
About STACK
STACK offers a suite of cloud-based construction software solutions include takeoff and estimating, project management and field productivity software. STACK is a single and centralized platform from which to manage construction bidding processes and manage the entire construction process.
Incorporating takeoff measurement and markup tools, smart estimation technology, reports, real-time collaboration, streamlined bidding and customization capabilities, STACK aims to provide users with an accurate and flexible takeoff and estimating solution. Designed to accommodate any trade, STACK operates easily for landscaping, roofing or concrete and masonry projects as well as for general construction projects.
With STACK, users can measure digital plans, collaborate with team members, finalize project estimates and customize materials and pricing quickly and accurately. Concrete and masonry contractors can estimate footings, walls, site casts and tilt-up or lift-slab projects, while interior finish contractors can measure plans and determine quantities for ceiling, drywall, flooring and painting. STACK’s powerful measurement, markup and cutout tools are also beneficial for landscapers planning minor sitework, irrigation or paving and general contractors seeking to verify quantity takeoff. With these careful measurements, users can then apply material, labor and equipment costs accordingly.
Every STACK user has access to a library of industry specific material databases, customizable takeoff and estimating reports and organizational tools such as the bid calendar dashboard, optical character recognition (OCR), auto naming and bookmarking. STACK provides users with a cloud-based, floating license which allows users to access and utilize STACK features at any time, from any location. To further enhance STACK’s flexibility, users receive automatic software updates and on-demand training.
Pricing starting from:
US$2 499,00/year
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Key benefits of STACK
Typical Customers
- Freelancers
- Small Businesses (2-50)
- Mid-size Companies (51-500)
- Large enterprises (500 and more)
Deployment
- Cloud-based
- On-premise
Supported Languages
English
Pricing starting from:
US$2 499,00/year
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Features
Total features of STACK: 59
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- Industry: Construction
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
STACK Pro had brought our company's estimating to a while new level!
Reviewed on 2018/02/12
Accurate painting takeoffs for commercial & residential construction projects.
Accurate painting takeoffs for commercial & residential construction projects.
Pros
The Items & Assemblies feature of STACK Pro allow us to create estimates that are accurate and detail focused.
Cons
Although STACK has already started deploying hot keys in their estimating software, we would really like to see a "DELETE" hot key. We also think having the ability to move drawing tabs around in the plan screen (similar to how one can move Google Chrome tabs in their browser) would help keep drawings in-order if they have been opened out of sequence.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Great bang for the buck estimating software.
Reviewed on 2021/10/15
Overall I have been very happy with STACK and its team.
Overall I have been very happy with STACK and its team.
Pros
The customer support is top notch with instant and clear replies with real people. The learning curve for creating takeoff's is very user friendly.
Cons
The proposal generation is limited on what you can show or customize with the layout.
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ProEst was very slow and clunky with long wait times for help.Switched From
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Price point- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Worst customer service I have encountered across any platform.
Reviewed on 2022/02/04
(stated in terms and conditions), they were going to make an exception, and provide me a full...
(stated in terms and conditions), they were going to make an exception, and provide me a full refund. 6 hours later, [SENSITIVE CONTENT] called me back to inform me she had called the wrong customer, and they were not going to be able to give me a refund after all. After going over the above scenario again, she said that as an adult, I should take responsibility for completing the sale without taking the time to read through the terms and conditions. Nothing like being insulted by a “Customer Success Manager”. I told her I would like to speak with her supervisor, and she assured me I would be contacted by EOD today. I was not. I have been in the industry for some time, and for a zero-refund policy to be enforced on a product with virtually no demo is unheard of, especially when they can log on and see that I have received NOTHING of value from them. Instead, Stack has resorted to bullying and insults. She also assured me all upcoming trainings would be canceled, but I wound up doing that after both trainers reached out to me. At this point, it is possible she “forgot” to put the request in, like she “forgot” to cancel the upcoming trainings. Just make sure you want to be married to these guys for a full year before you sign!
Pros
The trainer was knowledgeable and polite, but software itself was clunky and over complicated. Too many options with slight variations for the same things.
Cons
My experience with Stack’s customer service has been the worst I have ever encountered. I am a new business owner in the construction industry in Florida. We do have a good network of clients, but it is small, and I told the salesman that I only do a handful of new builds a year and I could not justify Stack’s high yearly rate. The “demo” for stack only comes with 10 measurements and he insisted I would see the value once I had full access the system. He also offered a 25% discount if I completed the sale with him on the phone (a tactic to push you into a rushed decision which I stupidly fell for). I said I would try it out and we went through the purchasing process. Again, feeling as though I was against the clock and trying to rush through while on the phone, I did not click the terms and conditions link. I was then set up for 3 trainings, each an hour long. A lot of training, for an easy-to-use program…After the first training it became abundantly clear this program would bring no value to my company. No harm no foul right? I contacted the Customer service rep and informed them that, as I thought, this program was not right for me, and I would like a refund. It was inside a week, and I had not produced anything close to a useable quote. I stay very busy, and do not have time to take classes on how to constantly update this software. I was contacted a day or so later by [SENSITIVE CONTENT] to inform me that, even though it is against their policy to issue ANY refunds
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
High Ease - Low Effort
Reviewed on 2023/01/11
We have been able to complete takeoffs and bid much quicker.
We have been able to complete takeoffs and bid much quicker.
Pros
Uploading plans, maneuvering through plans, ease of takeoffs, tremendous support and creation of proposals.
Cons
They now have the ability to use on a cell phone, but it is an addt' fee and pretty steep. The software is already pricey (worth it) but the fact that you have to pay more for a feature it should come with is frustrating.
- Industry: Restaurants
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Our team uses this daily
Reviewed on 2022/04/19
Its a great tool in our system and we use regularly, with our new addition of ProCore and having...
Its a great tool in our system and we use regularly, with our new addition of ProCore and having these programs linked is huge to make sure we are always working off the most up to date planset without having to do multiple uploads
Pros
Anyone who can operate a computer can get into the program and start doing takeoffs immediately.
Cons
It would really be helpful for there to be a go-back/undo function. I wish there were some more filter options. Most all of these have been listed by our team on the feature requests.
STACK FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for STACK.Q. What type of pricing plans does STACK offer?
STACK offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$2 499,00/year
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Free -> $0/year Start -> Great for Single Estimators - $2,499/year Grow -> Perfect for Precon Teams - $5,499/year
Q. Who are the typical users of STACK?
STACK has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000
Q. What languages does STACK support?
STACK supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does STACK support mobile devices?
STACK supports the following devices:
Q. What other apps does STACK integrate with?
STACK integrates with the following applications:
Autodesk Construction Cloud, Box, Buildertrend, Dropbox Business, Evernote Teams, Google Docs, Google Drive, Microsoft Excel, OneDrive, Procore, RedTeam Flex, SmartBid, eSUB
Q. What level of support does STACK offer?
STACK offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat
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