HCSS Announces Improved Takeoff Integration for HeavyBid Software

Improved Takeoff Integration Enables Faster Estimating and More Accurate Bids 

SUGAR LAND, TEXAS — HCSS, the leading provider of construction management software designed to connect the office to the field across the lifecycle of heavy civil and infrastructure projects, proudly announces the newest release of HeavyBid, the market-leading estimating software for civil construction. The latest release features an improved takeoff integration that drives faster estimating and more accurate bids. This streamlines the pre-construction process and forms a solid foundation for a successful overall construction project.

HeavyBid’s takeoff integration allows customers to effectively and efficiently import takeoffs into an estimate in HeavyBid. With this feature, customers can directly link takeoff items or create items from the takeoff, instead of manually entering data. This reduces the risk of typing errors or incorrectly reading the takeoff and streamlines the entire process. This increased accuracy ensures that the takeoff process, the broader pre-construction phase, and the overall construction workflow run smoothly – significantly reducing the risk of cost overruns, resource shortages, and missed deadlines.

With the ability to link or create new line items, users can build estimates from scratch or update them as needed, even as change orders occur. When changes happen, the updated takeoff quantities can be re-uploaded, and specific changes can be selected for integration into the estimate. This seamless process minimizes errors and ensures real-time updates, leading to faster, more accurate bids and helping users win more bids efficiently. 

“The greatest value this new integration workflow brings to your estimating team is a quality checkpoint. There will be a clear message on the project if your estimate is not using the latest quantities from an updated takeoff,” said Amanda Ayles, Group Product Manager of Estimating at HCSS. “The benefits of this update reflect HeavyBid’s core purpose: helping construction professionals win with more accurate bids in less time.”

HeavyBid’s improved takeoff process cements its position as the leading estimating software for civil construction. For more information, please visit: https://www.hcss.com/blog/improved-takeoff-integration/  

ABOUT HCSS 

HCSS is the leading provider of construction management software designed to connect the office to the field across the lifecycle of heavy civil and infrastructure projects. Founded in 1986, HCSS has established itself as the industry leader by offering a comprehensive suite of tools to enhance productivity, streamline communication, and improve project outcomes. HCSS platforms cover every aspect of heavy civil and infrastructure projects, from preconstruction to project closeout. Solutions offered include estimating, job costing, project management, safety, and fleet management. By centralizing project data, HCSS ensures all stakeholders have real-time access to critical information, enabling more informed decision-making and reducing the risk of errors and rework. With 24/7 instant support and a proven 90-day implementation process, HCSS has helped improve operations for over 4,000 companies ranging from $1M to billions in revenue across the United States and Canada. HCSS, a 15-time Best Place to Work in Texas, has a unique 12-acre campus in Sugar Land, Texas, with three buildings capable of housing 700 employees. Learn more at hcss.com.