HCSS Reviews

HCSS

4.8 out of 5 stars

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features 0 out of 5 stars
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Average Ratings 4 Ratings

Total 5 out of 5 stars
ease 4.5 out of 5 stars
features 4.5 out of 5 stars
design 4.5 out of 5 stars
support 5 out of 5 stars

Description

Elecosoft Bidcon is a sophisticated software solution designed for construction cost estimation, enabling industry professionals to create precise and comprehensive cost assessments and quantity take-offs that facilitate competitive bids, financial planning, and 5D planning processes throughout the entirety of a project. The software boasts an array of robust core functionalities, including customizable cost libraries that empower users to construct and manage intricate breakdowns of expenses related to materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor fees, along with the ability to import data from Excel; it also features advanced search and filtering options for swift data analysis and seamless import/export functions for efficient data transfer to and from external files. Furthermore, Bidcon enhances tender management capabilities by allowing users to send inquiries to various subcontractors and evaluate their responses, thereby improving the decision-making process; the inclusion of pre-built templates also aids in minimizing errors and fostering consistency in the estimating process. In addition to these features, advanced functionalities allow users to publish estimates online for secure access via authorized browsers while also enabling the establishment of user accounts and permissions to ensure controlled and safe collaboration among team members. This unique combination of features makes Elecosoft Bidcon an invaluable tool for construction professionals aiming to streamline their estimating workflows and enhance project outcomes.

Description

HCSS is a leader in construction software, providing an extensive range of tools that support construction projects from beginning to end. Its software suite includes modules for pre-construction activities like estimating and bidding, as well as for managing project progress, job costs, safety compliance, and fleet maintenance. With over 4,000 clients, HCSS is known for helping heavy civil contractors optimize their operations. Its features like fleet telematics, cloud hosting, and smart forms streamline work processes, making it an indispensable tool for contractors of all sizes.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Asta Powerproject Yes 
Bluebeam Revu Yes 
CMiC No 
CSSI No 
ComputerEase No 
Concord No 
Equipment360 No 
FOUNDATION No 
HCSS Dispatcher No 
HCSS Plans No 
HCSS Telematics No 
Hardhat Job Cost Accounting No 
HeavyBid No 
Microsoft Excel Yes 
Sage 100 No 
Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (CRE) No 
Sage BusinessWorks No 
The Construction Manager No 
TimeClock Plus No 
Toolbox No 

Integrations

Asta Powerproject No 
Bluebeam Revu No 
CMiC Yes 
CSSI Yes 
ComputerEase Yes 
Concord Yes 
Equipment360 Yes 
FOUNDATION Yes 
HCSS Dispatcher Yes 
HCSS Plans Yes 
HCSS Telematics Yes 
Hardhat Job Cost Accounting Yes 
HeavyBid Yes 
Microsoft Excel No 
Sage 100 Yes 
Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (CRE) Yes 
Sage BusinessWorks Yes 
The Construction Manager Yes 
TimeClock Plus Yes 
Toolbox Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$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 Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Elecosoft

Founded

1895

Country

United Kingdom

Website

elecosoft.com/us/products/bidcon/features/

Vendor Details

Company Name

HCSS

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.hcss.com

Product Features

BIM

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Conflict Tracking No 
Design Modeling No 
Document Management No 
For Facility Management No 
Mobile Access No 
Scheduling No 

Construction Bid Management

Bidder Management No 
Building Product Database No 
Cost Database No 
File Sharing No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes / Estimates No 
RFP Management No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Takeoff No 
Version Control No 

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration No 
Audit Trail No 
Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators No 
Change Orders No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database No 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates No 
Electrical Estimating No 
HVAC Estimating No 
Historical Database No 
Job Costing No 
Plumbing Estimating No 
Price Data / Price Books No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis No 

Job Costing

Bills of Material No 
Budgeting & Forecasting No 
Change Orders No 
Cost-to-Completion Tracking No 
Invoice Management No 
Overrun Reporting No 
Percent-Complete Tracking No 
Production Cost Tracking No 
Purchase Order Management No 
Quotes / Estimates No 
Time Tracking No 
Work Order Management No 

Takeoff

3D View No 
Assembly Takeoff No 
Cross Section Creation No 
Electronic Plans No 
Elevation Checking No 
Error Checking No 
Site Balancing No 
Slope Routines No 
Subcontractor Management No 

