HCSS names Ripley PR U.S. public relations agency of record

Partnership will position HCSS experts at the forefront of conversations shaping construction technology, workforce and operations

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HCSS, the leading provider of construction management software for the heavy civil and infrastructure construction industry, has selected Ripley PR as its public relations agency of record. Ripley PR is a Tennessee-based, award-winning public relations agency specializing in skilled trades and construction technology.

HCSS provides construction management software for heavy civil and infrastructure contractors, with HeavyBid, HeavyJob and HCSS Fleet on one connected platform to streamline estimating, field operations, and fleet management. Since 1986, the company has helped contractors improve productivity, control costs, and make better decisions across the project lifecycle through customer-driven technology and 24/7/365 support.

"HCSS has spent 40 years earning the trust of the heavy civil and infrastructure construction industry, and this next chapter gives us an opportunity to bring more of that expertise into the broader conversations shaping construction," said Casey Novak, vice president of marketing at HCSS. "As we enter this next chapter of growth and innovation, we want to be more intentional about sharing the perspectives of our people, our customers and the industry we serve. Ripley brings the construction knowledge and earned media expertise to help us expand the reach of those stories."

In July 2026, HCSS joined the Nemetschek Group's Build & Construct segment, expanding the company's global reach and creating new opportunities for innovation and collaboration across the construction lifecycle.

Ripley PR works with B2B tech and other clients as a strategic partner, elevating clients' industry presence by securing substantive earned media coverage, high-profile interview opportunities and impactful bylined thought leadership through its strong relationships with key trade publications and industry-relevant associations. More than just a full-service communications partner, the agency delivers robust, transparent reporting to align media success with business growth and prove the tangible value of public relations.

"HCSS understands heavy civil construction at a level few technology companies can match," said Heather Ripley, founder and CEO of Ripley PR. "Our job is to bring that expertise forward, sharing their unique perspectives and delivering insights that matter to the industry while positioning HCSS leaders as go-to resources for journalists covering construction, infrastructure and technology."

To learn more about HCSS, visit hcss.com.

Founded in 2013, Ripley PR has been named one of America's Best PR Agencies by Forbes and Newsweek and a Top Franchise Supplier by Entrepreneur Magazine. Additionally, Ripley PR is a two-time PR Agency of the Year in the Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards. To learn more about Ripley PR, visit ripleypr.com.

About HCSS
HCSS is the leading provider of construction management software for heavy civil and infrastructure projects. Since 1986, HCSS has helped contractors work smarter, faster, and safer with innovative software designed hand-in-hand with the people who use it. What began with HeavyBid, the industry standard in estimating, has grown into a powerful, user-friendly platform spanning the entire project lifecycle. The HCSS platform - HeavyBid, HeavyJob, and HCSS Fleet - centralizes data across the office, field, and shop to deliver real-time insights and streamlined workflows so contractors can bid, build, and deliver with confidence. Recognized as both a pioneer and an industry leader, HCSS continues to innovate with customer-centric solutions and award-winning 24/7/365 support.

About Ripley PR
Ripley PR is an elite, global B2B public relations agency specializing in home service and building trades, manufacturing and franchising. The agency has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Top PR Agencies (2024), by the Corporate Livewire Prestige Awards as PR Agency of the Year (2025-2026) and by the Merit Awards as Best Communications/PR Agency (2025). Offering a full range of strategic communication services, including award recognition, crisis management and media relations, Ripley PR uses a blend of strategic business acumen and creative public relations branding to tell compelling stories and deliver measurable results.

Ripley PR is also a member of The Worldcom Public Relations Group, the world's leading partnership of independently owned PR agencies with more than 110 offices and approximately 2,000 communications professionals across 45 countries on six continents. For more information, visit ripleypr.com.

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