About HeavyBid
HeavyBid is a powerful bidding and estimating tool that enables construction companies in the transportation, oil & gas, power, industrial, and telecom industries, among others, to build accurate, flexible estimates.
Users can import items, use standardized libraries, and create custom calculations and assemblies to automate much of the estimating process. Flexible work breakdown structures in the crew-based software help users to organize estimates based on what they need to see. Customizable cost types let users track subcontractor, labor, equipment, materials and other costs, to get the most accurate and competitive bid. On bid days, HeavyBid can import, analyze and compare subcontractor and supplier quotes, as well as conduct subcontractor versus self-perform analysis.
HeavyBid interfaces with accounting and project management systems, as well as with other HCSS products to eliminate double data entry.
As a scalable solution, HeavyBid is designed to grow with companies. It is used by more than 50,000 estimators, from small, regional subcontractors to 48 of the ENR Top 50 heavy civil contractors.
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- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
HeavyBid: the best estimating software on the market.
Reviewed on 2017-01-13
Great product with even better support. This is the best software we use. We have been using this...
Great product with even better support. This is the best software we use. We have been using this product for over 20 years. HCSS consults with its clients to improve the product. They also have an annual user group meeting that is one of the best educational events in construction to attend.
Pros
It is adaptable to use for any-kind of Construction Estimating.
Cons
Does not provide any take-off products.
- Industry: Construction
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Reviewed on 2016-01-02
Pros
I have used this system since the DOS days. Todays system and its various styles of reports provide us with quick turn around times in responding to our clients needs. The 24 hour support service is no joke. We introduce HCSS to clients all over the world and with time zone differences of 6 to 13 hours we have called upon theses services at 1 AM and 3AM when we have proposals due in Qatar, Dubai and Zurich.
Cons
The 24 hour service that is so good is also frustrating. Because of HCSS's commitments to its client base our commitments to our clients sometimes suffers as it appears that the 24 hour hot line only travels with one HCSS representative For some reason it always happens to our firm. You need to be able to answer our calls so we can respond and answer our client's issues.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10
Updates Needed
Reviewed on 2022-08-24
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Support is excellent when using any HCSS software.
Cons
This software needs a total overhaul of its GUI. Why do I feel like I'm using Windows NT or 2000 in the year 2022??? It's unfathomable that this is the best product HCSS can put out. This isn't a free software. And don't get me started on how any time you hit the ESC key on your keyboard trying to close out of a cell (like in Excel) the window you are working on closes without warning thus deleting any unsaved progress - in windows you need to click save as opposed to other windows where it saves automatically as you tab throug...what's that about? Once you know how to navigate the program, it's fairly easy, but that doesn't negate the fact that the software is/feels archaic.
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Reviewed on 2013-05-06
Pipeline Utilities, Inc. is a General Contractor based in Raleigh, NC that specializes in undergroun...
Pipeline Utilities, Inc. is a General Contractor based in Raleigh, NC that specializes in underground utility installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair. We work on a broad spectrum of types of underground utilities; from water & sewer to underground chilled water & steam lines.
Prior to HeavyBid, we were using spreadsheets written in Lotus and converted to Excel. We had used these particular spreadsheets since 1985. We began looking for an estimating software that would help us standardize our process and format while remaining flexible enough to handle the variety of work that we do.
We purchased HeavyBid in February of 2010 and have been using it since June 2010. The training and implementation that we received from HCSS has proved invaluable. We initially trained our two estimators, then six months later, we trained the rest of the project management staff. HeavyBid is easy to use, but it takes a little getting accustomed to. HCSS is a great resource. Their support staff is always available. If you forget how a certain function works, the person that answers the phone will be able to help you remember.
As far as benefits, we have been able to spend less time performing rote data entry and more time actually thinking critically about our estimates. In 2011, we were able to bid four major projects in two months time. Prior to us using HeavyBid, we would have been limited to only bidding one of them. There are many time-saving functions in HeavyBid, from the COPY routine, to the CODEBOOKS, that help Pipeline Utilities produce better, more detailed, estimates that are more quickly analyzed.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
HCSS works great
Reviewed on 2017-05-11
Went to the training/convention for the first time this February. thought it was great. thanks!
Went to the training/convention for the first time this February. thought it was great. thanks!
Pros
I like the quote class system. It's handy to input info as it comes in and compare with others. handy.
Cons
On occasion as I pull items from my codebook in the select bidtiem screen, the description comes across but my activities do not. if I tab through all the cells it seems to work.
HeavyBid FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for HeavyBid.Q. What type of pricing plans does HeavyBid offer?
HeavyBid offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from:
- Free Trial: Not Available
Contact HeavyBid for information on their Basic, Advanced & Comprehensive software packages.
Q. Who are the typical users of HeavyBid?
HeavyBid has the following typical customers:
2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does HeavyBid support?
HeavyBid supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does HeavyBid support mobile devices?
HeavyBid supports the following devices:
iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does HeavyBid integrate with?
HeavyBid integrates with the following applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project
Q. What level of support does HeavyBid offer?
HeavyBid offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
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