Summer in construction is anything but a vacation. While the field teams are running at full tilt, the back office is buried in estimates, juggling change orders, and racing to lock in work for fall and winter. Deadlines are tighter. Margins are slimmer. And the pressure is real.
So how do the most efficient contractors keep their estimating teams productive—and profitable—when things heat up? With better processes, smarter tools, and a whole lot less guesswork.
Prime Season = Peak Estimating Pressure
In every trade, summer brings a surge in demand. That surge? It hits the estimating team hardest. GCs, subs, and suppliers are all competing for time, pricing, and attention.
- Change orders pile up on active jobs
- New RFPs flood in with urgent timelines
- Scope changes and addenda arrive late—but still expect same-day turnaround
Without a solid system, it’s easy to miss details, overpromise, or underbid.
STACK Pro Tip: Use STACK Takeoff & Estimating’s automated plan comparison to instantly spot scope changes across revised drawings—no more flipping through pages or missing key updates.
When Scope Creep Meets Bid Volume
Every estimate is different—and so are the challenges that come with them:
- Site constraints and phasing plans
- Material availability and cost fluctuations
- Labor shortages and productivity dips
- Client changes and permitting hurdles
STACK Pro Tip: Use STACK Takeoff & Estimating’s customizable Items & Assemblies to quickly adjust takeoffs based on real-time pricing, production rates, and site-specific constraints.
Don’t Just Estimate Faster—Estimate Smarter
Moving quickly doesn’t mean sacrificing accuracy. The right technology empowers your team to work fast, stay aligned, and deliver bids that win without cutting corners.
STACK Takeoff & Estimating’s platform helps contractors:
- Cut takeoff time with intuitive measurement tools
- Standardize bid packages across the team
- Collaborate in real-time with cloud-based access
- Eliminate version control issues and lost markups
Protect Profits, Avoid Burnout
The summer crunch isn’t going anywhere. But with STACK, your team won’t just survive it—they’ll outperform the competition.
Whether you’re a GC, sub, or specialty contractor, STACK helps you stay sharp, stay accurate, and stay ahead. Check out a demo today.
