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Bid more projects in less time
Quickly build estimates using custom master templates, import bid items from DOT websites, or define re-usable activities, crews, and more.
Build more accurate bids to help boost profitability
Leverage historical data, automated calculations, error alerts, and detailed review checklists to eliminate costly errors and increase accuracy.
Standardize a process that’s easy to adopt and built to last
Standardize your estimating process with customizable templates and intuitive features, making it easy to teach, adapt, and scale as your business grows.
Solve your estimating and bidding headaches
- Setup and takeoff
- Quote management
- Markup & pricing
- Error detection and risk mitigation
- Proposals
- Project handoff
Setup and takeoff
Quickly set up estimates, so you can focus on strategy and ensure your bids align with business goals.
Quote management
Streamline your estimating process by managing all quotes in HeavyBid, comparing subcontractor options against self-performed work, and leveraging automatic updates to ensure your estimates stay accurate and competitive.
Markup & pricing
Estimate costs, prices, and markups based on historical data and automatic calculations to ensure bids are competitive while maximizing profitability.
Error detection and risk mitigation
Prevent costly mistakes with auto error detection, locked calculators, and built-in safeguards.
Proposals
Quickly produce accurate, professional-looking proposals that meet owner specifications.
Project handoff
Streamline the transition from bid to execution by effortlessly turning estimates into budgets and sending them directly to accounting and project management tools.
Ask our customers why they trust HeavyBid.
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We’ve been able to grow the company and add new estimators.
- Ryan Cornwell, Cleary Construction, Inc.
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I can contribute a lot of our growth and profitability to HeavyBid.
- Romaine Rotschy, Tapani, Inc.
43
of the ENR top 50 heavy civil contractors use HCSS
60%
more bids submitted by HCSS customers vs. contractors using other software
50,000+
estimators bid faster and smarter with HeavyBid
Bid more work in less time with greater accuracy
Step 1
Share your business headaches
After submitting a demo request form, an HCSS expert will follow up with you by the end of the next business day to discuss your business needs and requirements.
Step 2
See HCSS in action
Then, we’ll walk you through a demo tailored to specific HCSS solutions that can help solve your current business problems.
Step 3
Get up and running in days
Finally, you’ll be assigned a dedicated implementation specialist who will manage your implementation from start to finish and ensure project completion.
Frequently asked questions
What is estimating in construction, and why is it important?
Construction estimating involves evaluating all the costs associated with a project in preparation for the construction phase. This includes direct costs (like materials and labor), indirect costs (such as permits and utilities), overhead expenses, and the contractor’s profit margin. The main goal of construction estimating is to produce a detailed estimate document, which contractors use to bid on projects.
Accurate estimates are crucial because they provide a clear understanding of potential expenses, serving as a reliable guide rather than a precise figure. Moreover, presenting reasonable estimates can significantly improve a contractor’s chances of winning bids. For construction companies, mastering accurate estimating is essential for successful project planning and competitive positioning.
Why use construction estimating software?
Manually creating estimates with paper-based and/or Excel processes can be time-consuming, costly, and at risk for human error. From quickly assembling accurate bids to submitting them according to the owner’s specifications – the time saved on manual tasks alone makes software investment a smart decision.
If maintaining those Excel formulas and references has found you rushing to correct or push out a bid, it may be time to give us a call!
Who uses HeavyBid?
HeavyBid comes in three different levels to fit companies of all sizes, from small contractors typically bidding on projects worth $100,000+ to large contractors bidding on projects in the billions of dollars.
The typical HeavyBid customer is a self-performing contractor focused on civil or infrastructure projects that require crews and heavy equipment.
Can HeavyBid be used for budget estimates?
Yes! Those wanting to standardize their construction divisions or job owners and engineering firms needing to make capital budget estimates may also use HeavyBid. Several cities, engineering firms, and public utilities use HeavyBid for that purpose. We also interface with RSMeans and Richardson’s pricing data.
Can I have multiple stakeholders in the estimate at once?
Yes! HeavyBid was built to improve collaboration across all stakeholders involved in the bidding process. Your executives, estimators, accountants and project team — all can collaborate within the software.
For example, we have had joint ventures estimated from multiple companies in multiple locations with as many as 25 estimators working on the same bid at once.
Can the construction estimating software be integrated with other products?
Yes! HeavyBid can integrate with any software that you use throughout the estimating and bidding process, such as accounting, project management, and bidding software.
For example, HeavyBid can integrate with project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and HeavyJob for optimal collaboration. Also, estimators can instantly send bids to owners’ bidding software, such as AASHTOWare, PennDOT, UDOT, iCX, and Bid Express. Once a bid is won, estimates can instantly be sent to your accounting system to streamline processes.
What is the setup and implementation process for the construction estimating software?
After purchasing HeavyBid, you’ll be assigned a dedicated project coordinator who will manage your implementation from start to finish and ensure project completion.
95% of our customers are completely operational within 90 days of beginning implementation. Throughout the process, the HCSS Professional Services team will perform regular check-ins to ensure that your implementation is on track.
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