--- description: Review of HeavyBid 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: HeavyBid | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Software for Mac](/directory/3831/mac/software) > [HeavyBid](/software/98/hcss) # HeavyBid Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/98/hcss Page: 1 / 22\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/98/hcss?page=2) > HeavyBid is a construction estimating and bidding software used by estimators across multiple companies including ENR heavy civil contractors. Offered in three different levels to fit companies of all sizes, from small contractors to large enterprises, HeavyBid is suitable for infrastructure contractors across a variety of industries. The software is designed to help construction businesses of all sizes in the transportation, utility, power, oil and gas, and heavy civil industries industry build estimates for a wide range of projects. This includes highways, bridges, dams, utilities, tunnels, airports, railroads, pipelines, wastewater treatment plants, and more. HeavyBid's features allow users to build estimates and import bid items directly from DOT websites. The software also integrates with external takeoff programs to incorporate quantity data. Additionally, it supports multiple estimators working on the same estimate simultaneously. HeavyBid also offers data import and export capabilities with other project management tools such as Primavera and Microsoft Project. It also facilitates integration with multiple different accounting systems. The software provides the tools and functionality needed to streamline the estimating process, reduce errors, and win more work. HeavyBid reduces double-entry in the estimating workflow and provides customizable proposals in the format required by the owner. The software also automatically pulls in project data to support analysis on bidding decisions. HeavyBid has a user-friendly interface and comprehensive feature set. SOme of the key features include custom proposals, data import/export, project tracking, doube-entry and more. It is a solution for construction companies looking to optimize bidding and estimating capabilities.HeavyBid helps users automate repetitive tasks based on tracking data from multiple sources; such as past estimates, standardized libraries, historical costs, performance data, and integrated RSMeans. Users can build, review and edit estimates and automatically run price calculations to identify errors. It eliminates formula errors and version issues common with spreadsheets, and provides a comprehensive material summary for better pricing and cost estimation. The software can be used for budget estimates by interfacing with RSMeans and Richardson's pricing data, and it supports joint ventures with multiple companies, allowing multiple estimators to work on the same bid at once. HeavyBid provides a comprehensive material summary to help users obtain better pricing and accurate cost estimation, and it enables setting up codebooks and master estimates for bid preparation. Trusted by construction companies, HeavyBid has been proven to increase revenue, market share, and profitability for its users. With HeavyBid, users can break down complex work into more manageable pieces, and organize estimates to fit the organization’s needs. Users can also analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes. HeavyBid also offers instant customer service and support via phone and email. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 506 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 506 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | 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 - **Pricing Details**: Contact HeavyBid for information on their Basic, Advanced \& Comprehensive software packages. - **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, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Accounting Integration - Audit Trail - Bid Management - Change Order Management - Collaboration Tools - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - For AEC Industry - Historical Database - Job Costing - Job Scheduling - Multiple Projects - Multiple User Accounts - Project Management - Project Tracking - Proposal Generation - Proposal Management ## Integrations (3 total) - Microsoft Excel - QuickBooks Online - Sage Accounting ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Construction Software for Mac](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3831/mac/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Software for Mac](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3831/mac/software) - [Construction Bid Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/46/bid-management-systems/software) - [Concrete Cost Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/53/concrete-masonry-software/software) - [Heavy Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/58/heavy-highway-software/software) - [Construction Management Apps](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1722/best-apps/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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No waiting and instant help. ----- ### "Heavy Bid is a WIN\!" — 4.0/5 > **Alicia** | *9 June 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love the seamless assimilation between HeavyBid and our software and payroll systems. Everything transitions smoothly saving our team so much time\! > > **Cons**: It's a program that you must be trained to use. Without formal training, it would be hard for someone new to just pick up and start using it. > > Overall, I think HeavyBid is a great resource\! Especially for managing quotes, pricing, and creating proposals/ ----- ### "The Best Estimating Software on the Market" — 5.0/5 > **Jonathan** | *2 November 2018* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: - Has a plethora of features which create an easy bidding process - Can setup local or global resource libraries to allow a job-specific library with our general materials - Easy to run all reports of all different kinds and easy to read > > **Cons**: - Can be a bit buggy when within an activity, which may force it to crash. This is primarily because of user error though and you learn ways to stop this from happening. ----- ### "Efficient Estimating Collaboration with Time Saving Features" — 5.0/5 > **Josie** | *7 April 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I am not the main estimator at my company, so working under our lead estimator in HeavyBid is very efficient. He is able to enter all of our equipment and materials into HeavyBid with pricing already included, so all I need to do is add the hours and quantities. This makes the estimating process much faster and easier to manage. HeavyBid is also very helpful because we often perform similar types of work repeatedly. The ability to copy an existing estimate, assign it to a new job, and simply adjust the quantities or production values saves a significant amount of time and helps keep our estimates consistent. > > **Cons**: The main thing I dislike about HeavyBid is the process of saving a completed estimate. I wish there was a way to save the estimate directly to my Google Drive. Having to manually export and then upload the file adds an extra step to the process. Direct integration with Google Drive would make storing, sharing, and organizing completed estimates much more efficient. > > Overall, my experience with HeavyBid has been very positive. Even though I am not the main estimator at my company, the program is very user friendly for supporting the estimating process. Our lead estimator is able to input equipment, labor, and material costs, which allows me to easily add hours and quantities without having to build everything from scratch. This makes collaboration simple and keeps our estimates organized and consistent. HeavyBid is especially helpful because we often perform similar types of work repeatedly. The ability to copy a previous estimate, rename the job, and adjust quantities or production rates saves a significant amount of time and reduces the chance of errors. This feature helps keep our workflow efficient and allows us to focus more on reviewing project details rather than rebuilding estimates each time. ----- ### "Great software but spendy" — 4.0/5 > **Macayla** | *19 August 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: - Made tracking our equipment costing and repairs much easier - Bidding jobs easier for the sales team > > **Cons**: - Costly to upkeep every year, not sure we are getting enough out of the software to justify the cost ----- Page: 1 / 22\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/98/hcss?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/98/hcss) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data