Bidcon

Bidcon

Elecosoft
HCSS

HCSS

4.8 out of 5 stars
Bidcon HCSS

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Bidcon:

About

Elecosoft Bidcon is a construction cost estimating tool that helps professionals generate accurate, detailed cost estimates and quantity take-offs to support bids, cost plans, and 5D planning workflows throughout a project’s lifecycle. It includes powerful core features such as customizable cost libraries that let users build and manage detailed breakdowns of materials, labor, plant, and subcontractor rates or import data from Excel; global search and filter tools for fast data analysis; and import/export functions that simplify moving data to and from external files. It also supports tender management by sending enquiries to multiple subcontractors and comparing responses to enhance decision-making, plus in-built templates to reduce errors and improve consistency in estimating. Advanced capabilities enable users to publish estimates to the web for authorized browser access and set user accounts and permissions for secure, controlled collaboration.
HCSS:

About

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.
Bidcon:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
HCSS:

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Bidcon:

Audience

Construction estimators, project managers, and cost planners who need robust estimating and BIM-integrated quantity take-off tools to prepare accurate cost bids and link estimates directly to project schedules
HCSS:

Audience

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

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
HCSS:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported
Bidcon:

API

Offers API Not Supported
HCSS:

API

Offers API Supported
Bidcon:

Screenshots and Videos

HCSS:

Screenshots and Videos

Bidcon:

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
HCSS:

Pricing

$60 - $4,000+/user/year
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.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Bidcon:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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HCSS:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.2 / 5
features 4.2 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 5.0 / 5
HCSS:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

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

Cons

  • HCSS is expensive, especially when you use multiple platforms of HCSS.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • All good, I really don't have any complaints other than some occasional issues with our cloud.
Bidcon:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported
HCSS:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported
Bidcon:

Company Information

Elecosoft
Founded: 1895
United Kingdom
elecosoft.com/us/products/bidcon/features/
HCSS:

Company Information

HCSS
Founded: 1986
United States
www.hcss.com
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Bidcon:

Categories

BIM Supported
Job Costing Supported
Takeoff Supported
HCSS:

Categories

HCSS:

Construction Bid Management Features

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

Construction Estimating Features

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

Job Costing Features

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

Takeoff Features

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

Construction Management Features

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

Construction Scheduling Features

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

EHS Management Features

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

Equipment Maintenance Features

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

Fleet Maintenance Features

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

Fleet Management Features

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

Fuel Management Features

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

Safety Management Features

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

Service Dispatch Features

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

Integrations

Acumatica Cloud ERP Not Supported
Asta Powerproject Supported
Bluebeam Revu Supported
CMiC Not Supported
CSSI Not Supported
ComputerEase Not Supported
Equipment360 Not Supported
FuelerPlus Not Supported
HCSS Safety Not Supported
HCSS Telematics Not Supported
Hardhat Job Cost Accounting Not Supported
HeavyJob Not Supported
Paylocity Not Supported
Sage 100 Not Supported
Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (CRE) Not Supported
Sage 500 Not Supported
Samsara Not Supported
TimeClock Plus Not Supported
Toolbox Not Supported
XML Supported
HCSS:

Integrations

Acumatica Cloud ERP Supported
Asta Powerproject Not Supported
Bluebeam Revu Not Supported
CMiC Supported
CSSI Supported
ComputerEase Supported
Equipment360 Supported
FuelerPlus Supported
HCSS Safety Supported
HCSS Telematics Supported
Hardhat Job Cost Accounting Supported
HeavyJob Supported
Paylocity Supported
Sage 100 Supported
Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (CRE) Supported
Sage 500 Supported
Samsara Supported
TimeClock Plus Supported
Toolbox Supported
XML Not Supported
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