Best Construction Estimating Software

By STACK Construction.

STACK’s construction cost estimating and free construction software will help you optimize your business. Use our software to:

• Accurately estimate materials, equipment, and labor
• Streamline your bid process to save time
• Leverage an extensive library of pre-built, industry-specific database

Convenient Construction Cost Estimating

Making an accurate construction cost estimate can be difficult and time consuming when working on a large project. A large amount of materials can also complicate the details of an estimate because of all the inputs and formulas involved. Our construction cost estimating software takes the pain out of estimating with our extensive materials and assemblies database plus the ability to import your own custom items and assemblies.

Easy-to-Use Construction Estimating Software

Our construction estimating software simplifies the process of creating construction estimates. The process is incredibly easy to accomplish in just a few steps. First, you’ll upload your digital plans into the software.  Next, you’ll perform a takeoff by simply clicking around the plans with your mouse to measure your dimensions and/or quantities.

Using the software’s pre-built materials database, you’ll select your materials, items, and assemblies. The software creates your estimate by:

• Determining how much of each material will be needed
• Factoring in labor, equipment and overhead costs

The estimate is completed in an easy to analyze report that outlines the total cost of the project.

For example, consider a painter who will be painting all the walls in a new office building. After performing a takeoff to determine the square footage of the walls, the construction estimating software will calculate the gallons of primer, gallons of each color paint, number of paint brushes and paint rollers, other materials, and number of labor hours that will be required to complete the project, along with the costs associated with each line item.

Features of Our Construction Estimating Software

At STACK you get the best construction estimating software available that’s jam-packed with the features you need. Some features and advantages of using digital estimating software are:

• Time savings that can reduce your takeoff time by 75% or more
• Access from anywhere there is an internet connection
• Compatible on any smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer
• Collaborate with your team across multiple offices or on the job site.

The cloud-based estimating software also lets you take advantage of new features that developers are implementing as soon as they launch. In contrast, with desktop-based software, customers are not able to use these new features until they pay for new versions of the software and manually install the updates.

Training and Support Services

Although our cost estimating software is designed to be highly user-friendly, it is often helpful to attend a training session to learn techniques from experts. If nothing else, you will certainly pick up a few handy tricks to make your job easier. Some companies charge you for this training (often times up to $1000 or more – ouch!). However, STACK includes training with our software at no extra cost!

STACK also provides world-class support!  It’s easy to get ahold of one of our customer success representatives by phone, e-mail, or chat in a reasonable amount of time. We understand when you have a question, it’s important to get it answered QUICKLY.  It’s our goal to make that happen!

Furthermore, contractors that aren’t using construction estimating software often use a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to help with their cost calculations. If you’re not ready to give up on your customized Excel spreadsheet, you are in luck. As an additional benefit, our construction estimating software integrates seamlessly with your existing Excel template.

Free Construction Software

Are you ready to make the leap and try out STACK construction estimating software? There is just one more thing that puts our product at the top compared to other vendors. We offer an entirely free version of our software. Other companies just provide a 7 or 14 day free trial of their software.

The problem with free trials is that, although you often have the best intentions of really trying a product out, life events and other projects may get in the way and, before you know it, your trial is over and you have not gotten a chance to really explore the product. Rather than simply offering a free trial, our clients are able to access an unlimited free version of our product and try out the software at their own pace.

Benefits of our free version include:

• The software is entirely free, forever.
• Clients can use the software at their own pace
• Options to upgrade to a full-featured version are provided within the software

Providing Estimating Solutions

As a construction cost estimating and free construction software provider, we strive to equip you with the tools and support you need to succeed in your business endeavors. We help you save time and ensure accuracy in your work.

Our cloud-based solutions provide you with the platform you need to bid for and win more profitable work. Our software lets you:

• Upload and organize plans
• Confirm material quantities
• Direct deliveries to the correct location remotely across your team

Our software is accessible from anywhere from any device and is Mac compatible, making it easy to collaborate with your team and your projects organized.

At STACK we also offer a variety of software solutions to best suit your team and your needs. By using f our software, you can eliminate bid inconsistencies, analyze estimates through detailed cost reports, and incorporate items and assemblies to ensure that no pieces or parts are missing from your project plan. In short, we are committed to helping you to achieve the results you are looking for.

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