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Description

HeavyBid's construction estimating software allows you to create activities and bid items on the fly. You can also copy them from an estimate or a list of standard activities of work. Import bid items directly from DOT websites in order to reduce the time spent on building estimates. HCSS inputs your bid items and quantity data from external takeoff software into HeavyBid in order to produce an accurate cost estimate. HeavyBid has been used by estimators in 4,000+ companies including 44 of ENR's top 50 heavy civil contractors. Estimators can easily repeat the conditions for estimating, while estimate reviewers can easily access checklists and review instruments that make it easier to verify costs and prices.

Description

Zip Takeoff is an online tool designed for heavy civil contractors and sitework professionals who require precise quantity measurements without the hefty price tag of traditional desktop software. Users can easily upload plan PDFs to measure areas, lengths, and counts with detailed vertex-level editing; the automatic area pickup feature efficiently extracts vector geometry from compatible PDFs, allowing for quick and editable measurements, while scaled satellite images provide coverage for locations lacking available plans. Measurements can be organized by pay item, and users can convert areas into volumes and material weights by inputting depth and density data, enabling the separation of Base Bid and Alternates, with the ability to export pay-item totals to Excel alongside a marked-up plan set. The tool is entirely browser-based, requiring no installation, and operates seamlessly on both Mac and Windows platforms. Users can begin with a free plan that includes 10 projects, 5 GB of storage, one estimator seat, complete measurement tools, and XLSX export capabilities, or opt for the Pro version at $39 per month per estimator seat, with viewer seats available at no additional cost. This flexibility allows contractors to choose a plan that best fits their needs while ensuring they have access to essential features for efficient project management.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AccuBuild Yes 
Agave Yes 
HCSS Yes 
InSite Elevation Pro Yes 
Microsoft Project Yes 
PreconSuite Yes 

Integrations

AccuBuild No 
Agave No 
HCSS No 
InSite Elevation Pro No 
Microsoft Project No 
PreconSuite No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$39/month
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

HCSS

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.hcss.com/products/construction-estimating-software/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Zip Takeoff

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

ziptakeoff.com

Product Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration Yes 
Audit Trail Yes 
Bid Management Yes 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators Yes 
Change Orders Yes 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database Yes 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates Yes 
Electrical Estimating Yes 
HVAC Estimating Yes 
Historical Database Yes 
Job Costing Yes 
Plumbing Estimating Yes 
Price Data / Price Books Yes 
Project Management No 
Quote Management Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Scheduling Yes 
Subcontractor Management Yes 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis Yes 

Product Features

Takeoff

3D View No 
Assembly Takeoff No 
Cross Section Creation No 
Electronic Plans No 
Elevation Checking No 
Error Checking No 
Site Balancing No 
Slope Routines No 
Subcontractor Management No 

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