Angelique Hamm
Corporate Applications Manager
Chose HCSS
The company utilizes several platforms to achieve their overall project control goals.
Cx Observer vs. HCSS
Cx Observer vs. HCSS
| Product | Rating | Most Used By | Product Summary | Starting Price |
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 Cx Observer | N/A | Cx Observer is a project commissioning software and collaboration platform that handles processes including asset progress, issues, documentation, commissioning reports, reviews, inspections and meetings. While every user updates his own work, the Cx Observer takes care of presenting the full commissioning process progress. | N/A | |
 HCSS | Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees) | HCSS is a construction software suite. It includes functionality for bidding, time card and project management, safety, planning, scheduling, equipment management, and data warehousing and reporting. Each module can be purchased separately. The suite can be hosted in the cloud. | N/A |
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| Considered Both Products |  Cx Observer No answer on this topic |  HCSS  Dan Watkins Estimator/Project Manager Chose HCSS We did not try any other software. In discussions with employees that have worked with other companies, they said to go with the Cadillac of softwares from the get-go, and that's what we decided to do. We wouldn't have it any other way now that we have used HCSS.  J. Mickey Merguerian Project Controls Coordinator Chose HCSS We've used Sage in the past and even though I would say it's on par, it did not provide the integration that we needed for our new systems and databases.  Christian Long Chief Estimator Chose HCSS We used to use Estimating Link. It was very helpful in our transition to a larger company. It was like HeavyBid light, but also a fraction of the cost.  Drury Ellard Senior Estimator Chose HCSS HCSS is my preferred system.  Olaf Johnson Scheduling Manager Chose HCSS none  Dave Luytjes Chief Estimator/Vice President Chose HCSS Occasionally I have come across an individual you is a spreadsheet user for estimating. and has not used heavybid. Usually after a little bit of orientation the individual can readily see the increased efficiency and the potential for less errors. I have also talked to …  James Duncan Vice President of Engineering Chose HCSS HCSS has mobile apps and is very attentive to its customer's needs. Support is awesome.  Doyle Potts Safety and Logistics Manager Chose HCSS We researched other software companies but none provided the depth of support and knowledge that HCSS brought to the table. HCSS is also always growing and listening to its customers. Customer support seems to remain the backbone of the company that is always striving to grow …  Jack Fink Civil Engineer / Cost Estimator Chose HCSS None. Outside of Excel spreadsheets Heavy Bid is the only estimating program I have used.  Heather Gunzelmann Director of Operations Chose HCSS I've looked at a couple different software systems, both at this company and others, and nothing has compared to Heavy Bid and Heavy Job. The versatility and functions of both are truly amazing and have helped us in many ways. Other systems just don't compare.  Michael Daughters Chief Estimator Chose HCSS Other estimating products I have used consist of ICE/MC2 and MS Excel. ICE was not a good fit for our company, as they have awful technical support and offer very poor training. MS Excel is great for simple estimates where there is not a lot of data being compiled. However …  Michael Trotta Vice President Chose HCSS Bid2win, and Hard dollar. Heavybid is far above both in terms of product features, but even if they were equal, HCSS support makes a huge difference.  Linda Pawlak Vice President Strategic Improvement Chose HCSS We were able to retire our in-house bidding software.  Randy Gambrill Operations Manager-Secretary/Treasurer Chose HCSS None  Dominic Mascia Estimator Chose HCSS N/A  Joseph McElwee Vice President Chose HCSS none |
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| Small Businesses |  FollowUp CRM Score 1.5 out of 10 | FollowUp CRM Score 1.5 out of 10 |
| Medium-sized Companies |  InEight Score 8.2 out of 10 | InEight Score 8.2 out of 10 |
| Enterprises | InEight Score 8.2 out of 10 | InEight Score 8.2 out of 10 |
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| Likelihood to Recommend | - (0 ratings) | 10.0 (0 ratings) |
| Usability | - (0 ratings) | 7.0 (0 ratings) |
| Support Rating | - (0 ratings) | 10.0 (0 ratings) |
| Implementation Rating | - (0 ratings) | 8.2 (0 ratings) |
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| Likelihood to Recommend | No answers on this topic |
Olaf Johnson Scheduling Manager |
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James Duncan Vice President of Engineering |
| Usability | No answers on this topic |
Angelique Hamm Corporate Applications Manager |
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| Alternatives Considered | No answers on this topic |
Doyle Potts Safety and Logistics Manager |
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