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How Assembly Builders Found the Right Takeoff Software and Improved Workflow

Assembly Builders is a Bay Area general contractor with their own crew who self-performs a majority of their work. Business partners Dave Libby and Mario Romero started the business 7 ...
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Transform Your Takeoff with a Complete Set of Tools for the Job

What’s in your takeoff toolbox? A ruler? Software with markup tools?   If you feel like your takeoff tools are missing something, you’re not alone. Traditional pencil and paper methods ...
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4 Foolproof Steps to Reduce Change Order Frustration

No construction project goes 100 percent according to plan. There could be an unexpected problem at the site, different types of materials now required, a delay due to another subcontractor’s ...
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Making Data-Driven Bid Decisions with Raken & STACK

Everyone wants to win more bids – but a lack of data could be holding you back from reaching your goals. In this webinar, Brian Poage, Construction Support Manager at ...
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The Value of Accuracy & Data: Haskins Electric Case Study

Founded in 1938, Haskins Electric, LLC, is a third-generation production electrician, focusing primarily on new home construction. They are the main or exclusive electrical contractor for a number of custom ...
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5 Preconstruction Efficiency Tips for Scaling Your Business

If you’ve reached the point at which you’re ready to start scaling your construction business, congratulations! It’s an exciting time, but it can also be fraught with frustration and fear. ...
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How to Attract and Retain Good Preconstruction Employees

Everyone wants skilled workers in the field and the office, both for their talents and to avoid the cost of turnover. But, it’s often easier said than done. Here are ...
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5 Ways to Reduce Construction Overhead Costs

When entrepreneurs start a construction business, they tend to be thinking of the cost of materials and labor when generating estimates. And in the beginning, that’s usually correct – if ...
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For 4 Years Running, STACK Construction Technologies Is Named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing US Companies

With a 170% three-year growth rate, STACK continues to drive customer results and business growth in the construction technology space CINCINNATI, OH, AUGUST 24, 2020 – Inc. magazine recently revealed ...
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For the Fourth Consecutive Year, STACK Construction Technologies Is Honored to Be One of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Cincinnati Region

Industry-leading preconstruction platform streamlines processes for General Contractors, Specialty Contractors, Suppliers and Manufacturers CINCINNATI, OH, AUGUST 17, 2020 – STACK Construction Technologies [STACK], which offers cloud-based preconstruction collaboration software for ...
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How to Make Your Tools Fit into Your Existing Workflow: Using STACK’s API to Streamline Workflows

Often companies are reluctant to adopt technology, even when they know it could improve their process in the long run, simply because adding another software platform will change the way ...
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7 Ways to Grow Your Small Construction Business with STACK

As you focus on the day-to-day operations of your small business, you can’t lose sight of the bigger picture: developing relationships, increasing profitability, and growing your company. There’s no magic ...
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The Preconstruction Team’s Complete Guide to Remote Work

Preconstruction teams tend to have a few folks out in the field occasionally, but that’s a lot different from developing and maintaining a fully remote team. If you’re considering a ...
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Discover the Best Free Structural Steel Estimating Software

Free Structural Steel Estimating Software In the realm of construction and building ventures, accurately estimating structural steel expenses is crucial for contractors to maintain their competitive edge and ensure profitability. ...
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What is the Best Free Mechanical Estimating Software?

Free Mechanical Estimating Software Within the construction and building industry, accurately estimating mechanical expenses is crucial for contractors to maintain competitiveness and ensure profitability. Mechanical systems form the backbone of ...
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