HCSS Reviews

HCSS

4.8 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 4 Ratings

Total 5 out of 5 stars
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support 5 out of 5 stars

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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.

Description

LOU is crafted to seamlessly connect various elements of your business, encompassing point of sale, inventory management, marketing, service delivery, construction, and financial accounting. The foundation of any successful enterprise lies in its robust financial and accounting systems, which is why Evosus Software delivers comprehensive accounting capabilities. Recognizing the intricacies involved in inventory management, LOU addresses challenges such as time constraints, information accessibility, multiple stock locations, and streamlined processes. This powerful tool offers real-time insights across all departments within your organization, ensuring you have the information you need whenever you require it. With adaptable security settings, you can grant employees access to crucial reports that empower them to make informed sales and purchasing decisions tailored to their respective areas. Operating a lucrative service and repair center poses challenges for businesses of any scale, and these difficulties can intensify during peak seasons, making the right tools essential for success. Furthermore, LOU's integrated approach ensures that all aspects of your business work in harmony, driving efficiency and enhancing overall performance.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Acumatica Cloud ERP Yes 
CMiC Yes 
ComputerEase Yes 
Concord Yes 
Construction Partner Yes 
Equipment360 Yes 
FOUNDATION Yes 
FuelerPlus Yes 
HCSS Dispatcher Yes 
HCSS Telematics Yes 
Hardhat Job Cost Accounting Yes 
HeavyBid Yes 
HeavyJob Yes 
Sage 100 Contractor Yes 
Sage 50 Yes 
Sage 500 Yes 
Samsara Yes 
The Construction Manager Yes 
TimeClock Plus Yes 
Toolbox Yes 

Integrations

Acumatica Cloud ERP No 
CMiC No 
ComputerEase No 
Concord No 
Construction Partner No 
Equipment360 No 
FOUNDATION No 
FuelerPlus No 
HCSS Dispatcher No 
HCSS Telematics No 
Hardhat Job Cost Accounting No 
HeavyBid No 
HeavyJob No 
Sage 100 Contractor No 
Sage 50 No 
Sage 500 No 
Samsara No 
The Construction Manager No 
TimeClock Plus No 
Toolbox 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 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version 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 

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

HCSS

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.hcss.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Evosus

Founded

2000

Country

United States

Website

www.evosus.com/lou

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 

Product Features

Business Management

Billing & Invoicing Yes 
CRM No 
Employee Management Yes 
Financial Management Yes 
Inventory Management Yes 
Marketing Management Yes 
Order Management No 
Point of Sale (POS) Yes 
Project Management No 
Purchasing Yes 
Scheduling No 
Time & Expense Tracking No 
Training Management No 
Vendor Management Yes 

Field Service Management

Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Contact Database Yes 
Contract Management Yes 
Customer Database Yes 
Dispatch Management Yes 
Electronic Signature Yes 
Inventory Management Yes 
Mobile Access Yes 
Payment Collection in the Field Yes 
Quotes / Estimates Yes 
Routing Yes 
Scheduling Yes 
Service History Tracking Yes 
Time Clock Yes 
Work Order Management Yes 

Job Costing

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

Point of Sale

Barcode Scanning Yes 
Commission Management Yes 
Cryptocurrency Support No 
Customer Account Profiles Yes 
Discount Management Yes 
Electronic Signature Yes 
Gift Card Management No 
Loyalty Program No 
Multi-Location Yes 
Restaurant POS No 
Retail POS Yes 
Returns Management Yes 
eCommerce Integration No 

Tradesman Job Management

Contract Management No 
Customer Database No 
Dispatch Management No 
For Builders No 
For Electricians No 
For Field Service Businesses No 
For HVAC No 
For Plumbers No 
For Roofers No 
Invoicing No 
Job Tracking No 
Payments No 
Quoting No 
Reporting No 
Scheduling No 
Time Tracking No 

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