STACK Revolutionizes Construction Takeoffs With New AI Assist Functionality

In a significant move to enhance the preconstruction process, STACK Construction Technologies has unveiled STACK Assist, a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) feature designed to automate takeoff tools for contractors. This innovative addition, which focuses initially on floor plan utility, is powered by advanced AI software and marks a new collaboration with integration partner, Workpack. The introduction of STACK Assist is set to offer substantial time savings, increased efficiency, and expanded opportunities for business growth within the construction sector.

As the construction industry continues to explore ways to boost efficiency and productivity, the shift towards automated processes is becoming increasingly evident. STACK Assist leverages machine learning to automatically measure various floor plan elements such as walls, doors, rooms, and symbols. This integration of Workpack's swift automated takeoffs into the STACK platform projects time savings of 50-90% for contractors. The reduction in manual measuring and clicking frees up more time for project evaluation, enhancing bid output, and securing more profitable projects through the use of sophisticated software capabilities.

Ray DeZenzo, Chief Operations Officer at STACK Construction Technologies, expressed confidence in the company's ability to deliver potent AI functionality, citing the extensive data accumulated on their platform over the years. He highlighted the critical need for construction firms to focus on efficiency and profitability, especially in today's economic landscape. DeZenzo also acknowledged Workpack's vital role in supporting customer growth initiatives and expressed enthusiasm for future capabilities enabled by STACK Assist.

The new AI feature allows contractors to specify measurements tailored to their trades, with AI performing automatic takeoff and counts. This innovation enables estimators to concentrate on ensuring their bids are accurate and competitive. STACK is committed to continuing its investment in research and development to explore further ways AI can enhance customer experience while upholding precision standards.

Marty Cornish, CEO and Co-Founder of Workpack, shared his excitement about partnering with STACK to equip customers with AI tools that simplify their work and boost productivity. He emphasized the combined strength of Workpack's AI features with STACK's comprehensive takeoff and estimating functionality as a powerful solution for modern estimators.

Recent research by McKinsey & Company has shown a 60% increase in the digital and AI maturity gap between industry leaders and followers. An early adopter of STACK Assist, Carrara, Inc., a commercial stone, tile, and facade system contractor based in Southern California, has already experienced significant business benefits from this acceleration tool. William Cordova Jr., Vice President of Estimating and Preconstruction at Carrara, highlighted the immediate value seen from utilizing STACK’s innovative AI functionality. He noted the importance of speed, detail, and accuracy for their lean company with large output. Cordova Jr. praised AI Assist for its clean takeoff lines and reliable automated output quantities, which save substantial time on manual data entry and repetitive takeoff-related tasks.

STACK Construction Technologies invites interested parties to join a discussion on the implications of AI in construction and a demonstration of STACK Assist on Wednesday, April 17 at 2 p.m. ET. For booking interviews or more information about STACK and this release, contact Darcie Burroughs at [email protected].

About STACK Construction Technologies: From project evaluation to completion, contractors rely on STACK’s cloud-based software to manage their business operations efficiently and maximize profits. The company’s preconstruction solutions offer fast and accurate takeoff and estimating capabilities alongside a centralized hub for storing, evaluating, measuring, and sharing plans, specs, and other construction documents. Additionally, STACK’s construction solutions facilitate real-time field and project collaboration by enabling teams to review, annotate, compare, and share plans effortlessly from any location or device. These superior collaboration tools significantly improve project outcomes and profitability for contractors.