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Too much
December 12, 2017

Too much

Jack Fink | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • HeavyBid

Overall Satisfaction with HCSS

Rarely do we have a problem that support has not been able to help us solve. The HCSS rule is if you have to spend more than two minutes solving a problem then call support.
Convince your IT Department to give up management of the software and go to the cloud and let HCSS handle it all for you, especially if you can't convince your IT department to work closely with HCSS on updates, etc.
HCSS is used by our cost estimators. It is used for Engineer's estimates for larger value heavy construction design projects.
  • Since HCSS is used by most heavy civil construction companies across the U.S. it provides a great platform for our Engineer's to develop the Owner's cost estimate for design projects.
  • I like the idea of going to the cloud and centralizing the software and server management.
  • Database management could be taught better or even customized for each company's needs.
  • Need to teach quicker setup for smaller projects, <$100k. Several of our engineers don't want to use it for smaller projects.
None. Outside of Excel spreadsheets Heavy Bid is the only estimating program I have used.
HCSS is well suited for larger heavy civil construction cost estimates. Given the amount of potential setup time it does not work well for smaller design/construction projects.

HCSS Feature Ratings

9.0
Document sharing
9
Issue tracking & punchlists
9
Photo documentation
Not Rated
Jobsite reports
Not Rated
Collaboration & approvals
Not Rated
Mobile app
Not Rated
Estimating ()
Not Rated
Human Resource Management ()
Not Rated
Payroll Management ()
Not Rated
Asset Management ()
Not Rated
Reporting & Analytics ()
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