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- Plan & Spec Management
Evaluate new bid opportunities, search full plan sets, compare plan versions and more.
Quantity TakeoffCalculate material & labor with quick and accurate digital measurement tools.
Estimates & ProposalsLeverage integrated items, assemblies and regional pricing to prepare winning bids.
The ROI of Estimating Accuracy: How STACK Customers are Winning More
Consistent estimating accuracy builds confidence, speeds up bidding, and drives more profitable wins. STACK customers are proving this every day with higher win rates and revenue growth.
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STACK Powers Demotik’s Leap in Efficiency and Profit Margins
Demotik, a super-subcontractor based out of Cypress, Texas, achieved 50-75% better productivity with STACK!
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STACK's central hub for all the essential tools, insights and information you need to get started.
Help & TrainingSTACK's go-to resources for quick answers, video tutorials, support and more.
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STACK vs. Excel
Goodbye Excel Formulas. Hello AI-Powered Takeoffs.
It’s time to move beyond generic spreadsheets. Instead, use STACK’s AI-powered, construction-focused takeoff and estimating tools built for speed, accuracy, and collaboration.
Level Up from Excel to STACK.
Error Reduction Backed by AI-Safeguarded Accuracy
Excel
Excel’s is prone to formula errors due to manual entry.
STACK
Standardized formulas, AI-assist features, and cloud validation reduce mistakes
Why does it matter?
When you work more accurately in STACK, you prevent costly miscalculations and wasted time.
Construction-Specific Tools
Excel
Excel just offers rows & formulas—no built-in takeoff, plan overlay, or document control.
STACK
STACK is built for digital blueprint takeoff, assemblies, plan overlays, and document management.
Why does it matter?
STACK speeds workflows by eliminating manual workarounds.
Controlled Flexibility
Excel
Excel’s open-ended format makes it easy to edit, adjust, or delete cells—but that same freedom invites errors and inconsistencies.
STACK
With version control, user permissions, and collaborative workflows, you can customize estimates while preventing unauthorized changes.
Why does it matter?
When your margin for error is slim, your estimating tool should help safeguard your process—not leave it wide open to mistakes.
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Plan Overlay and Version Compare | ||
Assemblies & Custom Formulas | ||
Mobile Field Collaboration | ||
Plug-in/API for Any Workflow | ||
Automated Estimate-to-Proposal Tools | ||
AI-Driven Insights & Dashboards |
And so much more. To learn more about every feature we’ve got, check out our features page.
Switching to STACK is easy with 5 simple steps
Changing construction software doesn’t have to be a headache. Making the switch to STACK is an investment in the future efficiency and success of your business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes—STACK’s Excel Report Sync plug-in lets you update your actual workbook with STACK data at the click of a button. Plus, APIs can automate continuous syncing.
Absolutely. STACK uses standardized, tested formulas and cloud validation to prevent cell errors and calculation mistakes inherent in manual Excel use.
STACK is cloud-native: multi-user, permissioned access, version control, real-time edits and plan overlays avoid Excel’s version conflicts.
No need to choose—you can do takeoff in STACK, export via Excel plug-in or API, and continue estimating in your trusted worksheet. You gain efficiency without losing familiarity. But if you want to upgrade your estimating to STACK, you’ll boost your efficiency and accuracy.
STACK offers AI Assist for custom formulas, error-checking, takeoff guidance—and includes AI-powered reporting insights and analytics to help you optimize project bids.
