Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own STACK

Replace STACK with a custom build. Cloud-Based Construction Software Solutions Accelerated with AI. Driven by You.

Weekend Project
27 features4 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 27 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

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Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 27 features

Estimation(7 features)

Estimates & Proposals

Leverage integrated items, assemblies and regional pricing to prepare winning bids

Flexible Estimates & Proposals

Create flexible estimates and customize proposals

Integrated Estimating

Integrated estimating within the full STACK platform

Measurement & Markup

Digital measurement and markup tools for plans

Quantity TakeoffAI

Calculate material and labor with quick and accurate digital measurement tools

+2 more in this category

Document Management(4 features)

As-Builts Archive & Storage

Archive and store as-built documents at project closeout

Document Control

Access plans, documents and as-builts from the office or building site

Plan & Spec Management

Evaluate new bid opportunities, search full plan sets, and compare plan versions

Responsive Plan Viewing & Markup

View and markup plans responsively across devices

Project Management(3 features)

Field & Project Management

Seamlessly link data from office to field with field productivity tools

Issues & Punch Lists

Track issues, punch lists and daily reports

Project Management

Manage issues, report progress and customize workflows to keep projects on track

Collaboration(2 features)

Cloud Collaboration

Anytime, anywhere access and real-time teamwork

Field Collaboration

Share docs, make markups and assign tasks to keep teams efficient and aligned

Reporting(2 features)

Daily Reports

Generate and track daily project reports

Real-Time Issues & Performance Review

Review issues and performance metrics in real-time

AI & Automation(1 features)

AI-Powered TakeoffsAI

Fast, accurate takeoffs powered by AI and user expertise

Customization(1 features)

Custom Items & Assemblies

Create custom items and assemblies from existing catalogs

Mobile(1 features)

Mobile App - STACK Field App

Responsive, intuitive mobile app for field teams

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