HeavyBid

Comprehensive construction estimating and bidding software designed for general and heavy civil contractors.

The HeavyBid construction estimation software is developed by HCSS and designed specifically for general contractors, civil engineers, and heavy construction companies. HeavyBid helps enterprises streamline their bid processes and develop accurate estimates quickly, avoid mistakes and win more profitable projects.   First of all, in terms of construction estimating possibilities, HeavyBid enables general contractors to develop a complex cost estimate either starting from scratch or using standard templates. In other words, it includes labor rates, material prices, machinery operation costs, and subcontractor bids into one unified database.   Focusing mainly on estimating, HeavyBid integrates perfectly with HCSS HeavyJob that enables general contractors to use estimated labor hours and wages in time tracking and payroll modules. Concerning Human Resources and time tracking, field managers have the possibility to log crew hours, record machinery utilization, and create daily logs right on the job site.   Thus, field tracking tools help synchronizing labor hours with estimated production rates so that payroll calculation remains accurate and at the same time monitoring crew performance in comparison with original project estimates becomes possible.   The construction-specific features of HeavyBid include its efficient multi-user bidding possibilities, error checking, and quotation management tools. General contractors can compare hundreds of subcontractor quotations simultaneously and make sure that complete project scope is covered. Auditing rules and escalations safeguard contractors from pricey reviews on multi-million-dollar projects. Payroll compliance and software integrations are some key features of this software platform. HeavyBid handles union labor laws, prevailing wages, and intricate certified payroll programs once paired up with leading accounting systems.   It seamlessly integrates with major construction ERP and accounting applications like Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate, Foundation Software, and Oracle Primavera. Mobile app and reporting capabilities provide functionalities beyond desktop usage.   Project data could be viewed by field staff or estimators through mobile tablets or phones. The platform provides rich reporting analytics such as bid summary, variance report, cost analysis, and custom executive dashboard.   In regards to customer support and pricing details, HCSS is widely known in the industry as a company that provides 24/7/365 live technical support with answer time guaranteed to stay below three rings.   HeavyBid prices could be provided through custom quotes that are determined according to user license levels from Basic, Advanced, to Enterprise packages. The key pros of this platform include multi-user capability, extensive quoting abilities, and legendary support. Some of its cons include steep learning curve and higher price tag for small businesses.