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Top 5 Reasons Why I Dropped PlanSwift and Started Using STACK

A former PlanSwift user and critic of legacy tools, Todd Kaberline now champions STACK Takeoff & Estimating as the modern, cloud-based solution contractors need.
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STACK Live: Introducing STACK for Excel

Thanks so much for joining us today for the Stack for Excel webinar. We’re really excited to show you how you can connect takeoff and estimating directly to Microsoft Excel. ...
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Mid-Year Construction Check-In: Are You Set to Hit Your 2025 Goals?

With the Q4 crunch just around the corner and 2025 goals looming large, now is the moment to evaluate your backlog, bid activity, and margin performance. STACK offers the real-time ...
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Ways General Contractors Use Estimating Software

This article explores the key ways general contractors use estimating software and the significant benefits each application provides—from managing materials and labor costs to forecasting project timelines, improving bid accuracy, ...
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Construction Document Control Software: What Is It and Why It’s Needed

Find out why construction companies might need document control software, its main benefits, and why STACK is the best solution for your management needs.
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STACK and Accordant Partner to Streamline Construction Workflows from Takeoff to Closeout

STACK announced a new partnership with Accordant to help contractors bridge the gap between preconstruction and back-office operations, enabling better data flow, fewer errors, and stronger financial outcomes.
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STACK Live: Ask Us Anything – May 2025

STACK’s Takeoff & Estimate and Build & Operate solutions are powerful tools for construction professionals, from office to field. In this session, our experts will be available to answer all ...
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The People Have Spoken: STACK Construction Technologies is a 2025 Top Workplace

STACK has been named a Top Workplace for 2025 in Enquirer Media. This recognition is based entirely on feedback from STACK employees.
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Mastering STACK Takeoff & Estimating: Expert Tips for Using Items and Assemblies to Streamline Bids

We’re sharing top tips and tricks for STACK Takeoff & Estimating to generate faster, more accurate, flexible estimates.
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STACK Construction Technologies Strengthens Market Reach with Sage Integration, Enhancing Preconstruction-to-Financial Workflow

STACK announced a powerful integration with Sage. The collaboration eliminates manual data re-entry between preconstruction and financial workflows, enabling faster, more accurate estimating and streamlined project handoff.
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How to Do a Material Takeoff for Concrete

Learn material takeoff for concrete—measurements, formulas, and waste factors—so you can build a fast, accurate construction estimate. Download the calculator and follow the steps.
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Should You Upgrade from Excel to Construction Estimating Software?

As construction projects grow in complexity, many professionals find themselves asking: Is Excel still the best option, or is it time to upgrade to specialized construction estimating software?
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How and Why to Make SOPs for Construction

While construction involves countless moving parts, SOPs provide structure. They transform experience into repeatable process, ensuring that no matter who’s on the job, the work meets your company’s standards every ...
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Are Tariffs Crushing Construction Margins? Here’s How STACK Can Help You Fight Back

With the right combination of technology and training, you can transform even the greenest estimator into a seasoned pro who bids with confidence and precision. STACK’s training resources and help ...
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Bids to Bottom Line: STACK and SWK Announce Partnership to Power Smarter Preconstruction & Stronger Financials for Contractors

STACK is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with SWK Technologies, Inc., a premier reseller of Sage ERP solutions for the construction industry.
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