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Description

HeavyBid's construction estimating software allows you to create activities and bid items on the fly. You can also copy them from an estimate or a list of standard activities of work. Import bid items directly from DOT websites in order to reduce the time spent on building estimates. HCSS inputs your bid items and quantity data from external takeoff software into HeavyBid in order to produce an accurate cost estimate. HeavyBid has been used by estimators in 4,000+ companies including 44 of ENR's top 50 heavy civil contractors. Estimators can easily repeat the conditions for estimating, while estimate reviewers can easily access checklists and review instruments that make it easier to verify costs and prices.

Description

PreConstruct AI is an online application designed for construction takeoff and estimating, catering specifically to subcontractors engaged in bidding for interior finishes, concrete, and wood framing projects based on PDF drawing sets. It efficiently interprets drawing scales and utilizes plan notes, schedules, and partition legends to assist in pinpointing and measuring quantities for walls, ceilings, and concrete. Currently in beta, the AI-driven wall suggestions are subject to review and modification by the estimator before final approval. Once quantities are sanctioned, they are transformed into detailed material lists that include items such as studs, boards, insulation, tape, compound, paint, concrete, and rebar, complete with calculations and references to the relevant drawing sheets. Estimators have the flexibility to input their own material prices, generate proposal PDFs, and export the data into Excel or CSV formats. Additionally, the application accommodates projects using imperial, metric, or mixed units. It also streamlines estimating workflows, allowing estimators to meticulously review measurements and quantities prior to bid submission, ensuring accuracy and completeness in their proposals. This functionality supports a broader range of project requirements, enhancing the overall efficiency of the estimating process.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AccuBuild Yes 
Agave Yes 
HCSS Yes 
InSite Elevation Pro Yes 
Microsoft Project Yes 
PreconSuite Yes 

Integrations

AccuBuild No 
Agave No 
HCSS No 
InSite Elevation Pro No 
Microsoft Project No 
PreconSuite No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$250/month
The Estimator plan is $250/month for the first 50 paying companies and $350/month after that. Annual subscriptions cost ten months’ price. One bid of up to 75 sheets is free, with no card required.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

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

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
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 No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

HCSS

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.hcss.com/products/construction-estimating-software/

Vendor Details

Company Name

PreConstruct AI

Founded

2026

Country

Canada

Website

preconstructai.com

Product Features

Construction Estimating

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

Product Features

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 

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 

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