HOUSTON TX, July 12, 2007:  HCSS, the leading provider of construction software and services to infrastructure contractors, has earned the number 6 spot in the Houston Business Journal’s List of Top 25 Houston-Based Software Development Companies. HCSS is up from the 8th spot on the 2006 list and the 9th spot on the 2005 list. “Whether it is developing new products or offering more services, we are coming up with more and more ways to serve our customers,” said HCSS President Mike Rydin. “Our customers trust that we will take care of them, and we are hiring the right people to do just that. Customers are also beginning to take advantage of our implementation services, as they recognize the need for change and are taking advantage of HCSS as their change agent,” said Rydin. “And, as our services expand, we need more people to continue serving our customers. That’s why we are here.” Just this week HCSS has made arrangements to acquire another 3,000 square feet in their corporate headquarters at Hillcroft and the Southwest Freeway in Houston.  This gives them the entire 11th floor and half of the 12th floor. According to Rydin the company will continue to grow rapidly for the next few years.  “Our HeavyJob field entry and reporting system, which started in 1998, just went mainstream last year,” says Rydin. “So we are still in rapid growth mode and constantly looking for exceptional employees.” About HCSS Founded in 1986, HCSS is the developer of HeavyBid® Estimating Software; HeavyJob® Field Management Software; and The Dispatcher™ Resource Management Software.  HCSS sets the standard for estimating and field management and dispatching software for the infrastructure construction industry, with instant 24-hour technical support, on-site training by veteran contractors and annual user’s group meetings attended by hundreds of contractors.  Thousands of contractors, bidding in excess of $300 billion per year, rely on HCSS products for their ease of use, speed and precision in performing estimating, field management and dispatching activities.  HCSS is located at 6200 Savoy, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77036.  For more information about HCSS and its complete line of estimating, field management and resource managemnet products, visit www.hcss.com or call 800-683-3196.