HCSS

HCSS

4.8 out of 5 stars
Methvin

Methvin

5.0 out of 5 stars
HCSS Methvin

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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.
Methvin:

About

Methvin is a Collaborative Portal for Clients and Contractors. Shift from the adversary approach of managing clients to one of open communications. This will foster and improve relationships and outcomes for both parties. The shared goals will establish the basis for a motivated team and encourage individual contribution to the end goal of delivering your project on-budget and on-time. Methvin Agile is a project management tool that enables you to visually organize your project in a way better and easier than other expensive software packages. Methvin Agile will provide you with a place to deposit and use critical drawings and documents. Relax knowing that once loaded, these cannot be deleted; but can be retired and replaced with a new version. Further to this, Agile will facilitate the management of incidents on site through to closure including: Management System Estimating Software Gantt Scheduler Takeoff tool Contract documentation Drawing register Client RFIs
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
Methvin:

Platforms Supported

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

Audience

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

Audience

Construction management, estimating, gantt and takeoff
HCSS:

Support

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

Support

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

API

Offers API Supported
Methvin:

API

Offers API Not Supported
HCSS:

Screenshots and Videos

Methvin:

Screenshots and Videos

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
Methvin:

Pricing

Free for single users
Single user - Free
Business - $27.00/month
Enterprise - $179/month
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
HCSS:

Reviews/Ratings

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

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 4.8 / 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.
Methvin:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I was looking for a construction estimating platform that delivered what it promised, and Methvin did. I use the Gantt chart features to schedule a client project and see how long it would take. They helped me complete the project within the client's six-month timeline. I like the simple modules because they’re easy to navigate and toggle around, and I can find everything in one place. I also found the initial setup very easy (9/10).
  • Cuts out repetitive work and acts as a library of information. It handles arithmetic, data collection, and sorting, and it can link to accounts as well as to time/programme.
  • The estimating functionality is one of the strongest parts of Methvin. Its first-principles estimating approach allows users to build costs using resources such as labor, materials, plant, and productivity rather than relying solely on historical averages. This gives estimators more control over how project costs are developed and reviewed.
  • Methvin stands out because it builds estimates from real labor, plant, and material costs rather than leaning on outdated historical figures. That extra level of detail gives project teams genuine confidence when putting together competitive bids. The interface feels straightforward, collaboration is smooth, and everyone stays aligned around the same numbers. For organizations managing multiple tenders at once, it reduces manual effort and helps avoid the estimating mistakes that can quietly drain budgets.
  • Strong collaboration features Real-time cloud access makes it easy for estimators, project managers, and leadership teams to work from the same data set, reducing miscommunication and version conflicts. End-to-end project visibility The integration of takeoffs, estimating, scheduling (Gantt charts), and job costing gives a clear picture from bid stage through project execution.

Cons

  • Some of the Gantt features need to be improved soon if I’m going to continue using Methvin. The steel erection feature was lagging and sometimes didn’t come up.
  • Some actions don’t carry through to all applications. For example, the “No off” option in Estimating can’t be used in “Cost & Allowable.”
  • Because Methvin covers a large number of construction processes, new users may need time to become familiar with the platform. Organizations implementing several modules at once should allow sufficient time for configuration, training, and establishing internal workflows.
  • The platform has a learning curve for users transitioning from spreadsheets, and some advanced features take time to master. Smaller teams doing basic estimating might not immediately tap into everything the software offers. That said, the pricing feels premium upfront, but it gets easier to justify as you adopt more features across your projects.
  • Interface can feel dense at first While powerful, some users may need initial guidance to fully understand where everything sits within the platform. Best value realized with regular use Smaller teams or infrequent estimators may not immediately leverage all the advanced capabilities.
HCSS:

Training

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

Training

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

Company Information

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

Company Information

Methvin
Founded: 2002
New Zealand
www.methvin.org
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HCSS:

Categories

Methvin:

Categories

Construction CRM Supported
Earthworks Supported
Home Builder Supported
HVAC Estimating Supported
Jobsite Management Supported
Masonry Supported
Punch List Supported
RFI Supported
Roofing Supported
Subcontractor Supported
Takeoff Supported
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

