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STACK’s First Annual Preconstruction Technology Report: Research, Findings & Insights

STACK’s first annual preconstruction technology report is based on the feedback of nearly 1,000 construction industry professionals, reflecting on business trends, technology usage, workflows, and more. This on-demand webinar discussion ...
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The Secret to Doubling Your Construction Bid Production

In the construction industry, competition for jobs is fierce, and you can’t be sure you’ll win every project you bid. So, the key to success often lies in expanding your ...
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New Tools for Your Preconstruction Toolbox – 2021 Q1

The latest release of STACK continues to improve your takeoff experience and efficiency while also incorporating key capabilities to ensure you’re collecting the right data and sharing it the right ...
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Bidding Your First $1 Million Construction Job

  Growing your construction business is exciting, but it can be intimidating to make the jump to larger projects than you’re used to. How do you know if now’s the ...
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How to Do a Construction Takeoff: Your Complete Guide

If you’ve previously worked in residential construction and are moving into commercial projects, you might be unfamiliar with construction takeoffs and how they work. Once you have a basic understanding ...
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How to Start a Commercial Construction Estimating Department: Is Your Team Ready for Growth?

Growing into a successful, mature construction company means expanding in more ways than just your field crew. You need experts in accounting to keep your books in order, project managers ...
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Here’s How You Can Reduce Construction Waste Costs and Keep Your Hard-Earned Profits

One often overlooked factor that cuts into construction profits is waste. While some waste in a project is unavoidable, if you plan properly and think ahead, you can significantly reduce ...
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Better Efficiency + Improved Visibility = Winning More Business

Are you ready to win more business? In this on-demand webinar you’ll hear experts from STACK and Followup CRM explore how leveraging best-in-class preconstruction software solutions deliver better efficiency and ...
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STACK Construction Technologies Releases 1st Annual Preconstruction Technology Report

Survey data reveals varied workflows, importance of technology and collaboration CINCINNATI, OH, FEBRUARY 24, 2021 – STACK Construction Technologies [STACK], announced today the release of its first annual preconstruction technology report. ...
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5 Smart Business Strategies for Startup Subcontractors

As a subcontractor, you have the benefit of choosing projects that will be the most beneficial to you. With high-quality work and affordable bids, you have the opportunity to take ...
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How To Price a Job in Construction? The Top 3 Construction Price Questions Answered

  How to price a job as a construction contractor is one of the most common issues faced by folks who are just starting out. It’s a legitimate concern: you ...
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The #1 Way to Increase Your Construction Rates & Profits, Plus 7 Bonus Tips

So you’ve got your business established and you’re winning enough bids to get by. You’re at a baseline that lets you pay the bills and your employees and maybe have ...
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Stop Undermining Yourself with Low Bids and Build a Profitable Construction Business!

When subcontractors bid work, it’s a balancing act between satisfying GC expectations and making a profit. All other factors being equal, the lowest bid will generally win a job. But ...
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Evaluate Construction Technology for the Present and the Future

When you’re evaluating preconstruction tools for your business, there’s a lot to consider. Not only do you need to be sure the platform meets your current needs, you also need ...
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Why an Inefficient Workflow Is Keeping You from Success – and How to Fix It

If you find your construction business stuck in the same revenue range year after year but you feel ready for growth, it could be an inefficient preconstruction workflow that’s holding ...
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