Construction Plan, Spec & Document Management Software

Keep preconstruction projects on track with top-notch organization. With STACK’s best-in-class document management functionality, sorting construction plans, specifications, & project documents & locating key details has never been easier. Construction teams across the industry rely on STACK to manage every spec & drawing in one place.

Outstanding tools that make managing documents, specs, and plans simple.

STACK processes every plan page instantly, from any source, so your team can avoid time-consuming tasks like naming and manually sorting through construction plans for relevant details. Get down to the real work faster and save valuable time on every project.

Organization

Autonaming & Numbering

Automatic plan page naming and numbering power STACK’s robust search functionality, so that each plan page is clearly and accurately identified for ease of access. STACK handles architectural drawings, technical specifications, and shop drawings the same way, so every document is organized and easy to find.

Access

Hyperlinking

Instantly go to the page you need with STACK’s automatic hyperlinking of callouts, making it simple and logical to access all information related to each section of the plan. Jump from a detail callout to the referenced drawing with a single click, so construction professionals spend less time searching and more time working.

Processing

Powerful OCR

STACK’s AI-powered optical character recognition is among the best in the construction industry, scanning each plan and document to accurately digitize all your project information. Search through project specifications, notes, and plan details without flipping through pages manually.

Speed

Plan and Spec Search

No more flipping through hundreds of pages of plan documents for the data that matters to your team: STACK’s search feature lets you find exactly what you need, when you need it. Search by keyword, specification section, or section number to pull up the right page across any plan set, saving your field teams and project managers real time.

Comparison

Plan Overlay

Design changes happen frequently in construction, but your team shouldn’t have to waste time discovering what’s new. With Plan Overlay, you can instantly identify changes between document versions, reducing the risk of change orders from missed revisions and keeping your entire project on track.

Risk Mitigation

Version Control

Working from outdated plans is a recipe for disaster, but STACK’s folder organization is designed for tracking the most current document version, minimizing rework and inaccuracies. Every contractor and general contractor on the project can trust they’re working from the latest set, which means fewer mistakes and stronger collaboration across the design team and construction teams.

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See what STACK customers are saying:

Being able to create detailed estimates and go straight to the proposal, to customize it and make it look the way we want, and with everything in the cloud – STACK is the holy grail really!

WestPro Construction SolutionsKansas City, KS

We use STACK every day for a multitude of tasks. It is so adaptable to our needs. We use it for project takeoff, as-built drawings, area takeoffs, data center for quick access of equipment requirements and a host of other tasks. It's the greatest tool in our box!

5 Seasons MechanicalNorcross, GA

Great product, easy to use, easy to learn. My entire estimating workflow is more efficient because of STACK. I am able to bid more projects in less time. Because STACK is Web-Based I can use it on any computer. STACK works on both my PC and MAC. I recommend STACK to the other subcontractors I work with.

R3 PaintingHampstead, NC

STACK has continued to develop more useful tools for an already useful service. STACK is an integral part of our estimating team and has saved us time and improved our delivery of accurate estimates.

Bur-Han ServicesNorth Vancouver, BC

What makes STACK stand out to me is the open architecture. STACK’s application programming interfaces, which allow us to integrate other systems into STACK, are unique. One of the really exciting things about STACK is that we go from being rigid and inflexible to being able to quickly respond to customers.

CentiMarkPittsburgh, PA

Customer Spotlight

See how Demotik achieved 50-75% better productivity and 30-40% win rates with STACK.

As a super subcontractor performing several trades, Demotik grappled with a slow estimating process and lost profits before finding STACK. Now, they’re seeing an increase in productivity, higher win rates, and better profit margins.

Cloud-Based Plan & Spec Management

Going Beyond Simple Construction Document Management Software

Managing construction plans and specifications with STACK gives your team a real advantage over traditional file storage and paper-based workflows. By centralizing all project documents in the cloud, STACK eliminates the confusion of scattered files, outdated versions, and lost specs, keeping your entire project organized from preconstruction through completion.

STACK’s powerful OCR and search tools let construction teams locate any specification section, drawing, or detail across a full plan set in seconds. This saves valuable time that would otherwise be spent flipping through pages or sorting folders, and it keeps project managers, field teams, and estimators working from the same information.

Plan Overlay and version control reduce the risk of change orders caused by missed revisions. When design changes come in, your team can instantly compare versions and see exactly what moved, so construction professionals never waste time working from outdated construction plans.

STACK’s cloud-based software platform gives every contractor and general contractor on a project access to plans, specs, and documents from any device with an internet connection. Field teams can pull up shop drawings or a technical specification on-site, and the design team can share updates in real time without emailing files back and forth. This kind of collaboration keeps the entire project moving and reduces costly miscommunication.

With unlimited cloud storage and regular software updates, your construction teams always have the latest tools and the most current project documents at their fingertips. STACK is a powerful tool for any construction business looking to cut wasted time and keep every spec and drawing where it belongs.

FAQs About Quantity and Material Takeoff Software

What is construction plan and spec management software?

Construction plan and spec management software is a digital tool that helps construction teams organize, store, search, and share project plans and specifications from one central platform. Instead of managing paper documents or scattered files across email and local drives, teams can upload construction plans, specs, and shop drawings into a cloud-based system where everything is searchable and accessible in real time.

Why is spec and document management important for construction projects?

Poor document management leads to teams working from outdated plans, missing specification details, and making costly mistakes. Change orders, rework, and project delays often trace back to miscommunication or lost documents. A dedicated software tool for plan and spec management keeps all project information current, organized, and available to every team member who needs it.

Who can benefit from plan and spec management software?

Plan and spec management software is used by a range of construction professionals, including:

Estimators: To quickly locate specification sections, building materials details, and project requirements for accurate takeoffs.
Project Managers: To track document versions, manage revisions, and keep the entire project on schedule.
General Contractors: To coordinate plans and specs across trades, subs, and the design team.
Field Teams: To access the latest drawings and technical specifications on-site without delays.

Any contractor managing multiple documents across a construction project will save time with a dedicated plan and spec management platform like STACK.

How much does STACK cost?

STACK offers several pricing plans fit for your construction business needs. Learn more here https://www.stackct.com/pricing/

Is there a free version of STACK's plan and spec management software?

Yes, STACK offers a free version that lets users work on up to two concurrent projects for seven days. Some advanced features, such as API access and export capabilities, are not available in the free version. Users can upgrade to a paid plan if additional features or capacity are needed.

How many people can use STACK at once?

STACK’s pricing plans are built to fit teams of all sizes. Multiple team members can collaborate on projects at the same time, with full-access users managing documents, plans, and specs while view-only users review project details and drawings.