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spring 2026 product release

Spring Product Release | 2026

Fewer apps. Smoother handoffs. One platform built to move at the speed of construction.

By HCSS

Spring is here, and with it come our latest product updates focused on bringing your tools closer together, reducing the number of apps you juggle, enabling smarter handoffs between estimating and operations, and giving you new ways to customize workflows to match how your crews work in the field. The Spring 2026 release is all about removing the gaps between winning work and getting it done.

Big stories & key takeaways for HeavyJob

HCSS Field is now HeavyJob — with Docs & Plans built in

This is a big one. We've integrated Docs & Plans directly into the HeavyJob mobile app, so your foremen no longer need to switch between separate apps to access plan sheets, documents, and daily field workflows. Everything lives in one place now.

As part of this change, the HCSS Field app is being renamed to HeavyJob. The name change applies to everyone, and Docs & Plans access will roll out to customers starting in April.

  • What this means for you: One app for your field crews instead of two. Less toggling, fewer headaches, and all your job documents right alongside timecards, production tracking, and safety.
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One app for your field crews instead of two.

Customize your JHA workflow with field layouts

We've heard from customers that adopting JHAs is easier when the terminology and workflow match what crews already know. Now you can rename, reorder, and show or hide key sections of the JHA module in HeavyJob Safety. Set up custom field workflows so the forms your crews fill out use the language and structure they're already trained on.

On top of that, you can now rename the JHA module itself across your entire company — so if your team calls them something different, HeavyJob Safety will reflect that.

  • What this means for you: Lower the barrier to adoption by making safety workflows feel familiar from day one, without expensive retraining.
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Use HeavyJob Safety to rename, reorder, and show or hide key sections of the JHA module.

Punch list improvements

Since launching Punch List in HeavyJob, we've been listening to feedback and making it better. This release brings text notifications for anyone assigned to a punch list item, so nothing falls through the cracks. We've also expanded access so HeavyJob Hybrid companies (those using both web and desktop) can now use the Punch List feature. Plus, the Punch List panel now opens by default, and linked items from HeavyJob Project Management are accessible right from the details view.

  • What this means for you: Close out punch list items faster with better notifications and easier access across your team.

Big stories & key takeaways in HeavyBid

HeavyBid to HeavyJob integration

Winning a bid and starting are now much more closely connected. With the new integration with HeavyJob feature, estimators can send job-level detail — cost codes, pay items, and project setup — straight from HeavyBid into HeavyJob. This automates what used to be a manual, error-prone process and ensures your field teams are working with accurate bid data from day one.

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Even better, estimators can initiate the handoff and confirm project details without needing a separate HeavyJob license, saving you time and administrative overhead.

  • What this means for you: Go from winning work to starting work faster, with 100% data integrity and zero re-entry.

AI-powered audit summaries

For large-scale projects, reviewing thousands of lines in the Audit Trail can be a challenge. Our new AI-powered Summarize tool condenses massive audit logs into clear, actionable summaries with one click. Lead estimators and executives can quickly understand how an estimate evolved and spot major shifts without digging through every line.

  • What this means for you: Get the story behind your estimate in seconds, not hours.

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Copy from previous estimates

The core of HeavyBid's speed has always been building on past work. Now you can seamlessly copy pay items, WBS structures, or activities from previous estimates into your current project. Pull from your best past bids to build accurate estimates faster than ever.

  • What this means for you: Spend less time starting from scratch and more time fine-tuning your bid.

Quotes management dashboard & folder attachments

The Quotes module gets a major upgrade this quarter. You can now organize and view your Quote Folders by Project or Status — Created, In Progress, Quoted, Selected, or Done — giving you a snapshot of where every bid stands at a glance. Enhanced search lets you filter your entire collection instantly.

We've also added folder-level attachments, so you can upload vendor quotes directly to the right folder. HeavyBid tracks document versions automatically, so your team always knows they're working from the latest information.