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

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

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

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

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
Methvin:

Construction Bid Management Features

Bidder Management Supported
Building Product Database Supported
Cost Database Supported
File Sharing 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 Supported
Contract Management Supported
Cost Database Supported
Customer Management Supported
Customizable Templates Supported
Electrical Estimating Supported
Historical Database Supported
HVAC Estimating Supported
Job Costing Supported
Plumbing Estimating Supported
Price Data / Price Books Supported
Project Management Supported
Quote Management Supported
Reporting/Analytics Supported
Scheduling Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Takeoff Supported
What-if Analysis Supported

Construction Management Features

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

Construction Scheduling Features

Bid Management Supported
Change Orders Supported
Gantt Charts Supported
Job Scheduling Supported
Project Scheduling Supported
Rescheduling Supported
Staff Calendar Supported
Task Management Supported

Takeoff Features

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

Construction CRM Features

Client Tracking Supported
Contract Management Supported
Forecasting Supported
Project Management Supported
Quote Management Supported
Sales Management Supported
Scheduling Supported
Time Management Supported

Electrical Contractor Features

Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Commercial / Industrial Supported
Contract Management Supported
Customer Database Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
Scheduling Supported
Time Tracking Not Supported
Work Order Management Not Supported

Electrical Estimating Features

Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Change Orders Supported
Cost Database Supported
Project Management Supported
Quotes / Proposals Supported
Takeoff Supported

HVAC Estimating Features

Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Commercial/Industrial Supported
Cost Database Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
Equipment Maintenance Supported
Financing Management Supported
Labor Rates Supported
Quotes/Proposals Supported
Scheduling Supported
Takeoff Supported

Home Builder Features

Accounting Management Not Supported
Bid Management Supported
Contract Management Supported
CRM Supported
Job Costing Supported
Job Scheduling Supported
Permit Management Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
Subcontractor Management Supported
Supplier Management Supported
Warranty / Service Management Supported

Plumbing Estimating Features

Change Orders Supported
Commercial / Industrial Supported
Cost Database Supported
Data Import / Export Supported
Fitting Management Supported
For General Contractor Supported
Overhead Costs Estimating Supported
Prebuilt Assembly Supported
Quotes / Proposals Supported
Takeoff Supported

Punch List Features

Collaboration Supported
Commenting / Notes Supported
Document Management Supported
Drag & Drop Supported
Drawings Integration Supported
Include Photos In Reports Supported
Issue Tracking Supported
Quality Control Checklist Supported
Task Management Supported

Roofing Features

Aerial Measurement Supported
Billing & Invoicing Supported
Checklists & Inspections Supported
Commercial / Industrial Supported
Dispatch Management Supported
Lead Management Supported
Photo Capture Supported
Quotes / Estimates Supported
Scheduling Supported
Work Order Management Supported
HCSS:

Integrations

@RISK Not Supported
Acumatica Cloud ERP Supported
CMiC Supported
CSSI Supported
ComputerEase Supported
Concord Supported
Construction Partner Supported
Equipment360 Supported
FOUNDATION Supported
FuelerPlus Supported
HCSS Dispatcher Supported
HCSS Plans Supported
HCSS Safety Supported
HeavyJob Supported
Oracle API Management Not Supported
Sage 50 Supported
Sage 500 Supported
Toolbox Supported
ViewPoint Not Supported
Xero Not Supported
Methvin:

Integrations

@RISK Supported
Acumatica Cloud ERP Not Supported
CMiC Not Supported
CSSI Not Supported
ComputerEase Not Supported
Concord Not Supported
Construction Partner Not Supported
Equipment360 Not Supported
FOUNDATION Not Supported
FuelerPlus Not Supported
HCSS Dispatcher Not Supported
HCSS Plans Not Supported
HCSS Safety Not Supported
HeavyJob Not Supported
Oracle API Management Supported
Sage 50 Not Supported
Sage 500 Not Supported
Toolbox Not Supported
ViewPoint Supported
Xero Supported
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