Houston, TX, February 9, 2006 - HCSS, the recognized leader in the infrastructure construction software industry, secured number 24 on the Top 50 Best Places to Work in Texas list featured in Texas Monthly magazine's February issue. This competition is dedicated to finding and recognizing Texas' best employers. HCSS received its honor at a gala awards luncheon on February 8, 2006 at the Capitol Marriott in Austin. "To be one of the best companies to work for in Texas makes me extremely proud of what we've accomplished at HCSS," said company president Mike Rydin. "We've always tried to promote a family-type atmosphere within our organization, and this award means a great deal to all of us." HCSS is a company of self-motivated professionals who enjoy coming to work and are passionate about their jobs. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and so are the people. HCSS is known for its renowned software and legendary customer service in the industry and people are the foundation of this achievement. HCSS welcomes input and ideas from everyone in the company to achieve our annual goals and HCSS rewards everyone when these goals are met. HCSS offers countless benefits that go above and beyond. To sum it up, HCSS cares about the people that make HCSS successful. The Best Companies to Work for in Texas were assessed based on an analysis of the company's employee policies and procedures and the results of an internal employee survey. The Best Companies to Work for in Texas program was managed by the Best Companies Group. ModernThink, LLC, a partner of Best Companies Group, determined the rankings by evaluating the data collected from the participating companies. The first part of the formula (75% of each company's score) consisted of an anonymous employee survey used to evaluate the employees' workplace experience. The second part of the formula (25% of each company's score) consisted of an employer survey where information was collected about each company's benefits, policies, practices and general information. The goal of "Best Companies to Work for in Texas" is to raise the bar among the state's employers and create excellence in the workplace that will attract talented people for years to come. This initiative is integral for Texas to compete in both national and global markets. Further details about the "Best Places to Work for in Texas" can be found at www.bestcompaniestx.com. According to Best Companies Group, numerous studies show a strong correlation between profitability and creating a good place to work. The "50 Best Companies to Work for in Texas" initiative is similar to the famous Fortune magazine list. Spearheaded by Best Companies Group, in conjunction with the publishers of Texas Monthly, the Texas Association of Business and The Society for Human Resource Management - Texas State Council, this program is a multi-year initiative to motivate companies in the state of Texas to identify the best employers in Texas, which are benefiting the state's economy, its workforce and businesses. About HCSS Founded in 1986, 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 each year. Thousands of contractors, bidding in excess of $100 billion per year, rely on HCSS products for their ease of use, speed, and precision in performing estimating, field management, and dispatching activities. For more information about HCSS and their complete line of estimating and field management products for infrastructure contractors, please visit www.hcss.com or call 1-800-683-3196.