--- description: Review of HCSS Plans Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: HCSS Plans | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Management Software](/directory/19/project-management-software/software) > [HCSS Plans](/software/215626/hcss-plans) # HCSS Plans Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/215626/hcss-plans Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/215626/hcss-plans?page=2) > HCSS Plans is a takeoff management solution that helps businesses streamline processes related to job progress tracking, file sharing, project plan creation, and collaboration, among other operations. It enables staff members to create or upload construction drawings and set up access rights to let co-workers create annotations, add notes, and track drawing versions on a centralized platform. HCSS Plans' built-in document management tool allows team members to store files, manage data import/export, track changes, sort documents, conduct search processes, and more. The photo management tool enables stakeholders to track construction progress by adding real-time photos and videos with annotations, location markers, and tags. Additionally, the field takeoff module lets construction workers calculate requires material quantities and track material order history. HCSS Plans facilitates integration with several third-party accounting and payroll management systems, such as Sage, SAP, Quickbooks, Maxwell, and more. Pricing is available on request and support is extended via phone, email, video tutorials, live chat, and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 9 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 9 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: HCSS - **Location**: Sugar Land, US - **Founded**: 1986 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$20.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: $20/user/month (500 shared drawing plans) or $30/user/month (unlimited) - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - Accounting Integration - Annotations - Assembly Takeoff - Budget Tracking - Built-In Database - Change Order Management - Collaboration Tools - Commercial - Contractor Management - Document Management - Document Storage - Electronic Plans - Incident Reporting - Multiple Projects - Project Management - Project Planning - Projections - RFI & Submittals - Real-Time Notifications ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Construction Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/19/project-management-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/19/project-management-software/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/397/takeoff-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It would be nice if I could attach files without having to create links to pages for my site employees to view them as well. > > This program has helped us reduce the amount of plans we print out for our field employees and superintendents, which saves us money. At first the employees were pretty hesitant about utilizing this app but it has proven to be very handy. We look very professional during meeting with our clients and inspectors when we have the plans ready and available with all up to date revisions. Since we deal with underground utilities our pipe crews attach pictures to the plans showing the separations between conflicts. This is a huge benefit for our survey and management department. All in all this has been really good for the company and recommend it to anyone needing a program to store their plans. ----- ### "Saves Time and Resources. Increases Production and Eases Workflow." — 4.0/5 > **John** | *27 April 2017* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability to work remotely. > > **Cons**: There are some features that I would like to see incorporated. > > As a superintendent/project manager, I appreciate the ability to have access to multiple projects on my iPad. I also don't have to worry about getting paper drawings into the hands of the folks working out in the field immediately. They can be productive as soon as their boots hit the ground on the job. Having a plan set in digital format, along with the tools that are integrated into the app, allows me the ability to estimate work remotely and on the fly. All in all, a pretty great tool to have at my disposal. Are there features that I would like to see added? Of course, but the development team seems to be relatively proactive when it comes to suggestions and incorporating them into the app. These things just take time. I would recommend, and have recommended, this application to others. ----- ### "We are happy with our switch to BluVue\!" — 4.0/5 > **Meagan** | *3 January 2018* | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great customer service, any time an issue comes up the team at BluVue is quick to find a solution for us. > > **Cons**: The master vs. personal option on each users profile. Some of our users don't realize they are making notations that all other users can't see unless they change their settings. ----- ### "Number one for the field" — 5.0/5 > **Caden** | *27 April 2017* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use > > It's been great to have multiple projects on there be able to scale off setting up parking lots. ease of using the dashboard stead of sorting through pages. Attaching pictures to show others utilities to finish product it's been great \! ----- ### "Pothole Documentation" — 5.0/5 > **Kerry** | *27 April 2017* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > Excellent software that allows us to document utility pothole data with location on plan sheets and project phots that show pothole locations ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/215626/hcss-plans?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/215626/hcss-plans) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data