  • What this means for you: Less time searching for quotes, more confidence that everyone is working from the same, most current data.

HeavyBid Pre-Construction: Import/Export company codes

Managing your contact data just got a whole lot faster. We’ve introduced the ability to Import and Export Company Codes within Contact Management, enabling you to perform quick bulk edits directly in Excel.

  • What this means for you: Maintaining "Company Name" and "Company Code" as distinct fields makes it easier to keep your HeavyBid Pre-Construction data perfectly in sync with your ERP system

Big stories & key takeaways in HCSS Fleet

New Telematics integration: Geotab

HCSS Fleet Telematics continues to expand its library of third-party integrations. This quarter, we're adding Geotab, giving you another option to bring real-time equipment location and machine data into a single dashboard. “The integration with Geotab automatically brings critical vehicle data into HCSS Fleet, giving teams accurate hours, miles, and maintenance triggers without manual work. It’s about turning connected equipment into better decisions,” said Phil Robinson, Group Product Manager, HCSS Fleet.

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Read more about the integration here.
  • What this means for you: More flexibility to use the GPS and telematics providers that work best for your fleet, all managed in one place.

Inspection follow-ups from HeavyJob Safety

Your safety inspections and maintenance workflows are now connected. When an equipment issue is reported during a HeavyJob Safety inspection, it automatically surfaces in HCSS Fleet Maintenance's updated alert dashboard. From there, you can create a work order directly without copying and pasting or manually handing it off.

  • What this means for you: Catch equipment problems the moment they're reported in the field and get repairs started faster.

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Work order expenses

Tracking the true cost of maintenance just got easier. You can now log part costs and sublet expenses directly on work orders and attach photos of receipts for documentation. Everything stays tied to the work order, giving you a complete picture of what each repair actually costs.

  • What this means for you: Better cost visibility on every repair, with the documentation to back it up.

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Equipment360: Pay adjustments

Customize and track various pay adjustment types, including per diem, rig pay, travel reimbursements, and more, directly in Equipment360. Whether you need to track adjustments daily, hourly, by quantity, or by dollar amount, you now have the flexibility to set it up the way your business works, with employee-specific overrides when needed.

  • What this means for you: Fewer workarounds and more accurate pay tracking for your field workforce.

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Big stories & key takeaways in Platform

New HCSS Marketplace

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new HCSS Marketplace, your destination for discovering and connecting the tools your team relies on with the HCSS ecosystem. Featuring nearly 60 integrations spanning everything from estimating and field operations to payroll and accounting, the Marketplace is designed to bridge the gap between your essential software and your daily workflows. Every integration has been rigorously reviewed and validated to ensure it meets our high standards for technical connectivity, support quality, and real-world value, specifically for heavy civil and utility contractors.

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Visit the Marketplace: marketplace.hcssapps.com

  • What this means for you: Seamlessly connect HCSS with your existing ERP, accounting, and OEM software to ensure data flows across your entire business without manual re-entry.

One year of HCSS Insights

In just one year, HCSS Insights has rapidly become the cornerstone of data-driven decision-making for heavy civil contractors. By transforming raw data into actionable visual intelligence, we are helping the industry move away from guesswork and toward precision-managed operations.

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Read more about this milestone here.

We are proud to support 1,182 companies with over 6,000 users generating nearly 5,000 active reports, turning field and shop data into real-world results every single day.

  • What this means for you: As our community of users expands, we are able to refine our industry benchmarks and evolve the way you interact with your business intelligence.

Stay connected, stay ahead

The 2026 Spring Product Release is all about closing the gaps — between estimating and operations, between the field and the office, and between the tools your teams use every day. Fewer apps, smoother handoffs, and smarter workflows so your crews can focus on what they do best: building.

For a full recap and live demos of everything in this release, check out our Spring 2026 Quarterly Preview Webinar below!

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HCSS

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