HCSS

HCSS

4.8 out of 5 stars
ProEst

ProEst

3.0 out of 5 stars
HCSS ProEst

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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.
ProEst:

About

ProEst is the industry’s leading cloud-based estimating and pre-construction management software, offering contractors new levels of process efficiency, information accuracy, and team collaboration. Our online platform combines CRM, cost estimating, digital takeoffs, bid-day analysis, and reporting in a single powerful solution — all with 24/7 access from any computer or mobile device.
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
ProEst:

Platforms Supported

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

Audience

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

Audience

General Contractors, Subcontractors
HCSS:

Support

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

Support

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

API

Offers API Supported
ProEst:

API

Offers API Not Supported
HCSS:

Screenshots and Videos

ProEst:

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
ProEst:

Pricing

$5,000/yr for unlimited users
Yearly subscription model that provides for an unlimited number of users.
Free Version Not 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
ProEst:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.0 / 5
ease 3.0 / 5
features 2.0 / 5
design 3.0 / 5
support 3.0 / 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.
ProEst:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Cloud based.

Cons

  • *The price is not $5k/yr unlimited users. It is unlimited users, however, the price is based off of the $ amount of projects pushed through it. *The reporting portion/tool is awful. *The product as a whole feels like it is still in BETA stage to some degree
HCSS:

Training

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

Training

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

Company Information

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

Company Information

ProEst
Founded: 1976
United States
www.proest.com
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HCSS:
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HCSS:
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HCSS:
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ProEst:
HCSS:

Categories

ProEst:

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

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

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 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

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
ProEst:

Construction Bid Management Features

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

Construction Estimating Features

Accounting Integration Supported
Audit Trail Supported
Bid Management Supported
Billing & Invoicing Not Supported
Building Product Database Supported
Calculators Not Supported
Change Orders Supported
Contract Management Not Supported
Cost Database Supported
Customer Management Not Supported
Customizable Templates Supported
Electrical Estimating Supported
Historical Database Supported
HVAC Estimating Not Supported
Job Costing Supported
Plumbing Estimating Supported
Price Data / Price Books Supported
Project Management Not Supported
Quote Management Supported
Reporting/Analytics Supported
Scheduling Not Supported
Subcontractor Management Not 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 Not Supported
Mobile Access Supported
Offline Access Supported
Residential Not Supported
RFI & Submittals Not Supported
Subcontractor Management Not Supported
Timesheets 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 Not Supported
HCSS:

Integrations

Acumatica Cloud ERP Supported
CMiC Supported
ComputerEase Supported
FOUNDATION Supported
Concord Supported
Construction Partner Supported
HCSS Safety Supported
Hardhat Job Cost Accounting Supported
HeavyBid Supported
HeavyJob Supported
Paylocity Supported
QuickBooks Online Not Supported
Sage 100 Supported
Sage 50 Supported
Sage BusinessWorks Supported
Samsara Supported
Toolbox Supported
Viewpoint Estimating Not Supported
Viewpoint Spectrum Not Supported
Vista Field Service Not Supported
ProEst:

Integrations

Acumatica Cloud ERP Supported
CMiC Supported
ComputerEase Supported
FOUNDATION Supported
Concord Not Supported
Construction Partner Not Supported
HCSS Safety Not Supported
Hardhat Job Cost Accounting Not Supported
HeavyBid Not Supported
HeavyJob Not Supported
Paylocity Not Supported
QuickBooks Online Supported
Sage 100 Not Supported
Sage 50 Not Supported
Sage BusinessWorks Not Supported
Samsara Not Supported
Toolbox Not Supported
Viewpoint Estimating Supported
Viewpoint Spectrum Supported
Vista Field Service Supported
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