HCSS appoints Ripley PR as comms agency

Its remit will include expanding HCSS’s industry visibility and promoting the expertise of its people and customers

HCSS has appointed Ripley PR as its public relations agency of record as the construction management software provider seeks to increase its presence in industry conversations around heavy civil and infrastructure construction.

The Tennessee-based agency specializes in public relations for skilled trades and construction technology. Its remit will include expanding HCSS’s industry visibility and promoting the expertise of its people and customers through earned media and thought leadership.

HCSS appoints Ripley PR to lead public relations

HCSS provides construction management software for heavy civil and infrastructure contractors through HeavyBid, HeavyJob and HCSS Fleet on a connected platform covering estimating, field operations and fleet management.

The company has operated since 1986, providing technology and 24/7/365 support to help contractors improve productivity, manage costs and make decisions across the project lifecycle.

Casey Novak, vice president of marketing, HCSS: "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."

Agency will promote HCSS expertise in construction

The appointment follows HCSS joining the Nemetschek Group’s Build & Construct segment in July 2026. The move expanded HCSS’s global reach and opened opportunities for collaboration across the construction lifecycle.

Ripley PR works with B2B technology companies and other clients on earned media, executive interviews and bylined thought leadership. The agency also provides reporting intended to connect media activity with business objectives and demonstrate the value of public relations.

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Heather Ripley, founder and CEO, Ripley PR: "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."

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