Product Features

Construction Bid Management

Bidder Management No 
Building Product Database No 
Cost Database Yes 
File Sharing No 
Proposal Management Yes 
Quotes / Estimates Yes 
RFP Management Yes 
Subcontractor Management Yes 
Takeoff Yes 
Version Control Yes 

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration Yes 
Audit Trail Yes 
Bid Management Yes 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators Yes 
Change Orders No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database Yes 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates Yes 
Electrical Estimating No 
HVAC Estimating No 
Historical Database Yes 
Job Costing Yes 
Plumbing Estimating No 
Price Data / Price Books Yes 
Project Management No 
Quote Management Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Scheduling Yes 
Subcontractor Management Yes 
Takeoff Yes 
What-if Analysis Yes 

Construction Management

Accounting Integration Yes 
Budget Tracking/Job Costing Yes 
CRM Yes 
Change Orders Yes 
Commercial Yes 
Contract Management No 
Contractors Yes 
Equipment Tracking Yes 
Estimating Yes 
Incident Reporting Yes 
Mobile Access Yes 
Offline Access Yes 
RFI & Submittals Yes 
Residential No 
Subcontractor Management Yes 
Timesheets Yes 

Construction Scheduling

Bid Management No 
Change Orders Yes 
Gantt Charts No 
Job Scheduling Yes 
Project Scheduling Yes 
Rescheduling Yes 
Staff Calendar No 
Task Management No 

EHS Management

Audit Management Yes 
Corrective / Preventive Actions Yes 
Environmental Management Yes 
Environmental Risk Assessment No 
Forms Management Yes 
Incident Management Yes 
Industrial Safety Management Yes 
Injury Reporting Yes 
Inspection Management Yes 
MSDS No 
OSHA Recordkeeping Yes 
Occupational Health Management No 
Safety Risk Assessment Yes 
Training Management No 
Waste Management No 

Equipment Maintenance

Customer Database Yes 
Dispatch Management Yes 
Equipment Tracking Yes 
Inventory Control Yes 
Job Management Yes 
Maintenance Scheduling Yes 
Warranty Tracking No 
Work Order Management Yes 

Fleet Maintenance

Cost Tracking Yes 
Fuel Tracking No 
Maintenance History Yes 
Maintenance Scheduling Yes 
Parts Inventory Management Yes 
Repair Tracking Yes 
Tire Management No 
Vehicle Information Yes 
Warranty Tracking No 
Work Order Management Yes 

Fleet Management

Dispatch Management Yes 
Employee Management No 
Fuel Management Yes 
GPS Tracking Yes 
Incident Reporting Yes 
Inspection Management Yes 
Inventory Management No 
Maintenance Management Yes 
Mileage Tracking Yes 
Motor Pool No 
Routing No 
Tire Management No 
VIN Lookup No 
Work Order Management Yes 

Fuel Management

Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Fuel Card Reconciliation Yes 
Fuel Cards Yes 
Fuel Cost Management Yes 
IFTA Reporting No 
Industry Pricing No 
Personnel Management No 
Third Party Interface Yes 
Variables Monitoring No 

Job Costing

Bills of Material Yes 
Budgeting & Forecasting Yes 
Change Orders Yes 
Cost-to-Completion Tracking Yes 
Invoice Management Yes 
Overrun Reporting Yes 
Percent-Complete Tracking No 
Production Cost Tracking Yes 
Purchase Order Management No 
Quotes / Estimates Yes 
Time Tracking Yes 
Work Order Management Yes 

Safety Management

Audit Management Yes 
Corrective / Preventive Actions Yes 
Incident Management Yes 
Injury Reporting Yes 
Inspection Management Yes 
OSHA Recordkeeping Yes 
Safety Risk Assessment No 
Training Management Yes 

Service Dispatch

Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Call Center Management No 
Contract Management Yes 
Customer Database No 
Inventory Control No 
Job Management No 
Job Tracking No 
Mobile Access Yes 
Routing No 
Scheduling Yes 
Self Service Portal No 
Service History Tracking No 
Technician Management Yes 
Work Order Management Yes 

Takeoff

3D View No 
Assembly Takeoff Yes 
Cross Section Creation No 
Electronic Plans Yes 
Elevation Checking Yes 
Error Checking Yes 
Site Balancing No 
Slope Routines No 
Subcontractor Management Yes 

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