all stages. While integration between modules is not always seamless, contractors benefit from improved visibility, safer operations, and consistent project outcomes.

Overall Rating

Based on 12 users reviews

4.1

Rating Distribution

Positive

75%

Neutral

25%

Negative

0%

Starting Price
Custom

HCSS Specifications

Budget Management

Resource Allocation

Document Management

Bid Management

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What Is HCSS?

HCSS (Heavy Construction Systems Specialists) is a cloud-based and mobile-accessible software suite designed for the heavy civil and infrastructure construction industry. It provides contractors with a comprehensive platform to streamline estimating, operations that include job costing and crew safety, equipment management, and data reporting. The software suite includes HeavyBid, HeavyJob, Equipment360, and HCSS Insights, providing contractors with integrated tools to manage every stage of a project efficiently.

HCSS enables construction teams to enhance productivity, reduce administrative overhead, improve project outcomes, and gain real-time visibility across all stages of a project. Its tools are tailored for heavy civil, road and highway, sitework, and utility contractors.

HCSS Pricing

HCSS pricing HCSS offers custom-based pricing tailored to the specific needs of each contractor, depending on factors such as company size, project scope, and selected software modules. Request a custom HCSS cost quote for your business.

HCSS Integrations

HCSS integrates with the following third-party software, such as:

To see these integrations in action, watch a free HCSS demo.

Who Is HCSS For?

HCSS software serves a wide range of industries and sectors, including:

  • Heavy civil
  • Infrastructure
  • Transportation
  • Demolition
  • Earthwork
  • Paving
  • Telecommunications

Is HCSS Right For You?

Are you looking for a construction software suite that streamlines estimating, operations, equipment management, and reporting? HCSS offers a cloud-based platform tailored for heavy civil and infrastructure contractors, enhancing productivity and improving project outcomes.

HCSS maintains SOC 1 (Type 2) and SOC 2 (Type 2) compliance, ensuring secure cloud operations and enterprise-level data protection. The platform is designed for scalability and reliability, supporting growing teams while safeguarding sensitive project information.

Still not sure if HCSS is right for you? Contact our customer support team at (661) 384-7070, who will help you make the best decision.

HCSS Features

HCSS features streamline the entire estimating process, from initial setup to project handoff. Contractors can quickly set up estimates, manage and compare quotes, calculate costs and markups using historical data, produce professional proposals, and detect errors automatically. These capabilities ensure bids are accurate, competitive, aligned with business goals, and smoothly transition into execution, helping teams save time, reduce errors, and improve profitability.

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Efficient equipment management is made simple with HCSS, which automates inspections, preventive maintenance, and work orders. Users can track maintenance history, manage inventory, and submit repair requests directly from the field, reducing downtime, preventing costly failures, and keeping equipment operational and compliant.

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The software enables contractors to manage crew safety efficiently with digital inspections, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), training tracking, and toolbox talks. Users can document near misses, field observations, and incidents in real time, ensuring compliance, reducing accidents, and promoting a safer work environment across every job site.

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HCSS provides comprehensive time tracking tools that give administrators control over field data submission, geolocation tracking, and custom reports. Teams can communicate in real time across the field, office, and shop, while automated time card population ensures accurate, efficient shift tracking and reduces administrative workload.

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Real-time reporting and analytics are made simple with HCSS Insights, APIs, and direct data access. Contractors can retrieve up-to-the-minute information, integrate with internal systems or BI tools, and build custom applications, enabling faster, data-driven decision-making and improved project visibility.

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Pros And Cons of HCSS

Pros

  • Enhances bidding speed and accuracy across projects

  • Provides real-time field data for better decisions

  • Streamlines office-to-field communication and collaboration

Cons

  • Content refresh and employee updates sometimes lag

  • Learning curve can be steep for new users

HCSS Reviews

Total 12 reviews

4.1

All reviews are from verified customers

Rating Distribution

5

Stars

33%

4

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42%

3

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25%

2

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0%

1

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Share your experience

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Alicia

Construction, 51-100 employees

More than a year

4.0
June 2025

Top tool in the market

Pros

What I really like is how well it syncs with our payroll and other software and the smooth transition saves our team a lot of time.

Cons

This is definitely a program that requires proper training. Without it new users would struggle to just dive in and start working.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

7

Value for money

8

Customer Support

9

Functionality

8

K

Kylinn

Construction, 51-100 employees

Less than a year

3.0
June 2025

Efficient but gets slow at times

Pros

I do not really use the full HCSS side of things but for generating reports it's great. Plus getting weekly reports quickly for upper management has been a big help.

Cons

Running reports can get really slow sometimes especially when a lot of people are logged in at the same time. On top of that I don't enjoy having to go through a remote session just to get into it.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

6

Value for money

5

Customer Support

9

Functionality

7

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Ashley

Construction, 51-100 employees

More than a year

4.0
April 2025

Packed with some great features

Pros

I would say it works really well and there are so many different features you can put to use.

Cons

One thing I noticed is that the system slows down because the database is huge and occasionally the integrations are tough to manage.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

9

Customer Support

9

Functionality

8

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, HCSS provides API access.

Yes, HCSS offers a mobile app.

HCSS supports the English language.

HCSS offers custom pricing tailored to each contractor’s company size, project scope, and selected modules. Request a custom HCSS price quotation.

HCSS integrates with QuickBooks, Sage 100, Acumatica, Intersoft, Paylocity, Payday, and Concord.

HCSS serves contractors in heavy civil, infrastructure, transportation, demolition, earthwork, paving, and telecommunications sectors.

HCSS provides support via phone, and FAQs.